Honeywell17200 Envirocare QuietCare HEPA Air Cleaner, White Review

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(More customer reviews)Having purchased similar items in the past, I thought that I knew exactly what I wanted. When I found the item on Amazon, I was quite happy until it showed up at our door. I took it out of the box only to find out that the unit had a 220V, 2-pin rounded (European) plug.Nowhere in the online ads could I find this detail. I just looked again and still cannot find this in their ads. When I complained to Amazon and ANTonline (the suplier) about the problem, all they could offer was for me to send the unit back.That's not a easy deal with a big, bulky item like this.I ended up purchasing a 220 "step-up" converter for about another $20 with shipping and now it works fine.I wish that I had known about this plug and voltage issue before making the purchase.I might add that this is one of the few times that I've been disappointed with a purchase from Amazon.

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This medium size unit works well in rooms up to 220 square feet. It features our exclusive Intelli-Checksystems so you can monitor the life of your filter. Soft touch controls let you change settings with the push of a button and QuietCaresound reducing features help reduce noise.Electronic controls with three speeds and indicator lights.

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17005, Honeywell QuietCare Programmable Air Purifier with Permanent True HEPA Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)So far I really like this air cleaner.I moved up to this model from a smaller Honeywell cleaner for a couple of reason.One being more air volume moved per hour, and the second is the larger, more "permanent" filter.The pre-filter should be changed every 2-3 month, but the HEPA filter should last 2-3 years according to Honeywell.You can get the pre-filter for $7-$12 so that's not too bad. I had to replace the filter on my smaller unit every month or two and it was $15 each time.

I do wish this cleaner was a touch more quiet, but what noise it does have would not prevent me from purchasing this unit again.

I have this unit located in the garage not far from a 19" TV that is also remote controlled.Although, I don't use the remote that came with the air cleaner, I did find that the mute button on my TV remote would not only shut the air cleaner off, but would also reset to it factory specifications, so I would loose the time on the clock and any of the two programs you can run.

This started happening right after I got it, and it took me the next day to finally figure out what was causing the random shut-downs.I'm glad now I didn't pack the unit up and return it.The simple solution was to cut a little piece of black electrical tape and place it over the IR eye of the air cleaner.Problem solved.

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Honeywell QuietCare Programmable Air Purifier with Permanent True HEPA Filter

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Roomaid Compact HEPA Filter Plus VOC Filter - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this air purifier! Quiet on the low speed. I weighs about 4 pounds and fits easily into a duffel bag.Although it takes up too much space in a carry-on, it is definitely worth tucking into a checked bag for extended trips.Please note that it is not meant to be used as a stand-alone unit in your home/bedroom (not powerful enough).

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Amaircare Roomaid HEPA Air Filtration System with VOC Model # AC-1302P - Black Amaircare Roomaid HEPA Air Filtration System with VOC is great for small spaces including cars! Breathe clean air wherever you go with the Amaircare Roomaid portable HEPA air purifier. The HEPA filter removes allergens such as dust, smoke, pollen, animal dander, and mold, and the activated carbon filter removes Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), auto exhaust, and other noxious fumes and odors. Roomaid HEPA Air Filtration System With VOC Features: HEPA Filter lasts two to five years and removes 99.97% of particulate matter. Activated Carbon Filter lasts six months to a year and removes odors and fumes. Optional Auto Adapter Kit allows you to strap the Roomaid air purifier into your car, truck, or RV and plug it into the cigarette lighter and avoid toxic VOC emissions from automobiles. Optional VOC Canister Upgrade for heavy duty removal of chemicals and odors. Energy efficient, affordable, and quiet. Lightweight and portable at only five pounds. Perfect for automobiles, offices, hotel rooms, business trips, and vacations. Integrated Seals at the top and bottom of the Roomaid prevent leaks and ensure that all air gets cleaned. The Roomaid features a contemporary look and a baked enamel finish that is more durable than plastic. Comes with Two Washable Pre-Filters to capture large particles. Optional Annual Filter Kit contains two foam pre-filters and three activated carbon filters. Roomaid HEPA Air Filtration System with VOC Specifications: Class: Portable HEPA Filtration System Delivered Airflow: 20-40 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) Dimensions: 8.5" round, 7.5" high Product Weight (lbs): 6 lbs Control: 3 position, 2 speed switch Power Consumption: 4.5 watts Outflow: 360 degrees Colors: White, Black and Sandstone Note: Item is returnable only for replacement if defective due to mechanical issues. Filter Life: Pre-Filter: Washable (12 months) HEPA Filter: 2-5 years Carbon Filter: 6 mont

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Honeywell 50250 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)In this review, I will first summarize the major points and focus the details afterward.This way you can stop reading when you get the level of details you need.The definitions of "HEPA" and "CADR" are placed at the end of this review.Please vote for this review if you like it:)I appreciate it.

