Biozone Air Purifier: August 2010

Tuesday 31 August 2010

Holmes HAP412BN-U HEPA-Type Mini Tower Air Purifier

Review Holmes HAP412BN-U HEPA-Type Mini Tower Air Purifier

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This space-saving tower air purifier works two ways to freshen and clean the air in your home. First, its Hepa high-efficiency filter helps remove airborne particles such as smoke, dust, pollen, mold spores and pet dander. Then, to absorb and eliminate common odors, the filter is fortified with trusty arm and hammer baking soda. Features three speed settings and optional ionizer. Recommended for rooms up to 120-square-feet, smoke CADR 76. Replacement filter: HAPF30PDQ-U.
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Technical Details

- 3-speed mini air purifier for rooms up to 120 square feet (10 by 12 feet)
- HEPA-type filter removes up to 99-percent of airborne particles as small as 2 microns
- Fortified with Arm & Hammer baking soda to eliminate odors; optional ionizer
- Quiet operation; space-saving tower design; AHAM certified and UL listed
- Measures approximately 11-3/8 by 8-2/9 by 15-2/3 inches
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Customer Buzz

"Mostly Ineffective, Expensive to Maintain" 2010-08-22
By Robyn L. Brown (Upstate New York)
How does HEPA - and the companies who design products that rely on their filters - stay in business, if not for us desperate allergy sufferers who need a cheap air purifier and fast? But the long-term (and by long-term, I mean 3-6 months) cost doesn't justify the moderate to minor help these HEPA-style purifiers provide. It seems like a good investment, doesn't it? Under $50 and all. But wait, in 3-6 months comes the time you need to replace that HEPA filter that's been meticulously designed to be unwashable, no matter how innovative you try to be in extending its life. That new filter you need will be around $25 (at least at all the stores near me - or get them cheaper online but pay shipping). So will the next one you'll need a few months after that. The larger, tower version of this model requires TWO filters. Easy math - up to $50 to refresh that machine.

The logical person quickly figures out it's cheaper to throw the machine away and buy a new one rather than replace those filters more than once or twice. What crap. Companies need to stop encouraging this "disposable" mentality. Stop manipulating consumers and forcing them to increase the mass of waste in landfills. Stop treating us like idiots, offering low-cost machines that require expensive parts that need to be constantly replaced. We all need to stop putting up with this.

OK, but how well does it work? I once had an electrostatic air purifier. (It was from a wonderful company called EnviroResearch, that sadly isn't around anymore. I got that model for around $80. Oreck has since apparently stolen or "adopted" the same design and now sells a very similar machine for $349! But the EnviroResearch one brought me almost immediate relief from my allergy symptoms. I use that as my comparison.) I can see the filters in this purifier are trapping a lot of particles and dust. Yet for some reason, I experience no alleviation of my symptoms when closed up in a room with one of these. No reduction in dust building up around the room it's in, either. Time to break out the HEPA-filtered vacuum for the 7th time this week. I am a clean person, so it's pretty easy for me to determine how quickly dust is accumulating and these filters don't seem to slow that one bit. They just, as one reviewer cleverly pointed out, seem like a placebo.

One other thing. They cause drafts. The air doesn't come out straight out the front, but at what seems to be 45-degree angles on either side of the front. So it makes it hard to position these units anywhere where you're not getting a direct line of air blowing on you. Nice in summer maybe, but not so nice in winter.

Customer Buzz

"Great product for small area" 2010-03-15
By S. Simeone (Sunny Nor-Cal)
Works extremely well. Highest setting can be a bit loud, but mid settingis very quiet. Compact and un-noticeable. I would definitely recommend.

