Levoit is a manufacturer of many air purifiers and we have tested most of them, below you will find our testing results along with some recommendation about Vital 100.
Read more to find out if this air purifier is best for you.
The LEVOIT Vital 100 Air Purifier cleans the air effortlessly in spaces as large as 300 sq. ft. This air cleaner comes equipped with a three-stage filter that will cleanse your indoor atmosphere by capturing large and minute pollutants, as well as foul odors. The unit is designed in California and guarantees 100% ozone-free operation.
Pros:
- CARB certified
- Three fan speeds
- Timer
- Check filter alert light
- Display off function
- Three-stage filtration system
- Ozone-free
- Quiet operation
- Washable pre-filter
Cons:
- The Carbon and HEPA filters require replacement
Quick Specs:
- Recommended Room Size: 300 – 500 Sq. Ft.
- Mode: Auto/Sleep
- Fan Speed Options: 3
- Noise Level: 23dB–50 dB
- Timer: Yes
- Sensor: N/A
- Captures: absorbs odors from pets, cooking, and smoke
- Indoor Quality Feedback: Yes
- Ozone Free: Yes
- Warranty: 1-year warranty
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Construction and Design
The LEVOIT Vital 100 Air Purifier is a relatively compact unit with a sleek, classic design. This air cleaner features a rectangular shape with rounded edges. We admire its exterior that’s skillfully finished with a white hue to give it a neutral but attractive appearance. It features a black air outlet on the top and an inlet at the side. This device comes with a default one-year warranty, which can be extended to two years through online registration.
- Height— 16. 1 inch
- Width— 6.4 inches
- Length— 12.8 inches
- Weight— 10.48 pounds
These dimensions indicate this device’s small footprint; you can place the unit anywhere without worrying about space. With its lightweight design, you can carry or negotiate your device into position with ease.
Purification Level and Type of Filter
Through our testing we found that LEVOIT Vital 100 is one of the unit that has exhaustive air purification, which is due to its three-stage filter:
Pre-Filter
This filter forms the first line of defense; it captures large airborne particles like lint, dust, fiber, pet fur, and hair
True HEPA filter
This filter traps 99.97% of airborne pollutants as small 0.03 microns. These include dust mites, mold spores, pollen, germs, viruses, bacteria, and pet dander. We, therefore, recommend the LEVOIT Vital 100 Air Purifier for people with allergies and asthma as it rids the air of the common allergens and irritants.
Activated Carbon Filter
This filter is the last line of defense; it’s tasked with absorbing foul odors associated with smoke, ammonia, cigarettes, and cooking.
Coverage and Performance
We found that Vital 100 by Levoit has a capability to cover room size up to 250 sq. ft. within 10 mins and through the air flow sensor we noted it was operating at 120 CFM in a closed room with no additional air. While testing this unit, we also observed its prowess in cleaning the air in such spaces within 18 minutes.
- We tested this air cleaner in a room measuring 500 sq. ft.; it took 30 minutes to clean the entire area. This unit takes approximately one hour to purify rooms with a maximum square footage of 957. However, you will need to increase the fan speed to expedite the purification process in the mentioned spaces.
- This device boasts a low noise output of 23dB, which allow you a relaxing environment for sleeping or working. On the highest fan speed, this air cleaner emits 50dB of noise, which makes it as quiet as a standard library.
- We also admire the unit’s low power consumption of 55 watts on the highest fan speed and a mere 0.8 watts on standby mode. This means that you can maintain your electricity bills at manageable levels costing only $1.66 per week/ $0.18 per kWh even when being used 24 hours a day.
Usability
Operating the Vital 100 Air Purifier is a stress-free task as it comes fully assembled.
This air cleaner features a top mount control panel that’s easy to reach. It comes with three fans speeds, which gives the power to control your room’s purification rate. We also love the inbuilt timer that makes this device incredibly easy to use; you may schedule it to operate for 2, 4, or 8 hours.
Special Features
The LEVOIT Vital 100 comes with a filter alert that will notify you when the filters require cleaning or replacement. This feature omits guesswork and helps you to maintain the unit’s optimal performance. The unit also comes with a display-off button that turns off the light on the control panel to ensure that you sleep soundly without disruptions.
Our Recommendation: This unit is an excellent addition to any home whose occupants are living with allergies or asthma.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Keeping the LEVOIT 100 in proper working conditions while also increasing its lifespan is very easy. We recommend changing the filter when the alert light illuminates. Depending on your usage, this should happen after 6 to 8 months. You may also want to vacuum the inner sections of the purifier regularly.
Key Take-Away
After testing the LEVOIT Vital 100 Air Purifier, we can confidently endorse it to anyone seeking to remove airborne contaminants swiftly from their indoor space. Thanks to its advanced filtration system that will remove 99.97% of pollutants as small as 0.03 microns such as pet dander, pollen, mold spores and dust.
We love this device’s ability to clean the air effortlessly and expeditiously in small, medium, and large rooms. This device also flaunts super quiet operation, making it the perfect air cleaner for baby rooms, bedrooms, and study areas.
| SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
| Recommended Coverage Area | 300 – 500 Sq. Ft. |
| Air Purification | 99.97% |
| Filter | H13 Ture HEPA + Activated Carbon |
| Air Flow | 130 CFM |
| Energy Star Rating | Yes |
| Product Dimensions | 12.8 x 6.4 x 16.1 inch |
| Item Weight | 10.48 lbs |
| Manufacturer | LEVOIT |
| Model Number | Vital 100 |
| Warranty | 1-Years |
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