Guardian Technologies AC-4000 Hygia Complete Air Purifier Cleaning System

by Guardian Technologies

Product Features

• Controls - On & Off Ionizer and Low, High Fan Speed
• Features & Benefits - Promotes a Healthy Breathing Environment & Multiple stages of filtration help to create a healthier indoor environment
• Captures Airborne Allergens - HEPA filter captures 99.9% of airborne particles such as household dust, pet dander, mold spores and plant pollens
• Destroys Odors - Helps to remove smoke and odors from the air
• Quiet Operation - Optional speed settings allow for quiet operation when run on low

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001J4SULC
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #310,534 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)

Product Description

To help create a healthier indoor environment use the Germ Guardian Hygia 4.0 Table Top. The Hygia 4.0 offers four stages of air filtration that helps purify the air. It is the perfect air purifier for the home or office. Small and compact, it's great to have on your desk or nightstand to help create a healthier indoor environment. Charcoal removes odors and smoke PCO filter captures and dissolves airborne bacteria and mold Ionizer emits small amount of negative ions to freshen the air UV Light Tube works with filters to destroy germs 120Vac, 60Hz Power Supply 9 feet Cord Length Plastic Housing Material Filters - Pre-filter, Charcoal, HEPA, PCO, UV-tube, Ionizer Filter Replacement - FLT-4000 Filter Weight - 2.4 ounces Dimensions - Length 8 x Width 7 x Height 3 inch Weight - 1.25 pounds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked, hooked, hooked!, September 25, 2009

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James A. Coulter Jr. "Christ Surrendered" (SC by way of AZ, TN, IL, and GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guardian Technologies AC-4000 Hygia Complete Air Purifier Cleaning System (Kitchen)

We recently moved into a home with some mold issues. They were minor, but they were there none the less.

From day one in the home, I began waking up every morning with a migraine. After about a week straight of this, I decided I needed to try something to alleviate what I suspected to be the issue. I began researching products that killed mold and mildew in the air, and with a limited budget and after a LOT of research, I settled on the Germ Guardian Tabletop Air Purifier. I am hooked! Hooked, hooked, hooked! I cannot tell you for sure that it was this item, but it has been over a week now with no migraine - not even a hint.

Furthermore, I have been taking nasal medication for about 4 years to keep me from snoring at night. Even with the medication, I would wake up most mornings with at least one of my nasal passages plugged or partially plugged. I'm 5'10" 175, so it's not a weight issue. Since we plugged in this machine, I have woken up clean and clear. I even slept last night without my nasal medication just to check, and I slept great.

I will be the first to say that it has only been a week, but I am amazed at the results...so far. I will say that this unit is a little noisy, but for me, it is a no brainer trade off: health vs. a little noise - I'll take the noise! We run the unit 24/7 with it on low during the day and on high during the night. We also run our ceiling fan on low to keep the air in the room circulating so that we are sure that the unit has a chance to cleanse the entire room.

I hope this helps someone. I'll try to update this at the month mark and then the year mark as well. I hope to continue the good report.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars UV bulb burned out after a week of use., December 9, 2009

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Lord FireFox "L. FireFox" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guardian Technologies AC-4000 Hygia Complete Air Purifier Cleaning System (Kitchen)

Like another reviewer here said, you can't find replacement UV Bulbs for this model. It's a great Air Purifier otherwise. Works wonders in my bedroom. Keep the air nice and clean. My only regret with this model is the aforementioned UV bulb. With no way to get a replacement and countless google searches turning up nothing, I'm left with two choices:
1. Return the unit to manufacturer and get an entirely new unit.
2. Call Germ Guardian and see if I can't finagle a replacement bulb out of them.

I've only had this product for a week and the UV bulb burned out. If it wasn't for that I'd have given this air purifier 5 stars.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value and Performance!, March 27, 2009

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J. Petersik - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guardian Technologies AC-4000 Hygia Complete Air Purifier Cleaning System (Kitchen)

I purchased the Germ Guardian tabletop purifier because I was looking for a small unit for my bedroom. Compared to most other air purifiers this unit has many more levels of filtration than other units of this size and in this price range ($50-$75).
The machine is well built and fits on a small nightstand, (or any smaller sized room in the house). You have a fan speed choice of high or low. I was surprised to find this unit very quiet at both speeds. I have the unit a few inches from my head at night and can sleep with it set on high. You also can turn the ionizer on and off.
After running the unit for just a few hours I noticed a dramatic difference in the air quality of my bedroom. The air smelled fresh and clean. I leave the unit on low all day and turn it on high when I am in the room and it has performed great!

If you are looking for a reasonably priced unit for a single room with great filtration then I would recommend this unit.