Blueair 4512311000: CADR, room size and running cost
Smoke CADR 161 cfm · Room size 250 sq ft (ENERGY STAR) · 110 kWh/yr ≈ $20.14/yr electricity (estimate)
Data gap: ENERGY STAR lists this model by its model number only. We do not map it to a marketing name unless ENERGY STAR itself does, so check the model number on the box or the manufacturer's page.
Certified specs
| Smoke CADR | 161 cfm |
|---|---|
| Dust CADR | 163 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 179 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 162 cfm |
| ENERGY STAR effective room size | 250 sq ft (1.55 × smoke CADR, per 10 CFR 429.68) |
| Annual energy use | 110 kWh/yr |
| Integrated energy factor | 8.6 cfm/W |
| Smoke CADR per watt | 8.75 cfm/W |
| Ozone emissions (reported) | 1 ppb |
| Technology | Fan and Filter,Ion Generator |
| Filter types listed | HEPA-Type |
| Automatic mode | None |
| Connected (app/Wi-Fi) | Yes (Wi-Fi) |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
| Date certified | 2026-05-08 |
| ENERGY STAR partner | Blueair Inc. |
| Source | ENERGY STAR record 4611094 · Product Finder page |
Note: ENERGY STAR lists this model's technology as "Fan and Filter,Ion Generator". Its reported ozone emissions are 1 ppb. See ionizers and ozone.
How many air changes per hour would it give?
Estimate: air changes per hour (ACH) = smoke CADR × 60 ÷ room volume, at the top fan speed used for the CADR test. Real-world ACH is usually lower (lower fan speeds, furniture, filter loading).
| Room | ACH, 8 ft ceiling | ACH, 9 ft ceiling | AHAM sizing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | 12.1 | 10.7 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 150 sq ft | 8.1 | 7.2 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 200 sq ft | 6.0 | 5.4 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 300 sq ft | 4.0 | 3.6 | Below AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 400 sq ft | 3.0 | 2.7 | Below AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 500 sq ft | 2.4 | 2.1 | Below AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 700 sq ft | 1.7 | 1.5 | Below AHAM 2/3 rule |
AHAM's 2/3 rule: choose a smoke CADR of at least 2/3 of the room's area (8 ft ceiling). By that rule this model suits rooms up to about 242 sq ft.
Estimated yearly electricity cost
| Where | Residential rate | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $13.99 | $1.17 |
| U.S. average | 18.31¢ | $20.14 | $1.68 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $36.97 | $3.08 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $52.80 | $4.40 |
Estimate = 110 kWh/yr × rate. Rates: EIA Table 5.6.A, July 2026 (preliminary). Filter replacement cost is not included (data gap: not in ENERGY STAR data). Use your own rate and hours.
Similar CADR from other brands
| Model | Smoke CADR (cfm) | ENERGY STAR room size (sq ft) | Energy use (kWh/yr) | Est. electricity/yr* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch Air 4000 | 156 | 242 | 124 | $22.70 |
| Cuckoo CAC-AB0610FI | 149 | 231 | 126 | $23.07 |
| Midea 793K18A | 149 | 231 | 126 | $23.07 |
| Midea KJ200G-Z41 | 149 | 231 | 126 | $23.07 |
| Midea KJ250G-Z43 | 151 | 234 | 126 | $23.07 |
| Midea KJ250G-Z42 | 146 | 226 | 131 | $23.99 |
| Clorox TYPE AP32 | 148 | 229 | 132 | $24.17 |
| Levoit LAP-C311S-WUSR | 175 | 271 | 132 | $24.17 |
*Estimate: ENERGY STAR annual kWh × U.S. average residential rate 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026 (preliminary)). ENERGY STAR's annual figure assumes 16 hours/day of operation under the DOE test procedure.
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We have not tested this product. Figures are as listed in ENERGY STAR data retrieved 2026-10-17.