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7/10/2012

NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier With Car Kit Review

NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier With Car Kit
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UPDATE: my unit's external power supply started making a hissing sound a few months after my purchase. I did an internet search and found that this could mean bad capacitors in the power supply which could possibly lead to a fire. i would not recommend this product. this unit is smaller than i was expecting; it is 11" tall and 5.5" in diameter. i have it in our small bathroom at the moment because it was too small to affect the humidity level in the 120 square foot room i had originally put it in (i have a hygrometer in the room to measure its humidity and this unit did not affect the humidity level in 24 hours). i doubt it is adequate for our tiny bathroom. it seems like it might be adequate for a not-too-humid closet. it says it removes 16oz. a day at 86 degrees Fahrenheit, but whose house it 86 degrees? in our humid bathroom it sucks up a mere third of an inch a day.

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5/20/2012

Sunpentown SD-652 86-Watt Mini Dehumidifier Review

Sunpentown SD-652 86-Watt Mini Dehumidifier
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This little dehumidifier, about the size of a boot-sized shoe box on end, performs well. Although essentially all plastic, it is still sturdy. It is ideal for small spaces; I have a 6'x'10x8'h brick structure that is up against a hillside, so quite a bit of moisture comes through two walls even though they are moisture blocked. This unit extracts about 1/2 cup of water per day when the space is closed. This is just enough to satisfy my needs and prevent deterioration of contents. It wouldn't draw enough for a larger area. It would be very good for walk-in closets, even larger than my space, since they would generally have less moisture than I have. I don't believe there would be sufficient benefit for use in a living area since the unit would be overwhelmed by ventilation, having such a little volume capability. This would also be ideal for enclosed spaces in coastal areas.

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Easily remove excess moisture from the air with this mini dehumidifier. The unit not only helps allergy sufferers breathe easier, it also helps prevent problems often caused by excess humidity--peeling paint, damaged wood, and mold growth. The dehumidifier uses Peltier (thermo-electric) technology, which means whisper-quiet operation with no noisy compressor, vibration, or refrigerant to deal with. Water collects in the 2-1/5-liter transparent water tank at a rate of about 650 ml per 24 hours, and the unit automatically switches off when the water tank needs to be emptied (continuous drain option also available). Its compact size makes it a nice choice for in a nursery, small bedroom, closet, cupboard, or under a sink. Other highlights include "power" and "full tank" indicator lights, a 12-volt DC adaptor (UL listed), and a recessed carrying handle for simple transport. The 86-watt mini dehumidifier weighs about 4-6/7 pounds and measures 5-1/2 by 8 by 14-1/6 inches.

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5/10/2012

Vicks V4500 FilterFree Humidifier Review

Vicks V4500 FilterFree Humidifier
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I am suprised by all the negative reviews. We bought 1 for my oldest daughter last year (end 2006) as she had croup and it worked just fine. A few months ago my youngest daughter had also a cold and cough at the same time as my oldest so we went back to buy a second one.
We don't have mold issues (even though very often if it is not in use we forget to take the water out...and to take the water out is recommended)
It makes the room humid enough (windows are wet the next morning) the best thing for cold/coughing instead of dry air.
Yes it makes quit a lot of noise when it is running but it doesn't cause a problem for my 2 girls to feel or stay in sleep.
And yes we had the first time we used also the waterproblem as we didn't put it back right. But after that never had a problem again...
They are both still working!

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3/19/2012

Inhale-Pure with Stop-Snore Nosefilters Review

Inhale-Pure with Stop-Snore Nosefilters
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Since I have purchased these nose filters my life has improved so much! They have worked fantastic and I am so grateful for this product. I have multiple chemical sensitivity and this product has given me the ability to finally go for walks without fear of becoming sick from exhaust fumes, go to stores without the fear of smelling perfumes and fragrances, and to finally be able to have company come to my home. Before I bought these nose filters I lived in seclusion, too afraid to be around any fragrances to go anywhere or allow people in my home. I have been waiting for a product like this for a long time and am so glad I finally found it. I have been recommending it to many people with allergies and chemical sensitivity such as myself. I think it is going to change a lot of peoples lives. Face masks never worked for me because they would bother my asthma and fog up my glasses plus I was always self conscious about wearing them in public. Now when I go out I have people asking me about them and everyone so far has loved the idea. Thank you for your innovative idea and helping to improve my life.

