Awards
IQAir collaborates with leading organizations and partners who share our passion for making the world a better place to breathe.
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Consumers Digest Magazine has repeatedly named the IQAir HealthPro® Plus as the “Best Buy” for home air purifiers in the Premium category. Consumers Digest gives the Best Buy designation only to products that deliver exceptional value at a particular price range. Their rigorous process includes identifying all of the products in a category, then conducting hands-on research and evaluation before choosing the category winner.
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The ABC-TV hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” calls on the IQAir Clean Air Team to provide medical-grade air quality whenever a family’s health requires the cleanest air possible. The unique relationship began during Extreme Makeover’s second season, when IQAir worked alongside the Extreme Makeover team to supply the Grinnan family the clean air they needed after their daughter Hannah underwent a heart transplant. The relationship continues today.
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IQAir North America is the exclusive Health Partner of the American Lung Association for the air purifier industry. We share a commitment to protecting the public from polluted indoor air through mutual educational efforts. In addition, our partnership with the American Lung Association helps both organizations exchange information and ideas on how to cope with and lessen the effects of allergies and asthma.
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The IQAir HealthPro® Plus has earned the Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval. The system earned the highest marks from PTPA for effectiveness, customer satisfaction and overall cost of ownership. Winners of the PTPA Seal of Approval are chosen by an expert panel of parents that conduct exhaustive evaluation after using the products in a real-world setting.
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The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. IQAir is a strong supporter of green building and of safe, energy-efficient air purification solutions for all buildings. IQAir North America is a proud member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
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The staff at AllergyBuyersClub.com, a leading retailer that sells healthy home products, has been testing air purifiers since 1998. They award the IQAir HealthPro® Plus with the title Category Winner for air purifiers and as the best choice for anyone with serious allergies or asthma. “Put simply, this manufacturer has done everything right,” their online reviewers say.
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IQAir’s involvement in the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) reflects our role in developing high-performance air purification solutions for classrooms. IQAir partners with government air quality agencies and communities to develop cost-effective, energy-efficient air filtration systems for schools. Our solutions are designed to meet CHPS standards for low noise as well as air quality, and we share the CHPS passion for helping schools reduce energy consumption.
Reviews and Press Releases
Three IQAir New Edition room air purifiers were recently awarded Reviewboard Magazine’s first-ever triple “Best Buy” awards. The IQAir New Edition HealthPro Plus, New Edition HealthPro Compact and New Edition GC MultiGas systems were each named the”Best Buy” in their category by Reviewboard, in recognition of the unique advantages of each system. The Reviewboard panel noted that the New Edition HealthPro Plus system, like all of the New Edition systems, filters ultrafine particles and other airborne pollutants that other air purifiers simply miss. “We’re talking about the cleanest air an air purifier has ever produced,” said Reviewboard. The panel also tested the sound levels of the New Edition air purifiers versus other brands by using a decibel meter. The sound meter confirmed the superiority of IQAir. In fact, Reviewboard noted, the New Edition was “virtually silent” on the first three fan speeds, and proved measurably quieter than any of the other brands they tested. The panel was equally impressed with the New Edition GC MultiGas and HealthPro Compact air purifiers. They rated the New Edition GC MultiGas “the very best gas and chemical air purifier in the world today.” And the HealthPro Compact, they said, “is ideal for people who live in small houses or apartments. The reviewers tested the New Edition HealthPro Compact with an airflow hood to see just how much more clean air it produces. “The New Edition HealthPro Compact genuinely does produce more clean air – and not just a little more, a whole lot more,” they concluded. The Reviewboard panel lauded all three New Edition systems for setting higher standards than ever before for the entire air purifier industry – in terms of more clean air, longer filter life and less perceived sound. The reviewers predicted it will be a “long, long time” before any air purifier exceeds the performance of the New Edition. “But if anyone does – we bet it will be IQAir themselves,” they said.
