Rowenta: 2 DOE certified models
Rowenta has 2 air purifier basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated smoke CADR 120 to 122 cfm. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified smoke CADR among its air purifiers: Rowenta PU2532 at 122 cfm.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (air purifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
Air purifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Smoke CADR, cfm | Room size | PM2.5 CADR | CADR/W | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RowentaPU2532 |
| 122cfm, 190 sq ft | 190 sq ft | 126 | 2.4 | 1 | |
| 2 | RowentaPU2840U1 |
| 120cfm, 186 sq ft | 186 sq ft | 130 | 4.7 | 1 |
How efficient are Rowenta air purifiers?
Of the 2 Rowenta air purifiers, 1 files a higher CADR/W than the class median and 1 falls below it.
| DOE class | Rowenta models | Above median | Class median | Best Rowenta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 100 to 149 cfm (66) | 2 | 1 | CADR/W 4.65 | PU2840U1 CADR/W 4.7 |
A higher CADR/W means more clean air per watt.
Who makes Rowenta air purifiers?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.
None of the 2 Rowenta basic models is filed by another brand as of 2026-11-03, and none uses another company's model number. DOE's records tie them to Rowenta alone.
How much does a Rowenta air purifier cost to run?
DOE's annual energy figures for the 2 Rowenta air purifiers that file one run from 162 to 314 kWh a year: about $29.42 to $57.02 a year. The lowest is Rowenta PU2840U1 (120 cfm, CADR/W 4.7) and the highest Rowenta PU2532 (122 cfm, CADR/W 2.4).
At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.
How does Rowenta PU2532 compare with other brands?
Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
- Within 20 cfm of its size, highest CADR/W: AROEVE DH-JH021US-A00, 138 cfm. Room size 214 sq ft, CADR/W 8: about 70% less power for the same clean air.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CADR/W: COOLTURE K250F-C, 121 cfm. Room size 188 sq ft, CADR/W 3.9: about 38% less power for the same clean air.
- Nearest bigger unit: LEVOIT LAP-P201S-WUS, 143 cfm. Room size 222 sq ft, CADR/W 3.8.
Questions about Rowenta
- Is Rowenta a good air purifier brand?
- How its 2 air purifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. Both are filed under Rowenta alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- What room size are Rowenta air purifiers rated for?
- DOE's effective room size for its 2 rated models is 186 to 190 sq ft, from a certified smoke CADR 120 to 122 cfm. CADR and room size.
- Which Rowenta air purifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Rowenta PU2840U1, at CADR/W 4.7: higher than 33 of the 66 in its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 100 to 149 cfm). At the other end is Rowenta PU2532, at CADR/W 2.4, tied with 2 others for the lowest of the 66 in its class.