GermGuardian AC9200WCA Review

Last updated on March 18th, 2020

GermGuardian AC9200WCA is one of the few higher end console air purifier in GermGuardian line up that is robust in airflow performance. An ideal choice for majority of the city family that requires a reliable and durable air purifier to support large room size. Compare with its airflow circulation rate, purifying applicable area, noise level and power usage, could GermGuardian AC9200WCA Hi-Performance offer the versatility from tower air purifier? Go through our GermGuardian AC9200WCA review below.

GermGuardian AC9200WCA Specification

Product	GermGuardian AC9200WCA

Dimension	17 x 27 x 9.8 in (43.2 x 68.6 x 24.9 cm)
Weight	20.7 lb (9.4 kg)
Fanspeed	3
Coverage (up to)	378 sq. ft. (35 m²)
Airflow speed
Dust free (CADR)	310 cfm (527 m³/h)
Pollen free (CADR)	346 cfm (588 m³/h)
Smoke free (CADR)	244 cfm (415 m³/h)
Filtration	5-stage
Pre-Filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($)	Pre-filter 6 - 9 months
HEPA filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($)	True HEPA filter 6 - 9 months
Carbon filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($)	Activated Carbon Filter 6 - 9 months
Ionizer/ Technologies	Ionizer
UV-light/ PCO	LB9200 UV-C Light 10 - 12 months34.99
Other filter	-
All-in-one filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($)	FLT9200 Filter H Combo Pack 6 - 9 months 69.99
Optional/ Addon	-
Noise level
Power usage level
Timer/ Scheduler	2, 4, 6 hours
Sensors
Auto mode
Air qualityAQ indicator
Filter change indicator
More color options
Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth
ENERGY STAR
Remote control
Child lock
Warranty	3 years
Email/ Phone support

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Key features

5-stage filtration
Pre-filter
True-HEPA filter
Carbon filter
UV-C light technology (can be disabled via UV-C Mode button)
Ionizer (can be disabled)
3 fan speed
6 hour preset timer (2, 4, 6)
3 years warranty

GermGuardian AC9200WCA review

5-stage filtration with respectable purifying coverage.
Strong airflow with High CADR return especially on dust.
Reliable True HEPA filter against micron size particles.
Dedicated Activated Carbon Filter that is effective against household odors and VOCs.
UV-C light and Ionizer is optional and can be disabled via on/ off button.
Preset 2, 4, 6 hours timer.

Expensive starting price.
Fairly bulky and heavy.
Lacks air quality indicator and Auto mode support.

The starters

Dimension

17 x 27 x 9.8 in

(43.2 x 68.6 x 24.9 cm)

Weight

20.7 lb (9.4 kg)

GermGuardian AC9200WCA 17 x 27 x 9.8 in and 20.7 lb weight is considerably larger than most of its own HEPA tower air purifier. The clean front panel does give the console air purifier a nice modern feel. Touch control panel is located at top along with indicator. You can easily control the air purifier fanspeed, timer, UV-C or ionizer (both can be disabled). Other notable features in GermGuardian AC9200WCA includes 4-stage filtration including UV-C technology and Ionizer, filter change indicator, up to 6 hours programmable timer, 3 years warranty, CARB certified and complies with federal commission.

Airflow, speed, and CADR

Purifying coverage

378 sq. ft. (35 m²)

Fanspeed

The advantage of a console air purifier is performance tends to be better than tabletop/ tower air purifier. No exception with GermGuardian AC9200WCA as the punchy airflow delivery rate allows the air purifier catered for medium to large room size. Up to 3 selectable fanspeed that would have direct impact on the purifying coverage regardless if the UV-C/ ionizer is on or off. In short if you plan to utilize it in living room or bedroom, GermGuardian AC9200WCA is flexible to do so.

Dust CADR

310 cfm (527 m³/h)

Pollen CADR

346 cfm (588 m³/h)

Smoke CADR

244 cfm (415 m³/h)

Tally with the airflow performance, GermGuardian AC9200WCA CADR figures is on the high side with Dust at 310 cfm, Pollen 346 cfm and smoke 244 cfm. Feel free to compare with other air purifier via the table above.

What’s inside count

^ GermGuardian AC9200WCA filters/ lifespan/ price

Let's talk about filters. GermGuardian AC9200WCA has one of the most complete filtration setup in this segment. First is the permanent pre-filter that help capture large particles i.e. dust while prolonging HEPA filter lifespan. The HEPA filter work exactly as how it should by trapping micron size household allergens. A standalone Activated Carbon Filter would dedicatedly handle smoke and stinky ol' odors. Lastly the 2 optional germ killing UV-C light and negative ion releaser ionizer would further purifying the air when enabled.

GermGuardian AC9200WCA 5-stage filtration and purifying applicable area is terrific when pit against allergens, irritants, viruses and bacteria. It is vastly efficient on large airborne pollutants such as dust, hair, pet hair. On the one hand against tiny pollutants, GermGuardian AC9200WCA 3 speed airflow input/ output + is distinctive at capturing pet dander, dust mites, pollen, mold and mildew. As for smokes and odors, GermGuardian AC9200WCA is also impressive in eliminating chemicals, odors, cooking smell, fire, VOCs, tobacco smokes, cigarette, vapor, radon and ammonia.

Keep it down

GermGuardian AC9200WCA noise level is not the lowest in its range despite the better airflow performance. You could still utilize the air purifier in bedroom at low speed and crank it up when extra filtration strength needed. Power consumption is also reasonable that at average to high between 2 - 3 speed similar tier with its competitors. Ultra sleep mode uses the least power although the lack of Auto mode make it less than ideal for normal use.

At what cost

MRSP/ RSP**

+- 399

Annual Filter Cost

+- 128 - 182

^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost

GermGuardian AC9200WCA is significantly more expensive if you compare with similar range air purifier such as Winix HR1000. You do get an outstanding CADR return with 5-stage comprehensive filtration. The combo filter pack is the opposite of GermGuardian AC9200WCA price direction as it comes with cheaper annual replacement cost if and only if you exclude the UV-C light replacement cost.