Overview

The Winix Plasmawave 9000, 9000s and 5000 (we’ll be reviewing the 9000 here) are a line of multi-technology air purifiers sold in stores – especially Bed, Bath and Beyond. Nothing really new here in it’s technology, we’ll look closely at the quality, replacement filter cost and value of this brand.

5 Stages sounds good, right? I had to say 5 but my review of each shows that it’s not just how many…

Stage 1 Anti-bacterial pre-filter. This pre-filter will keep germs and bacteria from developing on the pre-filter (not in the air of the room).

Stage 2 Hepa Filter – our primary pollen and dust collector recommended by Doctors. You’ll be paying 100 every 6 months in the average home to replace this filter

Stage 3 Silver Mesh Shield – neutralizes bacteria on contact (good for the inside of the machine, but won’t help bacteria in the room)

Stage 4 Carbon Filter – Washable (very thin). Carbon absorbs gas and odor, and while you can wash it on occasion any water inside of it can create otehr problems in the room. This units carbon filter is very thin, so I doubt it will work very well, or absorb much before becoming filled with gas.

Stage 5 Plasma Wave On/Off switch (Electronic Grid – neg/pos charged) – (combines with water vapour produces Hydroxyls – kills some viruses and odors). I talked to several Scientists about the hydroxyl approach to viruses and they didn’t believe it was very effective

Pros and Cons

Pros

1 – Filters available at Bed, Bath and Beyond

2 – Hepa for allergies

3 – Carbon for gas

Cons

1 – No UV, Negative Ions, TI02

2 – Low square footage

3 – 30 day guarantee (only if unused)

4 – Loud

5 – Expensive filters

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Specifications and Technologies

Winix PlasmaWave 9000

Retail Price: 

Purification Technologies:

Square Footage: 284 SQ. Ft.

Replacement Filter Costs: 99.99

Yearly Costs: 99.99- 130

Decibel Level: low/high 26/53

Pros – Good for allergies

Cons- Not good for germs, viruses, mold, bacteria

Warranty – 30 day money-back (only if unusedunused)/ 1 year limited

Number of Speeds – 4

Filters – HEPA, Carbon

Size/dimensions/weight – (ease of moving to different rooms)

16.5 wide x 21.9 High x 8.9 Depth 18.8 pounds

Other Brand Model Names/Numbers

9000S – 213 sq ft for 249.99

Replacement Filters – 4 pack – 74.99

Smaller – 13.8width x 18.5 height x 9.1 depth

Speeds: 4 – Low 26.4db, Med 33.5db, High 39.3db, Turbo 53db

Air Purifier Rating

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 3

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 7

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 2

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 6

5. Longevity/Quality 4

6. Noise Levels 5

7. Ease of Use 9

8. Warranty 3

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 4

10. Price Value 5

Score: 48 = Fair

Conclusion

Given the price of the Winix 9000 Plasmawave and the replacement filter cost I don’t believe it is a very good value. But my opinion is it is better than the Oreck and other infomercial brands. The square footage is small, the replacements filters are 100, and it’s too loud (even with a brushless motor).

The factory they are made at – I’ll just say they rank in the middle of the field for quality. If you have a Bed, Bath, and Beyond nearby and want the convenience of returning it (you can’t get a full refund if you use it at all) or replacing the filters locally it might be an option.

 

The Hunter Hepatech Air Purifiers, once popular for its effectiveness in purifying indoor air, do not appears to be available on Amazon at the moment.

I recommend considering the COWAY AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier as a worthy replacement.

It has gained a reputation for exceptional performance and advanced features.

For a comprehensive review of the Coway Air Purifier.

In summary, the COWAY Air Purifier is an excellent choice to replace the Hunter Air Purifier.

Overview

In this Hunter Air Purifier review I will provide a “broad stroke” look at the Hunter line of air purifiers. After that you can continue on to the reviews of the different hunter models. From there you can determine whether one of the small, inexpensive models from Hunter will fit your needs.

I remember buying one in a store a number of years ago when I had an idea to buy a small air purifier for my bathroom. The bathroom window opened onto a back alley which meant quite a few cars going by all day (Manhattan Beach, California). It was one of those impulse, on sale purchases when I was trying to find something that would fit in a very small space on a bathroom shelf by the window. It was cheap, and a bit loud (despite being small), but at least it removed some of the dust and dirt from the air.

The fact that carbon is best for car fumes (and the hunter does not use carbon) never crossed my mind, even though I’m known as an expert in the area of air purifiers. I was thinking “small space” and “on sale” and it completely bypassed my knowledge base. However it did collect soot from the cars, at least until I came to my senses and returned it several weeks later and found something with more ability to absorb fumes.

The Hunter Fan Company

While the Company has been around since the late 1800’s their entrance into air purifiers only began in 2004. Since then their niche has developed into the smaller, low-cost air purifiers.

The wide distribution channel into department and home remodelling stores with their fans has allowed Hunter to penetrate the air purifier market.

Hunter Air Purifier Review Models

Sold under the names Quietflo, Hepatech, and Permalife Hunter has a broad line of different models including:

Hunter Air 200

Hunter 30090

Hunter 30200 Air Purifier with air ionizer

Hunter 30245

Hunter 30401

Hunter 30901

Hunter 30920

Hunter 30928

Hunter 30940

Hunter 30944

Hunter 30736 Quietflo HEPA Large-Tower

(I found the term “Quietflo” to be a bit of an oxymoron – the Hunter models have rather loud motors)

Pro’s and Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Inexpensive Cost

2 – Inexpensive Replacement Filters

3 – Easy to locate in stores locally

Con’s

1 – Most Hunter models can run loud

2 – For small rooms only

3 – Cheaply made

Specifications and Technologies

Hunter Air Purifier Review

Retail Price: 

Purification Technologies: 1-4

Square Footage: 90-344 SQ. Ft.

