Can the unit be used without the ionizer turned on?
1562436
no it is just automatic or understood that it is on whenever the unit is running for heat/fan
439949
As far as I'm aware, it is impossible to turn off the ionizer. After the first couple of days, I didn't notice any kind of smell, though.
1012248
Yes, the initial setting appears to be for the Ionizer as well as the "oscillating" (back and forth) to be "Off" - meaning you would have to "turn it on" first.
1051363
Oh yes, the ionizer can be shut off by turning off the UV light with one push of a button.
935699
Yes. You can run the diffuser without the light. The power light is always illuminated - it's very small.
635193
Yes, there is a separate button that allows you to run it with or without the ionizer.
141344
I bought this item a long time ago and i really don't remember about the ionization feature. I don't think I ever used it. I bought it for a humidifier and it was fine for that.
1317879
You can. I did, but you then lose the added protection of having the unit grounded. No big deal for me. Mine works great!
575911
It must be connected to a natural gas line (pipe). If you don't have natural gas where you live, this unit is not for you. If you do have natural gas, it does operate without electricity so is good if you lose electricity.
417471
Yes, just don't plug in the unit until it is completely submerged. If the heating unit is heated out of water, it will burn out.
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.
2149585
No. The unit is powered from a permanently sealed battery with 10 year life and cannot use external power, so there would be no point in doing so.
1995837
I only use it when the system has a vacuum. That way no air if you hold the unit upright
1634237
I use mine in the bedrooms, turn the ceiling fans on and turn the ionizer/ozonator on and shut the door for a couple of hours. After that, I open the doors and keep the ceiling fans on for awhile....I use the ionizer/ozonator in the middle of the house when we are gone (put it on high) and when we get home, I keep the ceiling fans on for awhile. I keep the ionizer on medium speed frequently...I don't think anyone needs to be afraid.....It works wonderfully and this is the best bargain I have found in a long time...
465806
No, neither the tank or the base of the unit emit light or light up. The only lights on the unit are a small red and green LED style bulb that indicate power and when the ionizer is engaged. I sleep with this unit right near my bed, and while the lights are very minimal, I simply turn the unit so that the lights face the wall. I can turn the "spout" so that moisture flows any direction I choose.
35640
You can turn the ionizers off. The big filters are what makes this legit. I'm not sure about the smell good of the air, as I use it for alergies and small particulates in the air which it works well on. If you are going to try one of these pro and expensive filters in a small room, I'd recommend it. I bought a 2nd one for my office... I run it on med 2 out of 4, blowing a gentle clean breeze on me a few feet from my desk. I also sleep with one a few feet from my bed.
2169564
Generally, home air purifiers don't consume much power. Though there's nothing about power use in the manual, I'd imagine this unit is no exception since all that's running (without the O3 generator) is a small fan and negative ion generator. From my limited knowledge of O3 (ozone) a higher voltage is necessary to produce it. How much I don't know, but you're not going to be running the O3 generator constantly.