I am looking at the CT 36 HEPA and the CT 36 Auto Clean but wondering what the major difference on why I should look at one or the other. Any input?
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The difference is that one has HEPA filter and the other one doesn't. If you are going to use it inside a house, the HEPA one is better.
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The CT 36 Auto Clean is designed primarily for drywall sanding. The auto clean function knocks dust from the filter as you are working to maintain suction. If you are not drywall sanding the CT 36 HEPA is the way to go.
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it's a good idea to buy the HEPA filter regardless of how you plan to use the vac. the upgraded filters are very easy to wash off so they last a long time.
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The multiple-stage filtering system, the life of the motor, the amount of air the purifier can move and filter at once, the noise level. There are many reasons this purifier costs more initially than Miami of the others available here. As someone who needs a purifier in each room for a child with severe medical complications, I've done the searching, I've purchased many, many inferior air purifiers, and without a doubt, the Alen Breathesmart is far and away the most effective. I also have two RabbitAirs for the bedrooms because of their quality, size and noise level, but I will never go back to, or reccomend any lesser air purifier. I suggest looking at consumer reports and getting more detailed input, but the money you spend on a high quality filter makes it more than worth the investment in its longevity and consistently clean air.
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If you go to www.air-purifier-power.com there are detailed reviews of both.
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We have both, one with and the other without. they both do the same thing and we dont see any advantage or disadvantage. No problem to clean. Hope this helps !
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The only other difference ( electronic vs. manual controls) is that this particular model (AC5250PT) comes with the PetPure Treatment Filter. The filter still is a True HEPA filter (99.97% capture rate down to .3 microns in size) but also has been treated with a fungistatic agent that kills odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. If you have pets this is a helpful feature.
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I've used both. Can't tell any difference. Long lasting and moderate odor control. Tracks everywhere but a good high-pile towel or mat helps that.
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It is really worth it to spend the extra $50 and get the Active AirClean 30 filter which is the best Hepa miele has and the exact same one Miele uses in the higher level models. It fits really tightly and it seals into place with a rubbery thread around the bottom, unlike the one that comes with it. (Although that one is very very good as well.)
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Alen units are not rated by CADR. Please see http://www.alencorp.com/articles/CADR.asp I am really pleased with the unit and can tell a difference in my allergies and breathing. I used this site to help me decide: http://www.air-purifiers-america.com/product.asp?product=T500 If there are certain pollutants you are looking to reduce, Alen makes special filters. For example: The T500 includes a HEPA-Pure Filter, making it perfect for those who have allergy or dust concerns. If you have more specific concerns, Alen has other filter options including: HEPA-Fresh (Allergens and Light Odor), HEPA-Silver (Mold and Bacteria), HEPA-OdorCell (Smoke and Heavy Odor). Hope this helps!
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I've read elsewhere that HEPA filters when they are brand new are not very effective. Over time they actually get more effective, up to presumably a saturation point and then get less effective again.I've vaccumed the HEPA filter in this unit with my HEPA vacuum to extend its life by a few months. This seems to work fine. Presumably you'd need a microscope or a really expensive piece of equipment to measure air quality for sure.The charcoal filters are cheap enough and get dirty enough I'd just replace them regularly.
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It may help with smell if you could "rig" it. Yet you really would want a hepa based system because particles are too small for just plain carbon. I use the carbon in my hepa system.
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Great Question :) We actually get asked this question a lot. So how often a filter needs changed really is how much use it gets. It would depend on the type of dirt you are vacuuming and how dirty your home is. The nice thing about a high end BAGGED vacuum like the Prolux is that the HEPA filters last a lot longer than normal vacuums. This is because it uses a HEPA bag and so very little dirt actually gets to the HEPA filter. So if it was my I would probably visible inspect the HEPA filter every 6 months or so. You can prolong the life of a HEPA filter by blowing it out with like a air compressor. I imagine you would need to change the HEPA filter every 1 to 2 years on average. I hope that helps :) Thanks Dustin Great-Vacs (Seller)
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I went to Honeywell, WalMart and Amazon and searched all of them. I have a small one and wanted another like it for another room, but they no longer made it, so I opt for a little bigger one which I am glad I did. Watch they are on sale quite frequently. I think I paid $129.00 or so for the bigger one and it is wonderful. Depends what you want it for. They both have changeable filters on them and a 5 year HEPA filter.
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You could do a test and try both but I must say this cleaner has worked very well with our house and 2 dogs. The nicest advantage is the clean smell it leaves. It even lets my shampooer smell clean!
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I think one is relatively self-cleaning, the other is not. I bought the NSL603 and it has been great.
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According to the user manual, you can use either as they are shaped the same & will install the same way. You just don't get the benefit of the hepa super filtering.
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A HEPA filter air purifier would work better than a Venta. It's primarily designed as a humidifier with the air purifier aspect a secondary function.