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7/10/2011

Neoair PLUS Air Purifier and Air Cleaner Review

Neoair PLUS Air Purifier and Air Cleaner
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On the surface, this Neoair Plus has a ok spec. It is $300 for a compact purifier that has a low annual filter replacement cost of ~$60, a low power consumption of 70 Watts, not too noisy at 46 dB, and serving up to 600 square feet with a fan speed of 200 CFM.Now what can be wrong with such a purifier?Well, the problem is that NeoAir Plus is far weaker than it appears.The 200 CFM (cubic feet per minute) fan speed is not very powerful comparing to its competitors. Most purifiers on the market participate in the AHAM (Association Home Appliance Manufacturers) certification to get three CADR values (Clean Air Delivery Rating). There are 3 CADR values for smoke, dust and pollen removal rates. Neoair did not get certified and only reports its fan speed (200 CFM). This is very troubling because a fan speed does not indicate the cleaning power of a purifier. For instance, your typical fan at home has a CFM fan speed, but it has a "ZERO" CADR since it cannot purify air. The CADR of Neoair Plus is probably 200 at its best (where CADR = CFM). Honeywell 50250 has a certified 250 CADR and is sold at $150. 3M Filtrete FAP03-RC has an averaged 290 CADR and is $200. Whirlpool AP450 has an averaged 315 CADR and is $250. All three are cheaper and more powerful than Neoair Plus.

What also concern me is some of the marketing and customer services of this young company. It is rather important to point out that when Neoair claims this unit can serve 600 square feet, the statement is overrated and misleading. The industrial guideline written by the AHAM is to use the smoke CADR and a 5 air change per hour to estimate the usage space. While Honeywell, 3M, and Whirlpool purifiers are more powerful, they are suggested for a smaller usage space of 375, 348, 500 square feet, respectively. This is because these companies follow the standard guideline.(Even through 3M filtrete has a higher pollen and dust CADRs than the Honeywell 50250, 3M has a lower smoke CADR and therefore a lower recommended floor space) Using the standard definition, this Neoair Plus should be used for a 300 sq ft, half of its advertised 600 sq ft. The fact that Neoair did not go to an independent organization to certify their CADR should raise some eyebrows. This misleading 600 sq ft advertising tactic sure seems like a way to prey on average customers. Please understand that, unlike CADR, there is no legal guideline for defining the recommended floor space.Thus, companies can deviate from the standard calculation with no legal consequence.In this case, NeoAir used a 2.5 air change per hour for its calculation -- instead of 5.In addition, this company customer service is somewhat lacking. They do not seem to know their products well when I contact them.

Finally, even if you believe Neoair made a honest mistake, you have to wonder why you want to pay more for a weaker purifier. Let's just take Whirlpool AP450 as a comparison again.Whirlpool AP450 is rated as the number ONE purifier by Consumer Reports. Neoair Plus is $300 and Whirlpool AP450 is $250. Neoair Plus has a cleaning power of 200 CADR at best and Whirlpool has an averaged 315 CADR.Alternatively, you can get two Honeywell 50250 for the same price as Neoair Plus.So, here is another choice: one Neoair for ~200 CADR or two Honeywell for a total 500 CADR.I am simply wondering: Can someone honestly justify a purchase of Neoair Plus in light of all of these superior purifiers on the markets which also happens to have better support?

**For people who are interested here is the math. The recommended floor space is calculated based on a 8 feet ceiling height and a 5 air-change per hour condition. Let's uses Honeywell 50250 as an example. It has a 250 CADR which translates to a 250 cubic feet per minute cleaning speed or 15000 cu ft per hour. Now divides 15000 cu ft per hour by a 8 ft ceiling and by a 5 air change per hour will result a 375 floor space. A shortcut is to simply multiple the CADR value by "1.5".e.g.: 250CADR X 1.5 = 375 sq ft **

