For small rooms that are already short on space and cannot afford to have large air purifiers, the Honeywell HHT-011 HEPAClean Compact Air Purifier is the perfect choice. With dimensions small enough to snuggle away in a corner or it can be placed on a small table. This purifier is perfect for rooms that are no larger than 85-sq.ft.
Despite the small size, the Honeywell HHT-011 packs quite a bit of power and keeps the area dust free to a very large extent. This can be attributed to the three layers of filters that are built in the machine. The first filter is obviously the pre-filter that can be removed and washed whenever necessary. The key feature comes in the second one, which is the permanent HEPA filter. This filter looks stable enough to be used in laboratories. It is very effective and sample analysis as part of the testing showed that the HEPA filter is very efficient and effectively eliminates the dust particles and other germs and microorganisms that might have invaded your private space. The next layer is an ionizer, which is optional but should be used if you want clean air to breathe.
Coming to the technical details of this air purifier, it has to be said that its performance is rather impressive and since it was recommended by the manufacturer for small rooms, that is where it was tested. The machine makes almost zero noise as it filters liters of air from the sidelines. There was a noticeable difference in the room after opening up a window for a while, then closing it and running the air purifier for about an hour. Of course, an hour was stretching the time a little to get results but you can leave the machine running for about 15 minutes and breathe clean and safe air.
The pre-filter is where the bigger dust particles get stuck and if you use the machine on a continuous basis, it might require cleaning. There is nothing to worry about though as cleaning this pre-filter is child’s play. You merely need to soak it in cold water for a while and then use a fine brush to get rid of the grime that forms in the pores of the filter. The HEPA filter is permanent and there is nothing that you can do about it. It does its job perfectly and gets rid of the germs for you. The HEPA filter is really what makes this purifier great. Competing air purifiers of a similar size and capacity are devoid of a HEPA filter and rely purely on the pre-filter and the ionizer to purify the air. The result is that the Honeywell HHT-011 emerges the winner.
The machine has three levels of power that can be adjusted and at the lowest level, the sound merges into the background. In addition, it comes with a light that offers slight illumination without being too hard on the eyes. It can run all through the night and you will get used to it in a couple of days at the most. At higher power levels, it does make a buzzing sound but then again, you will not have to run it for too long in the high power mode as the air gets purified almost immediately.
On the whole, the machine is great for small rooms such as a small bedroom or a study, especially if you are short on space. This model has found great favor with users, many of whom have reported an improvement in their allergies after its use.
- Small size
- Permanent HEPA filter is very effective
- Ionizer removes almost all the dust in the house
- Little to no noise from the machine
Pros
- Pre-filter needs to be washed occasionally
- Running the machine for too long results in mild heating