Editorial Standards
How AirQualitySystem Reviews Products
What this site does
AirQualitySystem is an editorial operation built on a decade of watching the indoor air quality market evolve. We read through owner reports, filter lab results, and published performance data to give you clear, criteria-based guidance. Our mission is to bridge the gap between marketing promises and real-world expectations, so you can buy with confidence, no matter your price point.
How we evaluate
- We weigh published performance data and owner-reported outcomes across consumer, prosumer, and light-commercial segments.
- We prioritize specs that translate to real-world results — like CADR, filter longevity, and perceived air quality.
- We compare cost of ownership, including filter replacement frequency and energy consumption, not just upfront price.
- We consider the breadth of conditions a product claims to address — from allergens to VOCs to particulate matter.
- We look for clear, honest disclosure of limitations in the specs themselves, not just the sales language.
Affiliate disclosure
Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. This helps support our research and editorial work, but it never influences our recommendations or the standards we hold products to.
How to reach Jasmine
Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.