Clean air?

Advantages: it does work.
Disadvantages: replacement filters, breakdowns.

...The idea of an air purifier for home use is a good one. You will need to be able to quickly and easily replace any filtration units and have a machine that is not too obtrusive for any domestic use. Way back in January 2006 I bought 4 of these air purifier units. I am a smoker but I like to keep my smoking to only one room of my house and I wanted to try to keep this from going into all the other rooms. This was not the only reason as both my wife and myself seem to suffer a bit with hay fever. I wanted to get a filter into several rooms of the house. My wife wanted a unit that had a HEPA filter, I just wanted something that could keep the room air somewhat clean and be easy to use. To this day I am still somewhat unsure what a HEPA filter is and why it is supposed to be good. At the time the houses on each side of us were both...

Coloneljohn 08.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Bionaire BAP242 AIR Purifier WITH Ioniser

Technex's review of the Bionaire BAP242 Air Pu

Advantages: Nice fresh air, removes all bad things in air. Strong design.
Disadvantages: Noise. White colour scheme?

...Well I can't remember where I got this air purifier from now I've been using it for a few years now. But this thing is great if air cleaning is what your after in a small space without a huge price this is the one to go for. The filter lasts a long time and removes something like 99.99% of all airborne particles! I've yet to replace mine and I would still say it's got about 5 months left! HEPA 99.99% Filter + Pre stage Carbon filter which is washable. (make sure to dry well before replacing) The unit can be placed either on it's side length ways or vertically. It doesn't effect the operation and has rubber feet for both options. It's a very strong unit it's hard to damage really... Powered by two centrifugal motors/fans it's got the power to clean the largest of rooms. It has three speed settings each shown by a line...

Technex 12.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Bionaire BAP242 AIR Purifier WITH Ioniser

No purifier

Advantages: It must be doing something for air quality
Disadvantages: It's just not doing enough

...I've had a few different air purifiers, none of which made me happy. I'm allergic to almost everything from dustmites to air itself it seems sometimes, and spend most of my days sneezing, or at least with a somewhat cloggy nose. Not pleasant. We maintain a strict regimen of keeping our bedroom dust free and freshly aired and I thought purifying the air I breathe at home in addition to all of that would be a sure solution. My husband actually bought me this particular one from Argos, relatively cheaply (I think it was around £50.00). He thought the combined effects of the Hepa filter and the Ioniser would solve all my problems, as we'd only ever had purifiers with the Hepa filter alone before. I also had high hopes for it, and on the plus side, it's small enough to keep on my bedside table, and quiet enough that it doesn't irritate...

Skaap 12.04.2007 · Read review
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Review of Bionaire BAP242 AIR Purifier WITH Ioniser

Reasonable Purifier, high price

Advantages: Freshens the air, Quiet
Disadvantages: Expensive for what it is, Ionizer a bit of a gimmik

...I suffer from tonsilitis and the particles in the air seem to affect it quite a bit, so i decided to get an air purifier to see if it helped alleviate the problem. I looked in Argos and there it was £50! I finally got mine on ebay for around £25. Basically this air purifier has a HEPA filter and an Ioniser. The air is sucked in through the filter, catching any particles and is blown out the other end over the ioniser, the ioniser supposedly changes the charge of the particles in the air so they attract more particles making it heavier, then it drops back down an is easier to be caught by the filter. supposedly. The unit is small enough to keep on a desk or bedside unit but it is still pretty bulky, i keep mine tucked in the corner. There are 3 speed settings for the fan, slow ('silent mode', med and fast) the silent mode is...

dav1d89 10.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Bionaire BAP242 AIR Purifier WITH Ioniser

Amcor DC800 Dehumidifier & Air Purifier

Advantages: Portable, dries laundry, filters air, multiple settings, cheap to run.
Disadvantages: Slightly awkward for emptying if you have long nails :)

...We had a serious problem with dampness and an equally serious problem with the cost of electricity and the continual wet weather. With no radiators to help dry clothes, the tumble dryer was eating into the household budget. That's when I found out about dehumidifiers and how economical these can be, plus, they can be beneficial to your health. After much research, I settled for the Amcor DC800 Dehumidifier & Air Purifier in one. I got mine for less than £80 including P&P and it has been the best purchase I've made in 2008! Mine uses about 1 unit of electricity per day and I'm amazed at how quickly it got rid of the musty, damp smell in the house, plus it's great for sitting under the 'pulley' or next to the clothes airer. The air that comes out of it isn't warm but it's circulating purified air whilst drying the washing...

