Apr 19, Airmaster DFS Review

 

I noticed the Airmaster DFS particular brand was not mentioned in your list of top 10. Have you heard of it? If so what do you think of it and how does it compare to the Alive air machine?

A: I did a review of the Airmaster DFS some time ago and can't find where it was. (hence sorry for the delay).

I first saw this model from Rainsoft (A company known more for its water filters) in a Health Practitioners office some years ago and had a chance to look inside it.

The Airmaster is marketed primarily to Health practitioners, and the company uses it's FDA Listed Class II Medical Device to promote it that way. You won't find them for sale online as they sell only through Distributors via in-home sales.

My first impression was quiet, good HEPA, and good technologies for a small room. The price she paid for it made me say "ouch". The 1500 sq. ft. I couldn't account for based on the fan speed until I read that it produces Ozone. Ozone goes out into the room for odor and mold killing (NOT GOOD FOR SENSITIVE LUNGS).

Technologies

It uses 1) HEPA 2)several types of prefilters (for dust) 3) electrostatic 4) Carbon (with some Zeolite added which does the same as carbon) 5) UV and 6) Ozone lamp to kill odors and germs

And although they claim 8 filters:

- 2 are exactly the same (dust collectors of the same material which can be vaccumed).
- Carbon has Zeolite added (works basically the same as carbon so I'm not sure why Zeolite was added)
- Anti-Bacterial material in the filters is counted as a filter (although it merely prevents viruses and bacteria within the machine itself from forming - it does not treat viruses or germs in the room itself as UV light would do).
- uv and ozone for germs

Pros and Cons

Pros:

1) It's on wheel for handy movement if needed (it weights 36 pounds)
2) Good filtration system with 6-stages to handle dust, pollen, odor, and germs.
3) Will do a good job on dust, pollen, and gases

Cons:
1) Price. It's expensive, and expensive for replacement filters as well.
2) Seven of the " 8 stage filters " are really just multiple layers of material which all does basically the same thing - collect dust , pollen and airborne matter. I believe it sounds better in marketing than what it really is.
3) If you have sensitive lungs I would not recommend this because it does produce ozone. Ozone is good for odors and mold prevention but irritates lungs in small areas.

Conclusion

I like many things about the Airmaster DFS including the wheels, the look, and the quiet operation. I also like that they've added more than the typical 2-3 technologies. That's good. However the Price and the Ozone set me back from making it a choice for most people.

I would probably more often suggest buying 2 or even 3 good air purifiers to cover several rooms in my house for the same price. I would never recommend it for asthmatics as the Ozone will irritate lungs and could cause an asthma attack.

The Video on The Alive Air below if you haven't seen it can give you a better idea of how it works. Sorry I haven't had a chance to do a video review of the Airmaster to date

Breathe Well,

Mark

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