Sharper Image Ionic Breeze 2.0 for Bathrooms & Small Spaces Review

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(More customer reviews)The lowdown:
Got this Ionic Breeze 2.0 for free after buying the Hybrid GP. Retail value is $79.95. In theory the product is supposed to freshen the air and trap dirt. Well, does it? Yes. But then the real question is - how effective is it? I plugged the 2.0 in my bathroom and it runs 24x7. I clean it at least once a week and I do find dirt trapped in its collector plates.
Unlke the motherload gigantic Hybrid GP that you can smell the change in clean air when you enter/exit a room, this tiny version can only do so much. And in a high traffic area like the bathroom where the door opens and closes to introduce more "unclean" air, the product has to work hard to constantly clean the air. To do this on this small scale product - the door has to be shut and you can only feel fresh air after a few hours.
Design:
Simple. Not space-age looking. Blends well in a wall socket and allows the use of the second outlet below. It has a soft orange glow to act as a night light.
Cleaning:
Just pull out the small collector plate and wipe with a soft damp cloth. For dirt trapped in the single ionizing wire, gently shake the product itself to let the bead slide up and down the wire. Careful because this is a thin, fragile wire. So do this gently and on rare occassions. How do you know the ionizing wire is dirty? You'll hear a faint zapping sound. Its definitely dirt trapped on the vibrating wire.
Performance:
Like I mentioned above, its too small of a product to make a difference in a high traffic area. Perhaps if this was in a closet that was rarely opened...
The product shorted out after I cleaned the blades with a damp cloth and put it back after a few minutes only. When I plugged it back, no air coming out and a slight burning smell. Unplugged immediately and never worked. Again, unlike it's bigger performing brother, this can't handle any sign of moisture in the blades or you would short the components. The Hybrid GP can handle a moist blade and has a built in drying feature if it detects such occurence. With this product, it just burns out. Scary. And this is confirmed by the product's sticker label that issues the same warning.
I did bring it to the store and without question they replaced it.
I am keeping the product only because it's free. Otherwise, I wouldn't buy this product for any price, let alone $79.95! If I were to spend toward $100, I'll just save up some more for a larger and higher performing Ionic Breeze.
Hope this helps out with the purchasing decision. Get it if it was given for free with a more expensive purchase. Otherwise, pass.

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Duracraft HEPA fits DA-5030, DA5000C,260 HEP-5030 Review

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(More customer reviews)The duracraft Hepa 260 (MODEL 5030) was our first air purifier we purchased. Reason being is because of the misery of allergy season and declared that I wasn't going to suffer through this again. I have discovered since the first purchase that one needs to have one purifier for the living room and another one for the bed room.
Replacement filters are still available on line at iAllergy ; just search for Duracraft 5030.
We have three dogs One sunny day I could see dense floating dust particles in the sunbeams shining through the window and I was amazed how thick and dense it was; the dust and dander was getting to be a real problem in our house. So we brought the Duracraft out of the garage ( it was mothballed) purchased a new filter and now we are in business again.
The Duracraft Hepa 260 which is identical to the Honeywell HEPA 200, has three speeds; Super (near hurricane strength) High and Silent. We run ours on High. Now it's only fair to warn you that the 260 moves a lot of air with it's powerful motor; which is louder than our Honeywell 18155 but that is a good thing. I we want a powerful motor to exchange as much volume of air as possible; also compared to the 18155, the Duracraft has more intake vents and moves more air too.
The 260 has an optional ozone switch; the jury is still out as to the pros and cons of that issue; but at least you have that option available to you.
The only thing that's missing would be a change or clean filter lights like on the 18155; but that is a minor issue. We prefer the Duracraft 260 over the Honeywell 18155 by far and it's a disappointment it is no longer available.
We vacuumed the 260 when the filter looks dirty thus saving $$$ n a new filter. Which doesn't seem to effect it's performance. TRUE Hepa filters are still available at iallergy (on line) if you search duracraft 260 or model 5030.
AHAM rating for this unit is 170 for tobacco, dust & pollen each.
If the white noise will be an issue with you, you may want to consider the less powerful Honeywell 18155
We recommend that you operate your Honeywell air cleaner 24 hours a day because indoor air can be quickly contaminated by activity in a room, infiltration of outside air, and generation by sources of contamination. While all the air in a room will not be processed by the air cleaner, the more air circulated through the filter, the more filtered air returned to the room. Portable air cleaners will be much more effective in rooms where all doors and windows are closed.
The Honeywell True HEPA air cleaner is ready to begin cleaning the air as soon as it is removed from the carton and plugged in. Because it circulates air in a 360 degree pattern around the air cleaner, it can be placed on the floor in almost any location. However, for best performance the air outlet slot should not be blocked for at least 1 meter (three feet) in all directions.
Due to the large volume of air drawn to wards the air cleaner, surrounding areas should be cleaned and/or vacuumed frequently to prevent buildup. This may help keep your home cleaner and may extend the life of your pre-filter. If the unit is placed on light colored carpeting, a small mat or rug should be used to ease cleaning and prevent any permanent staining. This is particularly important in homes with heavier contamination from smoking or fireplaces.


