Holmes HAP8615-U True-HEPA 4-Speed Allergen Remover Review

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(More customer reviews)If the Holmes engineers call this quiet, then they must be going deaf. I'll be returning it tomorrow. I've heard much larger air purifiers that are much more quiet than this.

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Recommended for rooms up to 116 square feet (9 by 13 feet), this sleek-looking allergen remover effectively delivers healthier indoor air--ideal for people living with allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions, or for anyone who wants cleaner, more breathable air. The unit's true HEPA filter removes up to 99.97-percent of airborne particles from the air passing through it, including irritants such as dust, pollen, mold spores, pet dander, and smoke (CADR of 75 for smoke). Even more, the filter comes fortified with Arm & Hammer baking soda, which helps absorb and eliminate common household odors. Choose from four speed settings depending on environmental conditions. Other highlights include an optional ionizer for enhanced removable of particles, a filter-life monitor that indicates when the filter needs changing to ensure high-quality performance, and easy-to-replace filters--one each of HAPF600PDQ-U (HEPA) and HAPF60PDQ-U (carbon). The allergen remover measures approximately 12-3/5 by 9-4/5 by 15-3/5 inches.

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Thermax Mini Max (Large) Water Based Air Purifier/Air Freshener Review

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(More customer reviews)I just bought one of these, and have had it running for two weeks now. Here is what you should know. First of all, it was fairly loud out of the box. But over the course of the first week, as the motor broke in, it became a little quieter each day. I was worried that it wasn't doing anything at first, because it really doesn't move much air. But it definately picks up a lot of crud out of the air. The 'clean' water will often become VERY cloudy over the course of 24 hours. The 'smell' addetives they include are not as critical as they make it sound. It cleans the air just fine with plain water. However, if I have company coming over, I may add a drop of the blue stuff just to help freshen up the room a little more.
I finally understand the weakness of a water-based air cleaner compared to the other types. The other ones you can just setup in some corner, and forget about it for weeks. That is not the case with this machine. Because water evaporates, you need to pay attention to this thing every day. Currently, the water goes down from the MAX line to the MIN line in about 24 hours, so I have to add or replace the water every day. I am also worried that this machine will not live very long. It seems cheaply constructed, and I am concerned it might stop working after a few months.
I bought it for a room in my house that honestly does not smell very good. I have tried cleaning it thoroughly, but that doesnt fix the problem. The smell does seem to have diminished quite a bit over these past two weeks that I have been running this machine.
I do recommend this to anyone who is looking for a low budget air cleaner, but with the understanding that you need to keep an eye on it's water level every day. Otherwise, don't bother buying it. It will not do you any good if all the water evaporates.
UPDATE July 2010: I have had this air cleaner running for about half a year now. It is still running. Although the noise level went down at first, it never comes close to being 'quiet'.
NEVER just add water to it. Always dump the water and put fresh water in. How this machine works is it sucks water up the small hole at the bottom of the spindle, and sprays it out the holes at the top of the spindle. The gunk it cleans out of the air will build up inside of the spindle. Eventually these dark clumps will break off and you will see them floating around inside the water, and they can plug up these small holes. You can reduce this problem by putting fresh water in each day insetad of adding water to dirty water.
Cleaning: The Spindle does NOT come apart, so cleaning the crud out isn't easy. I wouldn't recommend adding bleach or some other cleaning agent to the water. You wouldn't want poisonous stuff being spread into the air. I just do my best to clean the crud out of the spindle by blowing into the holes with an air compressor, or sticking small objects into the holes, like toothpicks or twist ties. It's not perfect, but thats about the best you can do without using chemicals.

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Thermax Mini- Max Water Based Air Purifier/Air FreshenerThermax has done it again with its revolutionary water filtering air freshener and purifier called the Mini-Max. Like Thermax's AF1 and AF2 Home Environmental Cleaning Systems it uses water as the filter--nature's best cleaning agent since the beginning of time. No more expensive filters that just clog or leak dust, germs, and bacteria back into your home. While removing things like cigarette smoke, foul cooking odors, pet odors and all other harmful particles floating in your air, you can use Thermax's specially formulated oil based fragrances and/or deodorizers to leave a fresh sanitizing smell behind. It scents the actual air molecule so it will smell fresh and clean even hours after you turn the unit off.Covers approximately 800 square feet.Includes:Mini-Max Purifier/Freshener 1 x Aqua Blue Deodorizer (8 oz) 2 x 1.6 oz Concentrated Fragrances- 1 x Eucalyptus/menthol and 1 x Mulberry(Additional concentrated fragrances are listed separately on our site- available in the following scents- Vanilla, Eucalyptus Menthol, Mulberry, Italian Cream Cake, China Rose, Cinnamon & Spice, Lemon, Citronella, Lavendar, and Fresh Linen)Aqua Blue Deodorizer- Therapeutically cleanses your indoor environment, neutralizing any harmful germs and bacteria. It deodorizes, helps neutralize and kill offensive odors, leaving a fresh airborne scent behind.

