HEPA Air Purifier

Over the past 7 to 10 years, we have been purchasing this exact model for our house, and all of them still work perfectly. We live in a house that was built in the late 60s, have two cats and two dogs, and three teenagers. I am HIGHLY allergic to cats - if I pet them, I have to wash my hands immediately. The amount of pet dander in my home is outrageous. We also recently had our subfloor replaces in several areas of the house and it has caused a massive amount of wood-colored dust (we need to have our duct work redone and suspect it is a part of the dust issue in the house). These are strategically placed around the house for maximum cleaning. One, these are the best because you can place them against a wall. The downside is that it will create more dust on the wall near the air purifier. Simple logic - the air exits the top and what hasn't been sucked in through the device travels on a path that hits the wall. So you have to dust your wall - no big deal. I have to do that, due to just being noticeable, about twice a year. The hepa filters only need to be changed once a year, and the pre-filter every 3 months. When I change the pre-filter, I normally run a vacuum around the edges where there is dust buildup. This is unavoidable for any air purifier (I have tried many versions and keep coming back to this one). WHAT MAKES THIS THE BEST: - Durability. I have had our first one we ever purchased (maybe 7 to 10 years ago) running all day at the highest speed without going on turbo, consistently and there has been zereo degradation to the unit. It works as well today as it did when we purchased it many years ago. - White Noise. I like white noise, and unless it is on turbo, you don't really think about the sound once you get used to it. My pets are not afraid of it, which means it's just white noise to them as well. - Frequency of filter changes and types of filters. Sure you can buy the name brand filter replacements, but the generic ones are just as good and you save money. Honeywell's products are excellent from my experience, and the device itself has stood the test of time. For the filter replacements, you're just paying for the Honeywell name if you choose their higher priced replacements. -CLEANER AIR! Like I said, we have four of these now. One in my son's room which is a mother-in-law suite - the size is sufficient for the size of his room. The room was an addition built in the late 80s, early 90s, and the door to the outside isn't perfect (old house issues), and some outdoor allergens get into his room. Having one in his room has greatly reduced allergies during high pollen season (we are in the south, pollen is around all year). Since adding the most recent unit, the amount of the brown dust I have seen has been reduced. We also have one in our living room that is large enough to seat 10 people, and a home office. My newest one is located in another home office that I share with my dogs and their crates. Again, allergen reduction was easily noticeable once it was in place. The last one we own in in our bedroom because of my allergies (no pets allowed). I know it has made a difference because I have significantly less allergies in the morning than I did prior to putting one in our bedroom. My entire life has been one allergy attack after another, even after taking allergy shots. These units help me live life - WITH PETS I AM ALLERGIC TO - without a constant runny nose and itchy eyes. If you are looking for a unit that will not die in a year, or start making strange sounds after a few weeks of use, THIS IS THE UNIT YOU HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF! Like I said, we have had the same one for many years (we got our first one at a big box store and I can only guess that it was at least 7 years ago, but I suspect it was closer to 10).

