3M Filtrete FAP-C03-A2 (Lowes)

Room Air Purifiers / Medium Room (150 to 350 sq. ft.)

This air purifier from 3M Filtrete has

a filter indicator
a programmable timer
3 speeds

It’s designed for floor or tabletop use in a 250 sq ft space and weighs 14 pounds.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Dust, pollen, smoke removal (low)

/ 5

Dust, pollen, smoke removal (high)

/ 5

Noise (low speed)

/ 5

Noise (high speed)

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Annual cost ($)

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Very good at removing dust, smoke, and pollen from a room’s air when run at its highest speed, but less effective at low speed. This model runs quietly on its lowest speed but was somewhat noisy (though average) on its highest speed. Easy to operate its controls, carry it, and clean or replace its filter(s).

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Overall score for the 3M Filtrete FAP-C03-A2 (Lowes) is mainly how well the model removed dust and smoke from a test chamber, plus quietness for room purifiers and airflow resistance for whole-house units.
Dust/pollen/smoke removal: How well models cleared air of fine clay dust and cigarette smoke; performance of portables is at their highest and lowest speeds. Ones that scored well for dust removal should perform comparably for pollen.
Noise: Based on instrument measurements with a portable model running at its highest and lowest speeds.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Room Air Purifier Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased air purifiers experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 36

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their air purifier to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 36

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023 and 2024 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Filter-life indicator

Yes

Remote control

Auto fan speed

Smartphone app

VOC Sensor

Specs

Annual Electricity Cost ($)

Annual Filter Cost ($)

Product type

HEPA

Weight (lbs.)

14.3

Energy Star

Yes

Number of fan speeds

Particle Sensor Display

Pre-Filter Maintenance

Main Filter Maintenance

Replace

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3M Filtrete FAP-C03-A2 (Lowes)

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