The world’s best-loved and most highly acclaimed air purifier has added yet another award to its long list of top honors. The IQAir HealthPro Plus has been chosen as the Sylvane Air Purifier Category Winner. Sylvane, a leading air purification online retailer and source of air-treatment expertise, cited the HealthPro Plus for its advanced technology, ease of use and effectiveness. “The IQAir HealthPro Plus features a revolutionary Swiss design that is extremely effective in removing ultrafine particles and harmful gases from the air,” said Steven Hong, president of Sylvane. “It has one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings of all the air purifiers we carry and succeeds in delivering excellent lifetime value. That’s why it was an obvious choice for our Category Winner.” Sylvane customers agree. Customer reviews of the HealthPro Plus on Sylvane’s website rate the air purifier 5 stars, and customers describe the HealthPro Plus as “awesome” and “the best air purifier ever.” The HealthPro Plus is frequently recognized for its superior performance for those suffering from allergies or asthma, but is also the best choice for other air purification needs as well. The HealthPro Plus stands out because it is proven effective against ultrafine particles, the tiniest and most harmful particles in the air. Independent testing has proved the HealthPro Plus removes more than 99.97% of all airborne particles 0.3 microns and larger, and more than 99.5% of all ultrafine particles down to 0.003 microns, the smallest particles that exist. IQAir individually tests every system before it leaves the factory and certifies total system efficiency of 99.97% or greater at 0.3 microns and above. As a result of superior manufacturing and engineering, the HealthPro Plus allows no air passing through the system to bypass the filter. The system features easy filter maintenance and replacement, and sets the standards for the rest of the industry in terms of performance, design and advanced technology. The HealthPro Plus has received more #1 reviews than any other air purifier. It is recognized as a “Best Buy” by Consumers Digest and has received top-of-category ratings and reviews from Reviewboard Magazine, ConsumerGuide, Wired, Newsweek and many others.
IQAir Wins Reviewboard Magazine’s 2004 Editor’s Choice Award for Best Air Filtration System Share this article: RSS Share on Google+ Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Email SMS IQAir North America announced today they have been awarded Reviewboard Magazine’s 2004 Editor’s Choice Award for Best Air Filtration System. “We are honored by this award,” said Frank Hammes, President of IQAir. “Reviewboard’s staff told us we did a better job of filtering the air than any other air cleaner they’ve seen in the eight years they have been reviewing products.” Amazon.com’s Alexa ranking tool lists Reviewboard Magazine as the third largest consumer publication in the world. Their product reviews are read each year by more than 110 million readers in 54 countries worldwide. Alexa also lists Reviewboard as the #1 user ranked consumer publication in the world. “People like Reviewboard because we really help them make informed decisions,” said Philip Ferreira, Editor-in-Chief of Reviewboard Magazine. “We don’t give readers six pages of confusing data. We give them plain English information they can actually use. We help our readers pick the very best products.” IQAir air cleaning systems are used in hospitals around the world. Recently IQAir systems were chosen by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority as the only room air cleaners powerful enough to be used in the fight against SARS. IQAir makes these same medical grade air cleaners available to consumers for home use. “We make the world’s most efficient room air cleaners,” says Hammes. “Our air cleaners can filter down below the size of a virus with a minimum of 99% guaranteed efficiency.” “We were especially pleased that IQAir air cleaners produce zero ozone,” said Reviewboard’s Ferreira. “At Reviewboard we share the American Lung Association’s belief an air purifier should not produce even the tiniest amount of ozone. IQAir doesn’t make any ozone. They just make clean air, lots of it.” For more information on Reviewboard Magazine visit them at www.reviewboard.com . IQAir North America, Inc. is a member of the Swiss-based IQAir Group that develops, manufactures innovative air quality products for indoor environments. IQAir products are used worldwide by hospitals and other critical environments. IQAir also manufacture home air cleaning units for allergy and asthma sufferers and individuals with chemical sensitivities.
