If you are like us you love your dogs but you don't love all the dust and dander that they bring along. We decided to try an air purifier to help eliminate all the gunk we saw in our air at home. After much research and review, we went with the Blueair systems both at work and at home. What a difference! The first thing we noticed is that we are dusting less often. While we don't have allergies, we have noticed clearer sinuses in the mornings too. One of the best features of the Blueair is it is so quiet. On the lowest setting you can run it in a bedroom and not even know it is there. According to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) in January 2002, no other air purifier cleans as much air as quietly as the Blueair. We are sold on Blueair Air Purification Systems.

The 501 effectively purifies air in rooms as large as 580 square feet.

The efficient SurroundAir™ vent system delivers exceptional air exchange without annoying drafts, performance that earned the 501 Best of Class ranking in independent AHAM testing of Clean Air Delivery Rate.

Easy maintenance: simply open the unit's lid, lift out and drop in filters every 6 months. Choose the optional SmokeStop Filter Kit for better protection from smoke and other airborne gases. Casters make the 501 easy to move around. It comes with filters which you'll need to change in 6 months.

Weight: 35 lbs.
Size: 26 inches High x 20 inches Wide x 13 inches Deep

Blueair is the system for people living with allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions, or for anyone who wants cleaner, more breathable air. The award-winning, virtually silent Blueair is the only air purification system whose performance ranks consistently among the top of its class. Most HEPA filter systems are effective on particles as small as .3 micron, but even more minute particles may irritate breathing passages and lungs. Patented two-stage HEPASilent(tm) technology traps 99.97% of the tiniest .1 micron particles from the air - and it does so in virtual silence. At the lowest setting, only the most sensitive ears can detect any sound at all.

The Blueair is an ideal solution for light sleepers, nurseries, sick rooms, offices, or any setting where quiet operation is critical. Precision engineering and sophisticated materials allow the Blueair to effectively purify the maximum volume of air - up to 21 air changes per hour -- without the inconvenient noise or uncomfortable drafts associated with less advanced filter systems. It's no surprise that this outstanding air purifier was awarded the prestigious "Excellent Swedish Design Award" for its superior design. Sleek euro styling, exceptional performance, and silent operation make the Blueair your best possible choice - inside and out.

Blueair systems offer an exceptionally long product life and carry a 10-year limited warranty.

Surround Air
Instead of discharging a windy stream of filtered air, the Blueair 501 diffuses air gently through an area six times greater than the average air cleaner. Operating on its lowest setting, Blueair produces virtually no noticeable draft, while still providing an exceptional air exchange rate. Blueair's SurroundAir™ system achieves peak performance without annoying drafts by drawing in dirty air from the sides and bottom, moving it through a less dense filter media, and releasing clean, filtered air from the sides and top.

Low Energy Cost
Blueair¹s phenomenally low power usage means you can run the system 24/7 without a jump in electricity consumption. In fact, it costs about the same to clean the air in your home as it does to power a single light bulb: only 15 watts on low to 95 watts on high.

Easy to Use and Maintain
Plug it in, select the speed setting, and forget it. Blueair works so quietly, at first you may find yourself wondering if it¹s turned on. Just check the bright blue power on light. Blueair filters require no weekly additives or filter washing. The grilles and powder-coated steel exterior are easy to wipe clean, and won't pick up grime and oily stains the way plastics can. When the filter needs to be replaced (twice yearly), just open the lid, lift out the old filters and drop the new ones in. No screws, hooks or tools and less than one minute of your time are required. Used filters are 100% recyclable, and release no toxins into landfills or the air.

Patented HEPASilent™ Filter Technology
A revolutionary combination of advanced filter media and an encapsulated ion particle charging chamber makes it possible for the Blueair air purification system to achieve better results than either technology alone. HEPASilent™ technology moves particles through an enclosed ion chamber, which attaches a charge to the particle itself. Charged particles cling more easily to the filter media, resulting in higher filter efficiency overall. Because most electrostatic air cleaners charge the filter media itself, the charge dissipates over time and renders the filter less efficient. By constantly charging incoming particles, instead of the filter, HEPASilent™ technology keeps on working effectively and reliably. It eliminates bacteria, viruses and mold naturally, without chemical additives. And as used filters are discarded and decompose, the filter media converts into harmless carbon dioxide and water.

Blueair 10 Year Warranty

Blueair warrants that your Blueair Air Purifier will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase provided that you have completed and returned your warranty registration to Blueair, and that the filters are replaced with original Blueair replacement filters at least once every six (6) months (the Limited Warranty). Within the first 30 days of purchase Blueair will replace the defective unit at no charge to you and reimburse any shipping charges. After 30 days, Blueair¹s obligation and liability under this Limited Warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole discretion) the defective unit and paying the freight cost of returning the unit to you. The Limited Warranty does not cover replacement filters. Your Limited Warranty remains in effect only if your Blueair Air Purifier:

1. Is operated in accordance with the instructions provided.
2. Has had its filter changed with original Blueair replacement filters at least once every six (6) months.
3. Is connected to a proper power supply (see voltage label on machine).
4. There is no evidence of tampering, mishandling, neglect, accidental damage, modification, and/or repair done to the Blueair Air Purifier by anyone other than authorized Blueair repair personnel.
5. Your warranty registration has been completed and returned to Blueair.

This Limited Warranty is provided by Blueair Inc. in North America and Blueair AB outside of North America and contains the only express warranty provided to you.

BLUEAIR DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE SUITABILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, QUALITY AND ABSENCE OF HIDDEN DEFECTS, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, WHICH BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION, OPERATION OF LAW, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, BLUEAIR FURTHER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, EXPENSES, INCONVENIENCES, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, SECONDARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THE PRODUCTS.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary upon legal jurisdiction.