Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 Air Purifier: CADR, Noise, Coverage & Specs
Last verified: Aug 23, 2026
Aug 2026
Quick verdict
The Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 is best suited to compact rooms where high airflow and quiet minimum operation are priorities. Its 115 CFM smoke CADR supports about 178 sq ft at approximately 4.8 air changes per hour. Buyers should separately evaluate maximum-speed noise before deciding.
Best for
- Bedrooms and small rooms
- Low-noise minimum settings
Consider alternatives if
- You need a verified maximum-speed noise figure
- You are planning around the manufacturer coverage claim rather than CADR-based room size
Verified strengths
- 115 CFM smoke CADR (~178 sq ft at ~4.8 ACH)
- 20 dB published minimum noise
- HEPA filtration (as published)
Verified limitations or missing information
- Maximum-speed noise is not in our sources
Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 overview
The Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 is a compact-room air purifier with a smoke CADR of 115 CFM. Based on our CADR-based room-size method, it is suitable for approximately 178 sq ft. It includes HEPA filtration and 20 dB minimum noise.
- Smoke CADR
- 115 CFM
- Recommended room size
- 178 sq ft
- Claimed coverage
- 850 sq ft
- Minimum noise
- 20 dB
- Filter type
- HEPA
- Weight
- 7.5 lb
- Last verified
- Aug 23, 2026
Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 CADR and room size
Recommended room size is about 178 sq ft (CADR × 1.55). That is approximately 4.8 air changes per hour in a room with an eight-foot ceiling. The manufacturer figure of 850 sq ft corresponds to about 1.0 air change per hour at the same ceiling height and is shown separately. Our recommended room size uses approximately 4.8 air changes per hour with an eight-foot ceiling. Manufacturer coverage figures may use a lower air-change rate and are shown separately.
The manufacturer coverage claim is higher than 3× CADR, so it is not used for ranking.
Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 noise level
Published minimum noise is 20 dB.
Maximum-speed noise is not in our sources.
Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 filtration
Published filter type: HEPA.
Replacement interval: 12 months.
Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 smart features
3-stage filtration, Energy Star certified, Air quality monitoring, Ultra quiet operation
Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 specifications
- CADR (smoke)
- 115 CFM
- Recommended room size
- 178 sq ft
- Manufacturer claimed coverage
- 850 sq ft
- Minimum noise
- 20 dB
- Filter type
- HEPA
- Filter replacement interval
- 12 months
- Weight
- 7.5 lb
About Frigidaire air purifiers
Frigidaire models in this catalog are compared by CADR, recommended room size, noise, and filter type.
Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 comparisons
Compared with the Frigidaire FHAP2040A1, the Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 has 49% lower CADR.
What is the CADR of the Frigidaire FHAP1020A1?
Smoke CADR is 115 CFM.
What room size is the Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 suitable for?
About 178 sq ft at approximately 4.8 air changes per hour with an eight-foot ceiling.
How loud is the Frigidaire FHAP1020A1?
Minimum reported noise: 20 dB.
Does the Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 have Wi-Fi?
No published Wi-Fi or app control in our sources.
What filter does the Frigidaire FHAP1020A1 use?
HEPA.
Methodology
Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation, product listings and other cited sources.
How we calculate recommended room size.
Sources
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