Four stages, one quiet unit

Winix C545 4-Stage True HEPA Purifier

The Winix C545 captures 99.99% of allergens in a verified 360-square-foot room through four filtration stages. Smart sensors run it on auto mode, WiFi adds app control, and two filter sets in the box cover up to two years.
Winix C545 air purifier with its rear filter panel removed showing the stacked filter layers inside
How the C545 is built

Four filtration stages working in order

Air passes a washable pre-filter, an activated carbon layer and a True HEPA filter before PlasmaWave handles what remains. Five fan speeds, dual sensors and a filter replacement indicator complete a unit measuring 13.7 by 8.4 by 20.5 inches.
Washable pre-filter catches the big stuff

A fine mesh pre-filter traps hair, lint and large dust before they reach the HEPA media, which keeps the expensive filter doing its real job for longer. Rinse it, dry it fully and slide it back into place.

True HEPA media at 99.99% capture

The True HEPA stage captures 99.99% of allergens down to very fine particle sizes, covering pollen, dust and pet dander. It is rated for twelve months, so you replace it about once a year under normal use.

PlasmaWave targets what filters miss

PlasmaWave creates a low-voltage ionization field designed to reduce airborne pollutants while producing much lower ozone than conventional ion generators. It works as a fourth stage alongside the physical filters.

Sensors, five speeds and app control

Dual smart sensors trigger auto mode, five fan speeds give you manual control, and a filter replacement indicator tells you when service is due. WiFi and Alexa support connect the unit to the Winix Smart App.

Cleaner air that costs less to keep

It keeps a verified 360-square-foot room cycling clean air and lowers the running cost of that work, since two full filter sets in the box cover up to two years before you shop again.
Winix C545 air purifier running in a sunlit living room with dust motes visible in a light beam

Allergen capture you can measure

True HEPA filtration traps 99.99% of airborne allergens, so pollen, dust and pet dander are pulled out of the air instead of recirculated. Households managing seasonal allergies get relief they can feel.

Winix C545 air purifier with spare HEPA cartridges and carbon filter panels arranged beside it

Two years of filters already paid for

Two True HEPA filters and eight carbon filters ship in the box, enough for roughly two years of ordinary use. You skip the immediate add-on purchase that most purifiers demand right after setup.

Winix C545 air purifier standing near a kitchen dining table with a stovetop blurred behind

Odors and VOCs reduced at the source

An activated carbon stage absorbs cooking smells, pet odors and volatile organic compounds rather than masking them. Run it after dinner or while animals are in the room and the air simply smells neutral.

Winix C545 air purifier running quietly beside a desk in a home office at dusk

Quiet enough to run while you work

At 27 decibels on its quietest setting the unit sits below a whisper, so it can run beside a desk or bed without pulling attention. Automated Sleep Mode settles the fan further when the room goes dark.

Close view of the Winix C545 air purifier front LED air quality indicator glowing green in a living room

It manages itself while you are out

Dual smart sensors read the air and shift fan speed automatically, and a three-color LED tells you at a glance what the room needs. You get cleaner air without adjusting anything by hand.

Winix C545 air purifier in a hallway with an unbranded smartphone resting on a console table

Control from the couch or across town

WiFi and Alexa support let you monitor air quality and change settings in the Winix Smart App. Check the room from your phone before you walk in, or start a cleaning cycle while away.

Where the C545 fits in your home

At 11 pounds and verified for 360 square feet, it suits single rooms rather than open floor plans. It fits bedrooms, apartments and shared spaces that have specific air problems to solve.
Winix C545 air purifier glowing softly beside a bed in a dark bedroom at night

Bedrooms and overnight running

At 27 decibels with automatic Sleep Mode, the unit can sit beside the bed without disturbing sleep. The indicator dims and the fan settles into its lowest speed once the room is clean for the night.

Winix C545 air purifier on a living room floor beside a golden retriever resting on a rug

Homes with pets and everyday dander

The carbon and True HEPA stages handle pet dander along with the smells that come with it. Owners report fresher air in the rooms where animals spend most of their time, with the HEPA filter lasting about a year.

Winix C545 air purifier standing on a kitchen floor beside an island with bar stools

Kitchen and cooking odor control

Cooking odors are the fastest test of a carbon filter. Set the C545 near the stove on a higher speed while you cook, then let it keep running. Fried foods, curry and fish stop lingering in the room.

Winix C545 air purifier in a compact apartment living space with a large window and city view

Apartment living areas and shared rooms

In a compact apartment, one unit covers a living area within the 360-square-foot verification. Auto mode responds when outside air or hallway smells drift in, so the room recovers on its own while you are home.

Winix C545 air purifier beside an open window with sheer curtains and greenery outside

Allergy seasons and pollen influx

Pollen rides indoors on clothes and shoes, and open windows invite more. Running auto mode through spring keeps capture steady, and the True HEPA stage holds 99.99% of allergens including pollen and dust.

Winix C545 air purifier standing in an open doorway between two rooms on hardwood flooring

Rented rooms and flexible spaces

Weighing 11 pounds with a compact footprint, it moves between rooms without effort. A renter can carry it from a home office to a bedroom and keep the same app settings wherever it happens to sit.

Getting started and upkeep

Three ways to keep the C545 at its best

Winix C545 air purifier placed on a wooden floor with open space around it near a sofa

Place it with open space

Set the unit on the floor with a few inches of clearance around the intake and away from curtains, so the sensors read the air accurately.
Winix C545 air purifier mesh pre-filter panel rinsing under a kitchen faucet

Rinse the pre-filter monthly

Rinse the washable pre-filter under running water and let it dry fully before reinstalling it, which keeps hair and lint off the HEPA media below.
Close view of the Winix C545 air purifier filter indicator lit on the front panel beside a spare filter

Watch the filter indicator

A replacement light signals when service is due, so you are not guessing by date. The two filter sets in the box cover up to two years of normal use.
Owner reviews

What C545 owners report after a year

Before you buy

Answers to common C545 questions

The C545 is AHAM verified for 360 square feet, with clean air delivery rates of 243 for dust, 246 for pollen and 232 for smoke. In that size room it delivers 4.8 clean air changes per hour, and it will still help in a slightly larger space, just with fewer exchanges.
The activated carbon deodorization filter is rated for about three months and the True HEPA filter for about twelve. Because the C545 ships with two HEPA filters and eight carbon filters, that supply covers up to two years of normal use before you reorder anything.
Yes. A filter replacement indicator lights up when service is due, so you are not guessing by date or by reduced airflow. Pair that with the app and you can check filter status from your phone alongside current air quality readings.
PlasmaWave creates a low-voltage ionization field designed to reduce airborne pollutants, working as a fourth stage after the pre-filter, carbon and True HEPA. Winix describes it as producing much lower ozone than conventional ion generators, and you can switch it off if you prefer.
Its minimum noise level is 27 decibels, and automatic Sleep Mode settles the fan and dims the lights when the room darkens. Owners describe it as surprisingly quiet even on higher settings, which makes it practical to leave running through the night.
The unit connects over WiFi to the Winix Smart App, where you can monitor air quality and adjust settings remotely, and it works with Alexa. Owners mention checking readings and starting cycles from a phone, which helps before arriving home to a stuffy room.