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The Neoair Enviro PLUS is the latest addition in the Neoair Family. More powerful than ever this model features a huge 600 sq ft coverage area. With the new SuperHEPA filter this unit is especially recommended to asthma sufferers and to people that are extra sensitive to dusts and pollens. The SuperHEPA incorporates twice as much filter media making it more efficient against the finest particles and allergens. The Neoair Plus is an excellent multi stage home air purifier that offers you and your family protection against a countless number of airborne pollutants and irritants. It combines proven to work technologies like SuperHEPA Filtration and the latest OFS sterilization technology. Whether you want to remove dust and pollen from the living room, neutralize molds and fungi in the kitchen or basement, drastically reduce certain bacteria from the bath the Neoair PLUS can handle all your needs

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2/19/2011

Health-Pro Plus Air Purifier Review

Health-Pro Plus Air Purifier
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After 1 month of use, this IQAir unit earns my highest recommendation.I researched air purifiers for about a week before buying two IQAir units, one with the odor filter (Pro-Plus), and one without (Pro) to help with allergies and asthma symptoms that my family suffers from.Both of them work absolutely perfectly, with significant symptom relief within the first week of use.The packaging was very secure, with each unit contained in double boxes similar to what you find with high-end stereo equipment, including thick styrofoam inserts for cushioning.The unpacked units were sparkling new and clean, with an inspection page that detailed the performance actual performance for my unit at each of the five individual speeds.The manual was nicely organized and easy to comprehend.

These are sturdy units that are somewhat heavy, but come with a convenient handle recessed on the top, as well caster wheels (which are optional to install) to roll the unit if you need to move it periodically.The manual recommends clearance of at least 12 inches on all sides for optimal performance, so keep this in mind for placement in your room. It is noisy at the highest setting, but works very effectively at quieter settings 2 or 3 in my 13' x 16' room.I also use an IQAir unit in a 20 x 20 room, and it cleans the air very well at setting 3. My son noticed so much improvement in his allergies and breathing after just two days of use, that when I moved the unit to another room for a night, he begged me to return it to his bedroom.We went on vacation for a few days, and he said that he could not wait to get back home because he missed the IQAir purifier.

If you are comparing the units with and without the odor filter, even the one without the odor filter leaves the air smelling fresh and clean.In fact, for the first week, the one with the odor filter had a bit of a peculiar smell to it, which might have been coming from the odor filter itself.Unless you have a really significant odor problem, you can save the extra $100 that you pay for the "Pro-Plus" over the "Pro" model. The units look identical from the outside, and you can order a retrofit assembly from the IQAir if you later want to convert your "Pro" to "Pro Plus." Each unit has a remote that is slightly larger than a credit card, which is very convenient if I want to change the setting after I get into bed.

In summary, these IQAirs are well worth the price, which isn't as much as it seems after you factor in the yearly filter replacement cost, which is lower than most other brands. I wish that I had discovered IQAir years ago, before wasting my money on other air purifiers.I am so impressed that I am about to order a third IQAir to use in my office.I have previously owned the following air purifiers, none of which came anywhere close to my IQAir units:Oreck XL Air8D, Oreck XL 4000, Holmes (various sizes), Honeywell (the largest big round one), Sharper Image (Ionic Breeze).I hated cleaning the Oreck units, which were overpriced, and their replacement filters were also very expensive on a yearly basis.The Orecks also left a lot of dust all around them.The motor burned out on my large Oreck unit just after the two year warranty expired.The Honeywell filter was also very expensive, and the unit was extremely noisy.The Holmes units were ok for very small rooms, but had to be on the noisiest high setting to notice any air cleaning, had flimsy construction, and required frequent filter changes.The Sharper Image units were basically useless, as they did not improve the air quality or our allergy symptoms; they went back to the store after three weeks.