Replacement Filter Costs: Inexpensive

Yearly Costs: 20-70

Warranty – 5 Years Limited (You have to ship it back. For such an inexpensive air purifier youd be better off buying a new one)

Number of Speeds –

Conclusion

The Hunter Line of Air Purifiers are inexpensive and made in China. Made in China does not necessarily mean lower quality, and 99% of all air purifiers are made there because labor costs are so low. However the Hunter line are both the least expensive models on the market, and are probably some of the most cheaply made models.

My advice is this:

If you have 1) a small room 2) a small budget and 3) allergies then a hunter air purifier for your bedroom might be an affordable way to minimize dust and pollen. If your needs are great than a 10×12 room then I would suggest you buy something with a bit more quality, and that is made better.

The bottom line is that Hunter is the bottom line when it comes to air purifiers.

 

Hunter Air Company Info

Hunter Air began as a ceiling fan company long ago in 1886 when father and son team James and John Hunter made their first water-powered ceiling fan. The company rapidly developed over the years to become one of the premier manufacturers of ceiling fans in the country and abroad.

Today, their product line has expanded to include many items of comfort for the home, including thermostats, humidifiers and air purifiers. Their focus is on creating products that promote family comfort and health, without sacrificing style and durability in their craftsmanship.

Hunter Air Purifier Price Range

In recent years, Hunter Air has gained much credibility for its reasonably-priced line of air purifiers and their overall effectiveness in cleaning indoor air. These purifiers are said to be especially beneficial to those who suffer with allergies and have asthma symptoms. Hunter currently offers five air purifiers on their website, hunterair.com, that range in price from $90 to just over $250.

Air Purifier Technology

Hunter’s air purifier technology seeks to maintain their mission of creating reliable products without sacrificing style. Their Quiet Flo brand of air purifiers all use True HEPA filters, which are said to extract over 99% of damaging particles in the air. They also use a carbon filter that increases the life of the HEPA filter by trapping lint, hair and dust, and cleaning smoke and other odors from the air. The method of distributing clean air back into the room is a unique Hunter design that works by pushing the clean air out from the top of the unit so that particles that have settled in the room do not become airborne again.

Consumer Reports Ratings

In October 2005, Consumer Reports listed Hunter Air seventh on their room air cleaner ratings list. Hunter’s air purifiers have also received more than 30 reviews on Amazon.com, most of them with ratings that are over four stars. The company is not without its naysayers, however. Many reviewers argue that though the models are cost-friendly, the required filters are expensive and need replacement frequently, making for costly upkeep. Still others have reported disappointments in the overall quality of Hunter air purifiers and their lack of sufficient cleaning power for larger spaces.

Hunter makes a strong case for its customer satisfaction concerns, however, by offering a two-month unconditional return policy. Customers can return any item within two months of delivery, for a full product refund minus shipping.

Many consumers have also reported being pleased with Hunter’s ability to make themselves available to answer questions and provide support when needed. The company website posts clear customer service hours from Monday to Friday with a toll-free number for customers to call. In the age of ecommerce dealers who are notorious for being anonymous and reclusive when it comes to handling customer problems or concerns, this factor is refreshing to many.

Hunter Air Purifier Models

The air purifier models currently listed on Hunter Air’s website are all in the QuietFlo series, featuring True HEPA filters:

• QuietFlo 85 Air Purifier #30085 – rated by Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to effectively purify a 225 square foot room. Uses a specially designed fan to draw bad air in and keep noise down. Reduces household odors and destroys over 99% of harmful particles in the air. Exhausts from the top.
• QuietFlo 90 Air Purifier #30090 – rated by Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to effectively purify a 155 square foot room. Includes a filter change calendar.
• QuietFlo 245 Air Purifier #300245 – rated by Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to effectively purify a 225 square foot room. This unit has electronic controls.
• QuietFlo 401 Air Purifier #300401 – rated by Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to effectively purify a 403 square foot room. This unit features digital controls that are programmable.
• QuietFlo 402 Air Purifier #300402 – rated by Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to effectively purify a 403 square foot room. This unit has digital controls and an LCD filter change indicator.

Overview

The Austin Air Healthmate Air Purifier is a solidly made unit, and just about the only air purifier still made in US (I know one other small air purifier company down south). It is solidly made with a steel case and is a 4-stage air purifier. I have known about it for many years and the design hasn’t really changed in 25 years, which is both a testament to it’s durability but bad because it hasn’t integrated some of the more modern technology.

The owner Richard Taylor first became interested in air purification because of his wife’s troubles. Good people, good service, and a good company. Last I heard he spends a lot of time overseas.

I like the Austin Air Healthmate Unit for the cases where people have lung conditions and severe problems with allergies. It’s good sized HEPA and Carbon/Zeolite and that’s about it. For the average home however, or mild allergies, I like other models that include UV and negative ions. I don’t like the old brush motors inside them as they are noisier, use more electricity and wear out faster compared to the brushless motors. For that reason I won’t sleep with my Austin Air Healthmate in my bedroom.

4 Stages of Purification

1 – HEPA – Best for allergies and asthma

2 – Pre-Filter – gathers large particles like dust and hair and makes the HEPA last longer

3 – Carbon (Optional) – you pay more for the version that adds Carbon for absorbing fumes and gases

4 – Zeolite (optional – is mixed in with Carbon) – Similar to carbon in that it absorbs fumes and gases. Zeolite is an abundant mineral that comes from volcanic ash. Often found in cat litter mix because it absorbs odor.

Pros & Cons

Pros

1 – Made in the U.S.

2 – Good Service

3 – HEPA for dust and pollen

4 – Good sized Carbon and Zeolite for gas and odors

Cons

1 – A little pricey

2 – Loud on high

3 – Expensive filter replacements

4 – Doesn’t do much for viruses, germs or bacteria

Specifications and Technologies

Austin HealthMate Air Purifier

Retail Price: ( with carbon and zeolite added)

Purification Technologies: 4

Square Footage: 1200 SQ. Ft.