The HealthPro Plus is featured in the December 2004 issue of Consumers Digest in an article titled Air Supply: Best Buys in Air Purifiers, Humidifiers and Portable Heaters. Consumers Digest found the HealthPro Plus to be “ideal for allergy sufferers” and praised its ability to clean air in large spaces. IQAir’s air cleaners are the only HyperHEPA air cleaners made for the home market. HyperHEPA is the highest standard of HEPA filtration. While most HEPA air purifiers can only filter fine particles down to 0.3 microns in size — IQAir’s patented HyperHEPA technology can filter particles down to 0.003 microns with a guaranteed minimum efficiency of over 99%. HyperHEPA offers 100 times the air cleaning efficiency of traditional HEPA air cleaners. Consumers Digest cautions readers in the article that there are many air-purifying devices being sold today that do not live up to their advertising claims. IQAir makes the world’s only certified home air cleaners. Each HealthPro Plus is individually tested and certified at the factory to make sure that the air cleaner shipped to the consumer performs exactly as promised. Consumers Digest defines a Best Buy as the product that offers the most value for a given amount of money. That doesn’t mean that it is the least expensive product in a category, nor does it mean it is the best known brand. A Consumers Digest Best Buy is a nationally available product that is identified as one that merits special attention from consumers based on its combination of performance, ease-of-use, features, durability, warranty, efficiency, styling, and maintenance and service requirements. “We are honored by this recognition,” says Frank Hammes, President of IQAir. “With so many air purifiers to choose from — this award helps consumers who are looking for the very best in air cleaning.”
The HealthPro room air purifier was chosen as a Consumer Guide’s Best Buy. Here’s what they say: The IQAir HealthPro Air Purifier is a step up from most of the air purifiers we’ve reviewed. Originally developed for clean room use, such as in hospitals, this unit may be more than most people need. But for homes with people who are highly sensitive to allergens or where there is someone who is ill and can’t afford to catch an illness from another family member, IQAir’s HealthPro may be worth it. Read the whole review article at consumerguide.com.
IQAir North America announced today that their HealthPro Plus room air purifier has received Consumers Digest’s prestigious “Best Buy” award – being named the top product in the premium selection category. The HealthPro Plus is featured in the December 2007 issue of Consumers Digest in an article entitled “Today’s Best Air Purifiers, Humidifiers & Heaters.” Consumers Digest’s product reviewers call the HealthPro Plus “the Cadillac of air purifiers” and give it their top recommendation for “families with significant allergy considerations.” “This top placement award shows that Consumers Digest’s reviewers recognize that families with allergies, asthma, and other serious respiratory conditions want and need filtration in the ultra-fine particle range,” says Frank Hammes, President of IQAir. “Numerous scientific studies show us that it is the smallest particles that are the most harmful to people’s health – and that is the particle size range most air purifiers miss.” The HealthPro Plus features IQAir’s patented HyperHEPA filtration. While most air purifiers are only designed to filter large dust particles, those 0.3 microns and larger, HyperHEPA technology filters down to 0.003 microns, smaller than a virus, with a guaranteed minimum efficiency of over 99.5%. IQAir’s HyperHEPA filtration has made the HealthPro Plus the top choice in hospitals around the world to remove airborne particulate such as the SARS virus, MRSA, and tuberculosis. Consumers Digest also noted that the HealthPro Plus’ multi-filtration system contains IQAir’s exclusive V5-Cell gas and odor filter. Many consumers are concerned with chemical vapors from household cleaners and other odors in their homes, but most air purifiers contain little or nothing to filter these irritants. The HealthPro Plus’ V5-Cell filtration offers the most powerful gas and chemical filtration available in a residential air purifier. “The HealthPro Plus stands alone as the air purifier offering the highest standard of uncomromising excellence,” says Hammes. “It is the air purifier to chose if you have allergies, asthma, or simply want to breathe the healthiest air possible. This award helps consumers who are looking for the very best and don’t want to settle for anything else.” IQAir North America, Inc. is a member of the Swiss based IQAir Group that develops and manufactures innovative air quality products for indoor environments. IQAir products are used worldwide by hospitals and other critical environments. IQAir also manufactures home air cleaners for alelrgy and asthma sufferers and individuals with chemical sensitivities. IQAir is the American Lung Association’s exclusive educational partner from the portable air purifier industry. For more information visit www.iqair.com.
