· System 1 – Pre-filter/Charcoal filter: captures large airborne particles such as dust or lint, plus helps to destroy common household odors.
· System 2 – True HEPA filter: captures 99.97% of airborne particles (as small as .3 microns) such as dust mites, plant pollens, mold spores and pet dander.
· System 3 – UV-C light: helps to kill airborne viruses, germs and bacteria. Also activates Titanium Dioxide to help decompose odor molecules such as cooking, pet and tobacco smoke smells.
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| GermGuardian's 1 filter with multiple layers of filtration |
The filter life is dependent on usage, but on average the GermGuardian AC4825 filter is said to last around 6-9 months and the GermGuardian AC5000E filter is said to last around 6-8 months before it needs changing.
Indicator lights on both these machines let you know when the filter or UV light needs replacing.
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| GermGuardian's 3 speed settings & UV light on/off switch |
There’s also an on/off switch for the UV-C light so can turn the light off if that’s likely to disturb you at night for example.
So how do the GermGuardian AC4825 and AC5000E Air Cleaning Systems differ? The differences between these 2 air purifiers mainly comes down to the size of the machines and their air cleaning capacity.
The GermGuardian AC4825 stands 22” high and is suitable for small to medium sized rooms up to 155 sq ft. The GermGuardian AC5000E stands 28” high and, with 20% more air cleaning capacity than the AC4825, is suitable for medium to large sized rooms up to 193 sq ft.
The GermGuardian AC4825 has a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of 100+ while the GermGuardian AC5000E has a CADR rate of 1125+. Both air purifiers are Energy Star certified to help save you money.
Let’s take a glance at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the GermGuardian AC4825 and GermGuardian AC5000E in the easy-to-read table and bullet-points below to help you decide on which is the best Air Cleaner for you:




