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"gotta love the placebo effect" 2010-02-26
By CAM
first off let me start out by saying that i've been using this 'purifier' in a 10x10 room for about 2 weeks now. i was looking for something that would help increase fresh air in the room while i partake in my 'herbal medicine' smoking. unfortunately, it didn't meet my standards. while it did, over time, decrease the odor of smoke somewhat, it was hard to really notice a difference unless i left the room and came back a half an hour or more later and by then the odor would have dissipated on its own anyways just as it did before i had purchased this product.

furthermore, even when there was no smoking going on in the room, when this thing was running with the door and window closed all day (which from what i've read in other reviews is apparently the only way it will work anyways) the room had a 'stuffy smell' when i entered it for the first time, again exactly as it would have before i even purchased this product. while i did notice *some* buildup on the filter after 2 weeks, indicating that at least a little bit of impurities were being filtered out of the air, it just wasn't enough to make any legit difference for me. this made me come to the conclusion that this thing is basically just an overpriced swanky looking small personal fan.

unfortunately i think most of the people reviewing this product are victims of the 'placebo effect'.. if you try hard enough to convince yourself that something is actually working, it's very easy to be misled. i have an extremely hard time believing that reviewers who state "i noticed an immediate difference!" actually experienced cleaner air. the product will be returned.

Customer Buzz

"It's ok, but the filters too expensive." 2010-02-22
By daedelus7 (California)
I've used this for about 6 months now and it does a decent job, with a noticeable change in the smell of the room (this is due to the ionizer i think). Hasn't eliminated dust buildup on surfaces but dust buildup has reduced as far as I can tell.

However, now it is time to change the filter and I'm considering just getting a different purifier. Right now, a 2 pack of filters for the HAP412 are going for about $31. Considering that's almost the cost of the purifier (with 1 filter included), I'd suggest trying a purifier with a reusable/washable filter.

It's quiet enough on the lowest setting and seems to do an OK job purifying but ultimately the filters are way too expensive.

Customer Buzz

"Holmes Mini Tower Review" 2009-02-25
By S. Han
Works great in my room; especially in the desert of Iraq. Noisy at first, but after a few minutes, it quieted down.

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Honeywell 50150 Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier

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True HEPA filter removes 99.97% of all airborne particlesfrom the air passing through the filter such as pollen, cat dander,household dust, tobacco some & mold spores
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Technical Details

- True HEPA air purifier for rooms up to 225 square feet
- Removes 99.97 percent of all airborne particles that pass through
- Reduces up to 99.4 percent of bacteria and germs
- Lifetime True HEPA filter cleans easily with any vacuum
- Patented 360-degree air intake and discharge for optimal coverage
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Customer Buzz

"Fresh air" 2010-06-26
By Leroy
I have 2 boys and I could never keep there bedroom clean. This thing makes me a believer. It actually makes the air smell pure and fresh. I run it in there room 24-7. Amazing!

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"Keeps the air dust-free" 2010-06-19
By C. Pash (Vegas, NV)
We bought this because it wasn't too expensive and it had good ratings. My husband has allergies, and we live in a dry, dusty city. After a month of using the Honeywell air purifier, my husband checked our household air filters, and there was a drastic improvement. They were much cleaner. I have also noticed a huge difference in the amount of dust bunnies that gather. We have four dogs, so shedding can be bothersome. However, this air purifier does help keep the hair out of the air. We sleep with it on high, because we like white noise and it's pretty loud. On low, it is comparable to the level of sound a clothes dryer makes. We love this product!

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"Thought I wouldn't have to dust as much" 2010-03-15
By Peggy Sue Long (Stonington, CT United States)
I bought two of these, one for downstairs and one for upstairs of my house. I have only had them for a month or so, but I don't see a big difference in the dust, though I do know that air is circulating.

Customer Buzz

"Air Purifer" 2010-01-10
By Jone Johnson (Finger, TN)
Product as described. Fast delivery. Works really well. Bought as a gift for my husband and he loves it. You can tell it works by seeing less particles in the air and breathing is easier.

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"Not working after two years?" 2009-12-29
By SV (USA)
I've had this unit for about 2 years now. A couple of days ago some smoke from my neighbors grill blew in through my windows. I shut them and turned the air purifier on high. Four hours later the room was still full of smoke. I reopened the windows since my neighbor had finished and the smoke cleared the room soon after.

