Ionic Pro Ionic Air Purifier
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Ionic Pro Ionic Air Purifier
Customer Review: I did my research!
Summary: 1 Stars
Copied from Consumerreports.com:
December 2005
An air cleaner that does little cleaning
Our latest tests show that the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard is as ineffective as earlier versions and, unlike most room air cleaners, emits ozone as a byproduct. Based on its poor performance, we do not recommend it.
Sharper Image began offering its Professional Series air cleaners with the new OzoneGuard catalyst in July 2005 as Consumer Reports' October report on air cleaners went to press. Our air-cleaning tests show that the Ionic Breeze with OzoneGuard does a poor job of removing smoke, dust, and pollen particles from the air when new and after 500 hours of continuous use. We consider any air cleaner with a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of under 100 to be ineffective; CADR values for the Ionic Breeze were consistently in the 20s for dust and smoke and in the 30s for pollen. Indeed, our highest-rated air cleaner removed particles from the air roughly 20 times faster than the Ionic Breeze Professional.
Ozone is also a concern, especially for people with asthma and respiratory allergies, which ozone can aggravate. While earlier versions of the Ionic Breeze significantly exceeded the ozone limit in the voluntary, industry-standard Underwriters Laboratory test, the Ionic Breeze with OzoneGuard still adds ozone to the air, measuring just within the test limit.
The bottom line: The Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard does little to clean the air. If you own one, try returning it for a refund. Also remember that even the best air cleaner may be a questionable investment, since there's little medical evidence that air cleaners alone reduce the effects of indoor pollutants for those with asthma and allergies."
Customer Review: I don't know what to say about this
Summary: 3 Stars
The unit itself is ok. I like the design, I like the idea of no loud fans or expensive filters. But my problem with this is the ozone it produces. It may be at low levels for household uses, but I can't continue to comfortably use this knowing that. Also the ozone is suppose to be there to produce a fresh clean smell, but most of the time I never smelled a thing. The times I did smell it smelled like a burned electronics and fresh rain together type of smell. So IMO it didn't smell good, but not bad either. (unless you put your nose to it and smelled it up close then it stunk)
I only got it hoping to keep the dust down in my room because dust seems to build up very quickly even after I just cleaned 2 days ago. This unit does collect dust on its blades and it will make a crackling sound if it gets too dusty so it may need to be cleaned before the light comes on. I also tried this over my mom's house and she doesn't like it. She says it does nothing for her allergies. So she just doesn't like it and I don't like the ozone it produces so that's why I rate it a 3.
Customer Review: I don't recommend Ionic Pro.
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought two Ionic Pros awhile ago and am very disappointed. After they started making crackling noises, I cleaned the collection blades and tower as best as I could. When that didn't work, I called their customer service, who apparently are located in India. I was told the collection blades were defective and that I should buy new ones, which I did. The first set of collection blades sent to me didn't fit, nor did the next set they sent me. Finally the third set fit, but unfortunately didn't stop the crackling noise. Although I was told I would be refunded if it didn't work, I won't hold my breath waiting for the refund. I don't recommend Ionic Pro.Customer Review: I hate pollen
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! This really works! My allergies have been far less severe since I brought this home. It's quiet but kinda ugly. For less allergy problems, I can deal with ugly.Customer Review: I have only had it 2 days but love it!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have only had it 2 days but allready think it has helped my allergies alot. If this product works as well as it seems to be and lasts a long time it will be a good purchase. It is as quiet as I have heard(or diddn't hear,(HaHa!). I purchased 2 and hope they work as well as they seem to be and work this way as long as I have them. By the way the static zapping sound can be annoying but is seems to be going away now that the air has been cleaned and there is less dust, pollen, cat and dog hair along with their dander.Update: 3/19/05 Well, I just cleaned the collection rods and and my sponge has a streak of black junk on it! I love my Ionic Pro.