Midea KJ500G-JA32: CADR, room size and running cost
Smoke CADR 296 cfm · Room size 459 sq ft (ENERGY STAR) · 292 kWh/yr ≈ $53.47/yr electricity (estimate)
Certified specs
| Smoke CADR | 296 cfm |
|---|---|
| Dust CADR | 310 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 371 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 303 cfm |
| ENERGY STAR effective room size | 459 sq ft (1.55 × smoke CADR, per 10 CFR 429.68) |
| Annual energy use | 292 kWh/yr |
| Integrated energy factor | 6.1 cfm/W |
| Smoke CADR per watt | 5.98 cfm/W |
| Ozone emissions (reported) | 0 ppb |
| Technology | Fan and Filter |
| Filter types listed | HEPA-Type, HEPA-Type |
| Automatic mode | Air Quality Sensor,Timer |
| Connected (app/Wi-Fi) | No |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
| Date certified | 2022-08-24 |
| ENERGY STAR partner | GD Midea Environment Appliances MFG Co., Ltd. |
| Source | ENERGY STAR record 4439580 · Product Finder page |
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 | 22.2 | 19.7 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 150 sq ft | 14.8 | 13.2 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 200 sq ft | 11.1 | 9.9 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 300 sq ft | 7.4 | 6.6 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 400 sq ft | 5.5 | 4.9 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 500 sq ft | 4.4 | 3.9 | Below AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 700 sq ft | 3.2 | 2.8 | 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 444 sq ft.
Estimated yearly electricity cost
| Where | Residential rate | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $37.14 | $3.10 |
| U.S. average | 18.31¢ | $53.47 | $4.46 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $98.14 | $8.18 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $140.16 | $11.68 |
Estimate = 292 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Medify Air MA-50-V3.0 | 264 | 409 | 252 | $46.14 |
| Winix T810 | 270 | 419 | 259 | $47.42 |
| Winix AT40 | 265 | 411 | 272.02 | $49.81 |
| Coway AP-2023K | 302 | 468 | 277 | $50.72 |
*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.