I want to know if its worth that price. Im thinking of buying this, because I have a lot of dust in my room.I already have the honeywell that oscillates. You think I should upgrade to this? I want to know if its worth that price. Im thinking of buying this, because I have a lot of dust in my room.I already have the honeywell that oscillates. You think I should upgrade to... » Read More I want to know if its worth that price. Im thinking of buying this, because I have a lot of dust in my room.I already have the honeywell that oscillates. You think I should upgrade to this? « Show Less
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It'll save you money from the Honeywell in a couple of years b/c the filters need less changing and it uses much less electricity. It's also quieter and has an air-freshening ionizer that the Honeywell doesn't, in addition to the HEPA.
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How is this product vs Airfree Onix 3000 Ozone Free Home Air Purifier. I want something that will work and not have to really replace filters. mainly need it for the pet hair and dust in the rooms.
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Not too bad. It's not quiet as Miele but neither as loud as dirty devil or Hoover vacuum. I even find eureka Mughty mite or the boss much louder than this one. But if you're looking for something quiet it's either Electrolux or Miele. But that's more money so for the price I'd say: go for it. But remember to wash the filter every few months for best results. Good luck.
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I have it in a 450 SF shop with 10 ft ceilings. It works great. It is the only unit of its kind I could find that had a remote that would actually transmit consistently when other remote-controlled tools and appliances are running: furnace, 3hp dust collector, AC, etc. The filters are easy to get to, take out, clean and reinstall. It is reasonably quiet, even on its "full power" setting. In short, I have been very happy with it after over two years of very heavy use. Powermatic recommends two units if being used in a "very large" area, but their website and manual don't quantify that. It might be a good idea to contact them directly and ask their tech support folks about square/cubic foot capacities. I have it in a 450 SF shop with 10 ft ceilings. It works great. It is the only unit of its kind I could find that had a remote that would actually transmit consistently when other remote-controlled tools and appliances are running: furnace, 3hp dust collector, AC, etc. The filters are easy to get to, take out, clean and reinstall. It is reasonably quiet, even on its "full power" setting. In short, I have been very happy with it after over two years of very heavy use. Powermatic recommends two units if being used in a "very large" area, but their website and manual don't... » Read More I have it in a 450 SF shop with 10 ft ceilings. It works great. It is the only unit of its kind I could find that had a remote that would actually transmit consistently when other remote-controlled tools and appliances are running: furnace, 3hp dust collector, AC, etc. The filters are easy to get to, take out, clean and reinstall. It is reasonably quiet, even on its "full power" setting. In short, I have been very happy with it after over two years of very heavy use. Powermatic recommends two units if being used in a "very large" area, but their website and manual don't quantify that. It might be a good idea to contact them directly and ask their tech support folks about square/cubic foot capacities. « Show Less
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I got mine for $ 450. but it was worth it. It is very accurate and has almost complete dust collection when you use it with a good shop vac. I have used it in furnished living rooms.
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First of all: you do not want a lot of ozone production. Ozone (at best) is a respiratory irritant and can have serious health effects if exposure and "dose" are long and heavy. Second, I too found that, even after a few months - there was little build up on ANY part of the filtration system in this unit. It is not on the Consumers Report List of approved air purifiers, either. At least - I looked and couldn't find it. I have a little larger Honeywell unit which absolutely has a higher rate of air volume. But its filters don't show much build up either. - The dust build up is more noticeable on the Honeywell unit than the Mountain Air unit after about six months though. I've taken to running both together in a bedroom just on the idea of applying some "overkill" because both units are rated for larger floor area. The ozone output I keep at about 25% of max and sometimes i turn it off completely.
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I bought this item new (and it is a Dyson) and I love it. You would have to contact Dyson or the seller to see what, if any, guarantee there would be on a refurbished item. I wasn't aware Dyson sold refurbished products. I have the fan/ heater and their sweeper and both are worth every penny I paid for them. PP
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Don't know. Didn't pay attention. The thing has been working day & night for years without a problem. You just have to keep it clean. This model is only good for one room. I had a bigger one years ago that handled several open rooms; or seemed to.
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No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with this one. I got a slightly smaller Honeywell Quietcare that was quieter and worked more reliably than this one. No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother... » Read More No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with this one. I got a slightly smaller Honeywell Quietcare that was quieter and worked more reliably than this one. « Show Less
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No knowledge of the Honeywell...the Lasko does what I wanted and oscillates and has a filter of sorts if you want. Sounds like white noise during the night but is good to block out noise. Great for the price.