**Kimmer (another reviewer) has kindly uploaded a wonderful youtube video to demonstrate the noise level, title: "Honeywell Enviracare 50250 air purifier".Since your computer speaker will affect the demonstrated noise level, make sure you gauge the noise to Kimmer's voice.**

Pros:Powerful, inexpensive, permanent HEPA filter, easy to maintain, 360 degree air intake and output, portable, accessible replacement parts, good support from Kaz, a 5 year limited warranty.
Cons: Noisy, high power consumption, not stylish.

Previously I owned the Honeywell HFD-130 Germicidal Tower HEPA Air Purifier with Permanent IFD Filter, but due to its ozone emission and my respiratory problem, I returned it back to HomeDepot.I got fully refunded and bought this Honeywell 50250N on the same day and loved it.I have a mild allergy.I sneeze and experience itchy eyes when I am outdoor, but stop when I am at home (where my purifier is).I recommend two important points when shopping for a purifier: (1) always examines the CADR number.It is a decent performance indicator, (2) always buys an air purifier adequate for your need.A 100 sq ft purifier will not work for a 1000 sq ft living space.

Honeywell 50250N is a true HEPA filter purifier with a 250 CADR, which translates into a recommended 375 square feet usage space.Currently, this purifier is being sold at ~$160.It has been quoted as the only purifier <$200 that can clean air effectively by Consumer Reports, Consumer Search, Air-purifier America.For most HEPA purifiers, the filter replacement is the highest up-keeping cost and is ~$100 annually.50250N has a permanent Lifetime HEPA filter which can save a lot of money.The purifier has an activated carbon prefilter which protects the HEPA filter and absorbs traces level of volatile molecules, sources for odors.The prefilter is recommended to be replaced every 3 months for optimal odor removal.If odor removal is not needed, then the prefilter does not need to be replaced regularly.This purifier has a 360 degree air intake and air exhaust, making it effective at circulating air.The unit weighs in 20.1 pounds and all parts are large and sturdy.Replacement parts are relatively easy to find.I have seen them at my local Target, Home Depot, Walmart and Sears from time to time.

The unit vibrates slightly at its lowest fan speed and air "pulses" out of the unit.Kaz consumer service was very helpful in explaining this.The small vibration is due to slow air buildup across HEPA filter.The vibration is considered as a normal feature and does not affect its performance.I did my own test to prove this, and you can too: take your HEPA filter out of the unit and run it, and the purifier should stop wobbling.This proves the vibration is due to air buildup, not an imbalance fan.

The unit has two major shortcomings.It is noisy at the highest fan speed, and noticeable at the lowest fan speed.For those who wonder if you can tolerate the noise, it is not a machine cranking noise.It is a high air flow sound.If you have any doubt, you can always buy this unit from a respected local store, so that you can return it easily.The purifier also has a high power consumption of 170/120/50 watts at the three fan speeds.This purifier is not stylish.

Is Honeywell 50250N the best purifier?Absolutely not!IQ Air purifiers are considered the very best, but their cheapest model is $700 and many are above $1000.Honeywell 50250N is one of the most effective purifiers in its prize range: <$200.In comparison, we will look at Whirlpool AP450 which is rated as number 1 by Consumer Reports, and Ionic Breeze Quadra which has a very large market.Whirlpool AP450 has a ~330 CADR rating and costs $250.This yields a nice ratio of 1.3 CADR/$, which means you get 1.3 CADR capability for every dollar spent.Honeywell 50250N has an even better ratio of 1.6 CADR/$.The two purifiers are also competitive in term of the operation cost.AP450 is energy star certified using only 105 W, whereas 50250N has a permanent HEPA filter.In the case both purifiers run at full speed continuously (24/7) and the electricity cost is $0.1 per kWh (average in USA), the annual electricity costs will be $92 and $150 for AP450 and 50250N, respectively.The AP450 saves an annual $60 in electricity, but costs an annual $90 for HEPA filter replacement.Of course, AP450 is more powerful, so when considering the cleaning power per annual cost, they are almost the same.On the other hand, Ionic Breeze is a disappointment.It has an estimated 10-20 CADR and it costs over $300 -- a ridiculous 0.03-0.07 CADR/$ ratio.It was the worst purifier tested independently by Consumer Reports and Air-Purifier-America.Moreover, ionic breeze produces a high level of ozone, which Consumer Reports has issued health warnings.You can easily find the related news on the web.

