Alive Air Purifier - what do you like about it? What's been your experience?
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I'd be very wary, the internet is littered with "reviews" and youtube videos that have heaps of links to the company and no negative comments. They sell these under about 6 different brands and are all Chinese knockoffs of an original but now very dated Mitsubishi model.
1167581
The Personal Ionic Air Purifier--Black is a bit larger and seemed to have greater output. One thing for sure though, it lasted longer the the mini_Mate. It is what I always used when traveling, going to movies etc.
951695
I do notice a little change with allergies. Mine are horrible and I have a 9month old who's seemed to be bad also. We would wake up each day with stuffy noses or go to bed with sore throats. It seems a little better. I originall got the purifier because we moved into a rental where the previous debtors were smokers. PEWEY!!!! I have only run it about 4 times while I was at work. The smell is still there but not as bad. I'm going to try it in my car too. Can't wait to see how that works.
566844
I guess you did not read my review of the "Fresh Air" device. It is worthless and potentially harmful junk. If you want and/or need a reliable and safe air cleaning device then you ought to consult the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (aham.org) for a list of verified and certified air cleaning devices that actually work. As for your "Fresh Air" device, perhaps you might be able to sell it for a few bucks for its scrap metal value, or else use it as door stop. Sorry to hear that you got stuck with one.
313778
I bought a blueair 403 about 4-5 mounts ago, I love it, I set it up in my 3rd bedroom, I believe it cleans the whole upstairs of my house, I keep it on the 3rd setting,I'm a lite sleeper, I canot hear it, on high I can here it, it's like having white noise, I sleep right through it, on low it doesn't make a noise; again I love the product, well built all metal, no plastic, sense I've Owned it , I have never turned it off, it's a bit pricey but it's worth it
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I bought the 17005 used and it has been giving off a vomit-like odor since I got it. I installed a new pre-filter so I think the permanent filter must be releasing odors. I wish it was washable, not just vacuum - the smells might come out better. I do not want to drop another $40 for a new filter. That would be almost what I paid for the air cleaner!
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An amended response: I found it entirely 'breathable.' That's why I bought it. That's why I use it. And that's why my Japanese girlfriend uses hers. If the choice is between breathing through a filter and breathing dusty, bad air unimpeded, I would prefer the former. - S. Thompson
1206981
Yes! I bought this air purifier because there is a lot of dust in my apt. and had to take care of someone's cat for 5 months. I was sneezing and sniffling for a few weeks after the cat moved in. Air purifier made a huge difference! I turned it on 12 hours at a time. I usually give it a few hours rest and then turn it back on again. I am seriously thinking about buying a second one for the bedroom. I think turning it off a few hours helped with the filters. I used it for a year before the filter light started to blink.
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I agree that cutting the pre filter is a pain. You have to measure and cut it to fit, but I guess it's supposed to work. I also vacuum the original filter. To be honest I don't notice the difference.I wish I could find an air purifier that worker liked my long lasting last one that I bought at Lowes.....but that was about 4 years ago and can't find one like that any more.
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I have been using the Austin Air Healthmate for four or five months and have never noticed any bad odor from the air that filter through it. I have suffered for years with MCS, and two years it I bought a new car, and as a result was no longer able to leave my home the last few years without becoming ill. Several months ago a friend gave me a BLUE AIR purifier and It is as good as or even better than the Austin. I use the blue air in my front room and the Austin in the bedroom. The Austin was a life savior and they both keep the neighbors cigarette smoke out of my house.
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i am from singapore. i bought 2 of the honeywell air purifier 50150 and 18155. its dead. it has a burst sound, smoke and burning smell when we 1st switch it on. i think the voltage here is not compatible. u have to check
510391
I have owned Rainbows for about 45 years. The fellow who demonstrated my first one began with the air purifier mode and then continued to the vacuum mode. The intake on the Rainbow pulls air in and cleans the dust/pollen particles out by filtering them through the water. The down side to using one as a continuous air cleaner is the noise; I doubt you'd want to listen to that all or most of the time.
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We did not keep this air purifier. We have a Living air Clasic XL15. We wash the filters for our purifier but I don't know about the Alpine Air.
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It doesn't "purify" the air in the usual sense of processing it internally via a filter to remove impurities. It's probably marketing-speak for "humid air is good for you". All it does is produce a fine mist with all the benefits of such action. For all I know this could have some sort of a minor "purifying" effect (maybe large particles can be trapped by droplets and fall to the ground?) but if you're looking for an air purifier per se, there is probably a better choice than this.
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I found the smell very objectionable. I use this Blueair to clean the air in my bedroom (saferoom) due to chemical sensitivities and allergies and cannot tolerate the smell. I have the new filter airing outside, waiting for it to off gas - it's been out there 3 days and nights and the smell is faint, but still there. Meanwhile, I vacuumed the old filter and am using it until the new is tolerable (it's been just under 6 months so not even too old yet).
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We have been using an Alpine Living Air Purifier Ozone Generator which appears to be identical to this unit running for over 15 years in our living room. I have never had to replace the plates, just wash them maybe once or twice a year. Dust can become an issue so I take it apart and clean it once a year also. Still runs good except the fan has become a bit sticky and hard to start so I could probably replace that for about $10! A great machine for the price! The Alpine was over $400 as a multi-level deal rip-off!
2100757
I have been using one of these in 2 of my houses and my business for 2 years and they work well. I don't leave them on all the time, just long enough to kill the flies, because of health concerns, but have had no problems in that aspect. I always made sure I had good ventilation when using indoors.