Apartment Therapy‘s co-editor, Gregory Han, decided to put the IQAir HealthPro Plus through some rigorous testing. He compared it with two consumer grade HEPA air purifiers in his studio apartment in urban Los Angeles. His conclusion after testing the HealthPro Plus with a laser particle counter and observing its effect was impressive. “It’s one of the few products that completely lived up to its claim with immediate noticeable effects in a real world environment.” said Han. Apartment Therapy is an interior design blog network serving up a daily mix of news and reviews for stores and products. With approximately 1 million unique visitors per month and over 4.5 million page views, Apartment Therapy is a destination site. As featured in the New York Times, New York Post, The Daily News, The Washington Post, Newsweek and Time Magazine, the site has been exemplarily in reviewing the very best products. Link
The IQAir HealthPro Plus has again been named the “Best Buy” for home air purifiers in the Premium category by Consumers Digest Magazine. The new ratings will appear in the January/February 2011 edition of the magazine. The article lauds the HealthPro Plus filtration system, noting that “no other air purifier has this model’s combination of four stage filtration, which includes high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) and activated charcoal; six fan speeds (most models typically have three or four); and a remote control.” The article pointed out that “tried and true” technologies such as HEPA filtration remain “the most effective (technology) for air purifiers.” “We’re delighted to again be named the ‘Best Buy’ by the staff at Consumers Digest,” said Glory Dolphin, CEO of IQAir North America. “This award serves as yet another affirmation that IQAir air purification devices are the best choice for creating clean indoor air at home, at schools or offices, in hospitals or anywhere else,” Dolphin said. The IQAir HealthPro Plus has been awarded the “Best Buy” rating from Consumers Digest in previous years also, including most recently in 2009. IQAir North America, Inc., based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., is a member of the Switzerland-based IQAir Group that develops, manufactures and markets innovative air quality products for indoor environments around the globe. IQAir is the exclusive educational partner with the American Lung Association for the air purifier industry. – 30 – MEDIA: For more information, product photos, etc., contact Joe Rookard in public relations at IQAir, 562-903-7600 x1115, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The IQAir HealthPro Plus has been named the 2011 Category Winner for Air Purifiers by AllergyBuyersClub.com. “Put simply, this manufacturer has done everything right and when the AllergyBuyersClub.com staff are asked to recommend the best air purifier for someone with serious allergy and asthma problems, it is the IQAir first,” the online reviewers said. Rating the IQAir air purifier as a “king among princes,” the reviewers noted that the IQAir HyperHEPA filtration system stops particles that standard HEPA filters don’t. “This is very important as lung penetrating particles are smaller than even a regular HEPA filter can capture,” the reviewers said. AllergyBuyersClub.com has been testing air purifiers since 1998. The company is a multi-channel retailer that sells healthy home products such as air purifiers, HEPA vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers and hypoallergenic bedding. Earlier this year, The IQAir HealthPro Plus was named the “Best Buy” for home air purifiers in the Premium category by Consumers Digest Magazine.
