Quality Air Purifiers for Home and Office
There are dozens of air purifier technologies and brands on the market, yet the truth is that 90% of home air purifiers don’t clean the air effectively. The inexpensive air purifiers that you see at your local hardware or big box store don’t move large enough volumes of air to adequately clean a room. Even worse, many air purifiers produce ozone, which can irritate your respiratory system or damage your lungs.
The good news is that industry-leading companies such as IQAir, AllerAir, Austin Air, Blueair and Oransi offer air purifiers that work safely and effectively, providing relief from allergies, asthma and environmental illnesses. More importantly perhaps, these high-quality filtration systems can protect you from the harmful airborne pollutants that can affect your long-term health.
Featured Air Purifiers
Blueair
Blue Pure 211+
Air Purifier
Oransi EJ120
Air Purifier
IQAir
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Air Purifier
AllerAir
AllerAir Pro 5 Plus
Vocarb Purifier
Canada's #1 Air Purifier Store
Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers is proud to be Canada's #1 Clean Air Store, offering the best home air purifiers on the planet! Using leading-edge technology, our high-quality air purifiers are able to effortlessly and quietly convert contaminated indoor air into fresh air, delivering up to 8 air exchanges every hour. Featuring more activated carbon than low-cost brands for maximum chemical, gas and odour adsorption, and better-than-HEPA filtration to capture hazardous ultra-fine particulates, our air purifiers offer an effective way to improve your respiratory health and general well-being.
“It's not every day that one gets talked down
to a less expensive air purifier by a retailer. I
appreciate your candour.”
B. McKenzie, Ottawa, ON
Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers also carries high-quality humidifiers, IAQ monitors, and accessories such as masks and nasal filters to help you take complete control of your indoor environment. Although we are located in Ottawa, we proudly serve Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and all points in between. Let us help you choose the perfect air purifier today!
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Why Buy From Modern Alchemy Canada?
Over the last 13 years, Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers has firmly established itself as Canada’s foremost air purifier specialist, recommended by leading environmental illness doctors and allergy/asthma specialists from Vancouver to Halifax. With our deep expertise and the full suite of Blueair, Austin Air, AllerAir, IQAir, Oransi and Epurair air purifiers on offer, we promise you friendly advice and honest recommendations at a price that can't be beat.
“Modern Alchemy is the only company I will deal with from now on and is the one I recommend to my patients.”
E. Chan, Naturopathic Doctor, Richmond, BC
We also offer free shipping and Expedited Delivery on all home and office air purifiers, a generous return policy and discounts on filters through our free Filter Replacement Program. And because we're Canadian, you'll receive your items sooner, with no extra Customs charges or exchange rate surprises. Give us a call, you won't find better customer service anywhere!
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Air Purifier Buying Guide
Some useful tips from the experts at Modern Alchemy Canada on how to buy a home or office air purifier:
It’s All About the Motor. Choose an air purifier with a motor that’s powerful enough to generate 4 to 8 air exchanges per hour to effectively clean the room. The air purifier should also be properly sealed so that contaminated incoming air doesn’t bypass the filter system and exit the air purifier without being cleaned.
Don’t Fall For It. As a minimum, an air purifier should have a medical-grade HEPA filter that meets the industry standard of removing 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. Avoid air purifiers labelled as “HEPA-type” or “HEPA-like” as they are not true HEPA filters, with measured particle filtration levels as low as 55%.
Smaller Particle Filtration Means Cleaner Air. If your budget permits, choose an air purifier that delivers better-than-HEPA performance. Today’s leading air purifier manufacturers (e.g., IQAir, Blueair, AllerAir) have all developed technologies that capture much smaller particles than standard HEPA air purifiers can (e.g., 0.1 to 0.003 microns). These tiny particulates are the most harmful to your long-term health as they can penetrate deeper into your lungs and even enter your bloodstream. Better in the air purifier than in you!
Don’t Buy One That Only Does Half the Job. Good air purifiers should also be able to handle light chemicals and gases, as there are low levels of harmful VOCs and toxic chemicals in every home (e.g., from personal care products, cleansers and detergents, home HVAC systems, off-gassing etc.). If you’re going to invest several hundred dollars in a home air purifier, make sure that it does it all.
More Really Is Better. If you are chemically sensitive or being exposed to more than minute quantities of gases or chemicals, ensure that the air purifier you choose contains activated carbon for the adsorption of gaseous pollutants. Avoid air purifiers with only a thin layer of carbon (e.g., a filter pad dusted with carbon) as this will not do the trick. A deep bed with at least 12 pounds of impregnated granular carbon works best, with AllerAir air purifiers being the top choice for the chemically sensitive. Or try an air purifier like the Oransi EJ120, which has an advanced high-efficiency pleated activated carbon filter that increases the surface area for gas adsorption without impeding air flow.
Make the Cheap Filter Do the Heavy Lifting. Choose an air purifier that has a first stage pre-filter to capture larger particles in order to avoid clogging the downstream HEPA and carbon filters and shortening their lifespan.
Don’t Believe Everything You Read. Be sure to choose an air purifier that is rated for the size of the room you are placing it in. Tread carefully when navigating manufacturer and retailer room coverage statistics, as these figures are often overstated (e.g., based on too low a number of air exchanges per hour to adequately clean a room). Modern Alchemy states the delivered air flow rates and realistic room coverage figures for all of the air purifiers that we sell.