Replacement Filter Costs: 200-340

Decibel Level: low/high 20/65

Size/dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5 x 23 inches

Weight: 45 pounds (4 caster wheels for easy moving)

Warranty/Guarantees: 5 years on all parts and labor, Manufacturer offers 30-day money-back guarantee, exclusive of shipping costs

Number of Speeds – 3

Filters – 3

Air Purifier Rating

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 4

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 10

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 2

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 10

5. Longevity/Quality 7

6. Noise Levels 3

7. Ease of Use 10

8. Warranty 10

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 10

10. Price Value 7

Score: 73 = Excellent

Conclusion

I recommend the Austin HealthMate Air Purifier for people with extreme allergies or sensitive immune systems. While it is more expensive than others, and leaves out any germ/bacteria/virus-fighting technology, it has above average HEPA and Carbon/Zeolite filters for those people who are very sensitive. For most households I would go for the air purifiers that include more technologies, and that cost less money (for the purifier itself as well as the replacement filters).

Overview

The Bionaire line of air purifiers are some of the less expensive air purifiers on the market. My review starts with the Bionaire BAP825 air purifier model, their top unit. This a very inexpensive model that is a HEPA air purifier, and that’s about it. It does have negative ions as well. These technologies are reviewed further down the page.

My neighbor, a smoker, was throwing one of them out and hence the video review below. This is a very simple, inexpensive unit. You will have to change the filters in it every 3-4 months depending on conditions. I’d love to say more about it, but there’s not much to the Bionaire models to begin with so I’ll leave the video and the spec sheets below to give you an idea whether it fills your needs.

Bionaire Air Purifier Video Review

Stages of Purification

Now let’s take a look at the filters and technology for cleaning the air. The Bionaire Bap825 air purifier has 3 stages

Stage 1 HEPA – Best for allergies and asthma HEPA comes in all sizes and shapes. HEPA captures dust and pollen up to 99.97%.

Stage 2 Negative ION. By far the least expensive and least effective air purifier technology it has an interesting benefit. While negative ions can kill some mold, odor, and smoke the greater benefit is the positive impact negative ions have on brain function and lung tissues. Negative ions are what makes ocean air and mountain air so invigorating. Think of negative ions as “vitamins of the air”.

Stage 3 Activated Carbon. Absorbs odor and gases.

Pros and Cons

Pros

1 – Inexpensive

2 – Includes HEPA

3 – Remote control

4 – Power oscillating housing for direction air flow

5 – Filter change indicator light

6 – Attractive sleek design, unobtrusive, Space Saving, Easy to clean

7 – On/Off Ionizer

Cons

1 – Loud

2 – Expensive HEPA filters (for their size that is)

3 – Covers only a very small area – 180 sq. ft.

4 – Very loud at all speeds

5 – Puts out heat while running

6 – Power consumption: low 50, med 90, High 150 watts

7 – customer service slow – large call centers so not possible to have consistency

8 – Oscillator engineering problems – unreliable performance

9 – No prefilters

10 – Not a true Hepa Filter

11 – Prone to excessive vibration

12 – not good on pollen, mold, nothing to kill bacteria, viruses

Specifications and Technologies

Bionaire BAP825

Retail Price:

Purification Technologies:

Square Footage: 168 SQ. Ft.

Replacement Filter Costs:

Carbon lasts only 3 months, Hepa 6 months.

50.00 for 2 pack Hepa and 20.00 for carbon

Yearly Costs: 200.00

Decibel Level: Low-30db, Med-45db, High-55db – noticeable in the small room it covers

WARRANTY/GUARANTEES: 2 year limited

SIZE (dimensions), WEIGHT – (ease of moving to different rooms):

29.4 x 11.3 x 8.2 inches ; 14.8 pounds

Number of Speeds – 3 speed GE Electric motor

OTHER BRAND MODELS Names/Numbers:

BAP725, BAP1700-U Permatech Tower, BAP1500-U Tower, BAP 1501 Permatech Ionizing, BAP825WO-U Hepa Tower, BAP1525CW-U Permatech Tower, BAP2000-U Permanent Filter, BAP1225-U Galileo

Air Purifier Rating

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 3

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust)8

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 2

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 5

5. Longevity/Quality 5

6. Noise Levels 2

7. Ease of Use 10

8. Warranty 3

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 2

10. Price Value 5

Score: 45 = Fair

Conclusion

If you’re trying to get rid of dust and pollen, and can’t afford more than 80, I would buy the Bionaire BAP825. The reason my neighbor was throwing his out – after 6 months the replacement costs were more than the cost of the purifier. Plus being a smoker the machine didn’t do a great job. He would have been better off with a machine that includes the washable electrostatic plates.

 

Charcoal air purifiers operate by absorbing gases from the air. However the size and cost of a charcoal air purifier filter can vary greatly. 

It is also used in water purifiers, and military gas masks, because it can absorb chlorine and other chemicals in the water, and toxic gases in the air. Once the charcoal has absorbed enough gas to fill all the available cells (which can take a day or many months, depending on the amount of pollutants in the air) the charcoal filters must be replaced.

Charcoal Filter Deception

Charcoal filters are one of the most profitable product for air purifier companies. Charcoal is relatively inexpensive, very abundant in nature and it is the amount of charcoal (by weight) that determines how effective the charcoal air purifier or filter will be. Charcoal is limited in how many gases and odors it will absorb. The range of how much charcoal is tremendous. I have seen air purifiers (EX: Friedrich, Alen) which uses a very small amount of Charcoal (carbon) which is impregnated onto a very thin filter frame. The markup to replace these small charcoal or carbon filters is incredible.

One example of abuse is the Oreck Air Purifier, whose infomercials tout that you never have to replace the filter. In my opinion that is simply pure deception through words. The charcoal (carbon) filter in it (SEE THE VIDEO BELOW) will last only a few months, even less if you are a smoker, and you will have to replace it with a new one. The replacements are both expensive and very small as youll see in the video. The way Oreck gets away with this is by using the term Odor Absorber instead of calling it a filter (it is a filter in everyone else’s opinion).

