VIDEO REVIEW BELOW…
OVERVIEW: Before I start this Aerus Electrolux Air Purifier Review I’ll start by saying that I recognize this unit as the same model sold for 75% less here. This is air cleaner is built for particle removal, and they try to do it right. It’s fairly big, and if I have a particle problem like dust or allergies it works well.
Although it is high-quality it is also high priced. It leaves me wondering if:
1 Is the high price because they are made in Sweden? (most are made in China for lower costs).
2 Did they model it after the Swedish IQAIR Purifier Company (the top high-priced, high-quality air purifier on the market?)
It won’t help much with germs, odors, viruses, or bacteria. This is the tradeoff many companies make – remove dust and pollen and skip ultraviolet and other germ/virus technology to keep prices low.
The motor is an older brush style. Todays brushless motors are much more efficient with energy, quieter, and last longer. But this one seems solidly made. This review of the 501 will be followed by video reviews on the other models I have.
OVERVIEW: As my Aerus Electrolux Air Purifier Review I recognized the real manufacturer of this unit is not Electrolux. While I have no issue with in home selling, or the Eletrolux name, the added on Air Purifier is a very, very profitable item. I review the unit itself but here’s a link to the same model for 75% less.
The price is a bit high
This model is good for particle removal (dust and pollen) but won’t help much with germs, odors, viruses, or bacteria. This is the tradeoff many companies make – remove dust and pollen and skip ultraviolet and other germ/virus technology to keep prices low.
The motor is an older brush style. Todays brushless motors are much more efficient with energy, quieter, and last longer. But this one seems solidly made. This Aerus Electrolux Air Purifier Review will be followed by video reviews on the other models I have.
Pros and Cons
Pros
1 – A big HEPA and Carbon filter
2 – Solid steel construction
3 – Wheel casters make it easy to move (and it is big)
4 – Quiet on Low Speed (but the quiet speed is not very effective). Loud on high due to an older style brush motor.
5 – Energy Star Efficient Fan Motor
Cons
1 – Not a real or what’s called “true” Hepa filter – it’s ‘Hepa-like”
2 – The absence of a pre-filter, means shorter filter life (6 months) as a result – more expensive than most HEPA’s to operate
3 – The seating of the filters inside the housing is not very tight. This might allow some air to by-pass the filter reducing the air cleaning efficiency, However the 3 filters probably offsets this.
4 – Does not kill viruses, bacteria or mold/mildew. The odor ability is less than desired, although the electrostatic probably covers odor.
5 – Very Expensive
Aerus Electrolux Air Purifier Review Cont’d
Specifications and Technologies
Aerus Electrolux Air Purifier Review of Specs
Purification Technologies: 4 – Ionizer, Carbon, UV/Tio2, polypropylene
Square Footage: 2000 SQ. Ft.
SPEEDS-NOISE LEVEL: *** speeds Low db & High –decibels
Pro’s – Good for ***pollen, dust, allergens, smoke
Cons – Not good for ***viruses, germs, mold, bacteria, odor
Warranty – Warranty: 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty
Number of Speeds – 4?