BlueAir 650E SmokeStop Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Blueair 650e Smokestop from Sylvane through Amazon and it arrive quickly. The air purifier works great and I simply put it on auto. The sensers in the unit occasionally turn the fan on high, but 95% or more of the time, it runs quietly on low or medium speed - neither are very noisy. Even the high speed is not objectionable in the bedroom, since we know it will slow down in 10 or 15 minutes. I'd estimate the high speed noise as about the same as a window airconditioner running on high, but without the low frequency rumble of the airconditioner's compressor. I've had asthma in the past and bought the Blueair purifier when I stopped taking Advair. I've had no issues since making the switch and feel better than ever.
I'll also say I think the sensors are very much worth it. Otherwise, I'd never know when I can turn the unit down. With the sensors, I leave it all to the machine and it works perfectly. Typically, our two Great Danes come in the bedroom with us at night and the unit kicks on high speed for about 10 or 15 minutes. The rest of the night, it runs on low or medium and we never notice it.
When the unit arrived, it did not come with the Smokestop filters as described in my original purchase. I contacted Sylvane and they immediately notified me by e-mail and voicemail that the Smokestop filters would be shipped to me free of charge. The filters arrived a few days later. I'm very happy with my purchase from Amazon and Sylvane.

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The 650E Smoke Unit uses a particle filter with EXTRA active carbon! The SmokeStop filter is recommended for use in rooms where heavy gaseous pollutants such as cigarette and cigar smoke or other VOC's are present. The new BlueAir 650E in-room air purifier is the only air purifier with its room capacity that uses HEPASilent technology. HEPASilent technology is a combination of electrostatic and mechanical filter technology that delivers more clean air at a faster rate, with less noise.The BlueAir 650E comes with an easy to use remote control and digital display system that gives instant feeback on particle detection, air purifier speed, and timer operation.The 650E is one of the quietest operating air purifiers and one of the most energy efficient in its class, with a room capacity of 680 sq. ft (25 by 25 ft room).BlueAir is the system for people with allergies, asthma, other respiratory conditions, or for anyone who wants cleaner, more breathable air.

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Bionaire BAP1500-U Tower Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)The unit produces fresh, buoyant air with a minimum of noise on the low setting. Noisy to very noisy on the medium to high settings, but then you would only need to use those settings when called for, such as when I cook. The oscillation option is unnecessary for this unit and it has an annoying click when it snaps back in the other direction. Also, the back panel covering the filters seems flimsy. Still, this unit seems more functional (and less expensive) than many other filters I examined.

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Amcor AM-70 Ficus Tree Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I wasn't very happy how this product looked. My newph liked it so I gave it to him. It works well in his small condo. Not good for a large room.

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Today's need for air purifiers is the result of increased consumer awareness.The need to clean the air from common pollutants such as smoke, dust and fumes is becoming second nature.The increase in respiratory illnesses as well as allergies to airborne particles such as pollen and pet dander are on the rise.Bacteria also present a rising problem that our air purifiers' help reduces.Amcor accomplishes this through the use of advanced technologies like: HEPA Filters; Photo Catalytic Oxidation (PCO) and patented Ionizers.

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Honeywell Enviracaire HEPA Air Purifier, Model 50150 1 ea Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item through amazon and received it promptly. However it only worked for about 30 minutes and then it just stopped. My guess is that this company sells reconditioned products! I contacted the compay that I purchased through Allergy Be Gone in Brooklyn NY. I was told to return the item, but when I went to return it they said that the return authorization number was expired (it was only good for 15 days and that is NOT stated on the return form. Very bad company to do buisness with. Now I am stuck with a broken $200.00 unit. Steer clear of this compny as no one there will take your phone calls!!!! Poor product, Poor company!!!