Oh well, people buy it, and such is the infomercial game of words. At least the Oreck Truman Cell plates will help with some smoke and odors.

Overpriced Charcoal Filters

Free Charcoal Filters

There are a few air purifiers which incorporate a more reasonable strategy to adding Charcoal into an air purifier they save you the cost of buying Charcoal or carbon filters by building it right into the HEPA filter. Here is link showing one such model.

Do You Need Charcoal In Your Air Purifier?

The truth is that air fresheners and burning incense can cause allergic reactions in people, and of course merely cover the smells and odors. The fact that there are thousands of VOCs (artificial gases and chemical fumes found in plastic products, new carpeting, and construction) is reason enough to prevent health problems from chemicals in the air. Many of these chemical VOCs do not have an odor and some will claim that inhaling enough of them over time can and will cause cancer. I don’t like to use scare tactics but it is better to play it safe by adding a charcoal air purifier to your health strategy. You wont know there is a problem in the air until you have some health problems, and you may never find out it was in the air.

Activated carbon actually attracts other chemicals to it. Once attracted to the activated carbon in the charcoal air purifier, the chemicals become bonded to the carbon. Because there are millions of little pores on the activated carbon in a charcoal air purifier, you wont have to worry about replacing the charcoal air purifier filters that often. In fact, one filter can last for nine months or more!.

If you buy bigger filters, you’ll have more activated carbon to trap scents. In fact, the largest charcoal air purifier filters you can find may actually last for two years before you need to change them.

Conclusion

Charcoal, or activated carbon, is a must for your air purifier strategy because of its superior ability to remove toxic chemicals and odors. The two things to consider in your research to find the best one is to consider:

1) How much odor and chemicals does my house have?

2) Does the model I am looking for have a reasonable replacement cost?

The bigger the need, the bigger the amount of charcoal (by weight) should be factored in.

There are some air purifiers which save you the cost of buying Charcoal or carbon filters by building it into the HEPA purifier. 

Below are the Video Reviews of the Top 10 Rated Air Purifiers. These ratings are based on the best overall value and air purification coverage for the average home (coupled with warranty information, square footage, etc). Your specific needs (Mold, Allergies, Chemical fumes, Smoke, etc.) will factor into the right air purifier for you. These top rated air purifiers are not necessarily the best sellers. The best air purifiers are the ones that fit your needs (EX: Some air purifiers are good for mold, but not good for allergens. For more complete technical specs you’ll find additional information on all of these top rated air purifiers via the left menu.

To help you narrow down the best air purifier for you see the comparison chart further down which includes these air purifiers and their prices, filters included, square footage, warranty information, and more. We will include more top rated air purifiers, and new models on a regular basis to this list as they are sent to us for review.

#1 The Alive Air Purifier

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 9

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 9

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 8

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 7

5. Longevity/Quality 10

6. Noise Levels 9

7. Ease of Use 9

8. Warranty 10

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 10

10. Price Value 10

Rated Score: 91 = Excellent

Price:

#2 Rabbit Air 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) = 5

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) = 9

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) = 6

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) = 8

5. Longevity/Quality = 9

6. Noise Levels = 10

7. Ease of Use = 7

8. Warranty = 6

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) = 7

10.Price Value = 9

Rated Score: 76 = Very Good

# 3 IQAIR HealthPro Air Purifier 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 3

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 10

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 2

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 10

5. Longevity/Quality 10

6. Noise Levels 2

7. Ease of Use 10

8. Warranty 10

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 10

10. Price Value 6

Rated Score: 73 = Excellent

#4 Austin Air 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 4

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 10

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 2

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 10

5. Longevity/Quality 7

6. Noise Levels 3

7. Ease of Use 10

8. Warranty 10

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 10

10. Price Value 7

Rated Score: 73 = Excellent

#5 Blue Air Purifier 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 3

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 9

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 0

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 8

5. Longevity/Quality 10

6. Noise Levels 10

7. Ease of Use 9

8. Warranty 5 (very strict)

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 9

10. Price Value 5

Rated Score: 68 = Good

#6 Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifier 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 4

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 8

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 2

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 8

5. Longevity/Quality 6

6. Noise Levels 6

7. Ease of Use 7

8. Warranty 3

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 5

10. Price Value 7

Rated Score: 56 = Good

#7 Alen Air A350 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 3

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 9

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 1

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 2

5. Longevity/Quality 4

6. Noise Levels 2

7. Ease of Use 7

8. Warranty 3

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 3

10. Price Value 2

Rated Score: 36 = Fair

#8 Oreck XL 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 4

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 3

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 6 (pro only)

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 4

5. Longevity/Quality 7

6. Noise Levels 5

7. Ease of Use 9

8. Warranty 3

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 2

10. Price Value 3

Score: 46 = Fair

#9 Honeywell 50250 Air Purifier – 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 2

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 8

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 0

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 0

5. Longevity/Quality 5

6. Noise Levels 1

7. Ease of Use 9

8. Warranty 5

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 2

10. Price Value 6

Rated Score: 38 = Fair

#10 Friedrich Air Cleaner 

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 3

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 5

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 1

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 2

5. Longevity/Quality 7

6. Noise Levels 3

7. Ease of Use 9

8. Warranty 4

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 8

10. Price Value 4

Rated Score: 46 = Fair

 

Overview

I really hoping the Air Oasis Air Purifier Models had something unique and effective (I had my fingers crossed) because they are one of the only Made-in-the-USA products (as they claim). It does have something unique, but effectiveness will be challenged in this review.

I was excited by the idea of buying American. However on further review the claim reads: “it’s assembled in the US”. I’m not really sure it’s “made in the US” after some research on it. [Please correct me if you know for sure]

While there are several models available this review will focus on the technology (which is used across their models) in the Air Oasis 3000 G3 Residential Air Sanifier Purifier. The Air Oasis Air Purifier weighs in a mere 6 pounds, has no fan, yet claims that it can be more effective at time (emphasis on “at times”) than a HEPA filter. The two primary technologies it uses are reviewed in more detail below.

