Ecoquest Alpine
The Best Air Purifers of 2007
My Search For The Best Air Purifier
Because of allergies and asthma I’ve owned over 56 air purifiers since 1974. And I even became a Health Practitioner in 1982 because of the way I overcame allergies and asthma naturally.
I’ve owned: Ozone air purifiers, Ionic air purifiers, Zeolite, HEPA air purifiers, UV light, Catalytic plate air purifiers, and water air purifiers with brnad namesincluding – Alpine Air, EcoQuest, Hunter, Panasonic, Austin, IQair, SunAir, and about 23 other “non-name” Chinese brands. (I avoided Sharper Image and Oreck because ionic alone just doesn’t do enough for me.)
So I’ll just say I have seen it all.
Last year Austin, IQAIR, Oreck and Sharper Image (their new models, not ionic breeze) made me an offer to distribute their products.
I said no.
Here’s why:
The No Replacement Filter Air Purifiers Don’t Do a Great Job
The idea sounds great but once you’ve seen a dirty HEPA filter (HEPA’s are a cloth-like filter which holds dust and pollution) you realize the ones without filters aren’t catching very much dust or pollen – YOUR LUNGS ARE!
“No Replacement Filter Models” include:
Ionic Breeze
Oreck Models (they contradict themselves on their website. You have to replace filters, but they aren’t HEPA)
Remedy – Get an air purifier that has affordable replacements. HEPA is important if you have allergies.
Most Replacement Filters (HEPA, Charcoal) are Over-Priced
In Japan air purifiers include 2-3 extra replacement filters. WHY? Because the Japanese think ahead.
U.S. manufacturers realize American’s don’t think ahead so they overcharge. Once you purchase an air purifier you’ll be stuck paying what they ask. (Reminds me of my $89 inkjet printer –the replacement cartridges are $28!)
Remedy: Ask for filter prices first. Every 6-12 months you’ll need to change filters. And anything over $25 is too much.
Buying Hint: Ask for a discount on extra replacement filters before buying.
Most Air Purifiers Don’t Do The Square Footage On The Box
I called Oreck when their new $700 tower was listed as covering 1100 square feet. “How Many Times Does It Change The Air In The Room?” (which means how many times it will change all the air in that room). They didn’t know. Finally a tech said: “One per hour”. That’s poor.
Remedy: Make sure to ask for 4-9 “Changes Per Hour” per Square footage.(You may have to call the manufacturer) Square Footage as listed on the box is also based on an empty room.
So How Do I Choose The Right Technology ?
Here are some guidelines to match the basic technologies to your needs:
#1 HEPA, Pre-filter, Neg/Ion, Plasma Grid = Helpful for allergies and asthma, some odors
#2 Carbon, Charcoal, Ozone = Helpful for odors, smoke, animal smells, chemical sensitivity, VCO’s, and immune system
#3 UV, TiO2, Plasma Grid, Ceramic = Helpful for immune system (colds, flu, viruses, pathogens), and eliminating musty odors
New Sensor Technology There is a cool new technology from Japan that detects pollen. It promises to bring greater allergy relief. It continuously adjusts the purifier to the room saving electricity and guesswork.
What’s great is that more manufacturers are now producing air purifiers that include multiple forms of technology.
CONCLUSION: Look for an air purifier that has HEPA, and 3-5 additional technologies such as UV and ion. Keep away from infomercial brands as the price markup is high. Expect to pay $250-325 (and don’t pay more). Make sure the replacement filters are reasonably priced.
