HVAC Purification System for Clean Air

IQAir PerfectPro
The IQAir PerfectPro is a filtration addition to your HVAC system. This addition uses IQAir’s filters to provide clean air in the entire home. In our tests, PM2.5 was reduced below 1.0 in multiple rooms after 1 month of the PerfectPro cleaning the air. Furthermore, no ozone was created, and there are multiple models to choose from to best fit your needs.
Pros
- Fantastic whole home purification performance
- Lifetime warranty
- Setup completed by the manufacturer
- Takes up a small amount of space
Cons
- Can be pricey
Scoring
Clean Air for Whole Home; HVAC Filtration
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Design - 100%
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Performance - 100%
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Quality - 100%
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Usability - 100%
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Value - 90%
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Summary
For some an air purifier isn’t enough and they want a whole home purification solution. The IQAir PerfectPro solves that problem. It is an extra filtration layer added to the existing HVAC system, which then cycles clean air through the home. In our one month test, the PerfectPro was able to reduce PM2.5 to below 1.0 in every room we tested. Furthermore, it’s installed by the manufacturer, which reduces setup for you.
In This Review
Purification | Ozone | Filters | Model Comparison | Summary
Purification Performance
To test how well the IQAir PerfectPro purified air in a home, we decided to do a long purification test. Using a professional air quality detector, we took baseline measurements in multiple rooms in my home before installing the PerfectPro system.

After the measurements were taken, we installed the filter and let it purify the air in my home for one month. After one month, we took another set of measurements in the same locations to compare the results to.
Location | Baseline PM2.5 | Baseline PM10 | Baseline Particles | Baseline AQI | After PM2.5 | After PM10 | After Particles | After AQI |
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Kitchen | 2.2 | 3.7 | 374 | 12 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 144 | 3 |
Living Room | 2.5 | 4.3 | 294 | 11 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 114 | 2 |
Kid’s Room 1 | 4.3 | 8.0 | 414 | 12 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 44 | 1 |
Kid’s Room 2 | 3.2 | 5.6 | 396 | 12 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 98 | 2 |
Master Bedroom | 2.2 | 3.7 | 319 | 10 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 119 | 1 |
Office | 2.9 | 5.1 | 356 | 12 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 164 | 3 |
Across the board, purification performance for the IQAir PerfectPro was fantastic. In every room the key air quality indicators were significantly improved. This is a lived in house, with people, animals, doors opening / closing, cooking, and much more. Due to this, I was impressed by the level of performance of the PerfectPro filters.
In most cases they were able to reduce PM2.5 and PM10 to below 1.0, with some rooms having a PM10 of 1.1. In all cases, air quality was notably improved in every room compared to the baseline.
Below, we’ve included information on the testing criteria and what defines good vs. bad air quality. The most important thing to know is: the lower the numbers, the better.

Ozone Test
For our ozone test, we wanted to see if the filter created any ozone while purifying the air. In this case, we didn’t expect any ozone to be created, as there are no electronics in the system that could generate ozone.

After letting the filter purify the air in our home for one month, we took measurements using an electronic ozone meter. Our testing showed that no harmful levels of ozone were generated, as we expected.
Filter Design
PerfectPro filters are designed to be better than MERV 16 HVAC filters, according to IQAir. They’ve put their products through laboratory testing with Intertek/ETL SEMKO to prove it. It uses an Advanced Micro-Fiber Filtration technology that is thinner than those used in standard filters.

This allows IQAir to create a HVAC filter that works well, but doesn’t take up as much space. Regardless of the model being installed, it’s designed to take up only a small amount of space and work with previously installed air conditioning in the home.
Once installed, air is pulled into the HVAC via the air in-take, passed through the PerfectPro filtration system, and then dispersed throughout the air vents in your home. This way it cycles the air through your home, constantly purifying it.
PerfectPro Series
IQAir’s PerfectPro series is more than just HVAC filters. We tested their PerfectPro 2025 HVAC system. The 2025, in addition to the PerfectPro 2020, have less media (filter material used) coverage than the other purification solutions the PerfectPro X.

The PerfectPro X 5-ton and 3-ton are more robust additions to your home offering almost twice the media coverage compared to the 2020 or 2025. In addition, the X’s last longer with a 3-year average lifespan, but weigh more and are bigger than the other models.

Here is a table with a full comparison between the different versions of the PerfectPro
0.18 in H2O at 1200 cfm | PerfectPro X 5-ton | PerfectPro X 3-ton | PerfectPro 2025 | PerfectPro 2020 |
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Capacity Rating | 5-ton | 3-ton | 5-ton | 3-ton |
MERV Rating | MERV 16@492 fpm | NA | NA | NA |
Rated Airflow | 2000 CFM | 1200 CFM | 2000 CFM | 1400 CFM |
Composite Average Efficiency | E1 (0.3-1.0 µm) = 95.9% E2 (1.0-3.0 µm) = 97.3% E3 (3.0-10.0 µm) = 98.3% | E1 (0.3-1.0 µm) = 96.7% E2 (1.0-3.0 µm) = 97.7% E3 (3.0-10.0 µm) = 98.5% | E1 (0.3-1.0 µm) = 96% E2 (1.0-3.0 µm) = 99% E3 (3.0-10.0 µm) = 100% | E1 (0.3-1.0 µm) = 96% E2 (1.0-3.0 µm) = 99% E3 (3.0-10.0 µm) = 100% |
Pressure Drop | 0.22 in H2O at 2000 CFM | 0.18 in H2O at 1200 CFM | 0.32 in H2O at 2000 CFM | 0.26 in H2O at 1400 CFM |
Media Area | 210 sq. ft. | 170 sq. ft. | 96 sq. ft. | 82 sq. ft. |
Average Filter Life | 3 years | 3 years | 1 year | 1 year |
Dimensions | 29.25" × 25.25" × 21.25" | 25.25" × 21.25" × 21.25" | 24.8" × 9.6" × 21.4" | 21.2" × 9.6" × 21.4" |
Weight | 74.0 lbs | 59.0 lbs | 25.4 lbs | 22.7 lbs |
Should you buy the IQAir PerfectPro?
I would recommend the IQAir PerfectPro if you’re looking for the following features:
- Fantastic whole home purification: While air purifiers provide clean air to the surrounding area, the PerfectPro provides clean air throughout the home. In our testing it was able to reduce PM2.5 below 1.0 in every room in my home, despite people, open doors and windows, cooking, and much more.
- Manufacturer installation: Included with the purchase of the system is installation from the manufacturer. They ensure the device is installed in your home and functions properly.
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