[Note: I am still in the process of doing a video review and receiving more info on whether the nickel nano technology has superior effects on viruses, germs, etc.]

Air Oasis Company

Dr. Jeff Bennert, co-owner of the Air Oasis Air Purifier Company, is a Naturopath, author and Practitioner. You’ll see references to his involvement with Coral Calcium and other nutritional products.

Stages of Purification

Now let’s take a look at the technology for cleaning the air. The air oasis air purifier has 2 stages

Stage 1 Nano nickel HCT PCO technology. Works to enhance UV, similar to nano titanium Dioxide. only works with UV-C. Enhances the UV effect on the air.

Stage 2 UV – C light. According to them a special treatment on the lamps enhances the life and function of the UV over regular UV light in other air purifiers.

Pro’s & Con’s

Pros

1 – Includes an advanced Nano Nickel process to enhance UV

2 – Includes UV-C for killing germs, viruses, mold, etc.

3 – Covers a large area

4 – No fan (which is a pro and a con) which saves electricity and makes it silent

Con’s

1 – A bit expensive

2 – I don’t recommend it for dust or pollen because it lacks HEPA

3 – Expensive replacement parts

4 – Not a good allergy air purifier in most cases

5 – No Fan – while it saves electricity and runs quiet it also moves no air which relates to it’s lack of pollen and dust removal.

Specifications and Technologies

Air Oasis Air Purifier AO3000

Retail Price: 

Purification Technologies: 2

Square Footage: 1000-3000 SQ. Ft.

Replacement Filter Costs:

Decibel Level: 0

Pros – Good for viruses, germs

Cons- Not good for pollen or dust

Warranty – 30 day money back then 3 year warranty

Number of Speeds – 0

Weight: 7 Pounds

Air Purifier Rating

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 2

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 2

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.)9

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 4

5. Longevity/Quality 8

6. Noise Levels 10

7. Ease of Use 9

8. Warranty 5

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 5

10. Price Value 3

Score: 57 = Fair

Conclusion

If you were looking to sanitize the air this air purifier might work for you. If you want to remove dust, pollen, and allergens then this air purifier will let you down. The claims of being silent and efficient in it’s low power consumption are true – simply because it doesn’t have a fan. However the fact that it doesn’t move air speaks to the fact that it doesn’t remove dust or pollen.

I have no doubt that it is better than an ionic breeze air purifier, which similarly had no fan and used pennies a day. However I prefer a unit with a HEPA filter for the reason that it cleans the air.

 

Overview

Which is best? The air purifier best odor killer all depends on which odor problem you have. There are six (of ten) available technologies used in air purifiers that are effective for killing or eliminating odors. Of those ozone is the fastest air purifier odor killer , but unfortunately also the one technology that can harm the lungs of people and pets. But depending on your odor problem there are 5 other possibilities.

On this page we will:

1) Review these 6 technologies and how each treats odors.

2) Compare the pro’s and con’s of each.

3) List which air purifier best odor technology works by problem (pets, smoke, etc.)4) Offer some suggestions, which may include several of these technologies.

Air Purifier Best Odor Killers

Ozone – Extremely effective for killing odors, ozone is a highly unstable substance which attaches itself easily to gas particles. (see the pro’s and con’s for the dangers of ozone).

Carbon – activated carbon, or charcoal, is a natural mineral that has millions of tiny pores. When odor passes around carbon it is easily attracted to and gets caught within the tiny pores within carbon. Once these pores are filled then the carbon must be replaced.

Zeolite- Similar to carbon zeolite is a naturally occurring substance which has millions of tiny pores and microscopic crevices. Often used in cat litter zeolite is a natural volcanic compound. However for some reason (which I don’t understand) zeolite is not used in many air purifiers.

Electrostatic – If you’ve seen the infomercials for Oreck then you know about the “washable truman cell”. This is nothing special in the air purifier world and is also called electrostatic plates or grids. These charged plates can often kill gases and odors as they pass through the electrical field created across the plates.

UVC light- UV isn’t so much of an air purifier best odor killer, but because it can inhibit mold and mildew I mention it here.

Negative Ion- A negative ion machine creates ion particles that go out into the room that are effective in killing odors.

Ozone Pro’s and Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Great for smoke odor

2 – Good for pet odors

3 – Great for killing mold and mildew in the room

4 – Great for killing kitchen odors

Con’s

1 – Too much ozone can harm the lungs

2 – Does not help with dust or pollen

3 – Can irritate animals (it can kill birds)

Carbon Pro’s & Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Great for smoke

2 – Great for kitchen odors

3 – Great for pet odors

4 – Great for chemical fumes and odors

Con’s

1 – Has to be replaced periodically

2 – Most carbon filters are overpriced

Carbon is the air purifier best odor absorber.

Zeolite Pro’s & Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Great for new car smells

2 – Great for kitchen odors

3 – Great for pet odors

4 – Great for chemical fumes and odors

5 – Can be re-used by putting it in the sun

Con’s

1 – Hard to find in it’s pure form

2 – Not available for most air purifiers

Electrostatic Pro’s & Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Good for smoke

2 – Good for kitchen odors

3 – OK for pet odors

4 – Fair for chemical fumes and odors

5 – Washable

Con’s

1 – Doesn’t help with dust

2 – Won’t do much for mold/mildew

UV light Pro’s & Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Kills mold, germs, bacteria

Con’s

1 – Will not kill many odors

Negative Ion Pro’s & Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Inexpensive

2 – Kills mold and mildew

3 – Good for general odors (cooking, etc.)