Have a question? Please email me…
About the Author
Mark Richardson is a Los Angeles based Health Practitioner and Author. You may have heard him on over 300 radio and TV stations across the U.S. on how he cured his allergies and asthma. “I recommend searching at http://www.airpodcleaner.com to find wholesale pricing and the right technology. Feel free to email me your questions ATT:Mark via healthideal@hotmail.com
Air Purifier Danger: OZONE WARNING in CONSUMER REPORTS
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2 Ozone Plates Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $12.98 |
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2 New Ozone Plates Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers Better Healthy Living $12.45 |
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ALUMINUM SCREEN ALPINE LIVING AIR ECOQUEST EAGLE 5000 $31.95 |
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CHARCOAL SCREEN ALPINE LIVING AIR ECOQUEST EAGLE 5000 $31.95 |
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2 x Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine Better Healthy Living $14.95 |
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LINT SCREEN ALPINE LIVING AIR ECOQUEST XL-15 PURIFIER $19.95 |
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LINT SCREEN ALPINE LIVING AIR ECOQUEST FLAIR PURIFIER $19.95 |
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10 x Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine Better Healthy Living $64.95 |
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4 x Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine Better Healthy Living $28.95 |
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EXCELLENT ECOQUEST*ALPINE FRESH AIR OZONE ION PURIFIER 2.1 & HEPA filter $240.00 |
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OZONE PLATE ALPINE ECOQUEST VOLLARA LIVING AIR PURIFIER $14.35 |
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2 OZONE PLATES FOR ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $26.95 |
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6 OZONE PLATES FOR ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIER $77.95 |
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10 OZONE PLATES FOR ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIER $119.95 |
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POWER CORD FOR ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $7.99 |
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Transformer for Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $30.00 |
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2 Ozone Plates For Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $12.49 |
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3 Ozone Plates For Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $17.29 |
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4 Ozone Plates For Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $21.69 |
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5 Ozone Plates For Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $26.39 |
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2012 LIVING ALPINE FRESH AIR PURIFIER IONIZER CLEANER + Ecoquest OZONE Plates!!! $340.00 |
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NEW! LIVING ALPINE FRESH AIR PURIFIER IONIZER CLEANER + Ecoquest OZONE Plates!!! $340.00 |
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POWER CORD CABLE ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIER $2.98 |
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FUSE BREEZE AT 880 ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $4.95 |
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FUSE FOR FLAIR ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $6.95 |
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4 NEW OZONE PLATES FOR ALPINE ECO-QUEST AIR PURIFIERS $23.95 |
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Fan Blade for EcoQuest, Alpine Air Purifiers fits many models NEW 4 blades $12.00 |
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LINT SCREEN ALPINE LIVING AIR ECOQUEST XL-15 PURIFIER $5.99 |
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4 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $21.82 |
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6 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $32.99 |
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8 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $43.99 |
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10 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifier Alpine $48.80 |
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NEW 2-pak Alpine-EcoQuest-Vollara Ozone Plates w/warran $37.95 |
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FUSE for FRESH AIR ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $6.50 |
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FUSE XL-15 ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $6.50 |
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Fan Motor for Alpine Vollara EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers replacement Motor $59.95 |
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UV Light Bulb for Alpine EcoQuest Vollara FRESH AIR 120FA Purifier $9.95 |
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EcoQuest Alpine Carbon Dust filter for XL-15 Salon Air 1000 Eagle Flair 70150 $34.95 |
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EcoQuest Alpine FA2 Back Filter for Fresh Air 2, 2.1, Surround Upgrade NEW $34.95 |
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Lot of 2 EcoQuest Vollara Alpine 4.5in x 4.5in Ozone Plate New Ceramic Type $29.95 |
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EcoQuest Vollara Alpine 4in x 4in Ozone Plate New Ceramic Type $18.95 |
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Fan Motor for Alpine Vollara EcoQuest Breeze Air Purifiers Motor $59.95 |
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*NEW* ECOQUEST ECOBOX AIR PURIFIER FRESHAIR BOX ALPINE LIVING AIR $297.00 |
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2 – NEW OZONE PLATES FOR ALPINE ECOQUEST AIR PURIFIERS $15.75 |
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***NEW*** FRESH AIR ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIER $399.99 |
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6 Ozone Plates For Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $32.49 |
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Ozone Plate Living EcoQuest Alpine Fresh Air Purifier $14.99 |
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4 OZONE PLATES ALPINE ECO-QUEST LIVING FRESH AIR New $23.95 |
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2 NEW OZONE PLATES FOR ALPINE AIR PURIFIERS Eco-quest $13.95 |
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Used Alpine/EcoQuest FRESH AIR Ozone Ion Air Purifier, w/remote, warranty $379.95 |
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Used Alpine/EcoQuest FRESH AIR Ozone Purifier-NO REMOTE $332.45 |