I have had the unit running round the clock for about 1.5 years, before that I used it sporadically. I really don't know if it ever made a difference or it just stopped working after using it approx two years. I've replaced the carbon filter and vacuumed the main filter as needed.

According to the review of a slightly different model (the 50250) at [...]:

"Permanent HEPA filters will need to be replaced eventually, since multiple vacuuming does degrade performance.

Lifetime is a brand name, not a guarantee."

Darnit, now why did I vacuum that thing?? I guess the "lifetime" hepa filter has reached end of life already??

It does work great as white noise to block out my neighbor's constantly barking dog though. Basically like a loud fan.

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AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier Air Filter - Ionic free + Ozone Free

Review AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier Air Filter - Ionic free + Ozone Free

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AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier Air Filter - Ionic free & Ozone FreeThe AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier Air Filter uses heated air to destroy airborne mold, bacteria, viruses, dust mites, and pollens. Unlike commonly available ionic units, it does not produce harmfully elevated ozone levels; it also reduces existing indoor ozone, which the EPA indicates can be a serious respiratory irritant and asthma trigger. With no filters to replace or clean, the compact cleaner pulls air into the internal chamber which is heated to 400F to silently destroy airborne mold, bacteria, viruses, pet dander, pollen and common household dust mites in a room up to 450 sq. ft.. Despite its high internal heat level, the purifier will not change the room temperature. For the highest level of air purification, it is recommended for use 24-hours a day, every day, yet it draws less power than a 60-watt light bulb. A soothing adjustable night light is built in. 10 1/2" H x 8 1/2" Diam. (2 1/2 lbs.)Independent TestsRemember, don't just take our word for it. Airfree offers copies of independent tests in real working conditions, assuring Airfrees outstanding efficiency in drastically reducing airborne microorganisms. On top of this there are dozens of testimonials from delighted users.So, before you buy your next air cleaner, ask yourself the following questions and find out why Airfree is the best option:1. Does the manufacturer have independent tests to prove their claims?2. Does the air purifier generate ozone? Is it safe?3. How does it purify the air?4. How much will it cost to run? What about hidden costs?5. Is it noisy?6. Is the technology clean and environmentally friendly?7. What about size and portability?8. How long does the warranty last?
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Technical Details

- AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier Air Filter - Ionic + Ozone Free
- Exclusive TSS (Reserved) ozone free Technology. Destroys indoor ozone
- Maintenance Free and Noiseless. No extra expenses. 99.99 percent Efficiency Independently Tested.
- Exclusive Adjustable Anti Stress Blue Light.
- Focus on: mold bacteria virus and allergens
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Customer Buzz

"Fumes from Plastic" 2010-07-24
By ENMIS
I also got ill from the plastic fumes being emitted from the "emission free" Airfree P1000. I tried leaving it on for a couple of days to see if the fumes would burn off, but it's just as bad. After reading the review that someone else left it on for 2 weeks, and it was still emitting the fumes, I'm going to return it.

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"Surprising Little Pod Thingy..." 2010-06-01
By Eubie M. Toro (NYC)
This little air purifier is great! I was a little skeptical that it would actually work. It just seemed impossible. But, it does. I'd recently moved to an apartment that later proved to have a mold problem. I ended up getting eczema all over my body. Then, to make things worse, allergy season started up. I got this little pod thing as a last resort because nothing else was working. I've pretty much cleared up. Also, as hot and muggy as it's been lately, the purifier seems to lighten the air. Usually my bedroom is an oven, but now it's so cool and refreshing. It's fantastic!

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"great relief" 2010-05-22
By J. Elliott
Finally I have found something to give me some relief at night during my allergy season. I have a high sensitivity to tree pollens and even with allergy medications my nights have never been as symptom free as they have been since I purchased this air purifier.

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"Defective or Bad Design?" 2010-04-11
By CA (Stanford, CA)
After plugging it in, this unit emitted a melted plastic odor which became worse after a few hours. It caused headache, sore throat, and peculiar taste in the mouth for the family members for whom it was purchased (varying ages). The blue plastic at the top was very hot to the touch. This purifier was purchased to improve air quality, not make it toxic. Amazon processed the return/refund promptly.

