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3 air purifiers to avoid

23 April 2026
Bryan wall cnz

By Bryan Wall

Product Test Journalist | Kaipūrongo Whakamātautau Hautaonga

If you have allergies or suffer from asthma, then an air purifier might help alleviate some of the symptoms.

Person using air purifier while reading a book on the couch

They’re also useful if you live in an area of high pollution to remove wood smoke, dust and other irritants from your environment. But some models we’ve tested are little more than odd-shaped blobs that increase your power bill and do little to clean the air.

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  • The worst air purifiers we’ve tested
  • 2 cheap air purifiers that do a great job

The worst air purifiers we’ve tested

Person using air purifier while reading a book on the couch

6 reasons to buy an air purifier before winter

An air purifier can be a worthwhile addition to your home – especially in winter, when you might not be opening the windows and getting as much natural ventilation.

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2 cheap air purifiers that do a great job

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