Will this unit purify the air effectively in an 1800 sq ft home?
1673174
My house is 2200 sq ft but I only use it in the family kitchen area. I don't like cooking odors lingering.
1673175
I have a 1400 sq ft house. I keep it in the "great room"/kitchen area. It keeps that area clean and fresh and dust free. The odors don't seem to get to the bedroom areas, so it has a very positive effect, but I don't think it purifies as much as the busy area.
1673176
The effective cleaning area for this unit is up to 800 Sq ft . As you increase coverage area it will result in slower and less purification of the air of impurities; it may be adequate if trying to address odors if they are from a small area like your kitchen and you willing to trade off the level of particulate purification. If the latter is not an option you should consider units designed for greater than your 1800 Sq ft (specs listed will say "up to") or use multiple smaller units.
1673177
My house is 1400 sqft. It works in my home. If you put it in the great room, it would probably help a great deal. Or, better yet, send him outside :-)
1677719
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.
1821802
We have 2000 sq. ft. all on one floor with one return in the hall ceiling. Only using these filters less than a year. Looking at the filter is good advice. I have changed it every 3-4 months although it still looks like it could go longer, but I change it to "keep the peace" in the family. Heat runs all winter, and A/C all summer. Spring and Fall use is intermittent.
1840948
I have a fairly powerful unit so I did not have a problem with the filter. It is pretty dense so it will reduce some of the airflow. But on the positive side, its easy to keep clean and reuse.
199421
You may wish to check the specifications, but the size of the room will also depend on the humidity the unit must remove. We have ours in a large unfinished basement area, and it is doing the job quite well. My assessement from a lay perspective is that it will handle a large room or small one-floor apartment nicely. It won't handle a house. I would be overkill for a typical sized-bedroom or bathroom alone.
253974
This humidifier is good Up To 2200 sq ft. That's in a best case scenario. I installed this in an 1800 sq ft house, and when the temp dips to 10 degrees, it barely makes an "acceptable" 35% humidity. That's in a well insulated house with double pane windows. Humidity seeks its own level. If your older home is not, or not well insisted, and does not have double pane windows, you will lose humidity almost as fast as you can put it in the air. At the very least, the next size up is better for 2000 sq ft., and with the worst cast scenario, something made for 3-4000 sq ft. May be needed, and that's IF your furnace can accommodate it. PS, the golden zone is 40 to 50% percent humidity. Below 40, viruses thrive; above 50, and mold thrives.
42084
the unit will clean the air anytime that it is on. If it runs all day, it cleans all day. If you run it for 8 hours, it cleans the air for 8 hours. So no matter how long you run it, it will help, but you only get the full benefit by constant running it
1363699
I have this purifier and I have two dogs and two cats. It is an excellent choice. Also have a Blue air in another part of the house that works wonders. I recommend both very highly.
221366
absolutely! it cools a 2-bedroom condo. easy-to-use and just wash the filter off once a week. I couldn't be more pleased with it.
631169
It will work if it has adequate space. The purified air comes out of the top of the machine so you want it to have room to flow freely or it kind of defeats the purpose of having it. :)
2084844
I have it working in a 475 Sq. Ft. room, and it removes all of the dust in the air. It also reduces the dust on surface areas, but I don't think any purifier will keep surface areas completely free of dust.
59917
It really depends on the layout (open vs lots of walls) and the amount of "dirtyness". If it's open and you're not a heavy smoker, then most likely yes. I have an open layout 1200 sq ft home. The unit does a good job on all rooms except the far bedroom, because it is kept closed. I have occasional smokers in my home, 4 cats (2 automatic catboxes help with that!), and 2 big dogs. No one ever complains about the critter smell, most don't know I have animals until they see them.
1464621
I believe it will. We used it for extremely strong garlic smell and it whipped it out of the air.I like it because it also has an ionizer that you can turn on and off and that really helps with the scent.I love this air purifier. Its worth every penny!
1206588
In case anyone else here is still looking for the correct answer, the product literature states, "This air cleaner is suggested for use in a single, closed room up to 155 square feet."
1590191
Yes, it is designed to remove odors and clear the air This particular model completely does my large room all the air is filtered three times the room's air 3 Times An Hour&gt;
1590192
Yes, it is designed to remove odors and clear the air This particular model completely does my large room all the air is filtered three times the room's air 3 Times An Hour>
2189143
Yes you can still use it for a smaller room, your air will just get cleaned more often.