Can you use two of these in a dorm room window? One to draw air in; the other to expel it from the room? Also can you fit an allergy filter?
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You can certainly use it to create a draft to have strong airflow. I haven't tried putting an allergy filter on one, but you could probably tie one on the back. That's going to slow the airflow, especially if it's dense enough to filter pollens. Plus, since you'd be filtering new air constantly, instead of filtering recycled air in a closed room like most air filter machines, the filter would need replacing very frequently. If you don't mind replacing it often, and with two fans to create strong air flow, this may be what you are looking for. If you need the filter, then you may also wish to make sure the intake window is sealed or blocked off where the fan doesn't fit so you don't get unfiltered air coming through the window above or to the side of the fan (depending on how the window opens).
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Yes, no reverse so have to point fans different ways. No meant tofit allegy filter but don't see why you could try.Duck tape does wonders for cheap fixes.Dr. Speck
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Yes. This has turned out to be a very handy little filter. We've been using it in the living room and have it set up behind our flat screen TV, which is still giving off plastic odors. My wife takes it to work occasionally for meetings so she can breathe despite all the perfumes, colognes, etc. We also have 2 IQ purifiers, one for bedroom and one for office... but despite the wheels, they are not very portable. This little Aireox is a great little unit.
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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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Based on my experience, no. I just moved to a house w central air and gave away my window unit. It worked wonderfully and the filter seemed to clean better than past filters I used. If you find your unit works harder with this filter, I doubt it's caused by the filter. Good luck!
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Great Question. The manual will go over this in detail but most people will wait an hour before entering the room. It's always a good idea to open any windows and doors to let the room air out after using the purifier. Thanks Dustin GreatVacs(seller)
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I have extreme allergies, live in a mobile home, room slightly larger than recommended for that model and use a Bi-Pap machine for sleep apnea. Sometimes the bad air from others burning wood to keep warm overwhelms both machines. Have been running it at next to max speed, and changing washable air filters. If it is just a matter of cleaning the air in a small space, it will work.
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I would check to ensure the people staying in the room do not have a reaction towards ozone air purifiers. I would tend to lean towards using while someone is not in the room. If you have plastic in the room over time the ozone can deteriorate the plastic as well. Some people get a feeling of something caught in their throats as a reaction towards ozone. Hope this answers you question and use at your own caution.
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Yes you can, but as others have stated it may restrict air flow. Using clean filters will be the best.
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Well, for a small room or area, I've purchased 2 for my own room and it works wonders, I'd suggest purchasing a few (sturdy product, and filters are replaceable).
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Interested also in a pulled air configuration. I want to use is as a whole house fan in my master bed which has a gable interior wall to attic. Im thinking of using a very breathable filter/foam material before the motor instead of this vent on the pulled side. The material will be visible inside the bedroom. On the pushed air side (inside attic) I will use this vent.
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I didn't use it for a filter,I used it for a inline A.C.duct that wasn't blowing hard enough. Even then the fan was not strong enough to make a noticeable differance,will try larger fan.
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It purifies the air within the area I live in. Should work if you can close your window and door to keep it out of your space.
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this unit is adequate for a small room only---don't get if you want it for a large room---get a unit for a large room. since it is a cheap unit, I hardly think it would filter air---I am sorry now that I ordered it...........
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Just so you know, You can also use a small fan in the room to help circulate the air. Use one of those fans that move from side to side, and direct the blow of the fan toward the air purifier. I move my fan around the room often just so I can circulate as much air as possible all around. Also, move your purifier around the room and do not just leave it in one spot for months at a time. Hope this helps.
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Agree with Tepple. They are referring to the intake of contaminants, NOT the intake of air. You can still breathe easily through the filters, although as Tepple said, they do limit the intake of air a little bit, as any sort of filter would. But not enough to feel restrictive or problematic.
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I would think you could wash it. There was enough pre-filter to make two anyways. So could just the other one while letting one dry. I usually just blow off the filter with an air hose so if you have access to that it works great. I do that to all my filters, like the vacuum, dust buster, window units, and then this air purifier. The deal is keeping the prefilter clean to help preserve the life of the main filter.
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I am using it in my bedroom which is about 17 x 17 and it does a good job. I run it during the day for about 10-12 hours. It has really helped my breathing at night during allergy season. Haven't had any problems. I only run the ozone purifier feature occasionally to eliminate odors. I leave the other air cleaning features on.