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HealthPro? Plus #1 for Allergies and AsthmaThe HealthPro Plus is IQAir's best selling room air purifier. It combines four advanced filtration technologies to effectively remove a large variety of particulate and molecular air pollutants. Due to its wide effectiveness range it is equally well suited for health conscious individuals as those suffering from a range of respiratory ailments.The molecular effectiveness makes this device also suitable for asthma sufferers, as asthma sufferers are often sensitized to molecular irritants, as well as allergens.The HealthPro Plus has received more #1 reviews than any other air purifier. HealthPro Plus Awards* Allergy Buyer?s Club: Category Winner * Wired Magazine Test: Best Air Purifier * Consumer Guide ? Best Buy * Reviewboard Magazine: Product of the Year * Consumer Digest ? Best Buy * Test Magazine: Category Winner * Newsweek Odor TestedApplications Allergen control* Mold spore control * Pet dander control (cat, dog, etc.) * House dust mite allergen control * Pollen controlLight Molecular control* Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) control * Molecular (gaseous chemical) controlLight odor control* Pet odors * Musty odors * Cooking odors * Paint odorsComplex air pollution control* General indoor air pollution control * Light tobacco smoke control * Wild-fire smoke control 1. Micro-particle filtration Eliminates micro-particles such as pollen, pet dander and mold spores.2. Granular activated carbon adsorption Eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOC), which are responsible for odors.3. Pelletized chemisorption Destroys harmful chemicals, such as formaldehyde, by an oxidation process inside a chemically active alumina pellet.4. HyperHEPA filtration Eliminates bacteria, viruses and combustion particles from automobiles and smoke, through

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2/02/2011

IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier - HEPA Air Cleaner with Gas and Odor Filter Review

IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier - HEPA Air Cleaner with Gas and Odor Filter
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I have had many other purifiers and this one ranks in the top.

1. Air is Cleaner

2. Unit is easy to clean

3. Great controls and remote

4. 6 Speeds

One Con is the cost. I am going to buy one for upstairs. This one I use
in the basement. We cleaned out a mold problem and this seems to be taking care of
any leftover spores and dust.

Wish it were cheaper, but love it!

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Our top of the line air purifiers and best sellers. The IQAir HealthPro Plus is excellent for general particle, gas, and odor filtration. Recommended for allergy- or asthma-sufferers who also want to filter out gases and odors. The IQAir HealthPro Plus features a powerful 6-speed HEPA air purifier, gas and odor filtration, a filter life monitoring system, a remote control, an integrated timer, and four caster wheels.

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12/13/2010

IQAir HealthPro Plus HEPA Air Purifier - HyperHepa Filtration - Air Cleaner with with Gas and Odor Filter Review

IQAir HealthPro Plus HEPA Air Purifier - HyperHepa Filtration - Air Cleaner with with Gas and Odor Filter
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My daughter is handicapped and has problems blowing her nose (Cerebral Palsy).
She also has terrible alergies. We've tried everything over the years trying to make our house alergy free and her life more enjoyable. But she's constantly getting sick and have reactions.

We've tried several different airfilters. Finally after researching on the net and seeing the HealthPro Plus coming out on top on every test/review we decided to spend the 800 bucks and take a chance.

I'm happy to say it worked as advertised. Within the first 24 hours of running the filter in her room on high speed her chronic sniffles disappeared. The next day we moved the filter (it's on wheels) to the middle of the house to have it treat the air in the entire house.

It's really doing a great job. The air in our home smells fresh as though the windows were open. I can't recommend this unit enough.

Only one minor quibble. IT comes with casters but they seem sort of flimsy considering the size an wieght of the machine. I'm afraid they will snap off if I try rolling the unit across carpet. But that's a minor concern.

I love the fact we can program it to run when we want it to and that it comes with a remote.

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Our 'top of the line' air purifiers and best sellers. The IQAir HealthPro Plus is excellent for general particle, gas, and odor filtration. Recommended for allergy or asthma sufferers who also want to address gases & odors. The IQAir HealthPro Plus includes a powerful 6-speed HEPA air purifier, gas and odor filtration, filter monitoring system, remote control, integrated timer (w/ casters).

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