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Panasonic Purifier Summaries
Model: Panasonic Purifiers F-P10HU1 – Fair Rating
Up to 120 sqft
MSRP 79.95
Conclusion: A basic HEPA with charcoal air purifier w/ electronic controls.
Detailed Review Below
Model: Panasonic Air Purifiers F-P15HU2 – Fair Rating
Up to 216 sqft
MSRP 99.95
Conclusion: A basic HEPA with charcoal air purifier w/ electronic air quality monitor.
Detailed Review Below
Model: Panasonic Air Purifiers F-P20HU1 – Fair Rating
Up to 320 sqft
MSRP 169.95
Conclusion: A basic HEPA with charcoal air purifier w/electronic air quality monitor.
Detailed Review Below
Panasonic Air Purifiers Detailed Reviews
Model: Panasonic Air Purifiers F-P10HU1 HEPA
Rating Score: 54/100 points
Summary
Panasonic makes many quality electronic and consumer products. They appear to have left the air purifier market with these three models. They may be available for awhile, but most
references to them are disappearing from the internet. This is the smallest of three similar units using HEPA and carbon filtering technology. The purifier is slim in shape and has some
electronic control gadgetry. The actual cleaning ability is average to below average.
Basic Specifications
The F-P10HU1 HEPA is designed for spaces up to 120 sqft. This purifier is passive technology as the air must travel through the purifier to be cleaned. The F-P10HU1
uses a 2-step process. Initially the air passes through a 99.97% HEPA filter for particles and then through a thin charcoal "deodorize" filter to remove smells. The purifier has a
3-speed fan, a digital readout with timer, LED Filter Check Function, and a 1-year warranty. The charcoal filter will need to be replaced every year at 39.95/year. The HEPA filter is scheduled
for replacement every 3 years at 59.95/3 = 19.98/year. Expect some plastic outgassing smell.
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) rating from The Association of Home Appliance Manufactures (AHAM) Smoke 100/ Dust 100/ Pollen 100
Rating Factors:
1) Value: 8/24 points – The MSRP is 79.95. The estimated square footage cleaned is 120 sqft. The Value equation is as follows: 100 * (1 – (((79.95 initial + 97.96/year)/120 sqft)/3
removal points)) = 50.58. 50.58 = 8 points – Poor Value.
2) What is Removed: 3/16 points – Removal of Larger Particles >0.3 microns – good Removal, 2-points. Removal of Smaller Particles <0.3 microns – Poor Removal, 0-points. Removal of
Odors and Gases – Fair Removal, 1-point, Removal of VOCs – Poor Removal, 0-points, Removal of Basic Microorganisms – Poor Removal, 0-points, Removal of Advanced Microorganisms – Poor Removal,
0-points.
3) Yearly Operating Costs: 12/15 points – The HEPA filter (Part F-Y110XT) is scheduled for a change every 3 years – 59.95/3 = 19.98/year. The charcoal "deodorize" filter (Part
F-Y510XT) every year – 39.95/year. Electricity ranges between 29 to 68 watts. I will use the average value of 49 watts. Calculating electricity usage: 49 watts/1000 X .0886/kwh x 24 hours/day
X 365 days/year = 38.03/year. Total cost 97.96/year. Inexpensive to operate.
4) Quality: 8/12 points – Average Quality. Fit, Finish, and Workmanship – Very Good Quality, 4-points. Cleaning Technologies – Good Quality, 3-points. Support Material – Good Quality,
1-point.
5) Warranty: 2/8 points – Panasonic Air Purifiers have a 1-year warranty. Fair Warranty.
6) Maintenance and Cleaning: 6/6 points – Routine maintenance includes replacing the HEPA filter every 3 years and the charcoal "deodorize" filter every year. Hand wash the filter
frame and install takes about 20 minutes. Easy Maintenance, 3-points. Only light dusting or wiping with a damp cloth is required as needed. Easy Cleaning 3-points.
7) Look and Feel: 4/6 points – This unit looks a little like a skinny air conditioner. 18.5" Width X 6" Depth X 15.25" height and 10lbs. The slim line look is ok. Looks Good,
2-points. This unit has simple controls with an LED display including filter change time data and programmable timer. Feels Good, 2-points.
8) Years in Business: 5/5 points – Founded in 1959, Panasonic is a Global Japanese Company with Panasonic North America located in Secaucus, NJ.
