Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr Review
The VOCs eliminator, Austin Air HealthMate+ HM250 is the smaller version of HM450 that offers the same attributes in dealing with chemicals, odors or any smoke elements pollutants. With a cleaner and fresher air, Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr could also provide relief to common symptoms caused by poor air quality such as sneezing, coughing or dry nose. Comes in standard Austin Air Junior sizes and features, let’s find out how effective HM250 HealthMate is in handling all the unwanted chemicals.
** MRSP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)/ RSP (Retail selling price) is provided by cleanairprice.com. Accurate at the time of posting.
^ Annual filter cost is calculated based on filter price and 12 hours of usage. Pricing could vary depending on air quality, usage frequency, and speed.
Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HM250 Specification
| Product | Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HM250 |
Dimension | 11 x 16.5 x 11 in (27.9 x 41.9 x 27.9 cm) |
| Weight | 24 lb (10.9 kg) |
| Fanspeed | 3 |
| Coverage (up to) | 700 sq. ft. (65 m2) |
| Airflow speed | 48-200 cfm (82-340 m3/h) |
| Dust free (CADR) | |
| Pollen free (CADR) | |
| Smoke free (CADR) | |
| Filtration | 4-stage |
Pre-Filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | Large Particle Pre-filter 5 years |
HEPA filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | 30 sq.ft. True Medical Grade HEPA Filter 5 years |
Carbon filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | 6.5 lbs. Activated Carbon Impregnated with Potassium Iodide and Zeolite 5 years |
| Ionizer/ Technologies | |
UV-light/ PCO | - |
Other filter | Medium Particle Pre-filter 5 years |
All-in-one filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr Filter 5 years +- 210 |
Optional/ Addon | - |
| Noise level | 40 - 65 dB |
| Power usage level | 80 W |
| Timer/ Scheduler | |
| Sensors | |
| Auto mode | |
| Air qualityAQ indicator | |
| Filter change indicator | |
| More color options | |
| Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth | |
| ENERGY STAR | |
| Remote control | |
| Child lock | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Email/ Phone support |
Key features
- 360° progressive filtering Intake System
- 4-stage filtration
- [STAGE 1] Large particle pre-filter
- [STAGE 2] Medium particle pre-filter
- [STAGE 3] 6.5 lbs of solid activated carbon and zeolite filter with Potassium Iodide and Zeolite
- [STAGE 4] 30 ft. Medical Grade HEPA filter
- 3 fan speeds
- Long-life filter lifespan (up to 5 years)
- 5 years warranty
Pros
- Smaller in size yet still manage to cover 44 m2 (469 sq. ft.).
- Sturdy Powder coated steel housing.
- Excellent filtration with outer mesh filters, pre-filter, medium filter and HEPA filter.
- Great for asthma and allergy thank to the 6.5 lbs. Carbon Impregnated with Potassium Iodide and Zeolite.
- Long-lasting 5 years pro-rated filter lifespan.
- 5 years warranty.
Cons
- Noise level is below average especially at high speed.
- Heavy yet without caster to push around (additional purchase required).
- Troublesome filter replacement that requires unscrewing the outer case.
- Lack of convenience features such as auto mode, air quality sensor, digital display.
The starters
Dimension
11 x 16.5 x 11 in
(27.9 x 41.9 x 27.9 cm)
Weight
24 lb (10.9 kg)No visual different between Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HM250 and its non-plus HealthMate version as both are identical in many ways. Utilizing the same premium powder-coated steel housing that mainly contributed to its hefty 24 lb weight. Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HM250 might be considerably compact in its segment at 11 x 16.5 x 11 size, moving around the air purifier still requires some effort and things do not help with lack of casters, unlike the non-junior version. Operating the machine is dead easy due to the lack of modern tech such as auto/ sleep, air quality indicator, timer. What’s standard in Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HM250 is the excellent 4-stage filtration (with Potassium Iodide and Zeolite), long-life bundled filter, 360° progressive Intake System, NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory), CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and CE (Conformité Européenne) approved, zero ozone emission, 30 days money-back guarantee and 5 years manufacturer warranty.
Airflow, speed, and CADR
Purifying coverage
700 sq. ft. (65 m2)
Fanspeed
3What’s inside count
Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HM250 enhance 4-stage filtration provide superior protection against chemicals, bacteria, and viruses such as formaldehyde and ammonia. First off trio filters (outer mesh grille, inner pre-filter, medium pre-filter) would capture large to medium size particles. For gases and odors related irritants, Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HM250 unique 6.5 lbs. Activated Carbon Impregnated with Potassium Iodide and Zeolite would do the job. Lastly a 30 sq.ft. True Medical Grade HEPA Filter that traps micron-size particles that would often trigger allergic symptoms.Keep it down
Noise level
40 - 65 dB
Power consumption
80 WAt what cost
MRSP/ RSP**
+- 419
Annual Filter Cost
+- 42
^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost
Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HM250 VS the challengers
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