What It's Designed For
The F400 is designed for environments with elevated formaldehyde and VOC concentrations from building materials, renovations, and furnishing off-gassing. Formaldehyde is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the IARC and is continuously off-gassed from pressed wood products, MDF, carpet adhesives, paints, and upholstered furniture in virtually every new or recently renovated home. The F400 provides targeted filtration with formaldehyde-calibrated activated carbon during the peak off-gassing period and ongoing protection thereafter. Sized for rooms up to approximately 1,000 sq ft.
Key Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| MSRP |
$669.98 |
| Series |
400 |
| Designed For |
Formaldehyde and VOCs — off-gassing, new construction, renovation |
| Carbon |
Activated carbon, formaldehyde and aldehyde calibrated |
| HEPA |
True HEPA, 99.97% @ 0.3 microns |
| UV-C |
No |
| Airflow |
360 CFM |
| Fan Speeds |
3 |
| Coverage |
~1,000 sq ft |
| Housing |
All-metal, pressure-sealed |
| Ozone |
None |
| Ionizer |
None |
| Warranty |
5 yr parts / 10 yr labor |
Filtration System
Pre-Filter — Captures large particles including construction dust at intake. Protects carbon and HEPA stages. Replace annually.
Carbon Bed — Formaldehyde-Targeted Activated Carbon — Calibrated for the chemical profile of off-gassing building materials: formaldehyde from pressed wood, MDF, and carpet adhesives; acetaldehyde and other aldehyde compounds; VOCs from paints, varnishes, and sealants; BTX compounds (benzene, toluene, xylene) from construction materials; solvent vapors from adhesives and installation compounds.
True HEPA — 99.97% @ 0.3 microns — Removes fine construction dust, mold spores, pollen, fine particulate, bacteria, and airborne viral particles.
Replacement Filter Bundles
No pre-packaged replacement bundles for the 400 series. Replacement filters sold individually — contact Fresh Home Air for current filter pricing.
| Filter |
Suggested Interval |
| Pre-Filter |
Every 12 months |
| Carbon Filter |
Every 2 years |
| HEPA Filter |
Every 3–5 years |
Shipping
Unit Delivery — 400 Series
| Zone |
States |
Rate |
| Zone 1 |
ME, NH, VT, MA, NY, CT, RI, NJ |
$51.95 |
| Zone 2 |
MD, DE, WV, VA, OH, MI, DC, PA |
$55.41 |
| Zone 3 |
WI, IL, IN, KY, TN, NC, SC, GA |
$60.16 |
| Zone 4 |
FL, AL, ND, SD, MN, NE, IA, KS, MO, AR, LA, MS |
$67.13 |
| Zone 5 |
MT, WY, CO, TX |
$73.77 |
| Zone 6 |
WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, UT, AZ, NM |
$78.72 |
Replacement Filter Delivery
Contact Fresh Home Air for 400 series chemical model filter shipping rates.
Best For
- New construction or post-renovation households with active formaldehyde off-gassing
- New flooring, cabinetry, or furniture installations requiring targeted filtration during the off-gassing period
- Households with pregnant women, infants, or members with respiratory conditions for whom formaldehyde is a priority concern
- Single-room formaldehyde control where F600 capacity exceeds space requirements
F400 vs. F414: The F414 upgrades to Super HEPA 99.99% — appropriate when asthma or fine particle sensitivity is a compounding concern alongside formaldehyde. F400 vs. F400 DLX: The F400 DLX upgrades to super enhanced impregnated carbon for greater formaldehyde adsorption capacity in heavy off-gassing environments. F400 vs. F600: The F600 carries 18 lbs of carbon at 560 CFM for 2,000 sq ft. The F400 is correctly sized for single rooms.
*Manufactured in Montreal, Canada.*