9) Noise Level: 3/5 points – Low 30 dB, Medium 43 dB, and High 50 dB. Average Noise Level.
10) Set-Up: 3/3 points – Easy Set-up.
total = 54/100 points
Conclusion
A basic HEPA with charcoal air purifier w/ electronic controls.
Model: Panasonic Air Purifiers F-P15HU2 HEPA
Rating Score: 51/100 points
Summary
Panasonic makes many quality electronic and consumer products. They appear to have left the air purifier market with these three models. They may be available for awhile, but most
references to them are disappearing from the internet. This is the middle size of three similar units using HEPA and carbon filtering technology. The purifier is slim in shape and has some
electronic control gadgetry. The 24-hour Air Quality Monitor is interesting as the purifier will gauge the need of cleaning or not. I would recommend that most homes have 24-hour cleaning
anyway, so the monitor is a neat feature, but not really a huge plus. The actual cleaning ability is average to below average.
Basic Specifications: The F-P15HU2 HEPA is designed for spaces up to 216 sqft. This purifier is passive technology as the air must travel through the purifier to be cleaned. The F-P15HU2
uses a 2-step process. Initially the air passes through a 99.97% HEPA filter for particles and then through a thin charcoal "deodorize" filter to remove smells. The purifier has a
4-speed fan, a digital readout with timer, LED Filter Check Function, 24-hour Air Quality Monitor and a 1-year warranty. The charcoal filter will need to be replaced every year at 39.95/year.
The HEPA filter is scheduled for replacement every 3 years at 59.95/3 = 19.98/year. Expect some plastic outgassing smell.
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) rating from The Association of Home Appliance Manufactures (AHAM) Smoke 150/ Dust 150/ Pollen 150
Rating Factors:
1) Value: 8/24 points – The MSRP is 99.95. The estimated square footage cleaned is 216 sqft. The Value equation is as follows: 100 * (1 – (((99.95 initial + 115.81/year)/216 sqft)/3
removal points)) = 66.70. 66.70 = 8 points – Poor Value.
2) What is Removed: 3/16 points – Removal of Larger Particles >0.3 microns – good Removal, 2-points. Removal of Smaller Particles <0.3 microns – Poor Removal, 0-points. Removal of
Odors and Gases – Fair Removal, 1-point, Removal of VOCs – Poor Removal, 0-points, Removal of Basic Microorganisms – Poor Removal, 0-points, Removal of Advanced Microorganisms – Poor Removal,
0-points.
3) Yearly Operating Costs: 9/15 points – The HEPA filter (Part F-Y15XS) is scheduled for a change every 3 years – 59.95/3 = 19.98/year. The charcoal "deodorize" filter (Part
F-Y55XS) every year – 39.95/year. Electricity ranges between 43 to 101 watts. I will use the average value of 72 watts. Calculating electricity usage: 72 watts/1000 X .0886/kwh x 24 hours/day
X 365 days/year = 55.88/year. Total cost 115.81/year. Average to operate.
4) Quality: 8/12 points – Average Quality. Fit, Finish, and Workmanship – Very Good Quality, 4-points. Cleaning Technologies – Good Quality, 3-points. Support Material – Good Quality,
1-point.
5) Warranty: 2/8 points – Panasonic Air Purifiers have a 1-year warranty. Fair Warranty.
6) Maintenance and Cleaning: 6/6 points – Routine maintenance includes replacing the HEPA filter every 3 years and the charcoal "deodorize" filter every year. Hand wash the filter
frame and install takes about 20 minutes. Easy Maintenance, 3-points. Only light dusting or wiping with a damp cloth is required as needed. Easy Cleaning 3-points.
7) Look and Feel: 4/6 points – This unit looks a little like a skinny air conditioner. 21.25" Width X 6" Depth X 15.625" height and 13.9lbs. The slim line look is ok. Looks
Good, 2-points. This unit has simple controls with an LED display including filter change time data, programmable timer, and air quality monitor. Feels Good, 2-points.
8) Years in Business: 5/5 points – Founded in 1959, Panasonic is a Global Japanese Company with Panasonic North America located in Secaucus, NJ.
9) Noise Level: 3/5 points – Low 30 dB, Medium 40 dB, High 48 dB, and super 56 dB. Average Noise Level.
