InsigniaNS-APMWH2-C

Air purifier · DOE basic model NS-APMWH2

DOE certified smoke CADR

245cfmDOE test

Dust 240 · PM2.5 242 cfm

Effective room size 380 sq ft (DOE)

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

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Insignia NS-APMWH2-C: certified to DOE with smoke CADR 245 cfm, dust 240, PM2.5 242, effective room size 380 sq ft. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model NS-APMWH2. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model NS-APMWH2, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
NS-APMWH2 (DOE basic model)–
NS-APMWH2-CInsignia

How much does the Insignia NS-APMWH2-C cost to run?

About $3.66 a month, or $43.95 a year, on DOE's annual energy figure of 242 kWh.

Electricity at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Each 1¢/kWh you pay above or below 18.16¢ moves the yearly figure by $2.42.

How does the Insignia NS-APMWH2-C rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm), 63 models have a matched Amazon listing. 23 of them have a higher CADR/W than its 5.8, which is 16% above their median of 5.

DOE's annual energy figure for it is 242 kWh, against their median of 266 kWh: $4.36 a year less at the US average price.

Air purifiers for 300 sq ft (44 with a listing)

Among 140 air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm

Smoke CADR (cfm)245

Higher than 74 of 140.

143591 cfm

Efficiency (CADR/W)5.8

Higher than 79 of 140. 4 others share 5.8.

313.5

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

  • Within 20 cfm of its size, highest CADR/W

    Coway AP-1526D255 smoke CADR

    Room size 395 sq ft, CADR/W 7.6: about 24% less power for the same clean air.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CADR/W

    Winix C610248 smoke CADR

    Room size 384 sq ft, CADR/W 6.2: about 6% less power for the same clean air.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    SIESEAN AP-480270 smoke CADR

    Room size 419 sq ft, CADR/W 6.4.

DOE record

Air cleaning

Smoke CADR
245 cfm
Dust CADR
240 cfm
PM2.5 CADR
242 cfm
Effective room size
380 sq ft
Efficiency (IEF)
5.8 cfm/W
Energy use
242 kWh/year

Record

DOE basic model
NS-APMWH2
DOE class
150 <= PM2.5 Clean Air Delivery Rate
Brands on the filings
1
In DOE's list since
2026-11-02first snapshot we hold

Questions

What room size is it for?
DOE lists an effective room size of 380 sq ft, based on its smoke CADR of 245 cfm: CADR and room size.
How much does the Insignia NS-APMWH2-C cost to run for a year?
About $43.95: DOE's annual figure of 242 kWh at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).