Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr HEPA Air Purifier – HM250

The Austin Air HealthMate™ Plus Junior True HEPA Air Purifier (HM250) offers all the same great benefits as the HealthMate Plus but in a smaller, more lightweight size. The Austin Air HealthMate Jr Plus HM250 uses potassium iodide for exceptional removal of a much broader range of VOCs than the HealthMate, and is best suited for those with chronic respiratory issues, heightened chemical sensitivities, susceptibility to irritation and illness from VOCs, or exposure to more VOCs than would be “normal” (you work in a nail or beauty salon, you just redid the kitchen cabinets, installed new carpeting, etc.). The HealthMate Plus Junior has no equal in the filtration of formaldehyde and the thousands of other VOCs that we all find ourselves exposed to every day.

Austin Air was founded in 1990 in Buffalo, New York by a husband trying to help his wife find relief from lifelong asthma symptoms, which he did with the Austin Air HealthMate. Today, Austin Air continues to operate out of Buffalo, and husband (now president) Richard Taylor and crew continue to build air purifiers with a “family first” mentality, knowing that cleaner air can benefit all those affected by respiratory issues.

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Why Austin Air?

• Superior Filtration ‐ Particles, Gases, Odors and VOCs

  Most Austin Airs, including the HealthMate Plus Junior, provide 4 stages of intense filtration (5 stages with the Bedroom Machine). What sets the HealthMate Plus Junior apart from other True HEPA systems is its filters. The HealthMate Plus Junior contains 30 square feet of True Medical-Grade HEPA filter media (to trap sub-micron particles). The HEPA is surrounded by 6.5 pounds of carbon/zeolite impregnated with potassium iodide (to ‘adsorb’ odors, gases, formaldehyde, ammonia, and carbon monoxide). Potassium iodide increases carbon’s ability to remove more formaldehyde and the broadest range of other VOCs. The specially made activated carbon is highly porous, producing a larger surface area that extends its performance. Two pre-filters block larger particles – one that surrounds the carbon/zeolite/potassium iodide filter, the other that wraps around the interior of the unit’s housing.

  No other air cleaner in its class can match the performance of the HealthMate Plus Junior. It simply “out filters” other brands. Austin Air backs this up by providing a 5-Year Pro-Rated Filter Warranty, in addition to its 5-Year Mechanical Warranty.

• Designed for Performance

  Austin Air junior models process 125 cubic feet of air every minute (250 cubic feet for standard-size models). Air is drawn in from all sides of the unit via its 360° air intake grilles, where it immediately begins to be pulled through Austin’s 4-stage or 5-stage filter, which progressively removes dust, hair, fibers, odors, gases, VOCs, Radon daughters, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, bacteria, viruses, and other allergens and contaminants.

  Austin Air systems feature high-velocity airflow (50-200 cfm for junior sizes, 75-400 cfm for standard sizes), which helps to quickly create a pocket of clean air around the user. Run on high with the door closed, and assuming four air changes per hour, Austin Air junior sizes can clean a 480 sq ft room in 30-40 minutes (or a 465 sq ft room in 15-20 minutes for standard sizes).

  Austin Airs produce 50-66 dBA (decibels) of noise, depending on fan speed selected. Customers report it to be very quiet on the low setting. Set at high, the sound approximates that of a normal conversation. Many customers use the high setting for quick or maximum air cleaning.

  Austin Airs are solidly made. Each unit is built using 22-gauge welded steel that does not rattle or vibrate, even at max speed. A powder-coated finish (baked at 375°F) does not off-gas and lends durability. Standard-size models come equipped with heavy-duty casters for easy portability. Casters are optionally available for Junior-size models.

  Austin Airs save energy. Energy efficient PSC motors, equipped with a centrifugal fan, use less energy than some light bulbs. Electricity to run a junior-size unit at max draw (82 watts) costs about 1 cent per hour, and about 1.5 cent per hour to run a standard-size unit at max draw (132 watts), based on average residential electricity rates projected by the United States EIA for 2014-2015. Energy costs for each will be less when run on the lower fan speeds.

