Riccar makes just a handful of air purifiers sold through authorized dealers. Two of its units were submitted for testing under the Clean Air Delivery Rate program but scored low.
Riccar EcoPure | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
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Est. Price - NA |
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
Consumer Reports ?
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Room Size ? : 324 Sq. Ft Circulation ? : 28-85 CFM Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months Size: 15"H x 13"W x 8"D Weight: 8.9 lbs Noise Level: NA Energy Star? ? : No |
Riccar RAPL | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
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Est. Price - NA |
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
Consumer Reports ?
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Room Size ? : 284 Sq. Ft Circulation ? : NA Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & PlasmaWave Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months Size: 21.9"H x 16.5"W x 9.9"D Weight: 18.8 lbs Noise Level: NA Energy Star? ? : Yes |
Riccar RAPM | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
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Est. Price - NA |
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
Consumer Reports ?
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Room Size ? : 180 Sq. Ft Circulation ? : NA Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & PlasmaWave Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months Size: 18.5"H x 13.8"W x 9.1"D Weight: 13.7 lbs Noise Level: NA Energy Star? ? : Yes |
Air Purifier Noise Chart - Decibel Ratings of Common Sounds |
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Source |
Decibel Rating (dB) |
Falling leaves |
0-10 |
Whisper |
10-20 |
Soft music |
20-30 |
Mosquito buzz |
40-50 |
Normal voices |
50-70 |
Traffic sounds |
70-80 |
Vacuum cleaner |
80-90 |
Thunder |
90-100 |
Chain saw |
110-120 |
Rock concert |
120-130 |
Pain threshold (jet take off) |
130-140 |
Perforation of ear drum (gun shot) |
160 and higher |
Riccar is a division of the Tacony corporation, the family-owned business primarily known as a wholesale distributor of high-quality vacuum cleaners, ceiling fans, sewing machines and floor care equipment with their headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. The Riccar label is under the home floor care division which also includes the Fuller Brush Company. In 2007 the company launched the Riccar FreshBreeze and EcoPure air purifying systems and marketed them alongside their line of vacuum cleaners.
Riccar vacuum cleaners and air purifiers are only sold through authorized dealers, usually professional vacuum cleaning shops and repair businesses. These dealerships have received factory training regarding the line of Riccar products they carry and their technicians can provide customer support services and repairs in-house. These products are also available online through auction services as new, used or refurbished models, but are not covered by warranty when purchased from such dealers.
Riccar FreshBreeze products come with a 2 year warranty and the EcoPure air purifiers only have a 1 year warranty. The larger FreshBreeze model sells for between $500 and $600 while the smaller model cost $350 to $490. The compact EcoPure ranges from $40 to $75. Filter cassettes for FreshBreeze models cost $60 to $70, and only $20-$25 for the EcoPure.
For more information and service, you can call toll-free to 1-888-6-RICCAR (in Canada call 403-248-4344) or to find the nearest authorized service representative, use their internet form at #
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