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For Small - Medium Rooms 15' x 15'#1 Choice of Physicians*. Of physicians surveyed who recommend portable room air cleaners to their patients who suffer from allergies or asthma due to air pollution:93% consider HEPA filtration to be extremely or very effective.82% prescribe or recommend Honeywell or enviracare® portable room air cleaners.True HEPA Filtration helps reduce common household allergens, including:PollenHousehold DustTobacco Smoke ParticlesCat DanderMold SporesAdvanced FiltrationTrue HEPA FilterHigh Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter helps capture some airborne particles and allergens that pass through it. SurroundSeal™ HEPA filter technology helps prevent unfiltered air from leaking around HEPA filter. Large filter area for long filter life and low maintenance Replace every 1 - 3 years, depending on useActivated Carbon Pre-FilterHelps reduce some household odors.Helps capture large particles, protecting the HEPA filter life.Replace every 3 months, depending on use.Advanced Air Flow SystemUltra quiet high speed operation for maximum performance.Patented air cleaner technology releases filtered air upwards into the room where you breathe it.Intelli-Check™ Electronic Filter Change IndicatorsReminds you to check or replace pre-filter and HEPA filter.Replacement Filters:HEPA Filter - Model 21500Activated Carbon Pre-filter - Model 380025-Year Limited Warranty - Note: Replaceable HEPA filter and Carbon Pre-filter are not covered by this warrantyAHAM Certified Clean Air Delivery Rate ~ Certified RatingFrom air cleaner to air cleaner, compare the CADR number. First, look at suggested room size. Then refer to the tobacco smoke, dust and pollen Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) numbers. The higher the numbers, the faster the unit filters the air.This air cleaner is suggested for use in a single closed room up to 235 square f

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3M FAPF02 Filtrete Ultra Cleaning Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)We've been running two of these units at home for six months now. The amount of garbage they pull out of the air is amazing. The unit is reasonably quiet on setting 2 and much too loud on 3. I'm not sure it is moving enough air on setting 1 to accomplish much.
The only disappointment is the high price of the filters -- if you can find them. Online sources are much more reasonable, but availability seems spotty. I'm hoping this will improve moving forward.

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Designed specifically as a replacement filter for the 3M FAP02-RS Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier, this electrostatically charged filter is 99.9 percent effective at capturing large particles. It cleans the air in rooms up to 150 square feet, capturing airborne particles and allergens, like pollen, mold and dust mite debris. Its electrostatically charged fibers magnetize and capture particles for optimal efficiency.

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Air-O-Swiss Air Washer - Black/ White (2055) Review

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(More customer reviews)For details, including photos of the internal workings of this evaporative humidifier, look for the 2055 AirOSwiss reviews done elsewhere on Amazon which has plenty of images of the inner workings. To summarize, it's an evaporative humidifier which works by drawing air in through the top via a fan then over a disk pack of about 10 slowly rotating plastic disks which dip into a pool of water, then the air exits the side carrying the humidified air.
Pros: No heated element to worry about overheating when it runs dry, no ultrasonic misting to leave water droplets on carpet/furniture, easy to clean, no filters to be replaced.
Cons: Evaporative which means it cools (fine for the desert country, not so good in winter in the Midwest), no heating, and the fill valve on the water tank is the stupidest location you can imagine, so that at best you can fill it only 3/4 full.
The other con: They SAY on their website they have a 10 year warranty, yet when I got this thing from Bed Bath and Beyond the plastic shaft inside had corroded from time and was crumbling. It was a major effort to get these guys to agree to replace it. It is NOT SAID on their warranty, but apparently the 10 year warranty does not apply to the rotating disc set (surprise!). I told them they had better put that in writing if they don't want to tick off a lot more customers other than me. They eventually replaced it. Also note, the 10 year warranty does NOT apply to the water tank and its part . . .that's only 3 months.
For $260 bucks or more, the above limitations cut it to a 3 star, even though it's a reliable humidifier that cranks out the humidity from the unit with no filters and very little maintenance. As a personal aside, I can't stand the reviews which deride humidifiers because their hygrometers show no change. Humidifiers can only be evaluated by how quickly they put water into the air . . . the ultimate humidity change is depending on the room's air flow, items of absorbency, and atmospheric conditions- none of which are in the control of a humidifier!