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YH LH ENVIRACAIRE HEPA FILTER Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used the HEPA filters for at least 5 years like this and they really help keep dust down to a minimum. We also have a high traffic area with a high shedding dog who really contributes to shedding in the house. This has been a tremendous contribution to pure air in our house. It also helps filter out odors in our large livingroom.
I change this larger filter every 2 years and change the prefilter every 3 months. It's surprising how much dirt is in the air when I change the filters.


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BIONAIRE 611D - Replacement Filter Cartridge Review

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(More customer reviews)I am glad to be able to find filters for an air cleaner that still works well. Thanks.

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EnergAire Ionizer Review

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(More customer reviews)So I purchased this for my classroom (Science lab w/ reptiles) to reduce odors and refresh the air. When it arrived it was scratched...but it arrived very fast. It has been in my science lab for 4 days and there is no difference in the air quality. If I put my face up to it I can feel the stream of air that its moving....but its extremely small. I read the instructions EnergAir sent with it...and I am doing everything correctly. I think this would work in a tiny room (like at a vet or doctors office exam rooms) but not a medium to large room like the instructions say. Bummer...I was really hoping it would work.

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Honeywell True HEPA Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a single filter, but replaced it with two smaller filters, they fit in easily and have no problems.

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Honeywell True HEPA Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)Worked great! An affordable option to air purification. Fit my Model 50100 perfectly.

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DeLonghi DAPC70 Activated Carbon Replacement Filters Review

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(More customer reviews)The item is ok. The same as the one that came with the air purifier.
However, the delivery took much longer than usual.

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Sunbeam 6613 HEPA filter. Review

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(More customer reviews)This filter came quickly and is now in use without the sponge sealers. They were all just hanging loose in the box and the glue which was supposed to hold them was non-existent. I don't think I would order from this supplier again.

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Holmes Enhanced Modular Odor Filters - HAPF60 (4-pk.) Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought these as replacement filters for a fan/filter I bought at Costco a while back. These filters fit it perfectly. A lower price would have led me to a 5 star rating.

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Sylvan Ozone Generator 3500mg/hr Ozone Output Review

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(More customer reviews)After reading all the reviews, I splurged and bought one of these newer units with the "Always ON" feature for an old 1800 sq/ft house. It worked great removing the horrible stench of a dead squirrel in one of the walls that lingered for weeks even after removing the carcass.
For the first week, it worked great. I decided to use the "Always ON" feature while I stayed at a friend's place for the weekend. I came back a day later and noticed it was not outputting any Ozone. The plate inside the unit was not lighting up usual purple so I contacted Sylvan, and they advised me to clean off the Ozone Plate. I opened it up, and noticed a fruit fly on the plate. I wiped it off with some rubbing alcohol and it revived the dead unit, but it was flickering on and off and parts of the plate were not lighting up. So they are sending me a replacement ozone plate which I told them I would replace myself.
I gave this product 3 stars, because when it works, it does a great job, but I believe the issues I had with this unit is due to lack of features. It needs a filter for the intake port to keep debris and insects from entering the intake port and shorting out the ozone plate. I believe it has a 400cfm fan, which will pull in a lot of air and particles through the unit.
If I can figure out it was in fact the fly that shorted the plate out and not the quality of the parts used inside, I may end up keeping it and customize it to suit me better like adding a filter and installing a different timer.
Also, Sylvan's customer service is First Class!
**UPDATE 8/1/10***
The unit is completely dead besides the fan. I opened up the unit, opened the case for the High Voltage Multiplier and I noticed a 22uF 400V capacitor had a nice hole in it. This is the reason why the Ozone Plate is not working and the reason why it was flickering before. The manufacturer of the capacitors are JakeC, which is a low quality brand from China.
I will try to replace the bad capacitor and see how it goes.
**UPDATE 8/14/10**
After replacing the bad 22uF 400V capacitor and the other one (for safe measure), it was still dead. Since most of the PCB and components were covered in epoxy, the only thing I could test were the two 13005 transistors mounted on the heat sink (metal lower panel). Both transistors were shorted so I replaced them with high quality parts (part# ST13005) and now it's back up and running. I ran it for a 24 hour cycle, and it's been running fine without issues.
Also, the front grill is starting to oxidize from the ozone after (3) 24-hour cycles, and (10) 1-hour cycles). I assumed it was stainless steel but now it doesn't appear so.
**UPDATE 8/17/10**
It has been running great and has been doing a good job even after running it for 48 hours straight. I contacted Sylvan about the repair I made, and they offered to compensate me for my time, which shows that they do care about their customers, but I did not accept.
**UPDATE 10/30/10**
My unit is still working well. I haven't had the need to use it as much, since it did a very good job initially by eliminating the odors that wouldn't go away. I use it maybe once a month to freshen the house and it still outputs huge amounts of ozone. For anyone not very familiar with Ozone Generators, especially ones that output this much ozone, they can be hazardous to your health so I would recommend only using it when there are no people/pets in the house (use with caution). When I walk into the house while the Ozone generator is running, I have a very difficult time breathing. Let the room air out for an hour or two and/or open windows after it has shut off.
I also want to add that long term use of this machine is not wise. I noticed after several uses, our 3 month old leather furniture ($2,500) is beginning to crack/oxidize in some areas (non-seating areas) from the initial "bombing".