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1/28/2012

Germ Guardian AC5000 UV-C and True HEPA Complete Air Cleansing System Review

Germ Guardian AC5000 UV-C and True HEPA Complete Air Cleansing System
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I have bought several of the stainless steel table top Germ Guardians, even giving some as gifts, they kill germs, mold spores, dust mites, and are excellent for allergies, but they are just air sanitizers and the airflow is limited. This Tower has a powerful airflow system with a true HEPA filter to thoroughly clean and sanitize the air!
I have cats and keep the Tower on a table at the end of the room where their litterbox is located. (I keep all my air sanitizers off the floor.) The Tower works very well and keeps the air fresh and clean, I love it! I keep it turned on high, which would be too loud for a bedroom, but it's very tolerable where I have it. On low it is quieter, but wouldn't serve its purpose as well. If you wanted to use it in a bedroom, you could turn it on high when you weren't in the room to better clean the air, then turn it down before going to bed.
I highly recommend this Tower AND the Stainless Steel Germ Guardian EV-9-102 UV-C Air Sanitizer, depending on your needs.


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1/27/2012

Air Oasis AO3000X Light Commercial Air Purifier With Virtually Silent, Inexpensive Operation Review

Air Oasis AO3000X Light Commercial Air Purifier With Virtually Silent, Inexpensive Operation
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I have 3 Air Oasis systems in my 3 level home: 3000, 3000 Xtreme and a 5000. The 3000 is on the main level, covers about 700 sq. ft. and runs all the time. The Xtreme is in the basement and runs on a timer for 3 hours at night. It really seems to over-power the 500 square foot area otherwise. I have the 5000 upstairs also on a timer for 4 hours off and on during the day. The 3000 seems about perfect as I have several parrots and the kitchen to deal with. The larger systems will over-power smalle areas and I feel that too much ionization is not good. If the area is rather clean, you can feel a bit light headed with high ionization levels (in my opinion). I have used Air Oasis for over 5 years. The house always smells neutral and fresh. My colds/flu have gone down from 5 times a year to one. I would highly recommend these well-built and attractive systems for controlling the air quality in your home. They are high quality systems and require a new bulb about every 4 years. The 1000 would be a good solution to a large bedroom. I do combine them with the Oreck air filtration systems for complete air management.

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12/04/2011

Airfree Air Purifier Platinum P2000 Review

Airfree Air Purifier Platinum P2000
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I've used it in the room where I have single glass windows. Mold shown around the windows anyway. Lysol disinfectant from local store works better for mold. A few weeks ago I bought dehumidifier - much cheaper than AirFree. Dehumidifier really works. AirFree "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" doesn't mean that much. I wanted to return AirFree when I opened this up and see what I got for $239. I was told that return costs 25% if you open the item plus shipping both ways - it comes $75. Now I now: I should return it anyway.
Amazon was may trusted store.
!!!! After this buy is not anymore. I need to be careful.
AirFree product is waste of money. I would not recommend to anybody.

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8/11/2011

Holmes HAP424-U HEPA-Type Tower Air Purifier Review

Holmes HAP424-U HEPA-Type Tower Air Purifier
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I got this filter because I have cats and birds, and before I started using it, I always had a coating of "bird dust" on everything and was concerned about breathing it. I bought it in mid summer, and in early fall, I opened it up to see if the filters were "catching" anything, and sure enough, they were covered with a fine powdery silt, and then I realized that the bird dust that used to cover desks and other surfaces had almost disappeared since I had started using it. I was grateful to know that the machine had been doing its job. Whenever it was on, I did notice a subtle change in air quality...it seemed fresher. I have kept it running almost constantly for three months, and have not had any problems with it.
While it's working, I don't notice the sound that much, especially on the lower setting which is what I usually keep it on. It simply becomes "white noise". The higher setting is definitely louder, so if that's something that bothers a person, it should be kept in mind, but it's a humming, blowing sound, not rattling or harsh.
I can't compare it to other air purifiers because it's the only one I've ever had, but for the price, and for a person on a budget, I think it's done an amazing job. I'd like to get another for a different part of my house.

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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 180-square-feet, smoke CADR 116. Replacement filters: HAPF30DPDQ-U.

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7/23/2011

Airfree Onix 3000 Air Purifier Review

Airfree Onix 3000 Air Purifier
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I bought this product due to the amount of dust in my home, which I though was the cause of my allergies. I noticed a difference in just a few days. I was not sure why it worked as well as it did, as there is no noise, no fan, no filter, but the air is clean and my allergies are not bothering me. It is a great product and I have recommended it to everyone I know.

