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The real cost of clean air: a 5-year comparison

The real cost of clean air: a 5-year comparison

When most families buy an air purifier, they look at the MRP. Rs 12,000. Rs 18,000. Maybe Rs 25,000 for a premium brand. That number feels like the cost.

It isn't.

The hidden cost: filters

A standard HEPA filter in Delhi conditions lasts 15–30 days during winter. Each replacement costs Rs 2,500–4,500 depending on the brand. Over a year, that's Rs 13,000–26,000 in filter costs alone.

Over five years:

Competitor A Competitor B Novayu
Device Rs 18,000 Rs 25,000 Rs 27,500
Filters (5yr) Rs 45,000 Rs 35,000 Rs 8,000
Maintenance Rs 8,000 Rs 5,000 Included
Total Rs 71,000 Rs 65,000 —

Why our filters last longer

It's not magic. It's engineering.

Our four-stage system puts a 15-year washable pre-filter ahead of the HEPA. This pre-filter captures 93–96% of large particles before they reach the HEPA membrane. The HEPA handles only the finest particulates — and lasts 20–28 months instead of 15–30 days.

The subscription model

At Rs 499 per quarter, your replacement HEPA ships automatically — 18 days before your device predicts you'll need it. No manual ordering. No forgetting. No breathing through a dead filter.

The total five-year cost, including the device and all consumables: —.

That's less than half of what most families currently spend — and they get better air quality, because the filter is never dead without their knowledge.