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"A world of difference" 2009-11-29
By Michael M. Paine (p)
After moving in to a little cottage by the sea, it was readily apparent that there was a mold problem and I was very sensitive. I couldn't breath at all in our bedroom, and had chest pains during the day, because my breathing was constricted. Knowing that we didn't want to move again. We shelled out $200 for this little blue spaceship hoping that Airfree's convection and incineration theory would work. The first night I could tell the difference. Even my wife didn't wake up with a stuffed nose. Almost two months into it, I'm having no symptoms of allergens affecting me. I'm usually affected by night lights, but it has a light hue which doesn't distract me while trying to get some z's. So even though I know mold is present, the airfree controls the spores from spreading and affects my lungs. All I can say is that it has made my living and sleeping enviroment both enjoyable and peaceful.

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Honeywell HFD-130 Germicidal Tower Air Purifier with Permanent IFD Filter

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Permanent IFDAir Purifier with filter that is washable and vacuum-able & never needs replacement!
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Technical Details

- Electronic air purifier for stripping indoor environments of pollen, dander, tobacco smoke and dust from Honeywell
- Purifier quietly employs IFD filtration to trap particles and ionize the air
- 60-watt purifier requires no UV-bulbs and is Energy-Star certified; 12-hour program timer
- Low, medium, and high power levels available; covers rooms up to 200 square feet
- The air purifier measures 19.37 by 15.39 by 14.21 inches and weighs 12.9 pounds
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Customer Buzz

"Keeping the smell of smoker out of the apt." 2010-08-20
By John G. Alzaga
Dad said it does not keep out the smoke from the other apts. that is why we bought this

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"MERCHANT INFO" 2010-08-06
By HOWBAR
I CANNOT REVIEW THIS ITEM AS IT ARRIVED NON-WORKING...I CONTACTED AMAZON TO ALERT THE MERCHANT..TO NO AVIAL...BUYER BEWARE

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"First Impressions (big, simple and smelly)" 2010-07-29
By R. Macleish (NY)
Bought this unit for 2 reasons.

1. it was priced below $80 and that was in my budget

2. it was a "tower" style and i was looking for something that would not take up too much floor space.

Here is what i think after it arrived:

It was bigger than i thought... I was expecting something about the size of a cd tower and this was wider and deeper than i thought. Its not huge, but it's not tiny.

There were many comments about noise. The unit runs a fan on the inside, so there is the constant whoooshh of a fan... low is easily ignored...

Hope it cleans the air...

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"Nice looking ionizer that performs well, but is NOT A HEPA!" 2010-06-04
By R. Mathur (Austin, TX)
First off, 1 star knocked off because of false advertising. As of this review, the product features section states "Purifier quietly employs HEPA and IFD filtration to trap particles and ionize the air." However, on the bottom of the HFD-130's box, footnote 5 explicitly states "Note that this model does not contain HEPA-type filters. The filtration system uses an ionization process to capture particles." This is blatantly illegal false advertising on J&R's part.

OK, that being said, the purifier itself works well so far (I've only had it for a few days). Allergies here in Austin are pretty bad outside, but with the HFD-130 they are definitely better inside. The low setting is quiet enough for me to sleep with, but I also enjoy the background noise of a fan while sleeping.

I measured the HFD-130's power consumption using a basic P3 Kill A Watt meter. Here are both real power (W) and the associated kWh for a 30-day month of 24/7 usage:

Off (but plugged in): <1W Real Power (negligible)

Low Setting: 26W, 19kWh

Med Setting: 32W, 23kWh

HI Setting: 57W, 41kWh

These results are fairly consistent with P. Garman's results from his 2006 review. If you care, the apparent power is (6VA, 29VA, 34VA, 64VA) for the respective settings (Off, Low, Med, Hi).

And finally, the ozone debate. The HFD-130's manual clearly states that it produces less than 50 ppb of ozone. All I know is, I have a history of mild asthma and in the last couple of days I have had NO breathing problems with this purifier on 24/7. If anything changes, I'll update this review.