(Honeywell 50250N has the Lifetime HEPA filter, but Honeywell 50250 does not.I ordered my second Honeywell from BeachCamera through Amazon, but the one arrived is the 50250 version.I called and BeachCamera admitted it does not have 50250N.I finally got my refund, but it was a hassle.)

A spotlight review here claims Sharp Plasmacluster FP-N60CX is a better purifier. I disagree.FP-N60CX has a 210 CADR and is sold at ~$350 - less powerful and more expansive.The review justifies this expense by stating that the FP-N60CX needs one carbon filter replacement in 5 years and consequently saves $200 in 5 years. This is a math error. The carbon filter replacement for Honeywell 50250N costs $200 in 5 year, but FP-N60CX also needs replacement at the end of 5 years at $80.This is a $120 difference in 5 years.The 5 years replacement is also the best case scenario, as it may need to be replaced as early as in 2 years which results in no cost advantage. According to its operation manual (available online), the FP-N60CX carbon filter needs to be cleaned every 2 months using a 6-steps cleaning process: (1) vacuum clean (2) soak in detergent mixture for 30 minute (3) scrub with a toothbrush (4) rinse with clean water (5) remove excess water with a big towel for 1-2 days (6) hang up and air dry for another 1-2 days. In one year, this may result up to a month-worth downtime.Let's summarize this: $120 saving for cleaning the carbon filter 30 times in 5 years. You save $4 for each cleaning.Since each cleaning can take an hour, this equates $4 per hour of labor. You cannot even pay an illegal immigrant to do this!I also want to reiterate that Honeywell 50250N has a permanent HEPA filter, which can be regenerated by vacuum cleaning. It takes 3 minutes to do and need to be done twice a year.Considering the typical HEPA replacement costs $100 annually, each filter cleaning saves $50.That is $50 for 3 minutes of your time, or $1000 for an hour. This is a real saving. The "plasmacluster" feature is somewhat of a gimmick.Major hospitals, national, pharmaceutical and computer research labs use HEPA for air purification.

One last point about vacuum cleaning the Lifetime HEPA filter: a HEPA grade cleaner is recommended to regenerate the HEPA filter.Otherwise, the particles on the Lifetime HEPA will be dispersed back into the air during vacuuming.If you are suffering from a serious allergy or asthma, then you should consider owning a HEPA vacuum cleaner to begin with.Alternatively, you can vacuum the filter outside of your home so the fine particles are dispersed outside, such as your patio.Yes, and if you are really funny, you can secretly do this at your ex-girlfriend's room.I am kidding!

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HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) is a filter grade strictly defined by US Department of Energy, in which the filter can remove >99.97% of airborne particles that is 0.3 micrometer.The removal success rate is usually equal or higher for larger particles and for slightly smaller particles (down to ~0.01 micro), but performance drops drastically for much smaller particles.HEPA can effectively trap pollens, fine dust and smoke particles -- the major causes of allergy. "HEPA-type" and "HEPA-like" purifiers fall short of this requirement, and there is no strict guideline for their exact definitions.Historically, HEPA was a top-secret technology developed to filter radioactive aerosol, part of the Manhattan Project.HEPA is not designed to remove odors and VOC (volatile organic chemicals), since they are much smaller than the effective range of a HEPA filter.

CADR (clean air delivery rate) is certified by the AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers).CADR is expressed in units of cubic feet volume per minute.The suggested floor space is usually calculated based on a 8 foot ceiling and a 5 air change setting.For example, Honeywell 50250N produces 250 cubic feet of clean air per minute or 15000 cu ft per hour.Divides 15000 cu ft by a 8 ft ceiling and by a 5 air change equates to a recommended floor space of 375 sq ft.A shortcut is to multiple the CADR number by 1.5: e.g. 250 CADR X 1.5 = 375 sq ft.Although the recommended floor space value is easier to relate to, there is no legal guideline for the calculation.Neoair's most powerful purifier, Neoair Plus, has a suggested 600 sq ft floor space, much larger than that of Honeywell 50250N.In reality, Neoair Plus has a CADR <200, meaning it is a less powerful purifier.It turns out Neoair uses a 2.5 air change per hour for the floor space calculation.Another company, Alen, uses a 2 air change per hour for their calculations.Consequently, it is more reliable to compare air purifiers based on their CADR values.

