We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the IQAir Atem X air purifier to find out if it's worth it.

HEPA filter: There are various filters when it comes to air purifiers, but HEPA is the best. HEPA, which stands for ...

Explore our top picks for air purifiers that can help improve your home's indoor air quality from the California fires. Shop Coway, Levoit, PuroAir and more.

This air purifier has an auto-function that detects when the air has pollutants and speeds its fans up accordingly to capture the dust, odors, particles like viruses and smoke, mold and more.

A large area of greater Los Angeles had unhealthy air Friday, due to particulate matter from large wildfires. Here are tips for breathing cleaner air indoors if it's smoky outside.

A large area of greater Los Angeles had unhealthy air Friday, due to particulate matter from large wildfires. Here are tips for breathing cleaner air indoors if it's smoky outside.

For maximum effectiveness, Consumer Reports advises keeping the fabric pre-filter off. The Honeywell air purifier is another effective option for removing dust, pollen, and smoke, but it's most ...

A toxic soup of smoke, chemicals and particulate matter is being spread across the city by gusty winds. Here's what to look for in an air purifier.

HEPA (for high-efficiency particulate air) filters are used in many air purifier machines. HEPA is roughly equivalent to a MERV 17 filter, the California Air Resources Board says.

Here’s a quick guide to getting cleaner air: Search filters by their MERV rating Filters are key, whether you’re using them to upgrade your home’s HVAC system or put them in an air purifier or a DIY ...