CleanAirKits Exhalaron Review
by CleanAirKits
$295.00
Estimated Annual Filter Cost: ~$30-$60/year
Summary
The CleanAirKits Exhalaron is a near-silent, battery-friendly bedside purifier meant for close-range particle capture and small rooms. With 79–111 CFM Smoke CADR (model-dependent), it achieves ≈5 ACH in ~138–180 ft², making it ideal for bedrooms, desks, nightstands, or “source-capture” at a table. Trade-offs: H11 media (not H13), no carbon for odors/VOCs, and no AHAM/ENERGY STAR card—but for quiet, low-power particle cleaning in small spaces, it’s a neat, portable solution.
Here's what this purifier does best
- Quiet for its output: ~34 dB sound pressure at full speed—easy to keep on all night.
- Legit bedroom coverage: ~79–111 CFM Smoke CADR ⇒ ≈5 ACH in ~138–180 ft² (8-ft).
- Super low energy / portable: ~4–7 W draw; can run 8–16 h on a 20Ah power bank (variant-dependent).
- Consumables are inexpensive: $29 for a pair (2-fan) or $51 for a 3-pack (Ultra Tri).
- Ozone-safe & compliant: UL507/FCC and CARB (no ozone) listed on the page.
Consider these trade-offs
- No HEPA H13 & no microbial testing: Default H11 media → we don’t award our health tag (you can fit third-party H13 cylinders, but airflow may drop).
- No odor/VOC stage: No pelletized carbon—good for particles, not for wildfire smell or chemical vapors.
- No standardized certification: CADR figures are manufacturer-listed (not AHAM/ENERGY STAR). Cross-brand comparisons require caution.
- Small-room only: Even the 3-fan version tops out near ~180 ft² @ 5 ACH; not for 200–400 ft² living rooms by our rules.