It is very quiet on setting 1, gives a constant blowing sound akin to air conditioning on setting 2, which becomes quite loud on setting 3. Designed to sit inconspicuously in any room, the compact AR10AGB aims to remove up to 99% of airborne irritants. The HoMedics AP25AU - AT100 - AR100 - AR20 - AF20 air purifiers are compatible with the Replacement True HEPA Filter. I only leave it on when I'm in the house, so probably about 5 hours during the day and all throughout the night, and that seems to help.

of airborne contaminants, from pet hair, allergens and pollen, to dust, smoke and unpleasant odours.

As the back of the air purifier functions as a pre-filter, this needs to be cleaned and vacuumed on a monthly basis as it is likely to collect significant amounts of dust over time. The manufacturer also claims that the “cleanable HEPA filter will last 5x longer than conventional filters” if the filter is vacuumed every month[4]. Remove dust, smoke, bacteria, pollen and dander from the air to breathe easier and reduce complications that can arise from breathing contaminated air – ideal if you suffer from hayfever or other respiratory issues. Disappointed that the two halves of the plastic casing are held together by two single upper plastic spring clips. The right hand one on my unit barely latches such that it pops apart very easily causing the cast to open at the top right side if the unit is moved or knocked.

com Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 03934849, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom. Long lasting, the HEPA filter removes allergens such as smoke, dust, pollen and even bad odours with the carbonized pre-filter. I have one in my living room and the other in my bedroom so for their roughly 15m² size I should be getting at least 5 air changes an hour.The carbon odour filter removes common household smells from the home, like cooking and pet odours and smoke for fresher air. Once we turned the unit on we noticed a slight rattling sound, which sounded like there was something scraping against the fan. If you’re trying to eliminate a specific type of particle—such as pet dander—from the air, make sure your air purifier of choice is equipped with the right filter to catch it.

I waited with baited breath for its arrival, knowing that every gulp of air I inhaled was taking me deeper into the cave of my stifling allergy.My only slight concern is the electricity consumption on the highest speed as I cant find any figures for that to say what it would cost per hour. The HoMedics Professional HEPA air purifiers are primarily advertised towards people suffering with allergy. From the moment the puppy was in the building I had a blocked nose and a throat like the sahara desert.

Please do not feel any sense of urgency based on our data, we exist only to help you save money in a calm and well-thought out manner. I received this machine with hesitation but upon opening it, and seeing that it is not big at all, I was relieved. The third, the actual top of the control panel was marked but I am assuming the plastic sheet can be removed and is just additional protection whilst in transit. The unit has three basic functions; an on/off button, a filter life indicator and a dial for the three different speed settings.Easy to control, the dashboard has 3 speeds, a timer function, indicators to let you know when your filters need replacing, and a night mode so your sleep is undisturbed while the purifier cleans your air.