10) Set-Up: 3/3 points – Easy Set-up.
total = 51/100 points
Conclusion
A basic HEPA with charcoal air purifier w/ electronic air quality monitor.
Return to Top Model: Panasonic Air Purifiers F-P20HU1 HEPA Last Reviewed: 02-15-2008 Rating Score: 53/100 points
Summary
Panasonic makes many quality electronic and consumer products. They appear to have left the air purifier market with these three models. They may be available for awhile, but most
references to them are disappearing from the internet. This is the middle size of three similar units using HEPA and carbon filtering technology. The purifier is slim in shape and has some
electronic control gadgetry. The 24-hour Air Quality Monitor is interesting as the purifier will gauge the need of cleaning or not. I would recommend that most homes have 24-hour cleaning
anyway, so the monitor is a neat feature, but not really a huge plus. The actual cleaning ability is average to below average.
Basic Specifications
The F-P20HU1 HEPA is designed for spaces up to 320 sqft. This purifier is passive technology as the air must travel through the purifier to be cleaned. The F-P20HU1
uses a 2-step process. Initially the air passes through a 99.97% HEPA filter for particles and then through a thin charcoal "deodorize" filter to remove smells. The purifier has a
4-speed fan, a digital readout with timer, LED Filter Check Function, 24-hour Air Quality Monitor and a 1-year warranty. The charcoal filter will need to be replaced every year at 49.95/year.
The HEPA filter is scheduled for replacement every 3 years at 79.95/3 = 26.65/year. Expect some plastic outgassing smell.
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) rating from The Association of Home Appliance Manufactures (AHAM) Smoke 215/ Dust 215/ Pollen 200
Rating Factors:
1) Value: 12/24 points – The MSRP is 169.95. The estimated square footage cleaned is 320 sqft. The Value equation is as follows: 100 * (1 – (((169.95 initial + 156.54/year)/320 sqft)/4
removal points)) = 74.49. 74.49 = 12 points – Fair Value.
2) What is Removed: 4/16 points – Removal of Larger Particles >0.3 microns – very good Removal, 3-points. Removal of Smaller Particles <0.3 microns – Poor Removal, 0-points. Removal of
Odors and Gases – Fair Removal, 1-point, Removal of VOCs – Poor Removal, 0-points, Removal of Basic Microorganisms – Poor Removal, 0-points, Removal of Advanced Microorganisms – Poor Removal,
0-points.
3) Yearly Operating Costs: 6/15 points – The HEPA filter (Part F-Y120XT) is scheduled for a change every 3 years – 79.95/3 = 26.65/year. The charcoal "deodorize" filter (Part
F-Y520XT) every year – 49.95/year. Electricity ranges between 55 to 150 watts. I will use the average value of 103 watts. Calculating electricity usage: 103 watts/1000 X .0886/kwh x 24
hours/day X 365 days/year = 79.94/year. Total cost 156.54/year. Above Average to operate.
4) Quality: 8/12 points – Average Quality. Fit, Finish, and Workmanship – Very Good Quality, 4-points. Cleaning Technologies – Good Quality, 3-points. Support Material – Good Quality,
1-point.
5) Warranty: 2/8 points – Panasonic Air Purifiers have a 1-year warranty. Fair Warranty.
6) Maintenance and Cleaning: 6/6 points – Routine maintenance includes replacing the HEPA filter every 3 years and the charcoal "deodorize" filter every year. Hand wash the filter
frame and install takes about 20 minutes. Easy Maintenance, 3-points. Only light dusting or wiping with a damp cloth is required as needed. Easy Cleaning 3-points.
7) Look and Feel: 4/6 points – This unit looks a little like a skinny air conditioner. 22" Width X 6.625" Depth X 18.75" height and 16.3lbs. The slim line look is ok. Looks
Good, 2-points. This unit has simple controls with an LED display including filter change time data, programmable timer, and air quality monitor. Feels Good, 2-points.
8) Years in Business: 5/5 points – Founded in 1959, Panasonic is a Global Japanese Company with Panasonic North America located in Secaucus, NJ.
9) Noise Level: 3/5 points – Low 30 dB, Medium 40 dB, High 48 dB, and super 56 dB. Average Noise Level.
10) Set-Up: 3/3 points – Easy Set-up.
total = 53/100 points
Conclusion
A basic HEPA with charcoal air purifier w/ electronic air quality monitor.Return to Top
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