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Hmmmm.....I'm not sure. I have a large unit in my bedroom, and a smaller unit in my front room. They pretty much handle the whole first floor of my home. I don't use the upstairs, so it's not necessary to have a unit there. I will tell you, both rooms have cold air returns, and the units are close to them. My house is VERY old. I used to have to dust daily....now, maybe once a week. When the dust starts to build up faster, I know it's time to check the filters. I have a huge German Shepherd, so I vacuum the filters twice a month.I have 2 bedrooms, a very large front room, and a very large kitchen on my first floor. I also have severe allergies. The two units are perfect! Hope that helps. Hmmmm.....I'm not sure. I have a large unit in my bedroom, and a smaller unit in my front room. They pretty much handle the whole first floor of my home. I don't use the upstairs, so it's not necessary to have a unit there. I will tell you, both rooms have cold air returns, and the units are close to them. My house is VERY old. I used to have to dust daily....now, maybe once a week. When the dust starts to build up faster, I know it's time to check the filters. I have a huge German Shepherd, so I vacuum the filters twice a month.I have 2 bedrooms, a very large front room, and a very... » Read More Hmmmm.....I'm not sure. I have a large unit in my bedroom, and a smaller unit in my front room. They pretty much handle the whole first floor of my home. I don't use the upstairs, so it's not necessary to have a unit there. I will tell you, both rooms have cold air returns, and the units are close to them. My house is VERY old. I used to have to dust daily....now, maybe once a week. When the dust starts to build up faster, I know it's time to check the filters. I have a huge German Shepherd, so I vacuum the filters twice a month.I have 2 bedrooms, a very large front room, and a very large kitchen on my first floor. I also have severe allergies. The two units are perfect! Hope that helps. « Show Less
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I've been changing the charcoal ones about three months(that's what they say to do),and that seems to be working out ok. You can take the cover off, and see how much stuff has accumulated on the filter, and I guess make your own determination. Have not changed the HEPA yet, I will probably go for the year, and see if it looks like it needs to be changed. It probably will. It's my feeling that most companies have spent lots of $$$$$ testing their products under varying conditions, and have set up the change intervals to optimize performance. 04/12/2014 Just changed the complete set of filters after about a year. The red HEPA light came on, and I ordered a complete set. I figure the cost is about a quarter a day. Not an issue for the increase in air quality. Hint: (1)Press and hold the reset button until it blinks, then it will go out.(2) Use a small hand vac with brush to clean the sensor area, it will pick up impurities quicker, hence, the fan speed increases quicker and doesn't have to run faster as long. After a year, we are completely satisfied with the EL500.
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Yes, it works quite well for that. It uses a motor that's not open, and won't cause any problems with the fumes. That's one of the reasons I like it. There isn't a fan on the market for that price that moves more air. To move that much air sometimes you'll probably want to make sure you've got the shop vented to provide intake air so it can move enough of it. Hope that helps you out! Fletch
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Its pretty good, actually! Its not the MOST silent vacuum I've ever owned, but the power to noise ratio far surpasses previous vacuums. Usually with less noise comes a less powerful vacuum. And it has more of a low tone, so it's much less obnoxious. I definitely dont feel like Im disturbing my neighbors. Come to think of it, my roommate has told me, with his bedroom door closed, he can barely hear anything if Im vacuuming the living room.
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I believe it is worth the cost I bought mine for my daughters room I also had the same one when I was a kid they last for a long time and was just what I wanted I was so happy they still sold them and delivery was even couple days early ;)
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Sorry Deborah I never tried it against another unit. Are they Honeywell units? If so I would buy one to find out. I purchase 100's of these for crawlspaces and always use the same brand with no trouble.
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Sort of hard to say - since it's subjective. I keep mine outside my bedroom door - on the first speed - and it doesn't bother me at all. Sort of just a low fan sound - about the same as the heat kicking on and off. I don't notice it at all. However, all of the other speeds, in my opinion, are very loud. It goes up to 5 - and that sounds like a 747 idling. I guess if you had it in some remote location and wanted to crank it up, the higher speeds would work. I live in a 1200 sq ft townhome and, set at 45, it keep the upstairs (where it is) at about 45% and the downstairs at about 35%. Perfect for me. I'm really happy with it. No more shocking all the pets with static electricity! Sort of hard to say - since it's subjective. I keep mine outside my bedroom door - on the first speed - and it doesn't bother me at all. Sort of just a low fan sound - about the same as the heat kicking on and off. I don't notice it at all. However, all of the other speeds, in my opinion, are very loud. It goes up to 5 - and that sounds like a 747 idling. I guess if you had it in some remote location and wanted to crank it up, the higher speeds would work. I live in a 1200 sq ft townhome and, set at 45, it keep the upstairs (where it is) at about 45% and the downstairs at about 35%. Perfect... » Read More Sort of hard to say - since it's subjective. I keep mine outside my bedroom door - on the first speed - and it doesn't bother me at all. Sort of just a low fan sound - about the same as the heat kicking on and off. I don't notice it at all. However, all of the other speeds, in my opinion, are very loud. It goes up to 5 - and that sounds like a 747 idling. I guess if you had it in some remote location and wanted to crank it up, the higher speeds would work. I live in a 1200 sq ft townhome and, set at 45, it keep the upstairs (where it is) at about 45% and the downstairs at about 35%. Perfect for me. I'm really happy with it. No more shocking all the pets with static electricity! « Show Less
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I'm sorry to hear of your problems; it really doesn't seem fair. The expense of returning the thing should definitely not be yours! Dehumidifiers are uniquely problematic, it seems. Our Kenmore and Frigidaire models worked beautifully until they stopped working, and the time was pretty short. We may have better luck with the Soleus.... but as I think I mentioned in my review of it, it's because these contraptions seem to require replacement quite often that we buy relatively cheap ones. My only advice, and you may have tried it already, is to HOWL at these people, long and loud. Be a squeaky wheel. Maybe their sense of fairness will kick in. I'm sorry to hear of your problems; it really doesn't seem fair. The expense of returning the thing should definitely not be yours! Dehumidifiers are uniquely problematic, it seems. Our Kenmore and Frigidaire models worked beautifully until they stopped working, and the time was pretty short. We may have better luck with the Soleus.... but as I think I mentioned in my review of it, it's because these contraptions seem to require replacement quite often that we buy relatively cheap ones. My only advice, and you may have tried it already, is to HOWL at these people, long and loud. Be a... » Read More I'm sorry to hear of your problems; it really doesn't seem fair. The expense of returning the thing should definitely not be yours! Dehumidifiers are uniquely problematic, it seems. Our Kenmore and Frigidaire models worked beautifully until they stopped working, and the time was pretty short. We may have better luck with the Soleus.... but as I think I mentioned in my review of it, it's because these contraptions seem to require replacement quite often that we buy relatively cheap ones. My only advice, and you may have tried it already, is to HOWL at these people, long and loud. Be a squeaky wheel. Maybe their sense of fairness will kick in. « Show Less