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"PLASTON INTERNATIONAL CORP" PURIFIER & HUMIDIFIERWhisper-quiet air washer and humidifier using a unique combination of rotating discs and ionization. Includes the Ionic silver stick that effectively kills more than 650 kinds of bacteria and viruses.2 In 1 air purifier & humidifier from air-o-swiss. No expensive filters to replace. Cleans the air of particles smaller than 1.5 microns. Ionic silver stick prevents microbial growth. Detachable water tank for easy refilling. Suitable for rooms up to 600 SQFT.

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Bell+Howell Ionic Whisper Air Purifier and Ionizer Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this ionizer for our home. It worked great the first few days, then started flickering on and off. It has not worked properly since.

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Enjoy Cleaner, Fresher Air!Clean Air with Ionization2 Speed Operation:Whisper Silent™ and TurboBuilt-in Permanent Filter, Never Needs ReplacementCost Pennies a Day to RunIonic Whisper™ is energy efficient, it only consumes up to 7 Watts of power and effectively covers up to 300 square feet.Clean Air With IonizationStreams of harmless negative ions pull in polluted are, trap contaminants, and release clean, healthy air.Whisper Silent Operation™So quiet, you won't even know it's on. Use Whisper Silent Operation™ for 24/7 cleaning.Turbo OperationUse is to eliminate strong odors fast. It uses the same technique as the Whisper Quiet Operation™, with the addition of a Built-in Fan, which increases air circulation therefore making Ionic Whisper™ more effective.Never Needs Replacement FiltersIonic Whisper™ uses a permanent filter, which is easy to clean and never has to be replaced.Removes Pollutants:DustPollenPet DanderFumesOdorsSmokeFungusFibersSoot & MoreIncludes: AC AdapterMeasures: 12 inches tallMade in China

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Bionaire BAP1525RCW-U PERMAtech Tower Air Purifier with Remote Control Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok was excited about recieving this product. Got home pluged it in and worked GREAT. was a little noisy on the hi-speed but that was no problem "thumbs up." Left it in the living room to clean out the air. Went to take a shower and once I was finished I came back to notice that the fan had stop. ~!~ !!
ok checked it out.... The power was on and the ionizer was on, but the fan wasn't blowing. I pushed the low speed, Mid speed, and Hi speed button. To MY SUPRISE ..Nope it didn't work. Got in closer and notice there was a shortage burning smell. You know that smell when you plug-in the wrong adaptor cable to your printer and short the whole thing out.
But this Thing worked for a WHOLE TEN ULTRA SLAMMing Minutes. So I dont want to knock the company down but I did note that the way it was package.. Well let me put it this way... It was like The box was playing that old school Pong game with my Air purifier ~~~| . | ~~~
So maybe thats why it was defective after 10 SLLLLAMMMING minutes. But you can give it a try, and I hope and pray it works Well for you. But me personally....... I Wont ORDER This PRoduct NEEVERR AGAIN... and I hope that "never again," echos in your brain like you are in the grand canyon.

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With its slim, space-saving tower design, this air purifier offers out-of-the-way placement while effectively delivering cleaner, healthier indoor air to rooms up to 170 square feet (13 by 13 feet). Choose from three speed settings: low for quieter operation, medium for continuous use, or high for poor air-quality conditions. A remote control comes included for changing the settings from across the room. The unit's PERMAtech filter with HEPA media removes up to 99-percent of airborne particles, as small as two microns, from the air that passes through it for a CADR of 116 for smoke, 110 for dust, and 110 for pollen. To help freshen the air naturally, the unit also offers an optional ionizer, which releases negative ions into the filtered air. The negative ions then connect with positively charged particles to form larger particles that can be more readily picked up by the filter. The permanent filter never needs to be replaced, and it cleans easily with the brush attachment of a household vacuum cleaner. Even more, a filter-service indicator takes the guesswork out of wondering when it's time to clean the filter. The air purifier measures 11-3/8 by 8-1/5 by 29-4/7 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.