The IQAir HealthPro® Plus air purifier has been named the Best Air Purifier Overall by ConsumerSearch.com, adding to an already long list of first-place awards for the world’s most advanced air purifier. ConsumerSearch.com based its award on the ability of the IQAir HealthPro Plus to provide high-performance air filtration for large rooms, for its superior odor and chemical removal and for effectively removing allergens. The ConsumerSearch.com editors also rated the IQAir HealthPro Plus the best choice because, unlike many air purifiers, it does not emit ozone and is endorsed by medical groups. “We take pride in being recognized again as the very best air purifier available,” said Glory Dolphin, CEO of IQAir North America. “This award continues to validate the simple idea that an air purifier should remove even the smallest airborne particles while doing no harm – such as adding ozone or ionization into the environment.” The IQAir HealthPro Plus combines four advanced filtration technologies to effectively remove more than 99.5 percent of airborne particles, including especially harmful ultrafine particles down to 0.003 microns in diameter – the smallest particles that exist. Ultrafine particles are the easiest to inhale and are more quickly absorbed by the lungs than are larger particles. Studies have shown they increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and respiratory problems. In addition, the IQAir HealthPro Plus includes a granular activated-carbon adsorption and pelletized chemisorption cell to remove odors and eliminate toxic chemicals, providing effective gas, chemical and odor control for people with chemical sensitivities. This combination of advanced filtration makes the IQAir HealthPro Plus a true medical-grade air purification system that has been used around the world in hospitals. Combined with an ultra-quiet “fan-in-center” design, intuitive user controls and a built-in intelligent filter life, the IQAir HealthPro Plus is the leading choice in air purification. For more information about the IQAir HealthPro Plus, please visit IQAir HealthPro Plus. The IQAir HealthPro Plus has been recognized previously by ConsumerSearch.com as the best air purifier, but the new award demonstrates that IQAir continues to lead the field. The IQAir HealthPro Plus has also received No. 1 ratings from Consumers Digest, Consumers Guide, Reviewboard Magazine and AllergyBuyersClub.com, as well as the top recommendation of the prestigious German government product testing organization, Stiftung Warentest. ConsumerSearch.com analyzes expert and user-generated consumer product reviews and recommends the best products to purchase based on its findings. It is part of The About Group, which is part of The New York Times Company. IQAir North America, Inc., based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., is a member of the Swiss-based IQAir Group that develops, manufactures and markets innovative air quality products for indoor environments. With more than 45 years experience in the design and manufacturing of ultra-high efficiency air purification systems, IQAir offers complete clean air solutions for a wide range of applications, including schools, hospitals and other critical environments. IQAir is the exclusive educational partner of the American Lung Association for the air purifier industry.
The IQAir HealthPro Plus air purifier has been chosen as the best air purifier in its category by leading online retailer Sylvane.com, adding yet another top honor for the world’s best-loved and most highly acclaimed air purification system. On its website, Sylvane recognized the HealthPro Plus as the Air Purifier Category Winner for its advanced technology, ease of use and effectiveness at removing the tiniest particles that other air purifiers miss. “The IQAir HealthPro Plus features a revolutionary Swiss design that is extremely effective in removing ultrafine particles and harmful gases from the air,” said Steven Hong, president of Sylvane. “It has one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings of all the air purifiers we carry and succeeds in delivering excellent lifetime value. That’s why it was an obvious choice for our Category Winner.” Sylvane customers agree. Customer reviews of the HealthPro Plus on Sylvane’s website rate the air purifier 5 stars, and customers describe the HealthPro Plus as “awesome” and “the best air purifier ever.” The HealthPro Plus is frequently recognized for its superior performance for those suffering from allergies or asthma, but is also the best choice for other air purification needs as well. The HealthPro Plus stands out because it is proven effective against ultrafine particles, the tiniest and most harmful particles in the air. Independent testing has proved the HealthPro Plus removes more than 99.97% of all airborne particles 0.3 microns and larger, and more than 99.5% of all ultrafine particles down to 0.003 microns, the smallest particles that exist. IQAir individually tests every system before it leaves the factory and certifies total system efficiency of 99.97% or greater at 0.3 microns and above. As a result