Evolution™ Air Purifier

The Evolution air purifier is a whole-home solution that works silently as part of a home’s heating and cooling system, using a filter and electrical charges to remove airborne pathogens, pollen, animal dander and other contaminants. It is a hybrid between an electronic air cleaner and media filter that offers the benefits of a high-voltage electrostatic precipitator and the ease of maintenance of a media filter.

The Evolution air purifier meets Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 15.** MERV ratings are designated with numbers from 1 to 16. The higher the MERV rating, the better the filter’s performance (percent efficiency) for smaller particles. A MERV rating of 15 requires 85 - 95% efficiency for the smallest particles tested down to 0.3 microns.

Filter life varies from home to home and is based on several factors. Most homeowners find that the filter lasts for six to nine months.

No. The f ilter used in the Evolution air purifier is patented and uses a design that carries an electrical charge through the filter where select captured organisms are killed. Other filters do not have this technology and will not work in this unit. Some could even pose a fire or other safety hazard.

Yes, the Evolution air purifier can be added to many heating and cooling systems from a variety of manufacturers.

If your Evolution air purifier is used in conjunction with the Bryant® Evolution™ System Control, the control will notify you when it is time to change the filter. Other thermostats may have a timer or reminder built in.

No. Unlike traditional electronic air cleaners, the purifier creates no zapping noises.

True HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are slightly more efficient at capturing the tiniest particles. However, HEPA filters do not have the Captures & Kills® technology of the Evolution air purifier. In addition, HEPA filters have a very high resistance for airflow (pressure drop), and therefore, generally incorporate an additional fan.

The Evolution air purifier uses a filter that meets Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 15.** ASHRAE recommends MERV 13 or higher to limit transmission of viruses. While the SARS-CoV-2 virus itself is extremely small (about 0.1 microns in diameter), the larger respiratory droplets or aerosols that can transmit viruses are large enough to be captured when passing through enhanced air filtration.

Our confidence with the performance of our Evolution air purifier capturing and killing the coronavirus trapped in the filter* is based upon third-party testing at the University of Colorado.
•Tests were conducted with a murine coronavirus that is closely related to the human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19
•The murine pathogen surrogate allowed testing to be completed safely***
Controlled environment tests showed that the Evolution air purifier rapidly inactivated 99% of coronavirus on its filter. To learn more about the science, visit Bryant.com/purifier

Viruses spread from infected individuals when they breathe, speak, sneeze or cough. The viral particles are contained in aerosols, the largest of which quickly settle on indoor surfaces, while the smaller ones can remain airborne.**** And while the SARS-CoV-2 virus itself is extremely small (about 0.1 microns in diameter)*****, the larger respiratory droplets or aerosols that can transmit viruses are large enough to be captured when passing through enhanced air filtration.

The cost depends on a number of factors. We encourage anybody interested in adding the Evolution air purifier to their home to contact their local HVAC contractor to secure price quotes.

Yes, the Evolution air purifier can be installed with any Bryant gas furnace or fan coil.