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Honeywell Permanent Pure HEPA QuietCare Air Purifier, 17000 Review

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(More customer reviews)As someone who is highly allergic to cigarette smoke and other air pollutants and irritants, I purchased a round Honeywell HEPA air filter when it first came on the market several years ago. It still works well in the living room, but it is quite noisy even on its lowest setting.
This year I purchased another Honeywell air cleaner with a HEPA filter (Model 17400) for my bedroom because I had contacted bacterial pneumonia last year and wanted to make sure I did not get it again. Next, I purchased this Honeywell 17000 Air Cleaner (with HEPA filter) for use in a smaller bedroom which has been turned into a home office and library.
These air cleaners really work! This winter I have not had a cold or flu. Also, this Honeywell Air Cleaner with HEPA filter is whisper soft, and I have had no problems with sleeping, working, reading, watching tv, or listening to music when it is running on the low and medium settings. I leave it on all the time, and I've found that it cleans the air best when the door is closed.
It has a convenient handle on the top, so I can move it to another room quite easily. Also, it is light enough that I can take it with me in the car if I want to use it away from home.
The prefilters last about 3-6 months, (and they can be vacuumed often if you have pets who shed). I change my HEPA filter every year, but you can wait 3 years to do so. These filters are easy to change. The Model 17000 is for a smaller room, and the Model 17400 is for a larger space.
Highly recommended for anyone who has pets, who lives with or entertains people who smoke, and who is allergic to dust, molds, or pollens.

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Hamilton Beach 04993 True-Air Tower Replacement Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)Filter is as advertised and works well but the cost is prohibitive.
A filter that should be replaced every 3 to 6 months and costs 1/3 the price of the whole unit
is not very economical.
Hamilton Beach should make a permanent filter for this Air purifier as they do for the newer ones.

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Low cost True-Air Tower Ionic Air purifier replacement filter for model 04491 for large rooms up to 180 square feet -with HEPA grade filter materialthat removes contaminants down to .03 microns-including pet dander, dust mites, mold spores , dust, pollen & smoke. Filter lasts up to 1 year .

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Rabbit Air BioGS (model 421A - covers 600 sq. ft.) Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier w/ Germicidal Sterilization- Low Maintenance - Washable Filters Review

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(More customer reviews)Since moving to Virginia, I spend at least a month every spring feeling like I'm waking up with a bad cold. I had promised myself that this year, I would try a good-quality air purifier. I debated among the Sharp FP-N60CX Plasma Cluster Air Purifier, the Mitsubishi PlasmaPure Quiet HEPA Air Purifier, and this one. In the end, they all had high ratings, and I am sure they'd all have worked well, but I liked the looks of this one. Turns out, it looks even cooler in person. More importantly, I wake up feeling great. Also, it's inaudible on the night setting which is important since it's in my bedroom. The smell sensor really works - drop a new pile of laundry near it and it will go off because of that dryer sheet smell. My room is just so much nicer now and although it can't follow me around and take care of my allergies the rest of the day, it let's me get a good night's sleep, which is all I could ask for. To get into the technical side of it, there are two sensors - one for pollen/dust and one for smells. There are indicators on the front which show the mode the unit is in (such as turbo, pollen, night) as well as levels indicators of smell on one side and pollen on the other. I also need to mention that the distributor, SPARO, is wonderful. I asked them by email before my order shipped to send silver instead of white. They responded quickly that that was no problem. Then I let them know that two buttons on my remote didn't work, and they responded immediately that they were overnighting a new one, which they did. Couldn't be happier with them or the product! You can't go wrong with this.