Customer Buzz

"works good ,but noisey" 2010-03-27
By John E. Parker (southern n. hampshire)
The HONEYWELL HFD-130 ,works well. IT CLEANS THE AIR as advertised and the filter is easy to clean, the gauge on top is a usefull tool . The down side is , the fan noise, other than low is to loud at night to sleep through . even across the room.To some people its proably ok , I just dont like that type of sound when sleeping. Other than that a good product, at a good price.

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Monday 23 August 2010

Honeywell HFD-110 QuietClean Tower Air Purifier with Permanent Filter

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Honeywell tower air purifier with permanent filter. Permanent filter is 99 percent efficient at capturing a variety of harmful indoor particles such as smoke, dust, pollen, cat dander, and tobacco smoke.
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Technical Details

- Whisper-quiet tower air purifier for medium-size rooms
- HEPA filter removes up to 99 percent of harmful indoor particles
- Permanent filter rinses clean with water; electronic "filter-clean" indicator
- Advanced controls; 3 speed settings; 4-, 8-, or 12-hour auto shutoff timer
- Measures approximately 12 by 10 by 29 inches; 5-year limited warranty
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Customer Buzz

"A Good Night Sleep" 2010-04-29
By A. express (Harrison,NJ)
I'm glad I selected this unit to help me with my year round allergies. The spring season is the worst and has been for several years. I get a night sleep with out interruptions like waking up with a dry cough or post nasal drip and reaching for water to sip on. the unit is quiet on med and low speed but after all it's fan circulating air so some noise is expected. I would highly recommend this unit. the care for it is very easy.

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"After the first week it broke down and now there are return problems with Electronicshowplace.com" 2010-02-20
By William Ward (Ocala, Fl. USA)
I hope everyone reads this review. If you bought a Honeywell and it works great. If you are one of the customers who bought a Honeywell and it breaks down after the first week you are probably more than a little angry, like myself. They were very polite to me and told me just to ship it back and they would ship me a new one. I got the new one and it makes a few weird noises every once and a while, but on the whole i am satisfied. But I will have to pay double for this purifier if I cannot straighten out the shipping problems. [...] was very polite but next time I'm going to Walmart; their customer service may make you wait in line but at least you don't have to go digging through your trash to find a tracking number.

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"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!" 2010-02-12
By Sarah Bernhart
The Honeywell HFD-110 QueitClean Tower Air Purifier with Permanent filter was first used last night and I slept like a baby!

Truly amazing! For the past years, I have suffered from asthma, sinus and chronic bronchitis. My sleep was not interrupted by

coughing bouts nor did I find it necessary to use my nebulizer either.

It was simple to set up, is attractive, small and compact. The air in the small bedroom was initially cleaned with the strongest

setting and during the night, the filter was left on low. The very quiet sound was found to be rather soothing.

I plan to clean the permanent air filter by rinsing with water which is another plus.

Following its eighteen hour use, the results are staggering. I enthusiastically reccommend this product.

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"GREAT" 2010-02-11
By Anastasia (SLC)
This works very well, I'm not sure what the complaints are about. This is a high-quality item, very discreet on low, and doubles as a fan. There is minimal noise, as a fan makes, on medium and high. My upstairs neighbor smokes, which I can smell, and this clears it right up. I didn't want the expense and waste of disposable filters, so I really like having a rinsable one.

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"NOISE" 2010-02-10
By Ray Donaton
The unit is not quiet all the time. Occasionally it sounds like a playing card is flapping against a fan. Other times it runs quietly

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Airfree Onix 3000 Mobile Home Air Purifier Sanitizer Unit System

