How expensive is an Ionic Breeze compared to a HEPA air cleaner?
The initial purchase prices for an Ionic Breeze air purifier and a good-quality HEPA air cleaner are close — about $350. But the annual operating costs for a HEPA are much higher. Ionic Breeze runs 24 hours a day on no more than 10 (or 28) watts — like a night-light; a HEPA’s motor-driven fan demands up to 250 watts. With a HEPA, one would pay about $150 more per year for electricity. What’s more, the Ionic Breeze has no expensive replacement filters, so there are no added costs. In contrast, a HEPA will typically cost an additional $150 every year for filter replacements. That’s why we say the Ionic Breeze is “practically free”. Your $300 savings — compared to a HEPA — means the Ionic Breeze pays for itself in 14 months. For the same results, a HEPA will cost $1,500 more over a five-year period.