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Featuring breakthrough technology engineered and developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the Rabbit Air BioGS removes a wide variety of allergens and contaminants from the air, including dust, pollens, dander, odors, mold, and chemical vapors. More efficient and effective than traditional HEPA purifiers, the Rabbit Air can help everyone in your home or office breathe easier.
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Honeywell 17005 QuietCare HEPA Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this unit for a week now, and I'm pleased with the results I have got out of it. My bedroom is only about 140sq feet, but since this is rated for larger rooms than mine, I am able to run it on Medium rather than High and still get some nice filtering from it. I run it on Low while I sleep, turn it off when I wake up, and run it on Medium or High for a couple of hours before I go to bed each night. I try to keep my door shut while it is on.
I'm an asthmatic and allergic to my two cats, and have been suffering for the last month (we have had them for a couple of years now). I haven't been able to figure out why I've suddenly begun having symptoms again, but it has been problematic to say the least, and I've had to use my inhaler daily, as I typically wake up with asthma symptoms. I decided that since I could not find the cause of my problems (we tried changing their litter type, brushing them daily, changing their food, and doing a thorough clean-up of my room), I would try to purify my bedroom's air while I sleep, since that is when I generally have problems. The first night I still woke with asthma symptoms, but since the second night I'm completely free and can breath much easier at night. I believe this has helped me sleep better, as I no longer struggle to breath each night.
The unit is quite loud in a room of my size, unless it is on Low (it's no louder than my room fan when it's on Low). My computer is in my bedroom, and I use headphones if I'm using it, so that I may run the purifier on Medium or High. Otherwise, after a day of getting used to it, I no longer notice that it's there. You would not want to put this in a medium or large bedroom, unless you purified during the day and turned it to Low or Off while you slept.
Honeywell claims that their HEPA filter is cleanable and only needs to be vacuumed every 6 months. The unit also requires an activated carbon prefilter to eliminate odors, and mine came with the initial prefilter and two additional free prefilters (yours may not have this, it appears to be a special offer). There is a small display on the unit where it displays your programmed settings (which I did not find as useful as I had hoped), and where it also reports how dirty your filters are. If the HEPA filter is truly cleanable, then this will be a very cheap air purifier to maintain, compared to other models which require you to purchase a $20-40 filter every few months.
Oh! I almost forgot to mention how convenient the remote is! I don't have to get up when I decide to take off my headphones or turn on my television, I can just hit a button on the remote and swap it to Low or Off. This is such a convenient feature that should not be overlooked, if you spend a lot of time in the room where you'll keep this unit.

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Honeywell 17005 Quiet Care HEPA Air Cleaner - Clean air is important for not only those with respiratory problems, but for everyone, and this air cleaner from Honeywell is perfect for the job. It features a HEPA filter for the ultimate in particle removal - as well as an Activated Carbon Pre-Filter.

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Sanyo ABC-VW24 Air Washer Air Purification System with Electrolyzed Water Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)The thing I like best about the Sanyo Air Washer Purification System (besides that it does a great job of purifying the air) is that it has a nice sleek look to it and doesn't detract from the room decor. It has a handle built into the top, making it easy to carry (15.9 lbs.) and it's pretty quiet as air purifiers go. It has a 4-stage HEPA filter removes 99.97% of airborne particles and allergens. The other thing I really like is that the filters can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and are supposed to last for about 4 years. (You'd want to use a HEPA vacuum cleaner or you'd defeat the purpose.) I called customer service to ask about the price of replacement filters and they told me the suggested retail price is $69. That's pretty much in line with other filters I've researched. The customer service people were very helpful in answering questions about the unit which I count as a big plus.
I don't know if the electrolyzed water technology is just a gimmick or not, but the unit does a good job of cleaning the air and removing odors from any room that I place it in. There are several articles on the internet about electrolyzed water technology and electrolyzed water being used to sanitize water and possibly use it to kill bacteria in a number of applications including using it as a non-toxic way to clean fruits and vegetables in the food industry. It would make sense that it could be useful to kill bacteria and viruses in the air. With pets and all their dander, not to mention all the pollen and dust in the air this time of year, it gets a real workout around here. I hope that we find that we have fewer colds in the winter.
Just a few details that I didn't include in the video: I measured the watts that the unit takes at the low, medium and high speeds with a P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor device. At low speed it uses 4 - 8 watts (the higher number when it's emitting the electrolyzed water. You'll see that in the video.), on medium 13 - 17 watts, on high 57 - 63 watts, and if you use the "power" setting, 63 - 65 watts. This compares favorably with other air cleaners that I've used in the past or use now and it seems to work more quickly at removing odors.
BTW, another reviewer had mentioned that the "Device contains a chemical known to the state of Caifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, etc." Living in California I'm used to seeing these warnings on just about every piece of electrical equipment I buy due to the "Prop 65" laws here. Nonetheless, when I called Sanyo, I asked about this warning and what part of the unit had the chemical. As I expected it is the lead in the electrical cord connection, the same as my computer. When handling electrical cords it's always a good idea to wash your hands afterward.
I hope the video is useful. It's difficult to tell from a small photo what the unit looks like and I wanted you to have a better idea of how it worked and what it sounds like.