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7/21/2011

LightAir IonFlow 50 Style Air Purifier Review

LightAir IonFlow 50 Style Air Purifier
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The LightAir IonFlow 50S Air Purifier is that rarest of finds; a product that is everything it claims to be and more. I have tried many air purifiers over the years with various results. I noticed over time that they fell into one of the following categories:
1. Essentially worthless- unable to do its job. Usually because of a poor design or by being underpowered.
2. Disposable- Quite a few air purifiers would be fine for a while and then lose effectiveness or stop working completely (usually within the 1st year of ownership). Typically the craftsmanship would be poor and the materials used would be cheap. Customer service would be a joke as well, so trying to fix one of these was a nightmare.
3. Overpriced- Very common category. The advertising would promise the moon, but the reality was that you were paying an extremely high price for mediocrity. Typically includes an ongoing cost for filters as well.
4. Esthetically Deficient- I mean seriously loud, ugly, huge, heavy, dirty, a hassle to clean, or all of the above.
I wish I had the patience to actually categorize each of the air purifiers I have tried so that you would stay away from them, but the best I can do is to say that the ONLY air purifier that I have ever owned that has done its job exactly as advertised while remaining totally silent, is easy to clean, has nothing to periodically replace and is actually stylish enough that many find it attractive is this one right here: the LightAir IonFlow 50S. Now that I have found it and put it to the test, there is no other air purifier that I would own. Period. It's in a category all by itself....Pound for Pound the Best Air Purifier on the market today.

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7/07/2011

Sanyo ABC-VW24 Air Washer Air Purification System with Electrolyzed Water Technology Review

Sanyo ABC-VW24 Air Washer Air Purification System with Electrolyzed Water Technology
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The thing I like best about the Sanyo Air Washer Purification System (besides that it does a great job of purifying the air) is that it has a nice sleek look to it and doesn't detract from the room decor. It has a handle built into the top, making it easy to carry (15.9 lbs.) and it's pretty quiet as air purifiers go. It has a 4-stage HEPA filter removes 99.97% of airborne particles and allergens. The other thing I really like is that the filters can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and are supposed to last for about 4 years. (You'd want to use a HEPA vacuum cleaner or you'd defeat the purpose.) I called customer service to ask about the price of replacement filters and they told me the suggested retail price is $69. That's pretty much in line with other filters I've researched. The customer service people were very helpful in answering questions about the unit which I count as a big plus.
I don't know if the electrolyzed water technology is just a gimmick or not, but the unit does a good job of cleaning the air and removing odors from any room that I place it in. There are several articles on the internet about electrolyzed water technology and electrolyzed water being used to sanitize water and possibly use it to kill bacteria in a number of applications including using it as a non-toxic way to clean fruits and vegetables in the food industry. It would make sense that it could be useful to kill bacteria and viruses in the air. With pets and all their dander, not to mention all the pollen and dust in the air this time of year, it gets a real workout around here. I hope that we find that we have fewer colds in the winter.
Just a few details that I didn't include in the video: I measured the watts that the unit takes at the low, medium and high speeds with a P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor device. At low speed it uses 4 - 8 watts (the higher number when it's emitting the electrolyzed water. You'll see that in the video.), on medium 13 - 17 watts, on high 57 - 63 watts, and if you use the "power" setting, 63 - 65 watts. This compares favorably with other air cleaners that I've used in the past or use now and it seems to work more quickly at removing odors.
BTW, another reviewer had mentioned that the "Device contains a chemical known to the state of Caifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, etc." Living in California I'm used to seeing these warnings on just about every piece of electrical equipment I buy due to the "Prop 65" laws here. Nonetheless, when I called Sanyo, I asked about this warning and what part of the unit had the chemical. As I expected it is the lead in the electrical cord connection, the same as my computer. When handling electrical cords it's always a good idea to wash your hands afterward.
I hope the video is useful. It's difficult to tell from a small photo what the unit looks like and I wanted you to have a better idea of how it worked and what it sounds like.

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7/03/2011

Germ Guardian AC5000B UVC Tower Air Purifier, Black Review

Germ Guardian AC5000B UVC Tower Air Purifier, Black
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Bought one of these a month or so ago locally, and have been so happy with it that I'm here on Amazon buying another one for the second floor. It is extremely effective in purifying the air of dust and odors. It has made a huge difference in my allergies. Looking forward to having one cranking on each floor. The filters are rather expensive, but all HEPAs are.

