- 4-stage HEPA + carbon — particles, allergens, gases & odors
- Medical-grade True HEPA — 99.97% at 0.3 microns, 99% at 0.1 microns
- 780+ cu in activated carbon & zeolite — everyday gases & odors
- Whole-room coverage — up to 1,500 sq ft, all-steel, 5-year warranty
The Austin Air HealthMate is the classic all-purpose HEPA + carbon air purifier for whole-room coverage up to 1,500 sq ft. It’s engineered to remove particles, allergens, gases, and odors for people with asthma, allergies, and general air quality concerns.
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Austin Air HealthMate — 4-Stage Medical HEPA + Carbon Air Purifier
The Austin Air HealthMate is the classic, all-purpose whole-room air purifier that put Austin Air on the map. It runs a 4-stage system—large and medium pre-filters, a deep 780+ cubic-inch bed of activated carbon and zeolite, and 60 sq ft of True Medical-Grade HEPA—so it captures fine particles down to 0.3 microns while helping reduce everyday gases and odors. Built in all-steel construction and rolling on casters, it covers spaces up to ~1,500 sq ft and is a long-running favorite for allergy, dust, and general air-quality households.
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 a 780+ cubic-inch bed of activated carbon and zeolite that adsorbs common household gases and odors. Stage 4 is 60 sq ft of True Medical-Grade HEPA, certified to capture 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns and 99% at 0.1 microns—dust, pollen, dander, smoke, and allergens. A 3-speed motor keeps it running quietly and continuously for years.
HealthMate vs. the HealthMate Plus
| HealthMate (Standard) | HealthMate Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Up to 1,500 sq ft | Up to 1,500 sq ft |
| HEPA | 60 sq ft Medical-Grade True HEPA | 60 sq ft Medical-Grade True HEPA |
| Carbon / gas media | 780+ cu in activated carbon & zeolite | Enhanced—adds potassium-iodide impregnated carbon |
| Best for | Everyday dust, allergens & particles | Chemicals, VOCs, formaldehyde & wildfire smoke |
| Warranty | 5-year mechanical | 5-year mechanical |
Dealing with chemicals, VOCs, or wildfire smoke? Step up to the Austin Air HealthMate Plus.
Why people choose the HealthMate
- Medical-grade True HEPA—99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns and 99% at 0.1 microns
- 780+ cu in of activated carbon and zeolite for everyday gases and odors
- Whole-room coverage up to ~1,500 sq ft
- All-steel construction with a 3-speed motor built for continuous, 24/7 use
- A proven, long-running design trusted for allergy and dust households
- Backed by Austin Air's 5-year mechanical warranty (pro-rated 5-year filter)
Where it works best
- Living rooms, bedrooms, and open main floors
- Homes with allergies, dust, or pet dander
- Homes near highways, industry, or heavy traffic
- Offices and general workspaces
- Any room up to ~1,500 sq ft
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the HealthMate and the HealthMate Plus?
Both share the same Medical-Grade HEPA and cover up to ~1,500 sq ft. The Plus adds a specialized carbon blend (including potassium-iodide impregnated carbon) built to target chemicals, VOCs, and formaldehyde—so it's the better fit for smoke and chemical exposure. The Standard is the all-purpose choice for everyday particles and odors.
How big a space does it cover?
Up to ~1,500 sq ft. In a smaller room it simply cycles the air more times per hour for faster particle 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). Actual life depends on your air quality and usage.
Does it give off ozone?
No. The HealthMate 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 replacement filter, or step up to the Austin Air HealthMate Plus.
