Can the ionizing effect be turned off? I don't like it deposit black dust on the floor.
1589853
Yeah, there's a button to activate and deactivate. I honestly cannot tell the difference be it on, or off.
1051363
Oh yes, the ionizer can be shut off by turning off the UV light with one push of a button.
840412
From my understanding it ionizes the air to attract dirt to it but creates an emf field. (Don't know how true it is)... I don't like high emf fields, so when in doubt, I pulled the purifier apart and unplugged the plasma.
1655486
Have not tried to turn off. Not sure why I would want to? Came on when I turned it on. Set to auto and have not given a thought since. Air in office has never been cleaner. Dust, pollens almost totally elimanated. Just tried it and with unit on, held down for about 3 sec and the plasmawave went off. Pushed power button down again for 3 sec and came back on. All without unit turning off.
1786009
No, which I consider a good thing. If you want it turned off then you need to turn it off, otherwise it produces heat (which what is supposed to do).
689870
Yes there is a button to turn the ion off. I use mine a lot and have never noticed a smell.
1695607
No, but see about vaccuming out accumulated dust. That can perhaps be a problem.
200433
I run one of these 24x7 in my son's room and I leave the PlasmaWave turned off. It still filters fine, and I notice alot less dust accumulated dust around the unit. When the plasmawave is one, I get a fine white powdery/dusty stuff that gets all over the front plastic removable cover and the table it sits on.
2050538
Yes. Note: The same button for ION on/off can also be used to shut off the indicater lights for Plasma/Clean levels that some have griped about... You just have to hold the button in 3 seconds. ( It's in the instruction manual.)
96688
Yes, when you turn on the UVC. That can be turned off when all you want is dust and allergen removal.
826633
If I remember correctly you can turn it off with a switch on the side of the box. Nothing to hard.
1620284
Marianne,...yes, the plasma wave CAN be turned off but only by using the remote control. I don't know why they haven't put a button on the unit itself for this. Personally, I leave the plasma wave ON as it is supposed to act in some way like Ozone does for killing bacteria....making the air that much purer. I highly recommend this unit as it is quiet and really does put out cleaner air. I have it in my kitten foster room and have had a kitten sleeping on top of it where the air comes out. I'm totally happy with mine.
1781302
Thanks. I was wondering if you could leave it on all the time or just test the line and then remove it.
1384201
I have not cleaned mine. i think the idea is that the wavelength of light emitted destroys particles in the air, not that it has some fan-type air filter attached (sorry if that's not clear or correct-- I'm not a physicist). Just saying that mine appears to be an ordinary lightbulb.
1944575
There are two sources of light. The nightlight can be turned off but the power light on the top cannot. It actually is quite bright and I found it annoying. I have resorted to putting a wash clother over the controls at night. The wash clothe is small enough that it does not restrict the air flow but if the rotating feature is on, I suppose it could knock it off. I suppose a loose piece of masking tape might work. Have not had to try that as don't use the rotating feature.
651876
We recommend turn it off after usage, since the panel is not designed for 24/7
2190035
The Bionaire Air Cleaner has been used in our bedroom for nearly 10 years, and the ionizing setting has always been activated. The decision to use it came from when family members owned a motel, and when smokers or smells lingered in a room it took out the smell and left a cleaner atmosphere. In my mind, and my nose, I feel it has the same conditioning effect in the 12 X 12 X 8 bedroom. Just make sure your A/C outlet's 3rd pin ground is proper, otherwise the unit builds up static charge and if you touch the Bionaire it tends to discharge through you. Not lethal, but annoying just the same.