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6/25/2011

Germ Guardian GG-1000 UV-C Air Sanitizer Review

Germ Guardian GG-1000 UV-C Air Sanitizer
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Ok, I have owned this little guy for a little over a week now and cant comment on its longevity, but... it certainly seems to work well. I am a pack a day smoker and like clockwork I catch any cold my significant other gets within a day or two. She came down with something last week when I bought this plug in unit and she is now finally starting to get over her cold or whatever. I have yet to get sick! I am sure there could be other reasons for this but let me assure you that a robust immune system is not one of them! :)
Some people complain about these units.. saying there is low airflow through them. I'll let you in on a little secret.. it takes some time in contact with light to kill germs in the air. If the air moved too fast the germs would not have enough contact time with the light to die. Put the unit in an area where the air moves around it. Perhaps near a door or in a room with a ceiling fan that normally runs. If you put it in the corner of a room with dead air.. its going to purify the heck out of that corner.. :)
I placed the unit on a kill-a-watt meter tonight and it registered a constant draw of 9 watts. Thats pretty great as far as air purifiers are concerned. I have electronics that draw more than that when they are off. Costco has them 2 for $67 and Lowes has them for $39 ea (then you find one of the MANY coupons for Lowes like $10 off a $25 purchase.. exc).
The technology behind the units is a little questionable and I was not able to find links to the documented evidence of their effectiveness. They claim Harvard did test this product.. hope thats true but I would like to see the source of that claim posted somewhere. UV-C bulbs have been around for a long time, but for some reason they are just now showing up in this kind of a product with no real description as to why that is.
The bulbs only last one year and I cant find replacements locally (yet) so minus one star for that.. otherwise.. good job. Hope its for real.I went back to Lowes today to get another one and they were sold out.
UPDATE: Year and a half later, first bulb replacement (should have been done at the one year mark.. I guess). I took the opportunity to use a duster can and blow out all the dust that had built up in the units over 18 months of continuous use. Wiped down the outsides with Windex. Back in business.

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6/13/2011

Airfree Onix 3000 Mobile Home Air Purifier Sanitizer Unit System Review

Airfree Onix 3000 Mobile Home Air Purifier Sanitizer Unit System
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Having recently been diagnosed with asthma I was anxious to find a good air purifier for my bedroom. I opted for the Airfree Onix 3000 because it was not only rated highly but, amazingly, required no maintenance.Within a matter of hours after plugging it in I noticed that the air smelled a lot fresher and the first morning after having the purifier in my room I woke up with almost no congestion in my nose (a first!)so it must be doing a good job of getting rid of the allergens. The best part is that because I am a light sleeper it's wonderful to have a purifier that is totally silent. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the anti-stress light but it's kind of a pretty so I may just leave it on. It's too early to comment on this product's longevity but I am extremely happy with it so far. So happy, in fact, that I am ordering 2 more for other parts of our house.

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6/03/2011

Honeywell Long-Life Pure HEPA QuietCare Air Purifier, 17000 Review

Honeywell Long-Life Pure HEPA QuietCare Air Purifier, 17000
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As someone who is highly allergic to cigarette smoke and other air pollutants and irritants, I purchased a round Honeywell HEPA air filter when it first came on the market several years ago. It still works well in the living room, but it is quite noisy even on its lowest setting.
This year I purchased another Honeywell air cleaner with a HEPA filter (Model 17400) for my bedroom because I had contacted bacterial pneumonia last year and wanted to make sure I did not get it again. Next, I purchased this Honeywell 17000 Air Cleaner (with HEPA filter) for use in a smaller bedroom which has been turned into a home office and library.
These air cleaners really work! This winter I have not had a cold or flu. Also, this Honeywell Air Cleaner with HEPA filter is whisper soft, and I have had no problems with sleeping, working, reading, watching tv, or listening to music when it is running on the low and medium settings. I leave it on all the time, and I've found that it cleans the air best when the door is closed.
It has a convenient handle on the top, so I can move it to another room quite easily. Also, it is light enough that I can take it with me in the car if I want to use it away from home.
The prefilters last about 3-6 months, (and they can be vacuumed often if you have pets who shed). I change my HEPA filter every year, but you can wait 3 years to do so. These filters are easy to change. The Model 17000 is for a smaller room, and the Model 17400 is for a larger space.
Highly recommended for anyone who has pets, who lives with or entertains people who smoke, and who is allergic to dust, molds, or pollens.

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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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