Just Say No to Ozone. Steer clear of Ozone Cleaners that deliberately release ozone into the air. Many Negative Ion and Electrostatic air purifiers also generate ozone (O3), sometimes above recommended government safety levels (e.g., 0.05 ppm). While these air purifiers are excellent at removing smoke odours, prolonged exposure to ozone can aggravate respiratory issues and cause lung damage. There have been several class-action lawsuits against the manufacturers of ozone air purifiers, so we recommend avoiding these air cleaners altogether.
Silence Is Golden. If quietness is important to you, choose an air purifier that generates less than 35 dB on low speed. Blueair, IQAir and Epurair air purifiers all meet this criterion and are truly “whisper-quiet.” If you are ultra-sensitive to sound, check out the IQAir HealthPro Plus or the Oransi EJ120, which are two of the quietest high-performance air purifiers on the market. On its lowest speed, the Oransi air purifier doesn't even register on the decibel scale!
Crunch the Numbers. Compare the operating costs over the life of the air purifier, taking into account the recommended filter change schedule, replacement filter costs and power consumption levels. If you want a low-maintenance air purifier with a long filter life and low lifetime operating costs, Austin Air and Epurair air purifiers are your best bets.
Now What Do I Do? Avoid air purifier manufacturers that frequently change their models or discontinue products as this could mean that replacement filters and other accessories won't be available down the road, making your air purifier obsolete. The air purifier brands that we carry all provide excellent support for older models.
In it For the Long-Run. Look for a manufacturer that stands behind what it sells, offering a minimum 5-year warranty. AllerAir, IQAir and Oransi all go above and beyond, offering 10 years on most residential air cleaners, while the Canadian-made Epurair MA-1P and MA-1C air purifiers cover you with a lifetime warranty.
From Our Customers
“Modern Alchemy has the best prices, but more importantly, Robert is extremely knowledgeable and honest, and will always give his genuine opinion on questions regarding air purifiers. I recommend all friends and family to Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers.”
Z. Kassam, Vancouver BC
“Thank you for your professional and kind approach regarding my specific air cleaning needs. I can see that you are not just there to promote the most expensive air purifier, but to work with each person’s needs.
Your professionalism, kindness and time spent is a "breath of fresh air" in a world of big-box stores. Your integrity and honesty speaks for itself, and I would highly recommend your business and products to anyone here on the West Coast.”
K. Jensen, Comox, BC
“You’re officially the "Go To Guy" for all of my IQAir filter needs. With the flood of counterfeit filters out there, it’s nice to know you have my back! I’d like to also compliment you on your follow-up and follow-through, all of which comprise your impeccable and personalized service”
M. Peak, Toronto, ON
Air Purifier Picks by City
Each Canadian city has its own air quality issues depending on geography, temperature/humidity levels, air movement, industrialization, traffic congestion, emissions from surrounding regions, proximity to wildfire zones and the presence of pollinating trees, grasses and weeds. Poor outdoor air usually translates into poor indoor air as fine particulates, allergens and gaseous pollutants can easily seep inside your home. Click on the thumbnails below to see the air quality issues and air purifier recommendations for your city.
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Latest Indoor Air Quality News
Wildfire Smoke Harmed More People in the Eastern US than in the West
Nov 13, 2021. In July of this year, New York City, Boston and Washington experienced hazy skies and redder than usual sunsets. In fact, on July 20, New York recorded the worst air quality in 14 years. The source of these pollutants was plumes of wildfire smoke that originated from the west coast wildfires nearly 3,000 miles away. Now, a new study has shown that although the majority of large wildfires occur in the western US, the East accounted for three-quarters of smoke-related deaths and asthma ER visits/hospital admissions over the last decade due to the higher population density. The researchers concluded that wildfire smoke will ultimately become the dominant source of PM2.5 pollution in the US and that wildfire smoke should no longer be viewed as a western problem. Source: Washington Post
Elevated VOC Levels Found in Homes Close to Natural Gas Wells
Oct 2, 2021. A study conducted by the University of Toronto has found that people living close to natural gas wells are exposed to elevated levels of VOCs in in both their indoor air and tap water. Forty out of the 47 VOCs tested for were present in the air samples taken from 85 homes in the Peace River region of BC, and VOC levels were correlated with both the number and proximity of gas wells to the home. Some VOCs used as solvents in fracking fluid (e.g., acetone and chloroform) placed the tested homes in the top 95th percentile when compared with the general population. The researchers expressed concern at the lack of a monitoring program to check air and water quality in nearby homes, particularly with the construction of a massive new gas plant being slated for the area. Source: U of T News
Our Most Popular Air Purifiers
- Blue Pure 211+
- Classic 205
- Classic 480i
- Classic 605
- HealthProtect 7410i and 7770i
- Pro M
- Pro L
- Pro XL
- See Blueair Air Purifiers
- HealthMate Jr. HM200
- HealthMate HM400
- HealthMate Plus Jr. HM250
- HealthMate Plus HM450
- Pet Machine HM410
- Bedroom Machine HM402
- See Austin Air Purifiers
- See IQAir Air Purifiers
- Pro 5 Plus Exec
- Pro 5 Plus Vocarb
- Pro 5 Plus UV
- Pro 5 HDS
- Pro 5 MCS Supreme
- Pro 6 Ultra
- AirMedic Plus MCS
- AirMed 3
- See AllerAir Air Purifiers
- See Other Products
Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers is 100% Canadian-owned, operating out of Ottawa, Canada. We proudly serve Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, St. John’s and all points in between. We also ship many of our air purifiers anywhere within the contiguous United States.
Phone: 613-894-0331
Toll Free: 1-877-GO-7-PURE (1-877-467-7873)
Email: info@modernalchemyair.com
