The BEST Air Purifier for Your Bedroom Under $150
We all know how important good sleep is, so why let poor air quality and allergies ruin what could be a restful night? Air purifiers can help to remove dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores that could irritate you throughout the night.
The first air purifier we purchased started a bit of a bad habit for us, and we ended up purchasing four more in a short period of time. We decided that we could see (physically, like, on the filters) the difference and needed to have one in each main room where we spent our time. That said, we also realized something we hadn't at first: The single most important air purifier you can purchase is for your bedroom.
Reducing dust in your bedroom, keeping the room cooler, and making the air more clean were all pivotal moments for our sleep. It feels great to walk into your bedroom late at night and instantly be hit with a wave of freshness. It really sets the mood for how well you will sleep that night.
The most common misconception is that you have to spend hundreds of dollars on an air purifier today, and then replace expensive filters every month for the rest of your life. While it seems like the cost of everything is increasing at an alarming rate (thanks, inflation), you can still breathe better for under $150.
We've identified three low-cost & low-maintenance air purifiers to help you get your allergies under control. We've labeled these as Good, Better, Best, but they all have our stamp of approval. We don't think you could go wrong with any of the following three air purifiers for your bedroom.
Good: Filtrete FAP-C01-A HEPA Air Purifier
We often value ease around helpmepick.info, while having all of the bells and whistles is nice, it's impossible to overate how convenient it is to just turn it on and forget about it. Our only real complaint about this is that there's no way to set any sort of schedule or similar, so we would expect your electricity bill to increase if you will be running this guy 24/7.
Pros:
- Extremely budget friendly. Can be found under $60 on sale (as of August 2022)
- One filter, one cover, and one fan leave little to break or need replaced
Cons:
Better: Levoit LV-H132 Personal True HEPA Air Purifier
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The LV-H132's 3-stage true HEPA filtration system will help clean your air in no time. We love a good combo filter! All the filtering power you need, but you only have to replace one filter every three months.Pros:
- Under $100 (as of August 2022)
- 3-in-1 combo filter makes replacement cheap and easy
- Quiet sleep mode for light sleepers
- Compact size allows the LV-H132 to be placed nearly anywhere
Cons:
- Meant for smaller rooms
- No UV-C light
- Lack of smart capabilities
Best: GermGuardian AC4300 22" Elite Air Purifier
The GermGaurdian AC4300 has every single feature that you could want (or, at least a lot of them). It has the air cleaning features that you would expect, as well as a UV-C light to help reduce germs and a charcoal filter that can reduce odors. If you are a self-proclaimed clean freak like us, this one will not disappoint.
This one is our winner for people who are serious about their air quality. Remember how we mentioned earlier how game changing it can be when you walk into your bedroom and experience that clean air that will make you sleep well? This is the one that will innovate in that area.
Another major advantage of this one is that it has a dedicated pet mode that helps keep your air clean of dander. Maybe you are slightly allergic to your cat, but still want your furry friend to sleep with you every night? You'll appreciate the pet-optimized filters that GermGaurdian offers. These pet-optimized filters combined with the UV-C light truly make the GermGaurdian AC4300 a force to be reckoned with, as opposed to a glorified fan.
Pros:
- Ultra quiet mode allows you to forget it's even there
- Pet-optimized filters to help air quality in homes with pets
- Eight month filters mean less replacements needed
- Three-year limited manufacturer warranty
- Lack of smart capabilities
- UV-C light should last over 4000 hours, but will eventually need to be replaced