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4 x Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine Better Healthy Living $28.95 |
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2 x Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine Better Healthy Living $14.95 |
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10 x Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine Better Healthy Living $64.95 |
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2 New Ozone Plates Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers Better Healthy Living $12.45 |
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SIX 6 NEW OZONE PLATES ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIER CLEANER $41.95 |
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ALPINE FRESH AIR ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIER $127.99 |
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CLEANING SOLUTION ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN BLADE FOR 150 ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN BLADE FOR 880 ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN MOTOR FOR ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $25.95 |
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FUSE CLASSIC XL-15 ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $4.95 |
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FUSE FOR ALPINE 880 ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $4.95 |
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FUSE FOR BREEZE AT ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $4.95 |
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FUSE FOR FLAIR ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $4.95 |
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FUSE FOR FRESH AIR ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $4.95 |
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PLASTIC CLIP FOR LINT SCREEN ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR $4.95 |
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POWER CORD FOR ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $14.95 |
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Fan Motor for Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $28.50 |
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10 Ozone Plates For Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $51.49 |
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1 Ozone Plate For Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $8.49 |
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Alpine EcoQuest Living Water Filter Replacement Cartridge For LWII LWIII NEW $19.95 |
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6-Authentic Ozone Plates EcoQuest Air Purifier Alpine $59.99 |
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Ecoquest ALPINE LIVING PROOF AIR PURIFIER Clear Ozone Cleaner XL15 REPAIR $49.98 |
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(2) Ecoquest ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIER Clear Ozone Cleaners XL15 REPAIR $79.98 |
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1 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $8.81 |
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3 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $17.40 |
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5 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $27.96 |
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7 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $38.49 |
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9 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $47.49 |
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11 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers Alpine $53.59 |
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12 Ozone Plates for EcoQuest Living Air Purifier Alpine $58.49 |
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FUSE for BREEZE AT ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIER $6.50 |
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AC Power Cord for all Alpine Vollara Ecoquest Air purifiers $9.95 |
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Ecoquest Fresh Air breeze alpine Living Air Purifier REPLACEMENT PLATE $2.99 |
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Rear Carbon Filter for Alpine, Zen Living, Ecoquest $17.75 |
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1 Ozone Plate For Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $8.80 |
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FUSE for CLASSIC ECOQUEST ALPINE LIVING AIR PURIFIER $6.50 |
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3 Ozone Plates Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $17.39 |
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4 Ozone Plates Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $21.81 |
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5 Ozone Plates Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $26.48 |
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10 Ozone Plates Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $51.90 |
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Ozone Plate for Alpine, Ecoquest, Living Air and Vollara Air Purifiers By Solair $14.25 This durable ceramic ozone plate will fit most of the air purifier models by ALPINE, ECOQUEST, LIVING AIR and VOLLARA. Please Note: Ozone plate(s) will deteriorate over time. If your air purifier operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week you should expect to replace your ozone plate(s) about every 1-2 years. Ozone plate(s) must be cleaned ones a month. If you still using your glass ozone plate(s), k… |
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Germicidal UV Fluorescent Lamp $26.95 Germicidal lamps are clear with special UV transmitting glass. For use in sterilizers and air and water purifiers. This is an ultraviolet C (253.7 nm wavelength) bulb for use in sterilization, water and air purification and surface disinfection. Used in the Forming and Disinfection of Contact Lenses. Used in UV Sterilizers for Fish Aquariums and Ponds. Fixed wavelength spectrophotometer detector. … |
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Help fight that stale air, germs, smoke and other odors in the office as in the home, with the best unit you can buy! The Fresh Air by E.Q. $375.00 Passive filters wait around for pollution. Fresh Air by E.Q. with ActivePure duplicates the power of sunlight and thunderstorms to bring the solution to the pollution. You’ll have three ways to improve your indoor environment…. |
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Ozone Plate for all HEALTHandMED Air Purifiers (1) Replacement Ceramic Long-Life Ozone Plate for all HEALTHandMED Air Purifiers that use ozone plates. Also fits Ecoquest, Healthy Living, Lightning Air, Better Living, Alpine and Living Air Purifiers…. |
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Guaranteed Prospects $30.00 … |
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Guaranteed Retailing $2.22 … |
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