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: Bigger than I thought
Summary: 4 Stars
It takes up more space than I was expecting. But its quality more than makes up for it. It has exceeded my expectations in air quality.Customer Review: Chemical smell/Problem with filter
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this air purifier for a small back cottage area. It worked really well but after 1 day of use I had an enormous headache and dizzy spell after walking into the room. I unplugged it and waited a day and tried the machine again in the main house where I had the same reaction. I did notice that the filter for the purifier smelled really strong when I first installed it so I'm guessing it's the filter. I have never had this kind of response to an item and have not suffered from chemical allergies in the past.
Customer Review: Clarification (hopefully) on model number confusion 50250 vs. 50250N
Summary: 3 Stars
I read the reviews here, some of which said something like, "Don't buy from this - or that - retailer on Amazon, they are advertising 50250N but shipping 50250"
I decided to email Kaz, the manufacturer of the Honeywell 50250, to see if I could get a clarification about this. The following is the email I got in response:
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I am sorry for the confusion. 50250N is not going to be the model number on the box or bottom of any unit. 50250N is the unofficial model number for the new versions of the 50250. The actual units and boxes will only say 50250. The way to tell the difference between the new 50250 and the old 50250 is by the box. The new version (what we refer to as 50250N) will indicate a Lifetime HEPA filter while the older/original version of the 50250 will make no reference to this. The newer unit has a box that is mostly white/light in color while the older version had our black and red packaging.
Based on what you said, I am not sure if Amazon is really sending out the wrong items or if customers are confused when the box and unit only say 50250 when they expected to see 50250N, but really it is the N version. I know Amazon has a pretty good return policy so it's up to you if you want to try ordering from them or not. They have bought both versions of the unit from us in the past so I really couldn't comment on what they are currently shipping out.
If you check your local Home Depot store you may be able to pick the unit up locally, it is carried by some Home Depot stores.
Kaz is committed to offering quality customer service and we hope we have done this for you. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require further assistance.
Jessica Goncalves
Electronic Data Specialist
Kaz, Inc - Southborough, MA
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I did go to Home Depot to check this out, and it was in fact packaged in light colored box. There was no indication of model number 50250N anywhere on the box or on the unit. But the documentation included (and maybe the box - I can't remember) did describe it as having a permanent HEPA filter.
So apparently if you want to know what model you have, you need to look for "permanent HEPA filter." The model numbers as marked on unit or box do not help. Go figure.
I guess this probably exonerates the Amazon retailers from accusations of bait and switch.
Hope this helps!
Customer Review: Clean Air
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I noticed the difference within a day of using it. We felt better in the morning. Neither of us has been sick this Winter after using it for several months. And I was amazed at how much dust was on the pre-filter when I replaced it for the first time. I'm so glad we bought it. Note: As with all HEPA filters it does make noise. I recommend buying a large one and running it on low when you're sleeping in the room.Customer Review: Clean Air
Summary: 4 Stars
The Honeywell 50250N 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier delivers the clean air that it promises. The three fan settings offer a choice between max air flow but loud fan noise (turbo setting), adequate air flow with quiet operation and a middle compromise of flow and noise. We use the turbo setting for max cleaning during the day when we away from home and then select a lower fan setting when we are using the room.