of superior manufacturing and engineering, the HealthPro Plus allows no air passing through the system to bypass the filter. The system features easy filter maintenance and replacement, and sets the standards for the rest of the industry in terms of performance, design and advanced technology. The HealthPro Plus has received more #1 reviews than any other air purifier. It is recognized as a “Best Buy” by Consumers Digest and has received top-of-category ratings and reviews from Reviewboard Magazine, ConsumerGuide, Wired, Newsweek and many others. IQAir North America, Inc., is a member of the Swiss-based IQAir Group that develops, manufactures and markets advanced air quality products for indoor environments around the globe. IQAir North America is the exclusive educational partner of the American Lung Association for the air purification industry to raise awareness on indoor air quality issues. (MEDIA NOTE: For more information contact Joe Rookard in public relations at IQAir, 562-903-7600 x1115, by cell at 562-204-9379, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
BEIJING (Jan. 7, 2015) – IQAir has earned a prestigious award from the Chinese government. IQAir was honored with the “Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Contribution Award” at an official government procurement summit in Zhuhai. The award was presented in recognition of the advanced technology and superior performance of the IQAir HealthPro Plus. IQAir has been at the forefront of Indoor Air Quality education in China for more than a decade. In 2003, The Hong Kong Hospital Authority selected IQAir portable air purifiers to help against the spread of SARS. And in 2014, the company received national attention after the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas installed IQAir HealthPro systems in panda nurseries to protect the health and development of newborn pandas. During the summit, IQAir was invited to make the keynote speech. IQAir representatives spoke about the impact of indoor and outdoor air pollution on health. This is a vital issue in China, which has some of the highest pollution levels in the world. The presentation also detailed the importance of source control, ventilation and air purification as a comprehensive strategy to improve air quality. “IQAir is committed to making the world a better place to live,” said Frank Hammes, president of The IQAir Group. “We all benefit by making the right choices for the planet, and this award confirms we have made progress.” About IQAir: The IQAir Group develops innovative air quality solutions for indoor environments around the globe. IQAir is the exclusive educational partner of the American Lung Association for the air purifier industry. Media Contacts: Public Relations Team IQAir North America Tel: (562) 903-7600 x1150
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer. The most common forms of the disease are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. About 12 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, and experts estimate another 12 million remain undiagnosed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says exposure to air pollution particles may aggravate COPD and be responsible for COPD-related hospitalization and premature deaths [1]. Recent research suggests air pollution may play a role in the onset of COPD as well [2]. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends reducing exposure to air pollutants at home and work to prevent early development of COPD [3]. The right air cleaning system can effectively remove a large percentage of the particles associated with COPD problems indoors. But the wrong air cleaner can be ineffective or, even worse, dangerous. Here are a few tips from IQAir, the American Lung Association’s air cleaning educational partner, that will help you select the right air purifier to protect your health: Choose “mechanical filtration” air cleaning technology. This is the air purification technology recommended by the American Lung Association, and includes HEPA-filtration systems. Mechanical filtration systems remove particles from the air by capturing them on filter materials. The particles then remain in the filter until it is replaced. Don’t buy air cleaners that produce ozone. Ozone is a lung irritant that can damage the lungs, and is especially dangerous for those with COPD or other respiratory conditions. That’s why the American Lung Association and others warn consumers to avoid these devices. Avoid air purifiers that use ionization to clean the air. Ionizers generate ions that attach to airborne pollution particles, giving them a charge so that they then attach to nearby surfaces such as walls or furniture. Even air purifiers that combine ionizers with filters or air-cleaning “plates” can release thousands of charged particles into a room. The EPA says air cleaners that generate ions can increase the particles being deposited into your lungs and absorbed into your bloodstream [4]. Do not rely only on CADR ratings. This rating system was designed and is promoted by a trade association of appliance manufacturers [5]. Clean Air Delivery Rate, or