*UPDATE 01/18/2020* After almost 4 years of continuing use of my Honeywell Hepa Air Purifiers they are still going strong! I now have 3 of these amazing machines, having replaced all three of my round Honeywell air filters. With regular maintenance and filter changes these air purifiers still do an excellent job of filtering the air in my home. I still have two cats in my home and my asthma has gotten a bit worse with age, but these Honeywell Hepa Air Filters still do an incredible job! The replacement filters are reasonably priced and the machines still maintain a virtually silent operation in the lowest setting. To sum up, 4 years later I am still very pleased with my purchase. Cheers! Tom F. - Chicago, IL. My chronic allergies and sinusitis have required that I use HEPA air filters in every room of my home. Over the past 20 years I have owned many different units, almost all of them were manufactured by Honeywell. While all had the same basic functions and worked quite well, this unit is by far the best and quietest air filter that I have ever owned. Consumer Reports rates this air filter very high and with good reason, because it's the best and most affordable unit on the market to date. The unit is very simple and offers double filtration, the extra thick charcoal filter is first, followed by the extra thick HEPA filter. The air is pulled in from the front of the unit where it goes through both filters and then comes out from an air grate on the top of the unit just behind the controls. This makes it a great space saver that can be placed almost anywhere, especially against a wall. There are 4 levels of filtration, #1) GERM, #2) GENERAL CLEAN #3) ALLERGEN and #4) TURBO. The 1st level GERM is virtually silent, I've never owned an air filter that is this quiet - it is the perfect level to use while watching a movie. #2) is a pleasant white noise that is barely audible and offers a great amount of filtration. The 3rd and 4th levels offer superior air flow and are so much quieter than my other Honeywell filters. While I still own multiple Honeywell filters and use them daily throughout my home, I will be replacing them with this unit as my budget allows. In searching for this air filter I looked very closely at comparable units priced as high as $600.- I was searching for an air filter that offered great filtration, but was also quiet so I could use it daily in my home theater room. After looking at almost 20 different units and brands in the $200-$600 price range, checking Consumer Reports as well as the Amazon consumer feedback I was won over by this Honeywell unit because of the price, the basic method of filtration, the very cool control panel, the fact that I could place the unit against a wall, the convenient size of the unit, and finally my positive experience over the past 20 years with Honeywell products. In the end I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this unit. One final note, the ability to turn the blue light off on the control panel is a welcome upgrade over my other Honeywell units. Thank you Honeywell & Amazon!

The reviews were excellent on this filter system & made me choose this over the others. One in particular explained how they were able to clean the HEPA & charcoal filters so you wouldn't have to buy new ones as often. Had this for a couple of months now & I must say that it sure pulls a lot of dust out of the air. We have it in our living room. I'm not sneezing as much as I used to. We've taken the advice on blowing out the charcoal filter with our air hose, and banging the HEPA filters on the sidewalk to dislodge the dust. Works like a charm. Had to do that after hardly two weeks after setting up the machine when it didn't seem to be pulling out as much dust as before. It was quite full of dust. The filter light never came on. We now check it every 2 weeks...it's dusty every time...doing its job. It's quiet on low, but gets noisier when turned up. We keep it on low. Great product. UPDATE: We've been using this now since February & after about 4 months, the HEPA filter light finally came on. We banged the filters on the ground (like a previous buyer suggested) but it didn't make the light go out. We went online to find replacement filters & ordered a box with 2 sets in it, so we should be good on filters till the end of the year. We only operate this machine when our windows are closed, as I don't see any value in filtering outside air that comes into the house through our open windows. Every couple of weeks, we take the foam charcoal filter out & use the handheld vacuum attachment (with the brush) to vacuum the dust off. Once a month, I vacuum that filter, then rinse it off & air-dry it overnight (turning off the machine until the filter is dry enough to be put back in). This machine is quiet enough to be put in a bedroom (when on lowest setting) & makes excellent white noise for those who need it. I've never had a filter machine like this before, so I don't have anything to compare it with, but it's doing a great job of removing dust from the air in our livingroom, where we spend most of our time. I also like that you can turn down the brightness of the instrument panel on top, or even turn almost all of them off, to cut down on extra light & power.

AMENDED NOTE: While I'm happy with the purifier, part of the reason I selected it was because the replacement filters were much more reasonable than other brands. Since I purchased the unit last October, the price for filters has TRIPLED. This is b.s. on Honeywell's part. That's how they get you on all items that need replacement filters or cartridges. Very disappointed. I'm giving a conservative 4 stars for now, because I've only had the product a few days and will be curious as to its longevity. But already, this is far superior to the Idyllis brand purifier we purchased previously from Lowe's. Our house is 1920s, we have 3 dogs, and live in a busy city with fairly high humidity. All these factors can make it more challenging to keep your home smelling fresh. I unpacked the Honeywell purifier on Saturday evening and turned it on. By the next day, I saw an improvement, and by Monday, the difference was unmistakable. Granted, during this period, I did open windows for fresh air and wash some rugs, but I have to give most of the credit to the purifier. The previous smells just seem to be almost completely gone, and I have a pretty sensitive nose. It moves a lot of air, yet its noise is not overwhelming like the previous model we had. It's simple to operate and the replacement filters are 1/3 the price of the others we used to buy. Granted in the X-large model, it does take 3 filters when you switch out, but still, at about $11 each, it's less than I paid for one Idyllis filter. One feature I just love is the dimmer light: Press once and it dims the 'on light' areas, press again and it turns them off altogether. This is especially helpful if used in a bedroom, because some appliances glow so bright that it's distracting. I noticed some reviewers complained about a strong plastic smell when it ran. I don't know what happened in their case, but I have not had this experience. Now, I did notice a plastic smell when I first unwrapped the device - but that's likely just brand new plastic outgassing, after it's been sealed up in a bag. The odor was detectable but not overpowering, and by the next day, had dissipated. If you're especially sensitive to smells, you might try leaving the device outside in a cool, dry place for the first night and let it air out - similar to what you can do with memory foam mattresses. In general, I would really recommend the Honeywell HPA300 for anyone looking to freshen your indoor air. Not only has it worked quickly, but it's at least $60 cheaper than anything comparable I saw at the big box stores, while delivering more powerful performance.

