GERMGUARDIAN AC4825 AIR PURIFIER REVIEW IMAGE SOURCE: GERMGUARDIAN

Guardian Technologies has built a reputation for themselves for being consistently reliable, and dedicated to providing their loyal customer base with top-quality home appliances for creating a better home living environment. With a commitment to innovation and pushing boundaries, this daring company is all about going the extra mile. Today our team will be reviewing the GermGuardian AC4825 air purifier, to see how it sizes up to other products in GermGuardian’s growing catalogue of great products.

GermGuardian AC4825 Air Purifier

We all like to think that the air we breathe is clean, but unfortunately this is not the case. In fact, there is typically more germs in the air we breathe indoors, than there are in the outdoor air. Guardian Technologies understands this, one of many companies out there stepping up to provide us with solutions to clean the air we breathe with our loved ones. The GermGuardian AC4825 is a small, affordable air purifier unit, retailing for approximately $87.99, which we think is certainly a bargain considering how this unit performs. On the flip side, however, this unit lacks many of the convenient features and certifications we look for in a unit of this type. Check out our full review below for more details.

Cleaning Capabilities

Utilising a true HEPA filter to catch 99.97% of airborne particulates down to 0.3 microns, the GermGuardian AC4825 will effectively clear the air in living spaces of up to 155 square feet, so you and your loved ones can breathe easier. Not only that, but this unit also comes with a UV sanitiser and odour reducing activated carbon filter. The former of these two formidable filters will kill airborne germs such as Staph and Influenza by exposing them to UV-C light. Meanwhile, the activated carbon filter will capture larger particles, trapping odours, and protecting the HEPA filter from potentially damaging intakes. With a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 100+, you can rest assured that this unit will get the job done effectively in living spaces within the recommended range.

Efficiency / Certifications

When it comes to energy efficiency, the buyer is allowed peace-of-mind in that this unit has been Energy Star certified. What this essentially means is that this unit adheres to strict guidelines set out by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding energy consumption. By meeting these requirements, the GermGuardian AC4825 performs more efficiently than a large portion of the market. By doing so, it will save you money on your upkeep bills. Efficient operation is further facilitated with the inclusion of 3 fan speeds, allowing the user to operate this unit on a lower capacity when full-power is not necessary.

Note: This unit does not benefit from any visible safety certifications, so we would warn our readers to not leave this device operating when you’re out of the house. 

Convenience

Unfortunately, when discussing the convenience of operating this device, it falls slightly short, with the lack a wireless remote control or operational timer. Missing almost all the convenient features we would usually look for in a purifier unit, buyers should be aware that they will find themselves having to manually operate this unit most of the time, which is not very convenient. However, we would be inclined to forgive this oversight, given the relatively low price of this unit.

Design

Weighing only 10.8lbs, the GermGuardian AC4825 is easily transported from room-to-room as needed. Another advantage of this unit is that it runs ultra-quietly, meaning you won’t have to worry about your conversations being interrupted by this device when in operation.

The user interface is located on the top-face of the unit, and is very easily understood, with one dial at the centre, accompanied by a “UV” button, making it easier than ever to simply set up your unit, and let it work.

From an aesthetics standpoint, this unit is beautiful. With a tower-design, the top-face of this unit boasts matte black and silver features, sloping forward to present the control panel to the user. The silver rim around this panel is lined with a blue metallic band, differentiating it from the body of the device, which is also matte black in colour with a tasteful grill on the front-face of the unit.

Dimensions (Inches)

Height: 21.5″

Width: 7″

Depth: 10.2″

Help & Support

Guardian Technologies provide a number of support features for their users, including an extensive FAQs section, downloadable user manuals, and more. Additionally, if you encounter issues with your unit, experienced Guardian Technologies customer service representatives are contactable via telephone, email, and social media.

The GermGuardian AC4825 is covered by Guardian Technologies’ 3-year limited warranty, which is a generous coverage period for a unit of this calibre.

Verdict

Our final verdict on this unit is mixed. On the one hand, when it comes to performance and aesthetics, we enjoyed this unit immensely. However, with its lack of convenient features and safety certifications, we can’t give this unit a 100% positive review. We advise our readers to always be on the look-out for safety certifications just to be on the safe side. Additionally, the fact that this unit is unsuitable for medium or large rooms is also unfortunate, as installation locations are limited to smaller rooms. That being said, considering the extremely affordable price-tag on this unit, a lack of features is easily forgiven. Overall we would recommend the GermGuardian AC4825 for its performance and ability to sit back comfortably into any contemporary living space.