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Sanyo's new Air Washer air purification system suppresses airborne bacteria and germs utilizing an exclusive electrolyzed water technology, removes dust and allergens, reduces pollen and neutralizes odors. Sanyo's electrolyzed water technology has been tested and proven effective in suppressing airborne germs, bacteria, odors, allergens and mold through third party certification institutions including RTI. In addition, electrolyzed water has proven effective in significantly reducing the level of viable airborne germs and bacteria, according to an independent research institution in the United States. Simply add tap water to the water container and the chlorine ions in the tap water are molecularly split through an electrolysis process in the unit into electrolyzed water. The electrolyzed water attacks the protein spikes in bacteria and inactivates the spikes so they are unable to attach to human cells. The units' 3 directional (upward, leftward, rightward stream) airflow emits the purified air and extremely fine electrolyzed water mist to quickly clean the air throughout the room. A High Performance 4-stage HEPA filter removes 99.97% of airborne particles and allergens, reduces airborne pollens with allergy blocking filter and fights common odors including pet dander and tobacco smoke. The sleek design is simple to operate, has an automatic timer function and filter replacement indicator.

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AOS 2055A Automatic Air Washer Review

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(More customer reviews)For details, including photos of the internal workings of this evaporative humidifier, look for the 2055 AirOSwiss reviews done elsewhere on Amazon which has plenty of images of the inner workings. To summarize, it's an evaporative humidifier which works by drawing air in through the top via a fan then over a disk pack of about 10 slowly rotating plastic disks which dip into a pool of water, then the air exits the side carrying the humidified air.
Pros: No heated element to worry about overheating when it runs dry, no ultrasonic misting to leave water droplets on carpet/furniture, easy to clean, no filters to be replaced, and it traps air particles on the discs with the water so it does 'wash' the air.
Cons: Evaporative which means it cools (fine for the desert country, not so good in winter in the Midwest), no heating, and the fill valve on the water tank is the stupidest location you can imagine, so that at best you can fill it only 3/4 full.
The other con: They SAY on their website they have a 10 year warranty, yet when I got this thing from Bed Bath and Beyond the plastic shaft inside had corroded from time and was crumbling. It was a major effort to get these guys to agree to replace it. It is NOT SAID on their warranty, but apparently the 10 year warranty does not apply to the rotating disc set (surprise!). I told them they had better put that in writing if they don't want to tick off a lot more customers other than me. They eventually replaced it. Also note, the 10 year warranty does NOT apply to the water tank and its part . . .that's only 3 months.
For $260 bucks or more, the above limitations cut it to a 3 star, even though it's a reliable humidifier that cranks out the humidity from the unit with no filters and very little maintenance. As a personal aside, I can't stand the reviews which deride humidifiers because their hygrometers show no change. Humidifiers can only be evaluated by how quickly they put water into the air . . . the ultimate humidity change is depending on the room's air flow, items of absorbency, and atmospheric conditions- none of which are in the control of a humidifier!

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AOS 2055A Automatic Air WasherHumidification SystemThis 2 in 1 Humidifier & Purifier washes and humidifies a room's air without evaporator mats. Special humidifier discs turn through the water removing impurities from the air naturally, which gives great relief to allergy sufferers. Therefore it is called an Air Washer. The discs, which never need replacing, have a great adhesion for water to guarantee high humidity output. The Air Washer is equipped with the Ionic Silver Stick (ISS) anti-microbial protection system that helps prevent microbial growth in the water base. Microbial protection is particularly needed when the humidifier is not used for some time with water remaining in the base. The AOS 2055A automatically switches off when the water base is empty.Comfort and ClimateThe pre-ionizer charges particles as they enter the air washer. These small charged particles, down to 1.5 microns, form larger dust clusters that cling to the humidifier discs and are removed as the discs turn through the water. This highly efficient process results in effective washing and humidification in rooms up to 600 sq ft (55m2)Special humidifier discs turn through the water, self-rinsing and cleaning the discs of impurities like a fresh rain cleans outdoor air - naturally (ideal for allergy sufferers)Water and HygieneThe Ionic Silver Stick and its anti-microbial qualities effectively prevent microbial growth in the water base; requires replacing just once a yearNo chemical additives requiredEnergy and PerformanceAutomatic Shut-Off when water base is emptyThe aerodynamic grid design optimizes air flow and the use of high-quality components make the Swiss engineered Air Washer 2055A the quietest unit in its classVery low power consumptionNo performance additives required Dimensions (LxWxH) 14.2 x 14.2 x 14.2 in / 36 x 36 x 36 cm Suitable for rooms up to 600 sq ft (55 m²)