4 – Safe (and in fact improves the health of lungs)

5 – Good for smoke6 – Good for pet odors

Con’s

1 – Not as effective as the first 3 technologies

2 – Relatively passive

Air Purifier Best Odor Killer – By Problem

Pet Odors- Carbon and/or Zeolite. Then electrostatic. A combination of carbon and electrostatic is ideal, with negative ion to kill odor and create healthier air for the pets.

Kitchen Odors – Carbon and/or Zeolite. Then electrostatic.

Smoke- Ozone (just not with you in the room). Then Carbon and/or Zeolite. Then electrostatic.

Chemicals- Carbon and/or Zeolite. You want to absorb the chemical fumes as much as possible.

Mold and Mildew – Ozone – without you being in the room. Treat the room with Ozone. Once the mold is gone then maintain with negative ions. UV light can also help, but not for big mold problems.

Conclusion & Suggestions

Here are my suggestions:

1) Because most air purifier manufacturers overcharge for carbon filter replacement filters look carefully at the air purifier comparison chart (see link below) for carbon based purifiers .

2) Sometimes cat litter can be used if it is high in zeolite for problem conditions

3) Using an ozone air purifier to “treat” a room (leave the room to do this, and air the room out for several hours afterward) is an effective way to eliminate odors of all kinds. Since Ozone purifiers can be expensive negative ions and carbon might be a more affordable (and safer) alternative.

OVERVIEW:

In my search for the best price air purifier it’s ironic that the one I found is also one of the best in terms of technology – the incredible Alive Air Mini! 

My Experience With It

I have owned one of these for 3 years now and it runs 24/7 in my bedroom. While I own larger air purifiers I wanted something quiet, efficient, and with affordable filters. The reason I wanted one in the bedroom is:

1) Most dust is skin cells, and we shed the most during sleep. (It’s disgusting, I know)

2) Dust mites in sheets and pillowcases live on skin cells. The more dust is pulled out of the air the less mites

3) If the air purifier has negative ions you will sleep better, according to research in Russia (until I read that I thought my improved sleep was all in my head. I definitely sleep better)

4) I went this whole winter without catching a cold or flu. The ultraviolet light in this air purifier kills germs and viruses.

Why Alot??

Many people have called me asking: “‘ what’s the best price air purifier on the market for a small room?”. They didn’t want to spend a let of  dollars for an air purifier. I was hard-pressed to find something I actually liked until I found this one.

There is no reason to buy an air purifier that is bigger than the space, yet most small air purifiers only use 1 or two technologies. This has 6.

Stages of Purification

What makes it the best price air purifier ? The Alive Air Mini Air Purifier has 6 stages:

 

Pro’s and Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Affordable Price

2 – Affordable replacement HEPA

3 – 6 Stages of Technology

4 – Quiet operation

5 – Covers 400 square feet

Con’s

1 – 400 square feet makes it for small rooms only

Specifications and Technologies

Alive Air Mini

Retail Price: 

Purification Technologies: 6

Square Footage: 400 SQ. Ft.

Replacement Filter Costs: 25

Decibel Level: 25/45 (low/high)

Warranty – 3 years

Number of Speeds – 3

Air Purifier Rating

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 6

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 8

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 7

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 7

5. Longevity/Quality 9

6. Noise Levels 10

7. Ease of Use 10

8. Warranty 7

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 9

10. Price Value 10

Score: 83 = Exceptional

Conclusion

This is the best price air purifier I could find. Quiet, and reliable, I would have gladly paid more. If you find one better, please, please let me know. I’m always looking for the best.

 

Overview

In this Oreck XL Air Purifier review I’ll be revealing the story behind this air purifier, from it’s manufacture in China, to showing you many of the pro’s and con’s of the most well known air purifier. The video below will also take you inside the air purifier to show you some of the inner working of this machine.

By the end of this Oreck XL air purifier review you’ll have a better ability to determine whether it is a good idea for your household or not. The newer Oreck XL also includes UV light.

Infomercial Heaven

Having produced several national infomercials I know the inside story behind infomercials, and Oreck was very fortunate that the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze was removed from TV because of high Ozone levels. This paved the way for the Oreck XL to enter the limelight.

To run an infomercial successfully you need at least a 5 (ideally 7) times markup to pay all the expenses, unlike store markups. Online products can often compete by lowering expenses below store markups. Any infomercial on TV that succeeds has to follow this formula, and it gives you idea of the profit built into any item.

Made in China

One of my friends was the first TV spokesperson for the Oreck XL air purifier and according to him the unit cost Oreck 35 to make in China. I know the factory, it is one we have used (they recently changed factories) to make other products. The “Truman Cell” is made in Japan for quality (and perhaps so the Chinese don’t duplicate it). I’m sure the cost is higher since it was first on TV, and now has UV light added.

Most air purifiers today are made in China today because of the low production cost. Plus the quality level is much higher than China used to be known for.

Oreck’s Dubious Claims

The Oreck XL air purifier infomercial claims several things which I take issue to:

1) “You never have to change the filter” – The small charcoal “odor eater” is a small charcoal filter which needs to be replaced every 3-5 months and costs 59 for 2. It absorbs odors and chemicals. Watch the video to get an idea. Oreck get’s away with saying “no filters” by calling it an “odor eater”.

2) “Removes Dust and Pollen” – Without a HEPA filter the “ionic” plates (Truman Cells) will do a less than adequate job of removing pollen and dust. Some dust will collect because of the static charge. This is not your best bet if you have allergies.

2) “Quiet” – I found my Oreck to be neither quiet (at 28 db on low) and especially not when it would make it’s infamous zapping noise in the truman cell. The zapping noise can happen (and yes it’s an electrical zapping) from dust across the electrically charged plates and from bugs being electrocuted across the plates.

Stages of Purification

Now let’s take a look at the filters and technology for cleaning the air. In this Oreck Xl Air Purifier review I am including the UV light of the newer version. the older Oreck XL is no longer sold by Oreck. The oreck now has 5 stages:

Stage 1 This small washable prefilter holds dust (see filters in the video)

Stage 2 A very small carbon filter traps smoke and odors (it be replaced every few months and are ordered separately)

Stage 3 The Ionizer plates (they call them Truman Cells) which attracts pollution and kills odors. This is the primary way that the Oreck cleans the air. These ionic plates – charged plates (+ and – ) – attract soot and other airborne particles like a magnet.

