Austin Air HealthMate Plus Junior - HEPA + VOC Air Purifier

Austin Air HealthMate Plus Junior — Compact 4-Stage HEPA + VOC / Chemical Air Purifier

The Austin Air HealthMate Plus Junior combines the compact Junior cabinet with the enhanced chemical filtration of the full-size HealthMate Plus. It runs a 4-stage system—large and medium pre-filters, 6.5+ lbs of activated carbon, potassium-iodide impregnated carbon, and zeolite, and 30 sq ft of True Medical-Grade HEPA—so it captures fine particles down to 0.3 microns while targeting VOCs, formaldehyde, and chemical odors. At just 21 lbs, it's built for small rooms with higher chemical loads: nurseries, studios, and home offices dealing with smoke or off-gassing (up to ~700 sq ft).

How the 4-stage filtration works

Air is drawn in through a 360° perforated-steel intake and passes through four stages. Stage 1, a large-particle pre-filter, catches dust, hair, and pet dander. Stage 2, a medium-particle pre-filter, captures mold spores and pollen. Stage 3 is the Plus Junior's signature: 6.5+ lbs of activated carbon, potassium-iodide impregnated carbon, and zeolite that target VOCs, formaldehyde, benzene, gases, and chemical odors. Stage 4 is 30 sq ft of True Medical-Grade HEPA, certified to capture 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns and 99% at 0.1 microns. A 3-speed motor keeps it quiet enough for a nursery or office.

Plus Junior vs. the HealthMate Junior

Don't need the enhanced chemical filtration? See the standard HealthMate Junior. Need to cover a larger space? Step up to the full-size HealthMate Plus.

Why people choose the HealthMate Plus Junior

• Enhanced chemical filtration—activated carbon, impregnated carbon & zeolite for VOCs and formaldehyde
• Medical-grade True HEPA—99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns and 99% at 0.1 microns
• Compact and light—just 21 lbs for small rooms up to ~700 sq ft
• Built for nurseries, studios, and offices with smoke, VOCs, or off-gassing
• All-steel construction with a 3-speed motor built for continuous use
• Backed by Austin Air's 5-year mechanical warranty (pro-rated 5-year filter)

Where it works best

• Nurseries and small bedrooms with off-gassing concerns
• Studios, apartments, and home offices
• Newly built or renovated small rooms
• Spaces near kitchens, garages, or hobby areas with fumes
• Any small space up to ~700 sq ft with a higher chemical load

Frequently asked questions

How is the Plus Junior different from the standard Junior?
Both are the same compact size with the same Medical-Grade HEPA. The Plus Junior adds a specialized carbon blend—including potassium-iodide impregnated carbon—built to target VOCs, formaldehyde, and chemical odors, which the standard Junior isn't optimized for.

How big a space does it cover?
Up to ~700 sq ft. In a smaller room it cycles the air more times per hour for faster particle and gas removal.

How often do the filters need changing?
Austin Air rates the filter for up to 5 years (backed by a pro-rated 5-year filter warranty). Heavy smoke or chemical loads will shorten that.

Does it give off ozone?
No. The HealthMate Plus Junior is purely mechanical HEPA-and-carbon filtration—no ozone and no ionization.

Free U.S. shipping on orders over $99 and 30-day returns, subject to our return policy. Keep it performing with a genuine HealthMate Plus Junior replacement filter, or compare it with the standard HealthMate Junior.