CADR, doesn’t measure long-term effectiveness. Therefore, some highly rated air purifiers can lose as much at 50 percent efficiency in a few months. CADR also does not evaluate whether particles are captured inside the air cleaner or attached on room surfaces via ionization. Choose an air purifier that is proven to protect against ultrafine particles. Ultrafine particles represent 90 percent of all the particles in the air you breathe, and are considered by scientists to be the most dangerous of all. Yet they are so small most air purifiers can’t stop them. Ultrafine particles pass rapidly into the human circulatory system and reach internal organs. Individuals with COPD may be at greater risk than healthy individuals when exposed to ultrafine particles [6]. Check with the manufacturer to verify that their air purifier can filter these tiny pollutants. November is the American Lung Association’s COPD and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. For more information on healthy air purifier technology and related topics, please visit www.iqair.com. FOOTNOTES: [1] http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/factsheets/ahbe/ [2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2699820/ [3] http://www.cdc.gov/copd/ [4] http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/residair.html [5] https://www.aham.org [6] www.arb.ca.gov/research/health/healthup/jan03.pdf
The IQAir New Edition HealthPro Series has been awarded the PTPA (Parent Tested/Parent Approved) Winner’s Seal of Approval. PTPA is North America’s largest volunteer parent testing community, with more than 60,000 parents participating in its product reviews. Independent PTPA parent volunteers evaluated the New Edition air purifiers in their own homes to ensure that the award was based on merit and consumer experience – not on commercial considerations. Being honored with the influential Seal of Approval from PTPA Media is the latest in a string of accolades from major testing and review boards since the New Edition systems were introduced in 2012. The New Edition systems feature up to 25% more clean air, 38% longer filter life and are 32% quieter than previous IQAir systems, making them better than ever for home use. “Families need the highest possible level of air purification, especially when allergies or asthma are an issue,” says Frank Hammes, president of IQAir. “But the problem has always been to achieve this without sacrificing a quiet indoor environment. The New Edition systems are now the quietest high-performance air purifiers in the world. We’re honored that the parents who participated in this evaluation recognized these advances and awarded the New Edition air purifiers their Seal of Approval.” “At PTPA Media, we are proud to play a role in certifying innovative products that families can trust,” says Sharon Vinderine, CEO and founder of PTPA Media Inc. “When consumers search for our Seal of Approval on product packaging and Web sites, they are essentially searching for validation from their peers. Their peers will have objectively tested and approved these products based on their performance in a real life environment. That type of resource for families is priceless.”
IQAir North America (www.iqair.com) announced that its HealthPro Plus room air purifier has received Consumers Digest’s prestigious “Best Buy” award in the Premium category. The HealthPro Plus is featured in the publication’s January/February 2014 issue in an article titled, “Breathe Easy: High-Performance Air Purifiers.” The award marks the fourth time in a row (2004, 2007, 2011, 2014) that the highly popular room air purifier received a Best Buy award. “It is a great honor to receive a Consumers Digest Best Buy award four times in a row,” said Frank Hammes, President of IQAir. “We work hard to continuously find ways to make the HealthPro Plus even better and to stay ahead of the competition.” Consumers Digest said the HealthPro Plus remains the only air purifier that it found to have a combination of a five-year warranty (now a 10-year warranty), six fan speeds and four-stage filtration. Consumers Digest evaluated the HealthPro Plus in its New Edition configuration that was introduced in 2012 and delivers up to 25% more clean air, up to 38% longer filter life and 32% less sound than previous HealthPro Plus models. The “Best Buy” designation is based on performance, ease and cost of maintenance, quality of construction and the coverage area that the air purifier cleans. The Consumers Digest staff conducts hands-on evaluation and research to identify exceptional values. The Best Buy Seal and other licensed materials are registered certification marks and trademarks of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. For award information, visit ConsumersDigest.com. IQAir North America, Inc. is a member of the Swiss-based IQAir Group that for more than 50 years has developed, manufactured and marketed innovative air quality products for homes, offices, schools, hospitals and other critical environments. IQAir is the American Lung Association’s exclusive educational partner for the air purifier industry.
