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AirSep has a full range of oxygen concentrators, both home and portable models. The designs are easy to use, ranging in size from the incredibly small and portable AirSep Focus to the high-volume stationary AirSep NewLife Intensity 10.
AirSep Corporation is a division of CAIRE, and the company has more than 50 years of experience developing oxygen technology, like the first stationary oxygen concentrator in 1987. AirSep also produced the first portable oxygen concentrator to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, allowing oxygen users to travel by air while receiving the oxygen they need. [1]Caire. Pioneers Of O2 Delivery. Found on the internet at https://www.caireinc.com/providers/one-caire/pioneers-of-o2-delivery/
Our Reviews Team has researched the most popular AirSep oxygen concentrators to help you understand your options and details of the buying process.
Our Reviews Team recommends products and services we believe provide value in the lives of our readers. We’ve spent more than 1,000 hours carrying out in-depth research on portable oxygen concentrators to give you the most accurate review. To make our selections, we:
Most retailers will accept cash, credit cards, or insurance for purchasing oxygen concentrators, but you have other options as well that may help you save money, such as:
Medicare covers both portable and stationary oxygen concentrators under Medicare Part B. Both devices are considered durable medical equipment. Once your doctor determines that your condition requires oxygen therapy, Medicare will cover 80% of the cost of the rental of an oxygen concentrator from a Medicare-approved supplier for 36 months. [6]Medicare. Oxygen Equipment Coverage. Found on the internet at https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/oxygen-equipment-accessories
After 36 months, your oxygen supplier will continue to provide oxygen equipment and supplies for another 24 months, up to five years. If you still require oxygen therapy after five years, Medicare will begin a new 36-month rental period.
Insurance coverage will vary. Most insurance policies will cover a portion of the cost of continuous flow oxygen concentrators as durable medical equipment with a prescription. [6]Medicare. Oxygen Equipment Coverage. Found on the internet at https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/oxygen-equipment-accessories If you are unsure of your insurance coverage, we recommend reaching out to your insurance provider.
If you purchase your oxygen concentrator new, retailers like Oxygen Concentrator Store honor the original manufacturer’s warranty. For AirSep oxygen concentrators, the manufacturer’s warranty offers three years of coverage on the concentrator unit and one year of coverage for batteries and accessories that come with portable models.
If you purchase an oxygen concentrator model secondhand or refurbished, typically, the manufacturer’s original warranty will no longer apply. In those cases, the retailer you purchase from may offer some coverage. Always ask for details about warranty coverage before purchasing an oxygen concentrator.
After purchasing your oxygen concentrator, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, Oxygen Concentrator Store offers returns or exchanges on eligible units up to 14 days after they’re delivered to you. The customer satisfaction and return policy states that:
No returns or exchanges will be accepted after 14 days from receiving your oxygen concentrator. If you experience any issues with your equipment after this time, contact customer service to find out if the problem may qualify for warranty coverage.
You can purchase AirSep oxygen concentrators in many ways, but to ensure reliable customer service, we recommend purchasing from a trusted retailer like the Oxygen Concentrator Store.
Customer service is easily accessible by phone, email address, and live chat, and representatives have been willing to answer any questions our Reviews Team has regarding product facts and features. Oxygen Concentrator Store customer service is available by:
As of this writing, AirSep Corporation has an A+ rating from the BBB. The site does not have customer reviews or complaints, and AirSep isn’t on Trustpilot.
On retail websites like Oxygen Concentrator Store, AirSep oxygen concentrators have excellent customer reviews. For example, the AirSep focus has a 4.8- out of 5-star rating, with customers mentioning how lightweight, easy-to-use, and portable it is. The Newlife Intensity 10 has nine customer reviews with a perfect 5-star average rating, with customers raving about its quiet operation, easy movement around the home, and excellent customer service.
Our Reviews Team consulted with three geriatric care experts and a respiratory therapist to learn more about portable oxygen concentrators and how they can enhance users’ quality of life. Based on our expert consultations and research, we determined the following factors to be important for our readers when shopping for a portable oxygen concentrator unit:
For home oxygen concentrators, we also considered each unit’s maximum oxygen output, power consumption, and oxygen purity. An expert in the field medically reviewed all of our selections to ensure that each brand and model was appropriate for our readers’ needs.
AirSep offers a variety of oxygen concentrator machines. The company has both portable oxygen concentrators and home oxygen concentrators—ranging from small and portable to stationary—and is able to provide up to 10 liters of oxygen per minute. It has positive reviews from customers who praise their AirSep devices for being lightweight and quiet.
AirSep oxygen concentrators range in weight from the small and portable Focus at 1.75 pounds to the advanced high-flow NewLife Intensity at 58 pounds.
Oxygen concentrators can last from four to seven years on average, depending on how they’re used and cared for.
The AirSep Focus portable oxygen concentrator costs $2,695.
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