Sans review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Sans suits buyers who want air cleaning and drinking water handled by one maker, with a purifier rated at 420 m³/h for airflow and a 5 years warranty behind it. The trade-off is running cost, since air filters add $119.96 a year and the water filter is not NSF certified under the brand's certification scope.
Key facts
- Best for
- One brand for air and water, sized for large rooms, with filters on a fixed calendar.
- Reference models
- Sans Air Purifier, Sans Air Purifier Mini (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- $199.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Clean air delivery rate (m³/h)
- 420 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Room size (m²)
- 172.24 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Filter cost per year
- $119.96 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Filter change interval
- 3 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Quietest noise level (dB)
- 25 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 5 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA, GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Living Well Solutions, LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Purifier
- Filter types
- Hepa h13, Carbon, Uv
- Official website
- livesans.com
Water filters
- Filter system
- Countertop (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference models
- Sans Air Purifier, Sans Air Purifier Mini (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- $199.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cartridge price
- $34.99 to $54.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cartridge life (l)
- 4,543 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Filter cost per year
- $119.96 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certification scope
- No NSF certificate; 19 tests by SGS (ISO/IEC 17025) to SGS-CSTC, EPA 200.8/1602 and GB/T methods, brand states not NSF certified (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- PFAS and lead reduction
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Installation required
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 5 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA, GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Living Well Solutions, LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- facebook.cominstagram.comyoutube.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Airflow of 420 m³/h covers rooms up to 172.24 m², so one machine handles a large space rather than a single room.
- The range runs down to 25 dB, which suits a bedroom or a home office.
- 5 years of cover on the purifier, with the terms published under Living Well Solutions, LLC.
- The water purifier reduces PFAS and lead and needs no installation, so nothing has to be plumbed in.
- The line ships to US, CA and GB, so the same models and filters are available across those markets.
Cons
- Air filters run $119.96 a year for every machine you own, so the outlay keeps climbing after purchase.
- Support is limited to email, chat and help centre, so a buyer who wants a voice line should check the alternatives first.
- The certification scope rests on SGS testing to SGS-CSTC, EPA and GB/T methods, so a buyer who needs an NSF certificate on drinking water should look to a water focused brand.
- Sans lists purifier only, where Vornado Air lists purifier, humidifier and fan, so anyone covering air, humidity and air movement at once looks wider there.
Who it suits
- Households that want one maker for air and water: Sans covers purifier alongside a countertop water system, where Vornado Air's range is purifier, humidifier and fan and stops there.
- Anyone with a large open room, since 172.24 m² of coverage at 420 m³/h suits a big space, and buyers who also want drinking water, where the Clarifion reference models, the Clarifion Ionizer, Clarifion DSTx and Clarifion ODRx Pet Smell Neutralizer, are not a substitute.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want to phone a person, since Sans support is email, chat and help centre, so a buyer who needs a voice line should check Vornado Air or Clarifion first.
- Buyers who need an NSF certificate on their drinking water, since the brand's certification scope states it is not NSF certified and lists SGS testing instead, so a brand built around water is the fairer comparison than the purifier, dehumidifier and fan range at Daewoo Electricals.
- Price-first buyers who will not budget $119.96 a year for air filters, and anyone after a broad appliance maker such as Daewoo Electricals with purifier, dehumidifier and fan rather than a purifier specialist.
What it does well
Sans builds purifiers for rooms that need a lot of air moved, and the headline numbers support that. The purifier delivers 420 m³/h of clean air delivery, enough for rooms up to 172.24 m², so one unit can handle an open-plan living area rather than a small bedroom. Quiet running is the other practical strength. The range starts at 25 dB, low enough to sit in a bedroom or in a room where you work or read. That floor comes from the Sans Air Purifier Mini, and it sets the tone for a brand aimed at homes rather than commercial rooms. Filters change often, and the brand is clear about it. The stated interval is 3 months between replacements. Each swap is small work, but they stack up across a year, so set a reminder when the machine arrives rather than waiting for a smell to change. Cover is the quieter bonus: 5 years of warranty on the purifier, the kind of term that matters for the motor and fan, which are the parts that actually fail. Buyers who keep a purifier for years get a long stretch where the main ongoing cost is the filter and nothing else.
Where it sits among rivals
Numbers place Sans in the upper part of the field on air performance and near the other end on entry price. On clean air delivery it ranks 25 of 47 brands, and on room coverage 23 of 54, so these are among the more capable machines on the list. The running cost tells the other side of the story. Annual filter cost places it 35 of 46, below the middle of the pack, and the replacement interval ranks 25 of 27 because filters change so often. Both point the same way: buy well, then pay for filters. Entry price is the weak spot on paper. At 58 of 76, Sans sits among the pricier purifiers here, so a reader comparing sticker prices alone will find cheaper brands. The case for Sans rests on what arrives after the purchase, and there the ranking is closer than the entry price suggests.