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The most tested air purifier. Airfrees exclusive patented Thermodynamic Sterilizing System (TSS) technology has been independently tested in real life working environments by world renowned institutions and ISO 17025 laboratories in six different countries including the USA, Sweden and Germany. These tests prove that Airfree totally destroys up to 99.99 per cent microorganisms that pass through its patented TSS no matter how small or hazardous they might be. Airfree emits no ozone (considered an asthma trigger by the EPA). Airfree TSS technology generates no dangerous emission, NO ions, NO UV Light and NO ozone. In fact, independent tests in laboratories in Sweden demonstrate that Airfree actually reduces ozone by 26 per cent. Be aware that some manufacturers claim that their products generate ozone within the limit established by EPA of 0.05 ppm. Nevertheless, EPA warns that these devices are not guaranteed to maintain their ozone emissions within such level. However, it is important to note that the 0.05 ppm concentration limit is for an 8 hour exposure period and that air purifiers are used 24 hours a day, which may exceed that limit. Would you be comfortable having your family and yourself breathing such poisonous gas? No need to change dirty contaminated filters nor to clean dirty blades. For allergic people, contact with infected materials can be very harmful, possibly resulting in a severe allergic reaction. Airfree´s exclusive TSS technology completely destroys and eliminates all organic contaminants. Airfree destroys all microorganisms as well as its harmful elements including their bio-toxins
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Technical Details

- Capacity: 650 sq. ft - Noise level: Completely silent.
- Dimensions: height 10.4 in (26.5 cm) and diameter 8.4 in (21.5) cm
- Electric consumption: 52 Watts - Voltage: 110 - 127V
- Airfree destroys all microorganisms as well as its harmful elements including their bio-toxins.
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Customer Buzz

"It Works!" 2010-01-13
By DH (PA)
I purchased this because my home contained visable mold and who knows what's hidden behind the drywall. In addition, the lower level of the home often had a funny smell (not really moldy, just funny, kind of earthy), and since I moved, the dog and cat are really itchy. I read one of the reviews for this product on another site where someone had a mold remediator come in 4 times and it didn't work, so I decided to try this first, since it's cheaper, and it is supposed to remove more than just mold. I plugged this in in the family room on the lower level. It originally gives off a mild burning smell that subsides after a few days. Soon, the lower level of my home had no more funny smells and both the cat and dog prefer to sleep in that room as opposed to all other rooms. I just ordered a second one for the mid level of my home and plan to get a smaller one for the bedroom. I'm very pleased with it. Don't know that it got rid of the mold, but it did get rid of the smell and both the dog and cat think it's doing a good thing, since they had no interest in that room prior to the Airfree. To me, that says a lot.

Ok, had to edit this because I got the second airfree for the living room level and that's been running about 2 weeks now. They say it takes a month to work, but my itchy dog, who had rubbed all the hair off her eye and had large scabs on her rear by her tail (the vet was the one who originally put the air purifier idea in my head) has stopped rubbing her face, her eye's no longer red and it appears that the hair's even making an effort to regrow and all the scabs on her rear are gone! She's not on any meds for this either so that's not the cause of her improvement. This is more than I could have hoped for. She's much more comfortable and will now hang with us in the livingroom. I just ordered a small one for my bedroom. Now we'll see how it does on my morningtime stuffy nose :-) Ps. still no funny smells on the lower level!

Customer Buzz

"Not sure of effects yet" 2009-12-07
By L. Loyd (USA)
I purchased this item October 24th. I had pneumonia and was concerned about air quality. I cannot tell if it is working, but I have left it plugged in because I have faith that it is probably working. I think I will have to do a test with a strawberry to see if it molds quickly, or have an indoor air quality person do a test, which will cost $400.

It is hard to tell if it works. It is true that it is silent and doesn't make the room any hotter or colder. It would be nice if there was something they could build into this product to measure air samples or something to show you it is working.

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"Cleared up the itchy/puffy morning eyes" 2009-05-21
By Relieved
Overall very satisfied with the product. The wife's asthma attacks are much improved and my eyes aren't swollen shut in the morning anymore from allergies/dust mites/mold or whatever the heck it was that was bothering me (I am highly allergic). I was able to tell with my eyes within the first couple days, though per the literature it can take a couple weeks to get the entire room well sterilized.

In response to the poster above, you can dim the blue light with a dimmer switch button on the underside if the light the airfree gives off bothers you.

