Blueair Classic 480i Air Purifier

BLUEAIR CLASSIC 480i - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Blueair’s latest marvel, the Blueair Classic 480i air purifier is the next generation of the award-winning Blueair Classic 405. Not only is it effective at removing airborne particles such as dust, pollen, pet dander and mould spores, but the new DualProtection filter at the heart of the 480i also safeguards you from VOCs, tobacco smoke, woodsmoke and other harmful gaseous pollutants. In addition, the Blueair 480i has a sophisticated built-in air quality monitor that tracks pollutant levels in your home, sending real-time data directly to your smartphone. All this in an air purifier that is quiet, energy efficient and stylish at the same time!

The Wi-Fi enabled Blueair Classic 480i air purifier comes loaded with features that can be controlled using the digital control panel on top of the unit or remotely using any smart device. Simply download Blueair's free Friend App (optional) and you’re all set to operate the Blueair 480i's many functions (e.g., airflow speed, auto mode, timer, LED light, child lock, night mode) from wherever you have Wi-Fi access. The Blueair 480i is also compatible with Amazon Alexa.

Perhaps the most impressive feature on the new Blueair 480i air purifier is that it has Blueair’s $269 Aware Indoor Air Quality Monitor built right into it. Integrated onboard sensors continually monitor your indoor air, sending real-time air quality readings for PM2.5 particles, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), CO2, humidity and temperature to your smartphone over Wi-Fi. The Blueair 480i's control panel will also alert you when VOCs or PM2.5 particle readings in the room are higher than normal. Setting the Blueair 480i in auto mode allows the air purifier to automatically boost the speed on the unit in response to high pollutant readings in the room, returning it to low once the problem has been dealt with.

The advanced DualProtection filter in the Blueair Classic 480i uses Blueair's exclusive HEPASilent technology, which combines mechanical filtration and electrostatic principles to achieve outstanding air cleaning that outperforms medical-grade HEPA filters alone. As room air is drawn into the Blueair Classic 480i by an ultra-quiet fan, an internal ionizer exerts a negative charge over the incoming particles, ensuring that they adhere effortlessly to the positively-charged filter material. By using a gradient media filter with progressively smaller openings, the Blueair 480i air purifier is able to achieve remarkable air cleaning results, capturing an impressive 99.97% of particles down to 0.1 microns.

The woven carbon cloth DualProtection filter in the Blueair 480i air purifier also handles ambient gaseous pollutants with ease, including tobacco, marijuana and wood smoke toxins, HVAC by-products and ozone to name a few. The Blueair 480i also captures the harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in every home and workplace (e.g., formaldehyde, ammonia and benzene) for complete peace of mind. Made from 100% pure coconut activated carbon with no chemical additives, the DualProtection filter offers enhanced chemical, gas and odour adsorption due to its larger surface area.

Those with no chemical or gas concerns can reduce their annual operating costs by using the Blueair Classic 480i air purifier for particle collection only. The Blueair 480i is backwards compatible with Blueair’s traditional particle filters – simply select the particle filter at filter replacement time. Another option is to downgrade to the Blueair 405 model, which comes equipped with a particle filter right out of the box. This model is similar to the Blueair 480i, but does not have the on-board air quality monitor.

The low-density DualProtection filter, noise-muffling galvanized steel and precision Swedish engineering enable the Blueair Classic 480i air purifier to clean the air more quietly than most other brands of air purifiers. On the two lowest fan speed settings, the Blueair 480i air purifier offers whisper-silent operation with sound levels so low that you may wonder if your 480i is actually on. Energy Star rated, the Blueair Classic 480i uses a mere 15 watts of power on its low fan speed setting, significantly less than other air purifiers on the market.

Unlike standard electrostatic air cleaners, the Blueair Classic 480i air purifier is perfectly safe for asthma and allergy sufferers because it releases absolutely no ozone or ozone by-products into the air. In fact, laboratory tests show that operating a Blueair 480i significantly reduces ozone concentrations in rooms where electronic devices (e.g., computers, printers, televisions) are operated. Since asthma is often triggered by chemicals and gases as opposed to particles, having the DualProtection filter in the Blueair 480i is an added bonus.

Instead of the standard triclosan-coated paper or glass filter fibres used by other manufacturers, Blueair filters are constructed from ultrasonically bonded non-toxic polypropylene fibres. This material is the least harmful plastic for both people and the environment, and achieves outstanding performance without out-gassing or releasing irritating microscopic fibres into the air. Because Blueair filters are also waterproof, they naturally resist contamination from bacteria, viruses, and mould without chemical additives or washes.

To maintain optimal air cleaning performance and ensure warranty coverage, the filter in the Blueair Classic 480i air purifier must be replaced every 6 months. The air purifier's built-in filter replacement indicator will remind you when it's time to change the filter. The filter itself can be replaced in about 30 seconds. Just open the door of your Blueair 480i unit, remove the old filter, slide the new one in, and close the door. Fast and simple!

Built for years of reliability, the Blueair Classic 480i air purifier has an all-steel housing that is powder-coated for endurance and protection, without any chemical off-gassing. In addition to zero ozone emission, Blueair air purifiers are constructed from environmentally friendly parts and recyclable materials. When discarded, Blueair filters decompose and the filter media converts into harmless carbon dioxide and water.

The sleek design, quiet operation and generous room coverage of the Blueair Classic 480i air purifier makes it perfect for mid-size spaces, including bedrooms, living rooms, family rooms, playrooms and workshops, as well as small single-room apartments. The Blueair 480i has built-in hand grips on either side of the unit for easier maneuverability, and is a neutral off-white and dark grey colour to blend into almost any décor.