Is this as effective as an air purifer with a HEPA filter?
469351
This thing never worked for me. It does NOT have a HEPA filter. I just ordered another Honeywell 17000-S which works great as a true HEPA filter.
469352
I have bad sinuses and this is the best thing I've bought in years! Cleans the air beautifuly. I only have to use it on the sleep setting.
469353
I find that it does a very good job. I have a chocolate lab and I live in the country. AND an allergy to dogs and dust mites. I use 2 different air cleaners in an area 24'x24' that is divided by a 6' wall in the middle. I can smell that the air is cleaner with the AirGenius4 even with the dog bed underneath it. It is very easy to take apart and clean and it had a very small footprint. In the summer, it doubles as a great oscillating fan. I would buy it again without hesitation
469354
I've never had a true HEPA air filter, but bought this because i have a cat and am allergic to cats. There are 3 levels of filters for this, the first is an odor filter that needs replacing, a 2nd sponge like filter and then the final "hepa style washable" filter. I've been happy with it. but it will leave an strong ozone smell for the first week. Just bare with it and it will go away within a week or two. Hope this helps.
469355
I have used both but to be fair this one is larger than the HEPA versions I've used in the past. That said we have allergies and mild asthma and two dogs and a cat to which we have allergies. The symptoms are not evident when the purifier is on and no asthma attacks evident. The maintenance is easier and less expensive. I am very happy.
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I don't know about using a HEPA filter but this vacuum has VERY LITTLE SUCTION... So if your were to add the restriction inherent in sucking through a HEPA filter there would probably be NO SUCTION at all... Do not buy this vacuum if you want to actually vacuum... But it has great accessories you can hang on the wall!!!
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No, but it last for 12 months under normal use. If you have a relatively high useage, I would check it more often. On the other hand, the charcoal pre-filter that comes with most air cleaner units is washable and should be changed every 3 months which should help your HEPA filter last for the advertised 12 months (Google cleaning charcoal filters). And lastly, they do make "washable" HEPA filters...THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE and I haven't seen many good reviews.
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the unit has air quality monitor, clean room mode, sensor for particle and dust. True HEPA filtration captures 99.97% of pollen, dust, pet dander, and smoke particles as small as 0.3 microns.*From the air that passes through the filter
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I would ask a HVAC professional. The answer really depends on your furnace and the airflow requirements. Dimensions are not the only thing to consider. HEPA filters are better at trapping particulates but they do reduce the airflow in a system designed for another type of filter. An HVAC guy can tell you if your furnace and blower can handle the reduced cfm.
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The HEPA and pre-filter can be washed, but take quite awhile to dry - that's why I have a second set so I can swap out filters and keep the air purifier running. The other two filters only vacuum. You an get filters from the Rocky Mountain Air Purifier site.
1771079
I am not sure, it looks your model of the IQAir Cleaner uses a different version of the HEPA filter.I would suggest you contact a dealer to make sure before ordering
228387
I did have to send this item back. It just did not do a good job. 2 filters could be washed , but not the Hepa filter. It can be vacuumed. I did order a Sky Ionic air Purifier and it works fine, so far.
1369420
Neither. It's just a straight HEPA filter. Air is sucked through the filter and out the other side.
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I would not recommend any vacuum without a HEPA filter being used for cat litter. No telling what type of virus/bacteria/germs it would put into the air. I would rather recommend gently sweeping it up then sterilizing your broom to prevent further contamination.
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I have not tried to wash my HEPA Filter, so I really don't know. I have only replaced it. I guess I'll give it a try. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Good MorningIf you are going to use the HEPA filters it is not necessary to use regular filters, only one is usedHEPA is an air cleaner collects dust and other allergens. the regular filters are only air cleanersyour choice have a nice day.
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Hi Gail,Thank you for your question. An interesting fact about HEPA filters are that they were initially designed to prevent the spread of airborne radiation during World War II. That being said, unfortunately, we do not know to what degree the filters will trap the radiation particles as environment and degree of particulates in the air are usually unknown without prior testing.We hope that this shed some light for you, and if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us again.Kind Regards,Rabbit Air Customer Care Team
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No, The air purifier is a high quality item. I have two of them (one for upstairs and one for down stairs) and they have been running for over a year with no problems. But if you buy one, do not forget to get some spare filters as they are consumable items.
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I would not recommend because most air purifiers have a hepa filter too, they are able to filter any excess carbon. Also if it is a window air conditioner and could be exposed to moisture, the carbon filter would get wet and if not dried could possible have mold spores attach causing respiratory irritation.
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I should be able to be used on any air purifier if cut to fit. It can also be washed and vacuumed but since this is activated carbon this will not reactivate it but it will clean out the dust and particulates that have collected. For filtering particulates and dust as well as pollen, this is a very rough filter and would not replace most filtering mechanisms especially not something like a HEPA filter. The primary job of this media is to remove volatiles, primarily associated with odors. I use it to remove the smell from our kitty litter.
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I did not see a reduction in the airflow when I installed the filter. I did have far less fine particle dust once I installed it which was what I was looking to achieve.