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GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Purifier with Night Light, AC225W

GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Purifier with Night Light, AC225W

4.4(24 ratings)

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $46.46 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Purifier with Night Light, AC225W

The GermGuardian AC225W is a small plug-in air purifier that fits into a vertical wall outlet and leaves the second socket free. It combines a particle filter with an activated carbon layer for dust, pollen, pet dander and common odors, plus a UV-C light and an optional nightlight. It suits hallways, bathrooms, laundry rooms and other tight spots where a full-size purifier won't fit. Against larger GermGuardian towers it moves far less air and covers only a small area, so it is a spot fix rather than a room solution. Owners rate it well overall, with the nightlight and compact size drawing praise and the filter and bulb upkeep drawing complaints.

Best forSmall rooms, hallways and bathroomsRenters who want no floor space usedPet or cooking odor in a tight areaA dim hallway that needs a nightlight
Pros
  • Plugs into a vertical outlet and leaves the second socket usable
  • Captures dust, pollen, debris and pet dander
  • Activated carbon layer reduces smoke, pet and cooking odors
  • UV-C light adds another stage of air cleaning
  • Optional nightlight for dark hallways
  • Essential oil tray for added scent
Cons
  • Covers only a small area; not a whole-room purifier
  • Needs periodic filter and UV-C bulb replacement
  • Only fits vertical outlets
  • UV-C light is a supplement, not a substitute for the filter

GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Purifier with Night Light, AC225W prices at every store

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    In stockSold by Variable ServicesReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $46.46Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

  • 4.4 / 524 ratings

Owners of the plug-in GermGuardian units generally find them handy for tight spaces and like the built-in nightlight. Complaints center on the ongoing cost of filters and bulbs and on how little air the small unit moves.

What people mention
  • SizePraisedOwners like that it plugs into the wall and takes up no floor space.
  • NightlightPraisedThe optional nightlight is called useful for dark hallways and small rooms.
  • Odor controlPraisedReviewers say it helps with pet and cooking odors in small areas.
  • Filter costCriticisedBuyers complain that replacement filters and UV-C bulbs add ongoing cost.
  • AirflowMixedSome say it moves little air and only suits very small spaces.
  • Bulb lifeCriticisedA few owners report the UV-C bulb needing replacement sooner than expected.

About the GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Purifier with Night Light, AC225W

The GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Purifier (AC225W) is a small air purifier that plugs directly into a vertical wall outlet. It is meant for small rooms. At about 7 inches tall, it leaves the second outlet free for use.

The included filter captures airborne particles such as dust, pollen, debris and pet dander. An activated carbon layer helps reduce common household odors from smoke, pets and cooking fumes. UV-C light further cleans the air.

It has an optional night light, and the light also signals when it is time to change the filter and replace the UV-C bulb. An essential oil tray holds a drop of PureGuardian essential oil to freshen the air.

Color
White
Dimensions
6.5 x 5.5 x 3.25
Installation
Plugs into a vertical wall outlet
Filtration
Filter with activated carbon layer, plus UV-C light
Night light
Optional; also shows when to change the filter and UV-C bulb
Replacement filter
FLT200
Extras
Essential oil tray

Specifications

color
WhiteSource
size
6.5 x 5.5 x 3.25Source

Questions and answers

What does the GermGuardian AC225W filter?
The particle filter captures dust, pollen, debris and pet dander. An activated carbon layer reduces smoke, pet and cooking odors, and the UV-C light adds a further cleaning stage.
Does it block the second wall outlet?
No. The 7-inch body is shaped to leave the second socket of a vertical outlet free for other plugs.
What replacement parts does it need?
It uses the FLT200 replacement filter and a UV-C bulb. The nightlight signals when the filter or bulb needs changing.
Can I use essential oils with it?
Yes. There is an essential oil tray; add a drop of PureGuardian oil to freshen the air.
Will it purify a whole bedroom?
It is built for small spaces such as hallways, bathrooms and laundry rooms. For a full bedroom, a larger floor or tower purifier moves far more air.
Does it fit a horizontal outlet?
It is designed for a vertical wall outlet. In a horizontal outlet it will not sit the way it is meant to.
Where is the GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Purifier with Night Light, AC225W cheapest?
At Walmart, for $46.46, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Air Purifier with Night Light, AC225W?
Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings.

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