The Delonghi AC150 Air Purifier has been awarded the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. With a Large 4-level filter and ioniser your exposure to house dust mite cat/dog allergen pollen fungi and cigarette smoke is all reduced. The large ioniser neutralises particles of dust pollen and smoke contained in the air while the Carbon Filter is effective against various harmful gasses smoke and odours thanks to the properties of active carbons making is useful for people who suffer with Asthma. Depending on personal preferences the ioniser function can be turned on and off. The Air Quality System (AQS) automatically tests the air when it is on The colour changing LED indicator provides intuitive feedback on the air quality and shows when the air has been purified and When the Gas and Odour Sensor captures an increased level of particles of smoke and gas the fan accelerates to clean the air quickly and more efficiently. In addition to this The large Tio2 Filter with UV light is very effective against bacteria and viruses with the UV light having the ability to destroy the cells of the particles that are collected by this photo-catalyst filter. Operating quietly at between 33 and 48 dB (A) the AC150 can be used during the night without disturbing your night's sleep as well as having low energy consumption at the minimum fan setting. The elegant sensor touch control panel is intuitive and easy to use and the filter dirty indicator means you don't have to second guess when the filter needs cleaning. The HEPA Filter is effective against dust particles as small as 0.3 micrometre in diameter and it also has a washable and re-useable pre-filter. It is recommended that this is replaced every 720 hours of use equivalent to around 6 months of normal use.