Purifier FAQs
What makes Windmill purifiers different from other purifiers?
The Windmill Air Purifier Max is the first ever air purifier made with a real bamboo finish. It also comes in a sleek white or bold navy, so you can easily match your home aesthetic and vibe. Windmill's advanced laser-based air quality sensor and 3-i
What are the technical specs to the purifiers?
Why do I need a purifier?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air, making air purification an important step for maintaining cleaner air indoors. An air purifier can significantly improve indoor air qu
How do the Windmill purifiers work?
Your room air is pulled through the back panel of the Windmill Purifier Max, and is pulled from all sides in the Windmill Air Purifier. The air then travels through three layers of filtration:. After that, fresh. clean air is sent out through the top
What do the Windmill purifiers actually purify?
The middle layer of our 3-in-1 True HEPA Filter is activated carbon and helps to remove odors and smells. Our purifiers are great at tackling smoke from wildfires and cigarettes. They are equipped with a HEPA filter to capture tiny smoke particles an
How fast can the windmill purifiers clean my air?
It all depends on the size of your room! For The Windmill Air Purifier Max, See below (based on 260 CADR and 8 foot ceilings):
Where should I place my purifier?
For the best results, put your air purifier in the room where you spend the most time, like your bedroom or living room. It’s ideal to place it in an open space, away from walls or furniture that could block airflow (we recommend at least 20 inches o
What special smart features do the Windmill purifiers have?
With the Windmill Air app (Apple and Android), you can monitor your AQI/air quality in real-time, enable/disable child lock, set schedules and routines, enable/disable beeping, enable/disable display lights, and control all purifier functions (from a
What size room are the Windmill purifiers best for? Which purifier should I choose?
The Air Purifier Max is a true performance powerhouse. It’s physically larger and roughly twice as powerful as our standard model, making it the go-to for larger spaces and open concept living. The standard Windmill Air Purifier is more compact and p
Can I leave my air purifier on all the time?
Yes, in fact, that's what it was designed for! Most people choose to leave their purifiers running to clean consistently in the background (especially when your purifier is as quiet as ours!).
Do the Windmill purifiers require a wifi connection to operate?
You do not need WiFi to use and control the air purifier (you can use the on-unit buttons). Though, the top-rated Windmill Air app is easy to use and unlocks additional features (child lock, schedules, PM2.5 tracking, and more!).
Are the Windmill purifiers loud?
The Windmill Air Purifier Max starts at 16 dB (on Whisper sleep mode), making it one of the quietest available. As you go up in fan speed (and cleaning power), the noise increases accordingly.
What does laser precision refer to?
When we say our purifier uses "laser precision," it means that the built-in PM2.5 sensor uses a laser to accurately detect tiny particles in the air, like dust, pollen, and smoke, that are 2.5 microns or smaller. The laser beams shine through the air
What is CADR?
CADR stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate. It’s a number that tells you how quickly an air purifier can clean the air in a room. The higher the CADR, the faster it removes things like dust, pollen, and smoke from the air. Choosing the right CADR depend
What is AQI?
AQI stands for Air Quality Index. It’s a scale used to measure how clean or polluted the air is. The AQI ranges from 0 to 500, with lower numbers meaning the air is good, and higher numbers indicating unhealthy or hazardous air. It measures things li
Where can I find the purifier manuals?
Review the Windmill Air Purifier Max Owner's Manual below:.
Why am I getting bad air quality notifications when my app is showing that it's good?
Your device air quality screen in the app may show that your air quality is good, but if you tap the three dots on the top right of the device screen and then click information and then click AQI History, this will give you more details about the sp
How do I use the controls on the purifier? / What are the special functions of the purifier?
Using the controls on the purifier is easy!