Stage 4 Negative Ionization – creates healthy air and will kill some odors and mold

Stage 5 New Helioshield – Ultraviolet light for killing germs and viruses

Pro’s and Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Now includes UV light

2 – Convenient stores for repairs

3 – Washable

Con’s

1 – Overpriced for the square footage

2 – Does not include HEPA (best for dust and pollen)

3 – Small Carbon filters are very expensive

4 – The Warranty is pro-rated (only 3 years)

5 – Will only treat a small 8 x10 room

Specifications and Technologies

Oreck XL Proshield Plus Air Purifier

MSRP Price: 

Purification Technologies: 4 (5)

Square Feet: 216 SQ. Ft.

Replacement Filters (Carbon): 

Yearly Cost To Operate: 100

Decibel Level: 28 on low (a bit high)

Pros – Good for Smoke.

Cons – Not great for Dust, Pollen

Warranty – 3 year limited

Number of Fan Speeds – 3

Filters – Carbon, Truman Cell, and Pre-filter

Oreck XL Air Purifier Review

“Richardson” Air Purifier Rating

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 4

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 3

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 6 (pro only)

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 4

5. Longevity/Quality 7

6. Noise Levels 5

7. Ease of Use 9

8. Warranty 3

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 2

10. Price Value 3

Score: 46 = Fair

Conclusion

OK, I’m not a big fan of the Oreck having owned several. Without HEPA it is not going to do a great job on allergies. Given that it will only cover a little over 200 square feet (on high speed) it is considered a small room air purifier. A lot of money for a small air purifier which does not carry the best dust technology.

If you have allergies I would look at the comparison chart on this site for a better choice.  Hepa filters get filled with smoke so fast a washable ionic air purifier is a more affordable way to go.

Overview

I’ll start by saying that in this air purifier review sharp FP-P40CX that I really like the filters in it, and the technology. Plus the initial cost is very reasonable. My primary complaints are the replacement filter costs are very high, the Warranty is short (1 year) and the square footage is a bit low. But if you are looking for a good mid-sized bedroom air purifier for allergies keep reading.

Purchased all over the world the Sharp FP-P40CX is one of several sharp plasmacluster air purifiers which were first introduced in 2001. They have sold over 22 million according to their website. It’s made in China where 99% of all air purifiers today are made but were designed in Japan. Japan fell in love with this model during the SARS scare.

Unlike the FPP models many of the newer Plasmacluster air purifiers (which include the KC model line – KC-C70U, KCC100U, and C150U) now include built in humidifiers in which you add water to a small reservoir. I still own a Plasmacluster Sharo FP-P60CX which is being discontinued in favor of the smaller FP-P40CX (the primary difference the Sharp FP-P60CX covers more square footage.)

Air Purifier Review – Sharp FP-P40CX

Stages of Purification

Now let’s take a look at the filters and technology for cleaning the air. The Sharp FP-P40CX air purifier has 4-5 stages

Stage 1 HEPA. Although a bit pricey when it comes time to replace it this good sized HEPA does a good job of holding dust and pollen.

Stage 2 Carbon – A good sized 12 OZ bag with several carbon pockets it removes gas, odors and smoke. (very pricey to replace @ 70).

Stage 3 Pre-Filter – This washable filter is like a screen door, catching hair and dust which extends the life of the HEPA filter. While Sharp suggests you can vacuum the HEPA on occasion make sure you vacuum it “thorough” the pre-filter.

Stage 4 Positive and negative ions. The unique “Plasmacluster” technology allows you to alternate between health negative ions, positive ions which can destroy some germs, or both. A nice option.

FPP40CX – It’s A Small Room Air Purifier

Because it only covers 232 square feet the Sharp is more of a small room air purifier. On high speed it gets a bit noisy, and the machine shakes a bit side to side (smoothly mind you, but it does move). On low it is very quiet, but does not move a lot of air. The trade off for low energy usage and quieter fan (than the 60CX) explains the smaller square footage.

It has a “pollen feature” but to be honest I don’t get it – it just seems to alternate the fan speed. I can only figure that it “sounded good” in the marketing department. While it is very quiet in the low speed mode (4 speeds) it doesn’t emit enough air at that speed to do much of anything. The carbon filter is said to be washable, however getting water inside an air purifier (and carbon retains chlorine from the water) may not be the best idea. The carbon filter has bags of carbon which, while a good weight to the carbon means it will absorb more gas than most purifiers, have large gaps above and below the bags.

Pro’s and Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Well Made

2 – Quieter than most air purifiers

3 – Includes HEPA and a good Carbon filtration

4 – Nice “human-friendly” design. Has an on/off button for night time sleeping, and variable remote controls.

Con’s

1 – Short 1 year parts and labor warranty

2 – Very Expensive (but good) filter replacements

3 – A bit pricey, but a good value

4 – The yearly operating costs are high. While it is very energy efficient the replacement carbon and HEPa can set you back 180 (Wasn’t that close to the cost of the machine to begin with?)

5 – The low speed is very quiet (17Db) but also completely useless as it moves no air.

6 – A bit noisy on high

Specifications and Technologies

Sharp FPP40CX

Retail Price: 

Purification Technologies: 5

Square Footage: 253 SQ. Ft.