I usually don't write reviews, but this product deserves one. We have had this air purifier running nonstop for about 4 years. It's on the floor at the foot of the bed. Still very quiet, we run on medium and what little sound it makes is not noticeable. It has helped immensely with my wife's allergies. It really works. Anyway, this is a great product.

I got this Honeywell HPA200 HEPA air purifier for my grandmother’s room because she struggles with a lot of allergies. Right away, it made a big difference. The filter catches a ton of dust and allergens, it would get visibly dirty pretty quickly, which really shows how much it’s pulling out of the air. It’s been running strong for years now and still works just as well as the day she got it. You do have to remember to replace the filters regularly to keep it working its best, but that’s true for any air purifier. This really helped her breathe easier and sneeze less, so I’d say it’s definitely worth the investment if you or someone in your family is sensitive to dust, pet dander, or airborne allergens. I use a different (Levoit) purifier for my own room and can confirm that these larger HEPA units make a big difference for air quality and comfort. If you’re looking for something to cut down on dust and allergens and improve the air quality in a larger room, this Honeywell purifier is a great choice. It’s reliable, effective, and definitely helps allergy sufferers breathe easier.

I waited to write this review, until I had been using this air purifier for a couple of weeks. So here goes. I have mild asthma and have allergy problems - the latter of which have never been terribly troublesome, and I've always been able to control through use of OTC medications. Last year I moved into a lovely condo that's surrounded on three side by beautiful trees. I underestimated the degree to which these trees would exacerbate my allergies. Coupled with the enormous amount of rainfall we've recently experienced here in northern California - in the last month my allergic reactions became severe. Consulted my E.N.T. We adjusted the meds a bit and he urged me to invest in a HEPA air purifier. After reading about several different options, and reading MANY helpful reviews here on Amazon, I decided to purchase this unit. have this large one in my living room, and the smaller version of the same unit in my bedroom. PROS: After about 3 days I noticed a marked difference in the quality of the air in my condo. More importantly - I noticed a marked decrease in the normal, every-day nasal and chest congestion I've been experiencing. My coughing has dramatically decreased. Neighbors downstairs burned something quite badly 2 days ago (don't know what it was), but a FOUL odor was wafting up into my kitchen. That dissipated within less than 5 minutes. <---a brand new experience here. It has 3 air intensity levels. The highest level makes the "loudest" fan-like, white noise. When I leave home for the day, I set both purifiers at the highest setting. At home, the large unit in the living room is set to medium. At night, the smaller unit in the bedroom is set to low. I am really liking the low "hush" of white noise it produces. Both units have a blue light that can be dimmed, or not engaged at all. BIGGEST PRO: The quality of my sleep has dramatically improved. CON - can't really think of one. Several reviews here have offered that the sound is loud. I think it's loud only if you're accustomed to total silence at night. I find, with the purifier in the bedroom set to the lowest level, it emits a very low, soft "wooshing" kind of sound which provides a nice "white noise" that's helping me fall asleep. I would definitely recommend this unit to friends. It meets the specifications of what my doctor recommended, and it has made a dramatic difference in the quality of the air I'm breathing. A+++

