Is the ionizing feature an ionizer or an ozon generator?
865510
It just says "electronic Ionizer". I have asthma so don't use that feature to be on the safe side.
865511
http://www.kaz.com/kaz/air-purifiers/products/honeywell-hepaclean-compact-air-purifier-hht-011/
865512
ionizers generally will create ozone, I would avoid using it, I make sure its always off. How much ozone it makes i'm not sure, but any amount is not good, especially if it is in a room long term making ever so steadily small amounts, you get where i'm going with this. So yea, don't use the ionizer, not sure why people would say it doesn't make ozone, that's what ionizers do - ozone is a by product of it. How much ozone it makes not sure, but best to have zero.
865513
I don't like the smell of an ozone generator. I don't smell that with this air purifier, as it is more neutral, although I'm no expert.
1835550
It shuts off when it reaches its desired temperature. It could possibly turn off if it starts to overheat. But, that has never happened to mine that I know of. Sorry, but I am not sure about the ionizer question. I am very happy with mine.
200434
THANK YOU! I am so excited to see this. I bought it a year ago, but turned it off month ago because I hated the smell it produced. I wondered if the smell was ozone, but it's not supposed to produce ozone. However, a friend said that the ionization (the PlasmaWave part) turns oxygen into ozone, so...it does produce ozone. Glad to know that I can turn off the PlasmaWave. I'm going to clean it out and start it up again and see if it still produces that unpleasant smell.
1174480
It has an ionizer, but you can choose to use it or not. I'd have to check again, but it seems like it said that it doesn't ionize the air. When I turn on the ionizer, I do not notice any effects as from ionization. I have COPD and Apnea, and ionized air, is supposed to cause problems with those things.
1404498
Because ionisers emit ozone. Ozone can be good for the air, but in actuality, ozone emissions can be extremely harmful to us. I've done TONS of research on ionic filters and what i've found shocked me! Repeated exposure to ion emissions can cause a myriad of health problems, including but not limited to; Resperitory problems as well as eye and nose irritation.
1271941
I have no idea but it seems to work very well. There is a very strong "ozone" smell when it's working. I've been using it for months and it's never failed me.
1868231
The ionizer's in our units produce less ozone than the UL* established limits of 50ppb. However, in high concentrations, ozone can be harmful to birds and small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest using the ionizer in well ventilated areas with the fan on.
102106
The unit comes in one piece. The only thing you have to do is open the back and put the ionizer in. Takes 2 seconds. Very easy!
127779
There is a silence low & high fan speed a button to turn ionizer on or off.
412871
I do own some ionizers, and as far as I can tell, this plasma wave technology is very different from an ionizer, but I don't know the physics to explain it. In practice, ionizers make my eyes and nose and throat smart if they are on in a room for more than an hour or so. This unit does not have that effect whatsoever. It just breaks down odors. Otherwise I notice nothing. I have two of them and have been happy with them for years.....
37219
no, none. the ozone is produced electronically and fan forced. Dont stay in house when using ! Do not breathe the ozone. Give it a couple of hours to dissipate and open windows when u return. PS Ozone is destructive to rubber like belts in electronics items such as VCR, and possibly some materials like some plastics. I recommend covering TV's.
394919
Ionizers typically have a byproduct of ozone which is harmful to your lungs.
1103825
What is an ionizer? Read my previous reviews are google your question to include the name of the product.
412013
This is from a blog page that quoted Aprilaire's response to her question about the 5000's ozone production: Aprilaires' response: Thank you for contacting us with regards to our Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner. Aprilaire shares our customer's concerns about ozone, and wants to reassure you that our Model 5000 Whole Home Electronic Air Cleaner is not designed to produce ozone. Ozone is produced as a result of many factors, some are man-made and some originate from nature. On any given day in the US, outdoor levels can be as high as 150 ppb. More polluted areas typically have higher outdoor ozone levels because there is a greater concentration of the components that create ground level ozone. Levels of ozone inside our homes typically range from 10 to 70 percent of the level found outdoors, primarily depending on whether windows and doors are left open. (ref. "Ozone Decay Rates in Residences", Harvard School of Public Health, Environmental Science and Engineering Program). The reason indoor levels are lower than outdoor levels is because ozone readily reacts with other gases and surfaces. As a manufacturer we look to government organizations to set the standards as which to develop and produce products by. As such, we offer an air cleaner that produces 2 ppb, well below the established FDA standard of 50 ppb for medical devices and the UL standard to evaluate products for consumer safety. The high voltage power supply contained in this (and any other) electronic air cleaner produces ozone only as a byproduct of operation; the small amount of ozone generated dissipates by the time clean air filters out and into your home. In addition, the Model 5000 removes particles from the air that have proven by research to be harmful to humans. There are a select group of people who are sensitive to ozone. For these people, we recommend using the Aprilaire High Efficiency air cleaners Model 4200 or 4400. For everyone else, the Aprilaire Model 5000 is the best air cleaner for your home.
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This is what Lasko says about the ionizer function:"The built-in Ionizer in a Lasko fan generates millions of negative ions and disperses them into the air to combat and dispel air pollution. As the negative ion levels grow, the air feels naturally fresher like the great outdoors."I think it's a marketing gimmick to sell fans.
213122
According to the instructions, this device is ionization. I believe a photo would cost more as well.
1306703
No. I believe it has an ionizer, but does not produce Ozone. I used it in a Large Yukon and did not notice that it ever did anything to help. It may work better in a Honda Civic.