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"Blue Light Special" 2009-04-11
By JerseyGirl Gardener "Pat" (Cherry Hill, NJ USA)
I bought this unit for my bedroom. I wanted something quiet, rather than the air cleaner I currently have and I need something going all the time due to allergies. You cannot turn off the blue light. It is very bright. I moved the unit to a spare bedroom where I sometimes store dusty items from the attic and it works fine there where I do not mind the light.

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"Improves quality of sleep" 2009-03-27
By Akama (Virginia, USA)
I put one of these in my bedroom. Before installing it, I tossed and turned a lot at night and rarely dreamed. Now I sleep deeper and dream more often. I suspect my allergies were interfering with my sleep before. (I am primarily allergic to cats and dust mites, but also have a mild mold allergy.) The blue light on top does not interfere with my sleep, but sometimes I turn it off anyway. There is a small blue LED on the side that does not turn off, which I found annoying until I rotated the unit so that the LED does not shine in my eyes when I'm trying to sleep. The unit does not make any noise (the air is moved by heating, not by a fan).

Before buying this, I needed 7-8 hours of sleep per night to function well during the day. Now I feel the same on only 6-7 hours of sleep.

The product literature claims this can help remove odors from the air. It may reduce the pungency of odors, but it does not remove them completely in my experience.

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3M Filtrete FAP03-RS Ultra Clean Air Purifier

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The Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier is the perfect complement to any home comfort product set. Until now, consumers had to choose between bulky, noisy HEPA purifiers, or quiet, but much less effective, smaller designs. Now 3M has developed an air purifier that delivers maximum efficiency in one quiet, stylish, compact unit. The key to this delivery system is the combination of Filtrete filter technology and cutting edge design. This Filtrete(TM) Air Purifier offers more Air circulation and a higher dust and pollen capture rate than a comparable HEPA Air Purifier. For rooms 350 sq. feet. or less.
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Technical Details

- Air purifier with powerful air cleaning, streamlined design and quiet operation
- Better than HEPA at capturing airborne particles--99.9 percent of large airborne allergens like pollen, mold and dust mite debris
- State-of-the-art filter life analyzer recognizes gradual changes and displays a warning signal when time to change
- Ideal for rooms up to 350 square feet; three fan speeds
- Measures 20 by 9-1/4 by 28 inches (WxDxH); backed by 1-year warranty
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Customer Buzz

"Air purifier" 2010-04-28
By xrtdragon (Houston, TX)
It seem to work well. I am not able to tell if the air quality has improved a lot. My wife's allergy seems to be better.

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"Love It!" 2009-12-04
By Soaper (East Coast)
I got one of these for my son's bedroom. He has asthma and allergies to dust so controlling the dust is key for his healthy. This unit absolutely is removing dust from the air - I can see it on the filter. Plus his symptoms have been reduced!

It's almost soundless on the low setting which is what we used in his old, tiny bedroom. We moved him into a larger room and now have it on medium and it's still pretty quiet.

I have no complaints!

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"No difference from FAP03-RS and FAP03-RC but price!" 2009-09-22
By S. Park (Los Angeles, CA USA)
Yes, that is right, the $50 or so premium is completely arbitrary.

I can only guess that the "RS" version is marked up since it was reviewed by Consumer Reports. And it ranked only mid pack in the comparison tests. The trouble is that according to 3M's own Filtrete brand representatives, the "RS" and "RC" versions are mechanically identical. The two differences that have nothing to do with units reliablity or performance is aesthetics and controls.

The "RS" (Consumer Reports tested) has a pretty knob control with a plain filter cover while the "RC" has a dash control with three buttons and a perforated ring on the filter cover.

On performance, I purchased this specifically to eliminate fireplace odors from my neighbors. Doesn't do anything for that at all, but my sinuses are clearer, I'm not as stuffy as prior. The nice slight breeze in the room is welcome but as there is no charcoal prefilter, chemical smells won't be cleaned by this unit. Units with this ability tend to go past $300 with annual filter rates above $100, so the FAP03 is better for allergies and as a nice fan.