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Hamilton Beach True Air 05920 Blue Humidifier Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)First - the reviewers that recount experiences of bad smells from their filters need to undrstand that wick humidifiers, like the HB 05920 and 05921, require that an anti-bacterial solution be added to the water tank when filling. This solution, I use "Golden Solution" (try Google), prevents mold and algae from forming on the filter and in the tank. This prevents the odors and gets you a couple months out of your filter if you run your unit 24/7 like me.
Second - there are other replacement filters on the market that are the same size as the HB True Air replacement filter and cost half as much.
I use two HB True Air humidifiers and usually stock up on 4 filters each for the 6 months they run continously in my loft. I have a couple True Air filters and a couple Best Air filters right now and cannot tell the difference between them when it comes to performance. The name brand True Air's keep their shape better, but for nine bucks, I'm not worried about the asthetics of the inside of my humidifier.
Hope this helps those who use these filters.

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Honeywell HAW500 HydraPure Air Washer 2-in-1 Air Purifier and Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)...or alternatively quality control issues. I had, like the previous review, a leaking problem. It's a sneaky problem which I am almost 100% sure of is related to the filling cap on the tank. The problem with the vertical tank is that the only thing that prevents too much water to enter the basin is the vacuum created in the tank when the water leaves it. If that vacuum is disrupted the water will just continue to flow into the basin until it overflows. In this case it's the cap that is not sealing properly. The seal gradually loosens over a couple of hours until something gives way and the water starts flowing out. So if the unit looks fine when you set it up you might wake up (hopefully) around 2 am in the morning with a wet floor. I am on my second unit now which seems ok but its being monitored closely and sits in a rubbermaid container until it proves its not a bed wetter anymore. I spoke with the distributer (Kaz) who claim that this model does not show any excessive amount of warranty claims. I am not sure if they would ever to admit to anything else though. Another potential issue I found is that the disc that are spinning inside the unit ([...]) are sometimes a bit mis-aligned. For instance one of the discs might be too close to the edge and generates a scraping noise. You can remedy this by just removing one of the discs from the axle.
Aside from these flaws I think the unit works great when in working order. The dics turn nice and quiet in the water basin and the fan is silent enough on the lowest setting. It keeps the humidity well and when it reaches the desired level it shuts off saving both electricity and on the noise levels. The unit can be set on continuous use which the manual calls "automatic". Unfortunately its not very specific about what that mode does, in my opinion it just seems like its permanently on regardless of the environmental humidity. This would be useful in the summer when the humidity is high enough for the unit to shut down but you still want to benefit from the units filtering qualities (pollen, dust, mold, etc.)
I like the fact that it has a washable filter that does not need exchanging. You have the option of an additional disposable coal filter to catch smells but its not mandatory.
The display is nice and crisp and with a pretty blue back light so it's easy to control in the dark should you need to. The display shuts off after a few seconds so you don't need to worry about that glare that some products create from persistent led's and back lights.
All in all its a good product (when working), but has some design/quality control issues that might want you to think twice, or at least make sure you have a good return policy if you are affected by these issues.

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Honeywell HydraPure Air Washer - 2-in-1 Air Purifier & Humidifier!The only air washer that humidifies the air and cleans the air with 99% efficient filtration.Permanent filter caputures 99% of airborne particles such as dust, pollen, smoke, pet dander & mold spores. Provides 50% more humidity output than competitive models.Reduces airborne germs such as bacteria and viruses.Odor-Lock Pre-filter helps reduce common household odors.

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