Inexpensive Air Purifiers That Clean Mold

Honeywell 50250

• All Honeywell air purifiers are quality appliances, but the Honeywell 50250 is the best choice if you need a relatively inexpensive purifier with a HEPA filter capable of trapping mold spores. The three speeds offered by this model allow you to clear larger rooms quickly or keep it running constantly at the lowest speed for smaller rooms. One major downside to this air purifier is the amount of noise it creates, says Galt Home Buying Guides. All purifiers that come equipped with fans, such as the 50250, may be too noisy to run while you are trying to sleep. However, air purifiers with fans tend to be more effective because they move the air in the room around more. This model works best in rooms smaller than 400 square feet.

Whirlpool Whispure 510

• For catching the smallest particles and unwanted odors as well as mold from your home's air the Whispure 510 from Whirlpool is the best inexpensive choice, according to ConsumerSearch. Few other air purifiers under $500 feature a carbon filter that can trap gases and the smallest of particles. It also features a HEPA filter that will trap 99.7 percent of all particles above .3 microns in size, which includes all mold spores. With four fan speeds, this model will be noisier than one without a fan, but it should be easy to find an acceptable level of noise by adjusting the speed. This model can work efficiently in rooms up to 350 square feet.

Blueair HEPASilent Air Purifier 503

• Combining HEPA quality filters for clean air and silent operation, the Blueair 503 is more expensive than other models but offers more features for the price says Bestcovery. The two-stage filters capture 99.7 percent of particles from the air but do require replacement and are not washable or reusable, leading to higher operating costs. The HEPASilent 503 is named after its ultra quiet operation. However, the lack of fans and other air circulating devices on this model may reduce its efficiency at actually cleaning the air. The manufacturer recommends using it in rooms smaller than 620 square feet.

Winix PlasmaWave 5300

• For the most air cleaning for your money, the PlasmaWave 5300 offers three different air filtering methods in one machine, according to AvianWeb. A HEPA filter captures particles, the carbon filter absorbs gases and odors, and the new plasma wave generator that is individual to this model breaks down any other contaminants in the air at the molecular level, according to the manufacturer's claims. The air quality sensor changes the fan speed according to the amount of contaminants it senses.