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CX 1000 TAPS Air Purification System Review

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(More customer reviews)I'd like to get another one of these, but it is way overpriced (as I think ALL air purifiers are). The company I work for was going to become a distributor for this product, so I got one at manufacturers rep cost 3 years ago, and put it in my daughter's room, who suffers from mild to moderate seasonal allergies. It has run almost constantly for those 3 years and flawlessly too I might add. And her allergies have improved. She doesn't wake up in the morning congested and wheezing like she had. When in auto mode you can hear the fan ramp up briefly when the load get heavy in the room. We moved it for awhile to another room in the house, and the amber lights showed how "dirty" the air was, and we watched as the air improved and the lights turned to green. It is quiet. She keeps in in "small room" mode at night when she sleeps. right next to the bed, and it is extremely quiet. Even when the fan is running at higher speed, it is still very quiet. I'd buy another one, but not at the prices I have seen them advertised. But it is a great product.

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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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NORELCO HEPA FILTER FITS CAS900/A/B/C CAS950A/C Review

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(More customer reviews)I had no prob ordering product. After 1 month I was told that it was sent without a tracking #. After 2 weeks I had to call. There was never a record of it anywhere. I was refunded the money quickly.
I did re-request that it be shipped but nothing happened.


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Multi-Tech S5000 Air Purifier - Large Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this air purifier for about 2 years and just recently noticed the UV bulb had burned out. I could really tell the difference in the mold count in my apartment!
Mine is black and blends nicely next to my nightstand. I keep it on in auto mode anytime I'm home. It'll kick on a higher speed if it detects dust, odors, etc. The lowest setting is a nice white-noise level for sleeping. It's really low maintenance. I vacuum off the pre-filter and hepa every few weeks. I'd recommend you order an extra UV bulb, so you don't have to wait for replacement.
The only trouble I had with it was right out of the box, one of the clips that holds the cover on was broken. It doesn't need it to operate, so I didn't worry about it.

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Bionaire LC0760 HEPA Air Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is very well constructed. It has two speeds, low and high. The low speed is pretty much quiet enough to sleep with. The Bionaire LC-0760 is a good choice to remove any small particles that are very annoying.
Although I'm not totally knowledgable on air purifiers and the technology behind it (ionization, etc.) but I'm certainly happy with this one. It removed almost all of the dust in the room it was placed. I was sick and tired of having to dust all the furniture in the room so I got an air purifier. After getting one and I dusted for the last time. There are two computers in the room and the computer cases are modded with many fans around the side so I have to watch out for dust more than normal computer users have to as dust damages your expensive hardware. However, with this air purifier, I didn't have to worry about dust getting into my system at all. It's a great investment.

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The EQ Ecobox. Just like the EQ Fresh Air only a nice smaller unit. Perfect for the RV, office or just that down stairs play room. Will work up to 1500 sq ft Review

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(More customer reviews)This air purifier does work as advertised, just not for very long.
It recieved light use and had never been damaged, dropped or subjected to heavy air purification. It was on a bookshelf in a nonsmoking living room.
I purchased mine new from a dealer and it did work for 6 months. I returned it and they replaced it with a new one. At 11 months it died again. I was charged $20.00 to have it "looked at." It was replaced once again. At 14 months it died again. And, yes, I was charged another $20.00 for the "look." They told me that it would need to be replaced, but was out of warranty. The estimate for repair was $175.00. Needless to say, it went into the trash. What a waste of money.
I contacted the manufacturer's Customer Service Department twice and never recieved a response. I wrote to the President of the company. . . you guessed it, no response.
If you are considering buying an air purifier, I would reccommend another more reputable manufacturer.

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