GermGuardian GG3000BCA Air Sanitizer: Trusted Review & Specs

Normally we would like to review console or tower air purifiers; however, sometimes we will try a device with air cleaning in mind, but not for serious power users. Something like the GermGuardian GG3000BCA So, is this air sanitizer any good? Let’s check it out in our GermGuardian GG3000BCA Review.

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Guardian Technologies upgraded its pluggable air sanitizers to a compact tabletop form under the name GermGuardian GG3000BCA. We will finally check it out in our GermGuardian GG3000BCA Review.

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GermGuardian GG3000BCA Price

In Breathe Quality, we may want to look at other devices that clean the air but do not use mechanical air filters. There are still some air purifiers available, such as the Boneco W200 or Boneco W300.

The GermGuardian GG3000 is actually a guardian against germs, as it only features an UV-C light filter to deodorize and destroy mold spores and viruses. It isn’t what you could expect from a real deal like one in the lineup of GermGuardian tower air purifiers, such as the GermGuardian AC4825, but it is a better device if you don’t have enough space.

GermGuardian could be the first name you think of if you want your air purifier to have a UV-C light filter, so it’s normal to get interested in the GermGuardian GG3000BCA. After all, it does help cut the annual cost of filter replacement, though you should replace the UV-C bulb when necessary.

Finally, the price GermGuardian GG3000BCA costs $99 officially, and I recommend you get one from our deal, as you can get a discount.

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GermGuardian GG3000BCA Design and Size

The GermGuardian GG3000BCA is a direct improvement over many old plug-in air purifiers from Guardian Technologies, most notably the GermGuardian GG1000 and GG1100. The company did, however, decide to bring a full tower form for the new air purifier, though the GermGuardian GG3000BCA is still smaller than the majority of the other “actual” tower air purifiers in the family.

Historically, this maker has had experience making tower air purifiers with UV-C light filters; however, it’s a new challenge to make an air purifier with no mechanical filter like the GermGuardian GG3000BCA. This model will utilize the bottom-to-top airflow system concept, with enough space on the bottom to let the air in. Still, the output airflow is weak, and you sometimes think it doesn’t work.

Moreover, the real problem is that without a real mechanical filter, dust will gather on both the UV bulb and the air outlet cylinder. For some, the air cleaning performance will be reduced. Another filter is available to help reduce dust, but I found it ineffective.

The GermGuardian GG3000BCA is a very compact air purifier, and it can be brought for traveling. The device is only 15 inches in height and 7 inches in width. The GermGuardian GG3000BCA weighs only 3.7 pounds.

Perhaps this GermGuardian GG3000BCA is the most interesting air purifier in terms of design. The iconic ring of light is now smaller, and its color will indicate the fan speed. However, you need to hold the button for 5 seconds to turn it off. Remember to read the manual, or else you will think the unit is defective.

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GermGuardian GG3000BCA Filters

The GermGuardian GG3000BCA is an air sanitizer, and it doesn’t include a mechanical air filter like its real air purifier brothers.

1. UV-C Light filter – The UV-C light helps to reduce germs, bacteria, and mold spores.

GermGuardian GG3000BCA uses one of the most powerful UV-C light bulbs from the manufacturer, at 9 watts, to reduce airborne bacteria, viruses, and mold spores (for example, Staphylococcus aureus,  Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger, and Phi-X174). It works with titanium dioxide from the disc, which works as a pre-filter to capture dust, too.

The EV9LBL bulb can be bought for only $19, and you should replace the filter every 12 months.

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GermGuardian GG3000BCA Room Coverage

This GermGuardian GG3000BCA isn’t verified by the AHAM, obviously, and the manufacturer doesn’t give a hint of room coverage suggestions. We tested and tried this GermGuardian GG3000BCA in only 100 square feet, but I found the fan power too weak for even such a large room.

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GermGuardian GG3000BCA Sound

I don’t know why, but the GermGuardian GG3000BCA is quite noisy for its low fan speed. We measured its noise level from low to high settings, and its noise level range is from 40 to 53 decibels (dB). Well, it is not too loud, but you will notice the sound from its highest fan power.

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GermGuardian GG3000BCA Power Consumption

To be one of the best air purifiers, a device must strictly pass our Breathe Quality test after long-term use. Also, one of the most frequently asked questions in Breathe Quality is, “Do air purifiers use a lot of energy?” We can all agree that power consumption is one important criterion to review to determine if this air purifier is worth your money or not.

The GermGuardian GG3000BCA has a rated power of 40 watts, which is the main reason why it isn’t an Energy Star air purifier. GermGuardian’s AC4825 does a lot better at nearly the same power consumption.

If you run the GermGuardian GG3000BCA for 8 hours each day, you need to pay $14 each year.

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GermGuardian GG3000BCA Additional Features

The GermGuardian GG3000BCA is a tabletop air sanitizer from Guardian Technologies and comes with no additional features. However, it’s what you should expect from an old GermGuardian device, right?

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GermGuardian GG3000BCA Customer Service

There is not much to say about the brilliant support from Guardian Technologies’ customer service. Anyone can get active support from the American brand. The company also makes the instruction manuals available online to help you answer common questions on your own. But if you can’t find a solution, just contact customer service via phone at 866-603-5900 or via email at support@guardiantechnologies.com. Just like any other brand, the office will be open from Monday to Friday.

Guardian Technologies occasionally offers free shipping as well as a significant discount on all products (typically 10% to 20%). Whenever you find the air purifiers are not as great as you had thought, you can return them within 30 days of your original receipt of the order. And don’t worry about the warranty policy of Guardian Technologies, as it warrants its products to be free of defects in materials or workmanship. You can register for a warranty for up to five years.

However, for the GermGuardian GG3000BCA, you will only have a 1-year warranty.

Our verdict

Well, I like the new concept for air cleaning, but the GermGuardian GG3000BCA doesn’t meet my lowest expectations. Even for a small place, a GermGuardian AC225W is far more interesting, and it’s cheaper.