Can I trun off the ionization? I do not want any ozone.
457411
No this unit works all the time with ionization on. I just use mine when I need to get rid of odors. I don't run it all the time.
840412
From my understanding it ionizes the air to attract dirt to it but creates an emf field. (Don't know how true it is)... I don't like high emf fields, so when in doubt, I pulled the purifier apart and unplugged the plasma.
1333847
Some air cleaners use ozone. However, this air purifier uses a filter. The only way that it can yield ozone is if there was an electrical problem causing arcing. I would say that all electrical products run this extremely low risk, and it has nothing to do with the air filtering functionality of this particular product. Also, if there was arcing, my feeling is that hazard due to ozone is the least of your concerns. Fire would be a real risk.
2047765
Ozone is toxic to breathe. Just how much is debatable but in my opinion it would be much better to run your machine when you are not home.
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...
926582
It is true you cannot turnoff the light. You can use the light without the bubble just disconnect the air line I have.
1876722
Yes, there is a button that toggles it on and off. I rarely use the ionizer.
731935
I never turn it off. I turn on the OZONE once a day for 2 hours, but I have a large open basement.
1527225
Yes, it can be turned off. Then, the device uses filter, UV-light and something else to to clean the air.
583328
I hope not. The CDC and EPA suggest against Ozone purifiers for home/personal use.
583329
I don't trust EPA or CDC or Big Pharma, I have an ozone generator so if i want to provide oxygen in my room, seeing that above 200nm UV light converts ozone back into oxygen, that's what I'll do.
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.
1051362
Yes, it can be turned off. There is a button that says "ion/uv". Press that. Not sure why you'd want to turn it off though, especially during flu season.
1007217
I sure wouldn't. The manufacturer claims are pure bunk. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html#effective
918932
No Ozone, ( Ozone overused is not good for you). But I seem to notice the air "Tasting" dryer if it's on 24/7. So I just run it a few hours a day.
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.
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Does the smoke wreak through the floor? I would run the ozonator at overnight and then turn it off and just run the ionizer all of the time to circulate the air. The first Living Fresh Ionizer I purchased was when I lived in Indiana and had a massage therapy business and did a lot of essential oils and pain creams; worked wonderful on the odor as I had many clients with allergies. The last Ionizer (this one), I purchased because I had renters that had 2 dogs I didn't know about and pretty much ruined the cement floor in the sunroom. The stench was awful so after scrubbing the sunroom floor about 5 times, I purchased the ionizer and it took care of it beautifully!! The only other thing I can say is that the ozonator is pretty strong on the lowest setting so you would have to adjust accordingly but I think it would work for you. Maybe you could talk to the person who has the bar below you and suggest he purchase one to help both of you....you surely can't beat the price and its worth a try....If something happens to the one I have, I will buy another!! hope this helps