On size, build, etc. It is simply constructed with good quality plastics. Design of the "RS" control knob is gimmicky but complimentary to the product as well as giving a light hearted touch to the product. The noise is acceptable during the day but as I have audiophile quality hearing, it is deafeningly irritating at night (in my bedroom) that I have to wear earplugs. Most "normal" ears will like its soothing swooshing sound I'd imagine.

As for looks, If you've got lots of white plastic furniture, this will be right at home...if you've got a Victorian decor it will look as out of place as Eve on Earth in the first act of the Wall-E movie. I don't mean that as a compliment.

I've decided to keep mine since I'm smitten with the silly light show knob, my sinuses are clear and I have a CostCo sized can of ear plugs. But most of all, because the shipping costs would wipe out any savings. But if I had another go, I'd get the "RC" version and get an extra set of filters for the same street price as well as lower my expectations appropriate to the unit/consumable costs per year.

If you're even more frugal and DIY'y, you could buy a $20 box fan and the nearly-as-good $14 3M Filtrete Ultra Alergen 20x20 for furnace/ventilation and save yourself $50 more. But that wouldn't help the Taiwanese economy would it?

Customer Buzz

"Works great, only downside is that it is pretty large and filters are expensive" 2009-09-15
By Dmitriy Zasyatkin (Atlanta, GA)
It works great and after using smaller air purifiers I realize that the large size is necessary. Basically, the larger the fan the more crap it can suck in at a lower (quieter) setting. The mild humming that it produces is great for decreasing outside noise and we plan to put one in our baby's room for this reason.

The replacement filters are expensive but you get what you pay for. Vacuum the filters to increase their life.

I would definitely recommend it to anyone, especially people with cats or dogs. Its also great to turn on high for when you vacuum your house to suck in all those little particles that vacuums kick up and emit.

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"sick wife" 2009-07-15
By Edward J. Graff (naples, fl)
In just 3 weeks my wife's allergy attacks have almost subsided entirely. In addition I am getting a better night's sleep as she has stopped snoreing. We have purchased similair products before but this is the best by far.

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"Seller will not return e-mails to return item" 2010-06-07
By Natalie Novak (Seattle, WA)
I can not speak for the item itself since I have not opened it yet. My husband and I decided we wanted another ionizer and I have been trying to return this one. The seller does not respond to e-mails even though I contacted them in the required time frame for returns. After doing a search for them online I saw many complaints about this seller. I would caution anyone to use them after reading the other information online.

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"Never received" 2010-04-18
By Robin S. St Germaine (Duncan, OK, USA)
Have not received item ordered over a month and a half ago. Unable to track. No contact from seller.

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"Helps my son sleep at night" 2009-12-28
By C. E. Checa (CA United States)
I have owned this filter for a few years now. We moved into a new place a few months ago, and our Ionic Pro sat in the garage for a while. I noticed my son started to cough in bed a lot before finally falling asleep, then cough again when he woke up. So I finally set the filter up in his room, let it run about half an hour, then put him to bed. He hasn't coughed once since, and now the filter lives in his room.

The ONLY problem I have with it is how incredibly bright the blue light is. I had to cover it up so it would not completely illuminate his room.

But I love this (totally silent) purifier and am going to buy one for each room of the house when they go on sale.

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"Ionic Pro CA200B" 2009-09-13
By Francis D. Groboski (Lisbon, Maryland USA)
The Ionic Pro CA200B works but if you are suffering from airborne allergens, like dust, pet dander, pollen, etc., and you are living in a place that hasn't had its heating/cooling system cleaned in a number of years, you will want to have the cleaning done as part of your arsenal against allergies, as well as consulting the family doctor. I suffer from chronic rhinitis and once all of the above were done, with the Ionic Pro installed in the space for which it was designed, I now have a couple of rooms in the house I consider to be save havens: we still have pets (cats & birds) and live out in the country and I believe the Ionic Pro helps to reduce the sneezing, runny nose, and helps to get a good night's sleep.

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"Great product" 2009-07-29
By W. Torman (Tx)
The Compact Purifier does a great job in a bedroom. Like the system and would buy this product again.

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