Replacement Filter Costs: 189

Yearly Costs: 150

Decibel Level: 17/

Pros – Good for

Cons- Not good for

Warranty – 1 Year

Number of Speeds – 3 -Silent, Med, and Max

Filters –

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) certified Clean Air Delivery Rates (CADR) for the Sharp FP-P40CX shows as follows:

dust 157

smoke 163

pollen 156

Air Purifier Rating

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 5

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust) 9

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.) 8

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 7

5. Longevity/Quality 7

6. Noise Levels 6

7. Ease of Use 4

8. Warranty 2

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 7

10. Price Value 9

Score: 64= Excellent

Conclusion

In this air purifier review the Sharp FP-P40CX is definitely one of my top 10. It has better-than-average carbon filtration and HEPA size. While you may end up paying more for the initial cost (and too much for the replacement filters) than you will for a Honeywell, Oreck, or similar models you’re money will be better spent getting something with much greater filtration.

It’s a durable model, relatively quiet, and has nice features like an on/off control for the lights (You’ll know how important that is when you try and sleep a night with an air purifier light on). With a list price of 299.99 current prices online run from 250 to 260 delivered. The Warranty is only 1 year parts and labor – which was a bit of a head-scratcher for me. Why would Sharp have such a limited warranty? However I have found that the one I own has been dependable over several years.

If you have allergies and want a good small room air purifier it may be a good choice.

Ionic Air Purifier Reviews and Test Results

Overview

I was surprised to see that many people still search for the Ionic Breeze Air Purifier model (Sharper Image) because it was pulled by the Federal Trade Commission quite a few years ago for potential health hazards. The hazard: Ozone production. For many consumers the name “Ionic Breeze” became synonymous with “Air Purifier” because of their infomercial success. Their fall open the doors for the Oreck Air Purifier ton take center stage on infomercial.

I did a search myself for “Ionic Air Purifier Reviews” recently and found that Sharper Image (even though they went bankrupt) has a site which sells several different models under the name. I will do another review on these other “Overpriced” models at another time (there is not much interest in them).

Since Ionic Breeze died a sudden death you might want to watch some of the “Top 10 Air Purifier” videos via the menu on the left.

Ionic Breeze Purifier Claims

The Sharper Image Ionic Breeze did well on infomercial because it touted “You never had to change the filter” and “It runs silently” and “It uses a penny a day in electricity. Let’s examine these points:

1. Never have to change the filter. By sticking to washable electrostatic (charged plates that attract some pollution and dust) they ignored the more effective HEPA (cloth) filters. Electrostatic is good for smoke and odor, and that’s about it.

2. It runs silently. Because there was no fan motor in the machine it counted on the natural air flow in the room, through the electrostatic plates to clean the air, along with the negative ions going out to kill some gases. Not a very effective way to clean the air, but better than nothing.

3. Runs on a penny a day. This is because it has no fan motor.

Stages of Purification

Now let’s take a look at the filters and technology for cleaning the air. The ionic breeze air purifier has 1 stage:

Stage 1 Electrostatic Plates (also called Ionizing electrostatic precipitator). – These washable plates attract positively and negatively charged particles in the air like pollution, VOC’s and some dust (but not alot of dust or pollen) Two thin wires positively charge (ionize) airborne particles and trap them on a negatively charged removable collection grid made of three to five steel plates. Air from the room is drawn in by the electrostatic forces, not by a fan. This air movement, the “Zenion effect”, produces the breeze users feel.

Pro’s & Con’s

Pro’s

1 – Inexpensive

2 – No replacement filters

3 – Destroys odours, kills germs, smells sweet to some.

4 – Control panel conveniently on top of tower.

5 – If the user forgets to clean the plates, the red light comes on and the unit shuts itself down. (looses efficiency as plates get dirty)

6- Collector plates are well-built, and sturdy

7- Portable, Uses minimal power – Energy efficient

Con’s

1 – No Hepa (best for pollen and dust)

2 – Creates ozone (harmful for sensitive lungs)

3 – Does not help with germs, bacteria, viruses

4 – Harmful to lungs, eyes and nasal passages in that it damages surface tissues (The half-life of ozone in air is approximately 72 hours (3 days) at room temperaturemaking it uncontrollable by consumers.)

5 – It moves very little air

6 – Some users complain about the brightness of the red light indicator at night

7 – Frequent cleaning required of the plates – every 4 or 5 days

8 – Internal ionizing wires need cleaning after eight to ten days. This will stop a humming noise caused by particle build-up on the charging wire

9 – Like all ionizers, the unit can create a black wall effect if left too long in one spot.

10 – Annoying sparking and crackling noises may develop when collector plates and ionizer wires are not kept perfectly clean

OTHER BRAND MODELS Names/Numbers: Hybrid GP Germicidal Air Purifier SI724 Professional Series

More Ionic Air Purifier Reviews

Specifications and Technologies

Ionic Breeze ( Ionic Air Purifier Reviews )

Retail Price: 

Purification Technologies: 1

Square Footage: 500 sq ft

Replacement Filter Costs: No filters to buy or replace

Yearly Costs: 10

Decibel Level: Completely silent – air is circulated electronically, without a motor or fan however, crackling noise frequently reported

SIZE (dimensions), 29 inches high by 9 inches diameter WEIGHT – 9 lbs

WARRANTY/GUARANTEES:1 year warranty – The warranty specifically excludes damage caused by failure to clean

Number of Speeds – None

Air Purifier Rating

1. Technologies Included: (out of of 10 technologies) 1

2. Particle Removal (Allergens, Dust)3

3. Immune System Threats (Germs, Virus, etc.)1

4. Gas Removal (Odor, Chemicals, Smoke) 8

5. Longevity/Quality 6

6. Noise Levels 10

7. Ease of Use 10

8. Warranty 4

9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 5

10. Price Value 4

Score: 52 = Fair

Conclusion

If you have allergies, find an air purifier with HEPA and skip the Ionic Breeze. If you have asthma DO NOT USE THIS MODEL, as it does create some Ozone which can irritate lungs. However if you smoke cigarettes then this might be an inexpensive alternative way to clear smoke. You won’t have to buy a HEPA filter which gets clogged with nicotine. 

Because Sharper Image went bankrupt (someone else bought the name to sell the current version) you’ll want to keep that in mind.

I hope these Ionic Air Purifier Reviews have been of help.