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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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Honeywell HFD-110 QuietClean Tower Air Purifier with Permanent Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)My bf and I bought this air filter specifically for the fact we both have asthma and wanted a nice air filter that not only cleaned the air, but would not create ozone. No where in the reviews did it say that it was an ionizer so we bought it. We had it on for one night, it did a great job cleaning the air and was quiet but when I went to go break down the packaging, I noticed teeny tiny print on the bottom of the box that said: warning: includes ionizer that produces ozone. do not use if you have asthma.
We were both quite upset that we didn't see this warning on Amazon before we bought it. Had to return it! False advertising!

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For cleaner, fresher air in the home, this QuietClean air purifier offers superior air-cleaning power with HEPA-filter performance. Its permanent filter works to remove up to 99 percent of harmful indoor particles such as dust, pollen, mold spores, cat dander, and tobacco smoke from air that passes through the filter. Designed for medium-size rooms up to 124 square feet, the purifier comes equipped with a powerful fan that quietly pulls air into the unit, circulating and filtering the air in the room several times each hour. For added convenience, the air purifier's advanced electronic controls allow for choosing from three speed settings and for setting the timer to automatically shut the unit off after 4, 8, or 12 hours. The permanent filter requires little maintenance and no expensive replacement filter costs--simply rinse it clean with water when signaled by the unit's electronic "filter-clean" indicator. In its attractive, space-saving slim-tower design, the air purifier measures approximately 12 by 10 by 29 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty. From the Manufacturer Honeywell’s HFD-110 QuietClean tower air purifier offers superior air-cleaning power with HEPA performance. The permanent filter removes up to 99 percent of airborne particles such as dust, pollen, smoke, and pet dander, returning cleaner, fresher air to your room. Compared to ionic air purifiers, the filter from the HFD-110 captures 12 times more pollutants, and a powerful but quiet fan pulls air into the unit, circulating and filtering the air in your room several times each hour (based on AHAM CADR rating). Quiet and Easy to Use Features and Specifications

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Alive Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this unit a month ago after an extensive search for the "perfect" purifier at a good price. I went through the " I don't know about this brand blues" or " look at the price " comparing the others makes and models.
But I was sold when I called the company and talk to customer service after viewing the "you tube" presentation, they were honest and answered every question I had, I also like that I could return it no question ask if I didn't like it. The unit has more bang for the buck than any units I compared it to, and really their was no other unit that could match the combo of purification it has. This unit has 9 stages not 1 or 2 like the store brands. Well the unit arrived quick and setup was easy I was afraid it would be loud compared to what I heard at the stores but to my surprise it was perfect on "auto" and like all the reviewers are stating you will notice the difference in hours if not minutes this machine really works. I would buy again !

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The Alive Air Machine is the worlds most advanced air purifier with 9 technologies. Why settle for 2-3 technologies when you can get all 9 available? Try the Alive Air Purifier for yourself.The 9 Separate Technologies:High-Performance HEPA Filter- A must for those suffering from allergies and asthma, it's tested 99.97% effective in capturing harmful airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns like dust, and pollen..Activated Carbon Filter - Far and away the most effective filter for absorbing odors, toxic gases and hazardous chemical fumes including cigarette smoke and everything from paint fumes to poison gases.Ultraviolet (UV) Light Irradiation-Recommended by the Centers of Disease Control, ultraviolet light actually breaks down the molecular structure of mold, bacteria, viruses and other germs, rendering them harmless.Washable Electrostatic Dust Collector Plates - The electrostatically-charged dust collector grid traps tobacco smoke, pollen, dust, pet dander and other harmful airborne particles and pollutants like a magnet.Washable Pre-Filter - Removes dust/hair and extends the overall life of your air purification/filtration system.Dual Photo Catalyst Nano-TiO2 Germicidal Sanitizers - Help suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms including mold, mildew, fungus, bacteria, viruses, dust mites and odors.Air Pollution Sensors - Monitors indoor pollution and adjusts system performance to maximize air-cleansing.Diagnostic Sensors - Alert you when it's time to replace filters, the UV light or clean the collector grid, all designed to guarantee your system is working at peak performance, without having to think about it.Anion Continuous Negative Ion Generation - Helps put back the naturally occurring, healthy properties of negative ions as Mother Nature intended. Effective at clearing smoke, decreasing carbon monoxide, combating mold and reducing fatigue.

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