nykmedia 13.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of Amcor DC800 Dehumidifier & Air Purifier

breathing is believing

Advantages: good clean air
Disadvantages: none that I can think of

...Air purifiers have grown in popularity over the past few years - many people find them useful in improving symptoms of allergies, asthma in particular. I bought my Bionaire purifier a couple of years ago, for under £80 and have used it daily. I've been asthmatic since childhood, but I'm afraid I bought the purifier to reduce the harmful effects on my home and family caused by my secret shame. Bionaire are a Canadian company, started up in 1977, who now trade worldwide. Their products are widely available in Argos, Comet and other electrical retailers. The machine resembles a chunky fan heater, housed in cream coloured plastic. It has rubber feet on two sides so that it can be sat lengthways or upright, dependant on your available space. Around 3 metres of flex allows more choice when positioning in the room. The model I...

LindaL 16.04.2003 · Read review
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Review of Bionaire BAP1300 Air Purifiers

Matchbox sized air purifier - any good for asthma?

Advantages: Compact - light - Silent - cooling - refreshing
Disadvantages: Expensive - needs rechargeable batteries for frequent use

...QUICK ANSWER - I do like this gadget and I hope that it is doing what it claims. INTRODUCTION - I had been looking around for alternative ways of helping to control asthma and came across endorsements for the Mini Mate. On their own web site I was impressed with the scientific research data that claimed the unit directs a cone of clinically clean air towards your face. It is marketed as a device to be worn on aircraft to minimise infections that are rife due to the recirculated air or to be worn more regularly if you suffer from asthma, hay fever, allergies to perfume, smoke, mould and pet dander or are suffering from Rhinitis, Sinusitis, COPD or Cystic Fibrosis or just want greater protection from germs & bacteria. Mini Mate claim that airborne pariticles such as bacteria, viruses, house dust and pollens are...

Suzanne57 31.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Mini Mate Personal Air Purifier

An excellent air purifier

Advantages: Cleans the air well
Disadvantages: Carbon filter needs changing often, noisy

...The Bionaire BAP 615 is an excellent air purifier. After having it on for just a few minutes when I bought it, the air was noticeabley cleaner and cooler. The Bionaire BAP615 works with a 2 stage filtreation system. Air enters the purifier through the grills in the front, where dust and other large particles are immediately caught by the carbon filter. Air then passes through to the HEPA filter where 99.9% of bacteria, dust and other airborne alergens are filtered. One thing that I did find is that the Carbon filter (costing about £6) needs changing regularly, about once every month, even though the manual and product description both say it only needs changing on an average of 3 months. The HEPA filter can last anywhere from 6 months to a year, depending on how much the purifier is used. I have not had the filter for more...

lynxptc 12.03.2004 · Read review
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Review of Bionaire BAP615

Purer Air?

Advantages: It is very quiet and efficient.
Disadvantages: It has no customer repairable parts

...Some time ago I bought several air purification machines but they proved rather less than satisfactory in that their controls failed and were not repairable by me. It is rather a facet of our modern age that if something fails then throw it away and get another rather than try and repair it. So followed an internet search for a different model and I found this one. It is called the "Air-O-Swiss advanced air treatment system 2061". (AOS2061) First some technical specifications. Voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz Power consumption level: 1/2/3 (setting) 20/23/42 W Noise level: 1/2/3 (setting) 26/35/43 dB(A) Air through-put: 1/2/3 (settings) 110/150/220 m³/h up to 215 cf/m Dimensions: 460 x 600 x 330 mm, 18.1" x 23.2" x 12.9" Weight (empty): 7.7 kg, 17.6 lbs The maker is given as Plastron and this unit is recommended as suitable...

Coloneljohn 16.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Air-O-Swiss AOS2061 Large Air Purifier

Happy with Bionaire BWM5075 purchase

Advantages: Humidity
Disadvantages: none

...I recently purchased the Bionaire BWM5075 warm mist humidifier and have been very satisfied. It really puts a lot of humidity into the air. I live in a place where there is long winters and very dry air. Usually I suffer from nasal drip and nose bleeds. My husband suffers bad nose bleeds in the winter. Since using the Bionaire humidifier we have not had nose bleeds and I'm able to clear out the mucus that is usually stuck in my nose and throat. One of it's best features for me is that it heats the room. Since I am one to enjoy the heat, I once used this warm mister to make my bedroom feel like a rain forest. I know that too much humidity can be a problem, but I wanted to test this product's limit and I enjoyed a few moments of feeling like I lived on the equator. It was nice! I recommend the Bionaire. If you want humidity, this...

mpballet 26.10.2009 · Read review
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