• Made in USA

  Austin Air produces everything here in the USA out of its 480,000 square-foot facility in Buffalo, New York – the largest air cleaner manufacturing facility in the world. While made on American soil, Austin Airs can be found helping people in homes throughout the world. Austin Airs are also used in hospitals and clinics, and have even been called to national service by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and to assist FEMA and the Red Cross in the aftermath of 9/11. When clean air is crucial, and lives depend on it, Austin Air remains the #1 choice.

• Integrity in Claims about the Product and Test Results

  Austin Air believes in being straight with consumers about what its products can and cannot do. The company does not use private testing, but rather each air purifier undergoes tough government and third-party testing, whose stringent standards must be met to ensure products perform as claimed. For example, wide-ranging product tests conducted by Battelle Laboratories (a well-respected testing laboratory for the Army Corps Engineers at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center) have included flow design and rate, as well as gas, odor and sub-micron particle removal.

• Ease of Use and Low Maintenance

  Austin Airs come ready to be plugged in. Each unit comes with two filters ‐ the outer pre-filter, and the HEPA filter assembly. All models use a manual rotary dial to switch between 3 fan speeds ‐ High (III), Medium (II) and Low (I). Austin Airs can be placed anywhere in a room, but should be at least 4-8 inches from a wall for maximum effectiveness.

  Austin Air filters are designed to last five years, which saves on the hassle and cost of frequent filter replacements. If filters do need to be replaced, the process is straightforward and should take only a few minutes. Although the bottom cover must be removed using a Phillips-head screwdriver (4 screws), filters just lift out for easy replacement. The outer surface of the units need only be vacuumed monthly to remove dust particles that may accumulate on the exterior air intake grilles.

The HealthMate™ Plus Junior provides clean air in rooms up to a maximum of:

• 700 sq. ft. (1 air change per hour)
• 480 sq. ft. (2 air changes per hour)
• 300 sq. ft. (3 air changes per hour)
• 235 sq. ft. (4 air changes per hour)
• 185 sq. ft. (5 air changes per hour)
• 155 sq. ft. (6 air changes per hour)

Austin Air HealthMate™ Plus Junior (HM250) Features:

• Helps reduce exposure to particulates that cause allergic reaction or respiratory distress
• Also helps to significantly reduce odors, gases, chemical vapors, fumes and VOCs in home or work settings
• Carbon/Zeolite filter impregnated with Potassium Iodide is Austin’s best choice for removing formaldehyde and the broadest range of other VOCs
• Unmatched 4-Stage Filtration Power:
• Stage 1:  Large Particle Permafilt™ Pre-Filter removes dust, hair, and pet dander
• Stage 2:  Medium Particle Pre-Filter removes pollen, molds, and other spores
• Stage 3:  Activated Carbon/Zeolite with Potassium Iodide (6.5 lbs) removes odors, gases, fumes, and VOCs
• Stage 4:  True Medical-Grade HEPA (30 sq ft) removes allergens, bacteria, viruses, and other particulates:
• 99.97% removal of particles larger than 0.3 microns
• 95.0% removal of particles larger than 0.1 micron
• Powerful 360° air intake system maximizes efficiency and speeds delivery of filtered air
• Air outlet at upper-side can be directed where you need it most
• Energy efficient PSC motor, rated for continuous use at high RPM
• Low cost of ownership ‐ no filter changes for up to 5 years
• 3-speed rotary dial  (low, medium, high)
• Solid steel construction
• 16.5″H x 11″W x 11″D ‐ 18 lbs
• Baked-on powder coat does not off-gas
• Available in 5 colors
• Casters available optionally
• Ozone free
• Made in USA
• Manufacturer’s Warranty:
• 5-Years Mechanical on Air Cleaner
• 5-Years Pro-Rated on Filter

International Orders:  Austin Air purifiers are available with electrical plugs for international voltage. Please call 1-800-522-1448 for information, pricing, and shipping charges on units to be used outside of North America.