Two units cracked during normal use and IQAir acknowledged it but still did nothing
We purchased three IQAir HealthPro units for our home and expected premium performance from a company that markets itself as “hospital grade” and “Swiss engineered.” What we did not expect was that two of the units would suffer structural failure during normal filter replacement and that IQAir would refuse to resolve the issue despite over 15 emails and full documentation.
Here are the facts of what happened:
1. During routine filter changes exactly as instructed in IQAir’s manual, the corner posts and lower housing on two units cracked and separated. This was not cosmetic damage. The frame lost integrity and the units became unsafe to move or operate normally.
2. We sent IQAir full documentation including high resolution photos and video.
In IQAir’s own written response, they acknowledged that:
• The damage “does not appear to be caused by excessive force or user damage.”
• The units were “not safe to transport in their current condition.”
• The condition shown “constitutes structural failure.”
These are their words, not ours.
3. Despite that written acknowledgement, IQAir repeatedly refused to escalate the case and instead kept looping us back into generic repair scripts that do not apply to structurally compromised units. We requested a supervisor multiple times and were ignored or rerouted to the same department.
4. The structural failure happened inside our home, where we rely on clean air due to health sensitivities. Instead of urgency or accountability, we received delays, misdirection, and contradictory replies.
5. After providing every piece of evidence requested, IQAir still refused to offer a meaningful resolution, replacement, or proper escalation. At this point, the experience has been unacceptable for any family trying to maintain a safe living environment, let alone from a company selling itself as a premium health product.
We expected reliability and integrity.
Instead, we received structural failure under normal use, written admission of defect, and zero follow through.
If you're considering IQAir for your home, especially if you have health concerns, I strongly advise reviewing other consumer reports and noting how they handle cases involving actual product failure. Premium price means nothing if the company refuses to stand behind its own hardware.








