AirDoctor AD5500 Air Purifier
- 1,043 ft2 in 15 minutes, up to 4,172 ft2 per hour
- UltraHEPA: 99.99% at 0.003 microns
- Carbon with potassium permanganate for gases and VOCs
- 3-stage filtration: pre-filter, carbon, UltraHEPA
- PM2.5 sensor, auto mode, 6 fan speeds
- 60 watts, 16 x 16 x 28.75 inches, CARB certified
Updated 24 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A powerful whole-home purifier for open floor plans, smoke and odors, with sensor-driven auto mode. Filters need regular replacement on a set schedule, and the unit is large.
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ASIN: B0C92LZX2FModel: AD5500Category: HEPA Air Purifiers
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Overview
A household fighting smoke, pet odor or open-plan dust gets a tall purifier with three filter stages and a fine-particle sensor. Auto Mode reads the air and sets the fan, while a colored halo shows air quality at a glance.
Large-area coverage plus a gas-absorbing carbon stage make it effective against both particles and smells. Ongoing filter swaps every few months are part of owning it.
Who it's for
Homes near wildfire smoke, with pets or open kitchens get filtration for particles and gases across large spaces. Small apartments and single bedrooms can be served by a smaller unit.
Pros and cons
- Covers very large spaces
- Carbon stage targets gases and VOCs
- Very fine particle capture
- Auto mode with air sensor
- Carbon replaced every 6 months
- Noise level not listed
Performance notes
Room coverage depends on how often the fan moves the room's air through the filters each hour, which the coverage figures describe. The carbon and potassium permanganate stage traps and breaks down gases that particle filters miss. Auto mode raises fan speed only when the sensor sees particles.
Specifications
| Brand | AIRDOCTOR |
|---|---|
| Model | AD5500 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Particle Retention Size | 99.99% at 0.003 microns |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16 x 16 x 28.75 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 60 watts |
| Other details | |
| Floor Area | 1,043 ft2 in 15 minutes, up to 4,172 ft2 per hour |
| Filter Type | Pre-filter, activated carbon, UltraHEPA |
| Control Type | Touch, app, auto mode, 6 fan speeds |
| Special Features | PM2.5 sensor, Halo air quality display, timer, filter indicator |
| Specification Met | CARB certified |
Frequently asked questions
Do the AirDoctor AD5500 filters come with the unit?
The 3-stage filtration includes a pre-filter, an activated carbon filter and an UltraHEPA filter.
How often do AirDoctor AD5500 filters need replacing?
AirDoctor says to replace the carbon every 6 months and the UltraHEPA every 12 months, using genuine filters.
Does the AirDoctor AD5500 remove odors?
Yes. The carbon filter with potassium permanganate reduces gases, odors, cooking fumes, wildfire smoke and VOCs.