The Baby’s Breath air purifier is essentially the same as Austin Air Allergy Jr. air purifier. It has the same steel casing and filters. In fact, the price is also $300.
The only difference is the color and the name.
More Details on the Baby’s Breath Machine
Because it is an Allergy Machine Jr. in color, we’ll repeat what we have said about the Allergy Machines here.
The filters: The first stage filters things you can see like hair, dust and dander. The second stage filters unseen particles like molds, spores and pollens. The last 2 stages use a Hepa filter and a military carbon cloth to take care of bacteria and viruses as well as any airborne chemicals and gases.
360 degrees air intake: While most air purifiers only sucks the air from the front or the side, this air cleaner sucks air from all direction like any other Austin Air’s machines.
Made of Steel: Austin Baby’s Breath is encased in steel and the surface is scratch resistant.
Money Back Guarantee & Warranty: This air purifier comes with 5 years warranty on parts and filter. It also comes with 30 days money back guarantee.
Long Filter Life: While most air purifiers need a fresh filter every 6-12 months, Austin recommends that you replace your filter only once every 5 years.
Our Concern :
- Only 3 fan speeds: As there are only 3 speeds available, you don’t have much options when it comes to the noise level. But the lowest setting is quiet.
- No digital display: We don’t know why, but Austin Air seems to like analog controls.
- And no digital features: Without digital function means there are no remote control, timer or filter replacement alert. You need to remind yourself to change your filter ( every 5 years ).
- The outdated look : Compare Austin machines with other modern air purifiers and you’ll know what we mean.
- Filter stays too long: For things meant to trap dust and other airborne particles, we think 5 years is just too long (if you use it daily). We suggest you vacuum the filter regularly and replace it earlier than the suggested 5 years.
Our Verdict :
We don’t deny that Austin machines have withstood the test of time. However, unless the company changes it’s design and functionality, Austin Air may have trouble competing in the crowded field in the near future.
For us, it feels as if Austin is just getting lazier. Instead of adding new features to make this machine truly different, the company puts on the same filters it puts on the Allergy Machine, color the casing differently, and then market it as an nursery-safe air purifier for your babies.
Yes, it’s a good machine. But it still comes with the same rehashed design and function.
Austin Air Allergy Machine Jr. Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Color | 4 Options - Black, White, Silver and Sandstone |
| Filter Type | Pre-filters, HEPA, Military carbon cloth |
| For Room Size | up to 700 sq ft |
| Size | 16.5" x 11" x 11" |
| Power Consumption | 80 Watt |
| Weight | 12 lbs |
About Austin
Austin Air has been in the air cleaning business for over 15 years.
At 480,000 square feet, Austin has the largest air cleaner manufacturing facility in the world, producing everything in house – from filter, metal forming, to the final paint.
How Austin Products Are Tested
Austin products are sent to these facilities for testings:
- Battelle Laboratories
- U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center
Track Records
- Austin Air was chosen by the U.S. Government to fulfill the largest deployment of air cleaners in American history.
- The company was also chosen by FEMA and The Red Cross to address the serious air quality concerns in post 9/11 New York.
Made in USA
Austin Air has made a conscious decision to keep Americans employed by keeping it’s manufacturing facility in the United States.