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Ideal for larger rooms (up to 390 square feet), the Honeywell Round Air Purifier (model 50250) features a True HEPA filter that removes 99.97 percent of common airborne pollutants as small as 0.3 microns from the air passing through it such as dust, pollen, tobacco smoke, mold spores and cat dander. Honeywell's glass-fiber HEPA material also helps remove airborne particles, viruses and bacteria without the use of chemicals or other treatments.
Honeywell's SurroundSeal HEPA filter technology helps assure that virtually all of the air drawn into the air cleaner passes through the HEPA filter. Other features include 360-degree airflow, 3 speeds, a carbon pre-filter (model 38002) and an Intelli-check electronic filter change indicator. This unit measures 18 by 18 by 19 inches and is backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
Clean air delivery rate (CADR):

250 Pollen
250 Dust
250 Smoke

Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) indicates the volume of filtered air delivered by an air cleaner. Created as a standard to compare the effectiveness of air purifiers. The number rates the volume of air that is filtered by the unit when it is cleaning each of the contaminants from the indoor air.

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Honeywell 18155 SilentComfort Permanent, True HEPA Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)"HONEYWELL: 18155 SilentComfort Air Purifier"

First off, I'd like to say that this is the only air purifier I've ever owned so I cannot compare it fairly to others so I won't even try. But I've read dozens of reviews about the Honeywell QuietCare 17000 and noticed the main complaint is that it's not really queit at all. Well...I hope this helps.

As far as the noise level goes this SilentComfort 18155 is very quiet on MED and LOW. On HIGH, right next to it, it's about as loud as our dishwasher about 30 feet away. So it's not bad at all. I can still hear the television and have normal conversations with the family without yelling.

I've done some of my own studies to see how well the dust is being pulled into the machine and can see there is dust building up in the pre-filter over time. It seems to work very well. I've also noticed a difference on how fresh the air smells. My sneezing is almost down to zero, when it's running, and that tells me it's really working.

It does NOT have an IONIZER which IS A GOOD THING in my opinion. I've learned that these ionizers omit ozone. Which inside the home this ozone builds up and can be very harmful to the lungs. I did NOT like the sound of that so I turned away from the "ionizer" models.

It is very sturdy, a little bulky, but not too heavy to put in other rooms from time to time when I feel the need to relocate it. It blows cold air, not like a fan and not too direct, at a 360 degree radius(it also pulls from every direction). The cold air will be nice in the summer but it's not so nice right now in the winter. I like to put it next to the bed and it can get a little chilly when my covers come off. It has a very comforting and relaxing white noise hum to it. The motor runs very soft and consistant. No rattling or buzzing of any kind. It seems very well built.

MY ONLY CONCERN is that the return/exhaust does NOT blow straight up. It blows outword on the top/sides and it pulls from the bottom. This may be a brilliant design or a serious flaw? I question...is it just filtering the same air over and over again or is it like a vortex that pulls the dust into it with the pushing air(kind of like a tornado)? In my studies I found that was a tough call for me to make. But it really does help with my allergies so I must conclude that it's working properly.

I ordered it directly from Amazon and it arrived in 4 days(that includes the weekend) and that was with the FREE SUPERSAVER SHIPPING. Amazon is always fantastic about that, so no complaints there.

OVERALL... I am very pleased, though it may be a little early to give a longevity review right now, the HoneyWell SilentComfort 18155 really seems to work great and I have no complaints. If anything faulty or negative develops I will amend it into this review accordingly.

2 THUMBS UP...and I breathe much easier now.

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Designed for ultra-quiet, high-speed air purifying, Honeywell's SilentComfort HEPA air purifier removes at least 99.97 percent of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns from rooms up to 225 square feet.The unit's no-draft technology provides efficient air cleaning without the cool-air exhaust. An Intelli-Check indicator lets you know when the filter needs to be cleaned. The SilentComfort also features two filtration systems; a true HEPA filter, and a carbon pre-filter that keeps larger particles from clogging the HEPA filter and helps reduce household odors. The purifier is equipped with a 3-speed fan that speedily removes dust, pollen, tobacco smoke, and cat dander from the air. The purifier also helps reduce airborne germs, bacteria, mold spores and fungus with up to 100-percent efficiency as well. And, the unit's advanced airflow design provides ultra quiet operation while room air is fully processed once every 12 minutes. The permanent HEPA filter is easy to clean and only needs it twice a year under normal circumstances. No more expensive HEPA filters to replace!

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