Specification

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Energy efficiency
The low energy consumption of Blueair units ranges from 7 to 120 Watts depending on unit and
speed level. With the ECO10, Blueair offer the most energy efficient air purifier in the world.
Background
For maximum performance, an air purifier should run 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Tradi-
tional room air purifiers use approximately 550kWh a year when running continuously. This is more
energy than some new refrigerators. Note that power consumption should not be considered sepa-
rately but together with performance.
Standards and certifications
ENERGY STAR
®
is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. De-
partment of Energy. The program is developed to help consumers save money and protect the en-
vironment through energy efficient products. Criterias for ENERGY STAR qualification include CADR
(≤ 50 CADR for dust), CADR/Watt (≥ 2.0 CADR/Watt for dust), standby power usage (≤ 2.0 Watts)
and ozone emission that meet UL Standard 867 (≤ 0.050 ppm).
Testing and results
ENERGY STAR measures the efficiency by using a CADR-to-Watt ratio. Blueair is among the first air
purifier manufacturer to earn ENERGY STAR designation for all its air purifiers.
Blueair air purifiers significantly exceed minimum requirements for qualification by its high CADR. Per-
formance are 2.48 CADR/Watt for 200 Series, 4.54 CADR/Watt for 400 Series, 3.968 CADR/Watt
for 500 Series and as high as 19.66 CADR/Watt for ECO10. All Blueair units also meet U.S. govern-
ment’s criteria for ozone emission. For more detailed infomation about ozone emission, read the next
chapter: Ozone.
Learn more about the ENERGY STAR program, go to:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=room_airclean.room_airclean
Marks and labels
The ENERGY STAR label must be placed on the product packaging of ENERGY STAR qualified air
purifiers with the statement:
“This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA. US
EPA does not endorse any manufacturer claims of healthier indoor air from the use of this product.”