Pricing
Sans sells the machine, and the running cost is the filter. The Sans Air Purifier Mini prices from $199.99, which is the entry point into the range. The recurring number to plan for is the filter. Air filters for the range run $119.96 a year, and because the replacement interval is short you order on a calendar rather than in a panic. Budget one filter set per machine, so running a purifier in a large room and another in a bedroom doubles that line. The water side costs less to keep running. The water purifier is a countertop unit that needs no installation, so no plumber or callout is added, and the only repeat cost is replacement cartridges, sold separately from the machine. Read $199.99 as the number at the start of ownership and $119.96 as the number that keeps returning. Over several years the second figure is paid many times, and it is the one that decides between Sans and a cheaper purifier with costlier filters.
Who runs it
Sans is run by Living Well Solutions, LLC, a company based in the US, and the warranty terms are published under that same entity rather than a parent brand. That matters at claim time: the paperwork names one company, so there is no separate importer to chase. Support runs on email, chat and help centre. That covers written questions, live chat and a self-service help centre, which is enough for filter ordering and setup, but it does not include a phone line. If you want to talk to someone by voice, factor that in before you order. The brand sells one-off hardware, so the relationship after purchase is short: filters come from the same store, and claims go through the same channels.
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Where Sans is available
- Available
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Sans air purifier cost to buy?+
The Sans Air Purifier Mini prices from $199.99, and that is the figure most buyers compare. After the machine, the running cost is the filter: air filters for the range run $119.96 a year. Owners keeping a purifier for several years should treat the filter figure as the number that dominates the total, not the entry price.
How much do replacement filters cost and how often do they change?+
Air filters for the range work out at $119.96 a year, and the stated replacement interval is 3 months. That is a short clock, so it suits owners who would rather swap a cartridge on a set date than wait for a smell to change. Set the reminder when the machine arrives.
How large a room will it clean?+
The purifier is rated at 420 m³/h of clean air delivery, and coverage runs to 172.24 m². That is enough for an open-plan living area or a large family room rather than a small bedroom. Match the figure to the space you actually want treated, since a purifier is sized to a room rather than a whole house.
Is it quiet enough for a bedroom?+
The range starts at 25 dB, which is low enough to sit in a bedroom or a room where you work. That floor comes from the Sans Air Purifier Mini. Check the running range on the model you buy, since the quietest setting suits sleep and higher fan speeds trade noise for faster air movement.
What warranty comes with the purifier?+
The purifier carries 5 years of cover, published under Living Well Solutions, LLC, the company behind the brand. That term covers the motor and fan, the parts most likely to fail. Keep your order confirmation, since claims run through email, chat and help centre.
Is the water filter NSF certified?+
The brand's certification scope states it is not NSF certified, and lists testing by SGS against SGS-CSTC, EPA and GB/T methods instead. The system is a countertop unit and cartridges run 4,543 litres before a swap. A buyer who needs an NSF certificate for a landlord, workplace or compliance check should rule this line out.
Does the water purifier need installing?+
No installation is needed. The system is countertop, so it sits on a worktop, connects to a supply and has cartridges replaced on their own schedule rather than by a plumber. For renters and anyone without a suitable space under the sink, that removes the usual callout and the drill.
Where does Sans ship?+
Shipping is listed for US, CA and GB, so the line is sold in those markets rather than worldwide. Buyers elsewhere should check delivery before committing, since a purifier is bulky and the water unit is a one-time purchase. Filters are ordered the same way, so the same markets decide how easy replacements are to get.
What filters does the purifier use?+
The purifier's filter types are listed as hepa h13, carbon and uv, so particle capture, odour control and germ treatment all sit in the stack. Each stage is a consumable, which is why the air filter line runs $119.96 a year. Replacement happens on a 3 months interval, so order before the machine tells you it needs help.
Sources
- livesans.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
- livesans.com/filters/air checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Reference models, Filter cost per year
“Replacement filters for your Sans Air Purifier and Air Purifier Mini”
- livesans.com/filters/water checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cartridge price
- livesans.com/pages/shipping-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
“Continental USA and Canada - We ship to Canada and within the UK”
- livesans.com/pages/technology-air checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Clean air delivery rate (m³/h), Room size (m²)
“With a powerful CADR of 420 m3/hr (Regular) and 110 m3/hr (Mini)”
- livesans.com/pages/technology-water checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certification scope
“19 tests - SGS-CSTC Standards - ISO/IEC 17025 accredited - Dec 2023 to Mar 2024 ... Not NSF certified.”
- livesans.com/policies/warranty checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Warranty
“governed by laws of the State of Delaware, United States”
- livesans.com/products/air-purifier checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Filter change interval, Filter types, Support channels
“HEPA Filtration - Activated Carbon - Internal UV-C Light”
- livesans.com/products/air-purifier-mini checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Quietest noise level (dB)
“Sans Air Purifier Mini $199.99”
- livesans.com/products/sans-water-replacement-filter-b checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cartridge life (l)
“Sans Water Purifier: Reverse Osmosis Replacement Filter ... Replaced every 24 months or 1200 gallons”
- livesans.com/products/water-purifier checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Filter system, Installation required, PFAS and lead reduction
“Sans Water Purifier - Countertop Reverse Osmosis with UV ... A countertop design means no plumbing, drilling, or under-sink setup needed”
Compiled from 11 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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Sans
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