Honeywell 50250 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Honeywell 50250 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier
Customer Review: Fantastic Air Cleaner!
Summary: 5 Stars
While this product has both pros and cons, having lived with it for a month, I'm VERY pleased with its overall performance. There is absolutely no dust visible in the air, even when looking for some particles near a sunlit window. None. Zero.
The unit is fairly large, about half the size of a steel garbage can brought to the curb. This may be an issue for some people, but conversely, a smaller unit would not move (and therefore not filter) as much air.
It moves A LOT of air, so it can get windy sitting nearby. But because it moves so much air, it works so well. We leave it on the lowest setting 24 hours a day, because turning it up to medium or high would be ridiculous. It really moves a lot of air. The air enters into and flows out of the unit in a 360 degree pattern, so the unit cannot be "aimed" towards, or away from, nearby objects.
Some have compared this unit to a Sharp model (which costs twice as much), but they should be comparing two of these to a unit costing twice as much, and three of these to a unit costing three times as much.
Some consider the unit loud, but it doesn't bother me, and the "white noise" puts me right to sleep at night.
Construction quality is EXCELLENT. They generally "don't make stuff like this anymore." Mine was made in Mexico. The plastic is high quality -- the vents, the controls, and the convenient carry handle built into the top, all feel solid. I opened the unit up (there's a large plastic nut on the bottom) to examine the HEPA filter (which is huge), and even the filter felt solid and well made.
The unit sold directly from Amazon (can't comment on ones from 3rd party sellers) is the current model with the silver control panel on top, and is very handsome (much nicer than the older model visible in some customer-uploaded photos above). This unit is the "50250N" model, which was apparently an internal model number used by the manufacturer, and never actually labeled on the packaging/unit as "50250N." The difference is the "N" (new) model features the "lifetime" HEPA filter which doesn't need to be changed. The current "N" model is also cosmetically nicer than the prior version. To be clear, there is only one current model of this air cleaner, the 50250 (which was internally called a 50250N by the manufacturer). The 250 in the model number refers to a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of 250.
The unit has a fairy bright blue light visible at night, but this is likely a safety feature so people don't trip over the unit while heading to the bathroom late at night. It didn't bother me, and I actually find the "night light" helpful. The markings on the blue lighted dial were unreadable, however, but given that there are only 4 positions (Off, Low, Medium, and High) this isn't a big deal.
Note that the manufacturer recommends turning the unit on "High" for a few seconds EVERY time the unit is switched on, to create extra suction on the filter gaskets for the tightest possible seal. Then switch it to Medium or Low as desired after a few seconds. We let it run 24 hours a day on low.
If you can live with the size and the amount of air it moves, you will be very happy with this unit.
We are very happy with the unit, and will buy additional units for other areas of the house in the future.
Customer Review: Fantastic product & value at an affordable price
Summary: 5 Stars
After slaving for MONTHS of researching the best air cleaner at an afforable price. I had purchased the Honeywell 50250. It is an excellent machine and at such an afforable price. It is comparable to the $400-500 models. At first I was a little taken back by the size but was amazed at how well it cleaned the air. It is really easy to install and change filters - I can do it with one hand. Also filters are very inexpensive and only need to be changed every 3 months or so depending on your environment. The size is misconceiving beause it very light weight and has the easy handle on top (another plus). I travel from room to room, I can hold my baby in one hand and the air cleaner in another. It also has 3 different levels (for example at night I have it on the lowest level called sleep mode). And most important the sealed Hepa Lifetime filter so no need for expensive replacements. Also has 360 airflow which comes out from the top of the machine, it doesn't blow dirt or dust from the floor up into the air. And filter monitors called intelli-check, which lights up when a filter needs to be changed (no guess work or lookign at a calendar). Also 99.97% germ reduction and 5 year warranty. I also want to tell everyone that this machine is approved by the National Allergy.Customer Review: First time buying a Hepa filter
Summary: 4 Stars
So far so good. Had it a month. Allergies and dust are down. Noise on low is like having an A/C unit on. Don't know about long term yet.Customer Review: For large area
Summary: 4 Stars
Good product. A bit noisy on high setting,moves a lot of air. Very fast shipment.Customer Review: Glad I listened to the good reviews
Summary: 5 Stars
I read through hundreds of reviews for dozens of air purifiers I could afford. I kept coming back to this one and finally went with my gut and bought it. I am so glad I did! This arrived yesterday but I got home later and didn't open it. Well, I live with indoor smokers, and having fallen asleep on the couch, I woke up coughing uncontrollably at 6am. I couldn't just go back to sleep, so I decided to install the thing right then. EASY. Opened it up, wrapped the extra carbon filter around the HEPA filter, put it back together and turned the thing on. Yeah, it's a bit loud on the high setting as people warned about, but not nearly as bad as I was expecting. It sounds like a normal fan does on high. On the sleep mode (lowest setting) I didn't even notice it after a couple minutes. It's actually kind of soothing. BUT the most important thing, I immediately noticed a difference in air quality. My cough has subsided and I feel I can breathe much more easily. The thing has been on for an hour and I feel amazing. If you can afford it (and not something way more expensive) definitely invest in this purifier. Especially if you live in an apartment in a city with poor air circulation/quality, have allergies, and/or live with smokers/smoke.