Best AirDoctor Air Purifiers for initial chemical smell

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#1 AirDoctor AD3500I
3.0

One owner noticed an initial odor, but it faded after a couple of hours of running the unit.

Pros: activated carbon filter, filter life

Cons: VOC reduction, mold spore reduction

#2 AirDoctor AD3500
2.4

A couple of testers noticed chemical or acrid smells from the unit, with one reporting a strong odor right after opening the filter area. Another found the initial smell faded...

Pros: particle removal effectiveness, HEPA filtration

Cons: customer support, warranty coverage

#3 AirDoctor AD5500
1.0

Initial scent is the clearest comfort complaint. One owner said the unit produced a fabric-softener-like smell even with the ionizer off, making it unsuitable for scent-sensitive users.

Pros: particle removal effectiveness, dust removal

Cons: customer support, formaldehyde removal