Sending your firstborn off to college in the midst of a global pandemic is kinda scary. To soothe your own nerves you think "Hmm if I buy him an air purifier for his dorm room maybe, just maybe it will capture some of those rogue air particles which might cause him discomfort (allergies) or harm (illness)." Of course the teen gives you the eyeroll when hearing about the idea. Parents of teens, *you know that look. "I don't need an air purifier!" insists he. I buy it anyway. I tell him it will make a great white noise machine. He rolls his eyes at me again. But, it makes it into the fully stuffed car as we get ready to roll on down the highway to get to the campus of higher learning. Pretty sure he was just humoring me as he packed it but hey, whatever it takes. I take no chances. *I* set it up in his teeny tiny dorm room (with which he will share with a roommate). Figured that while he might unplug it and shove it under the bed as soon as I leave, I at least gave it a shot. A few weeks go by before I happen to bring up the topic of "Hey, by the way, how's that air purifier working for you?" He says, "You were right (I try not to fall over hearing those rarely before uttered words). It makes a great white noise machine. We barely notice it on anymore." :::Victory dance on my end of the phone::: Before he's getting ready to come home for Thanksgiving, he happens to mention "Hey there's a red 'check filter' light that lit up on the machine. What am I supposed to do with this? It still seems to be working completely fine." Since he's going to be home for 7+ weeks (more pandemic disruption) before Spring semester starts up again, I just tell him to bring the whole machine home and we'll deal with it over break. Home comes the lad with his machine. We casually open it up to check the filter and "OMG!!!" Uh yes. This machine works and apparently works very well!! Mind you, I personally had installed the brand new and spiffy clean filter prior to sending it off to school. The dorm room was very tiny and was in fact pretty clean when we arrived. The boys chose not to use a rug in the room so it's not like there was "carpet fluff" to errantly fly around the room. They're both the studious, pretty overall clean guys who really couldn't do much to create dirt in the room as there were all kinds of pandemic guidelines/restrictions in place. But THIS (see photo) is what the machine captured between the late August & mid November! Pretty disgusting to see but also pretty darn awesome to see how well the machine worked. And the college lad? No more eye rolling when it comes to the mention of an air purifier. He is now completely sold on it. He recently came home for the summer & while most everything else from his dorm room got tossed into a corner of the basement not to resurface again until the trek back down to campus in August, I noticed that the air purifier (with a nice fresh & clean filter) is carefully set up in his bedroom & running 24/7. Catching any wayward dust particles....and serving as a good white noise machine. Buy this machine. It works. Pictures don't lie. I shared this pix on a college parents' message board. LOL Too bad I couldn't get commission on the ensuing sales because I can tell you, that a whole bunch of parents rushed to order one of these for their kids' dorm rooms after seeing the picture I took. I myself ordered another one (different size...larger) to place in our basement living area. And will be looking to order another one for our bedroom. The teen's not the only one sold on this machine. I am too!

Mi mujer y uno de mis hijos (3 años) estaban teniendo problemas respiratorios (aparentemente) de alergias durante todo Diciembre, sobre todo por las noches. Compré los filtros para ponerlos en cada recámara y prenderlos durante la noche y se solucionaron los problemas, desde que llegaron todos pasamos buenas noches. El aparato luce de buena calidad, tal cual viene en la foto. Sólo hay que desempacarlo, sacar los filtros del aparato, quitarles las bolsas, volverlos a poner y es todo. Es relativamente silencioso, como un ventilador pequeño. Tiene timer y diferentes niveles de filtrado así como dimmer para "apagar" los leds que molestan por la noche. A pesar de ser el más pequeño de la gama, es más grande de lo que esperaba pero ligero. Si lees esto, es que no he tenido fallas con el producto y no he requerido modificar esta revisión. Hasta ahora, todo bien.

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Purificador increíble, bajó resequedad en mis ojos e irritación en la garganta. Es un poco ruidoso (los últimos dos niveles) pero con el tiempo te acostumbras y su sonido se vuelve relajante.

Apareil americain, acheté sur amazon.fr mais venu directement des Etas Unis, prise americain, INCOMPATIBLE avec le reseau europeen 230 V!! Il fallait un transformateur 110 Volts. Moi j'ai reussi a detruire l'appareil, vous devez prevoir un transformateur