Our Top Air Purifiers to Tackle Allergy Season

Summer is almost here! And while you might think that we've surmounted spring and relief is here, allergies can terrorize people (and pets) throughout the season. Whether you're prone to allergic reactions or just want to keep your family in good health, a great air purifier is the solution to catching, filtering and containing common irritants and small particles. Ready to find the one that's right for you? Check out our top air purifiers as we go in-depth on which might be best for you, and get ready to take a soothing, deep breath in.

The first pick on our list is an impressive (if alien) looking filter, the Dyson Purifier Big + Quiet Formaldehyde BP03. This big model takes up space and attention in any medium or large space. This model uses cone aerodynamics to pull in air, clean it, then send it back out across a whopping 32 feet. Within this top air purifier, the filtration process goes to work. The HEPA H13 grade filter captures allergens as well as 99.97% of fine particles through a triple-phase purification. And it does it quietly (it's right there in the name).

Finally, the BP03 has one of the longest estimated replacement filter life of any unit on the market, with 5 years for the HEPA filter and 2 years for the charcoal filter. Plus, the formaldehyde filter lasts for the lifetime of the unit, giving you one less thing to worry about. With settings like Do Not Disturb and Breeze Mode too, it's easy to customize this air purifier for any lifestyle. All you have to do is set this Dyson product down and you'll begin enjoying cleaner air.

Blueair, our highest-rated air purifier brand in Consumer Reports, brings truly balanced quality and technology to your space in the Blueair 211iMax. This pick is Energy Star-rated and easy to use, plus it's designed with a great app that lets you set filtration schedules and visualize how much life is left in your filter before you need to replace it. Plus, you can check real-time air quality readings right from your phone.

The specs help bring one of our top air purifiers into focus: this model can filter air in a room as large as 1,500 square feet. Meanwhile, the five fan speeds allow you to adjust your flow with just a tap. And with HEPASilent technology, the impressive filter traps 99.97% of airborne particles, all while keeping operating volume at a low (between 23 and 53 decibels). Plus, the design is iconic, fun and uniquely Scandinavianjust like Blueair.

This impressive Dyson air purifier is a 3-in-1. It can heat or cool and purify the air all in one swoop. If you're searching for a true multitasker, this is it. But you may be wondering "Why should I worry about formaldehyde?" While you might not immediately associate that with an immediate threat like a seasonal outdoor allergy, you're far more likely to find it in your home year-round. Formaldehyde is in everything from rugs and wood flooring to furniture and fabrics. These home materials release formaldehyde all throughout their lifetime, and the HP09 is designed to trap and destroy it. Other impressive feats this air purifier can pull off include trapping wildfire smoke as well as using a HEPA filter that traps particles 0.3 microns or larger.

The Dyson HP09 pushes other multitasking filters out of the game with what Dyson does best: working with air. This model uses Air Multiplier technology to create a circulating current, drawing in pollutants and allergens and pushing out clean, cool or heated air. You can even control yours using voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Siri.

If you're looking for something that's lighter on your wallet, our list of top air purifiers has a budget-friendly model too. Meet the FPK50UW by Sharp. This PlasmaCluster Ion Air Purifier is designed with a triple filtration system made up of a washable microscreen pre-filter (designed for dust and large particles), then a carbon filter (to eliminate common odors) and finally a True HEPA filter (that captures 99.97% of particles that are 0.3 microns and larger).

That's not where it stops, though. Sharp's PlasmaCluster Ion Technology spreads clean ions throughout the room, all for a cleaning process that's active and effective. This model is designed for medium-sized rooms, like your classic kitchen, bedroom or office. In fact, for a 259-square-foot room, the filter changes and cleans the air almost five times every hour, all with proper filtration through a HEPA filter.

If you're looking for an air purifier that's a little different from the ones we've talked about here, explore more options at Abt. Keep an eye out for larger and smaller sizes as well as smart features and app connectivity. Our article on air purifier buying dissects technical jargon to help you learn what you might really need. Check there first, or call our team of experts for help at 800-860-3577.