Filter for this model is "pain in the a" expensive
Different model and also came with 2 years of filters. Best to wait for that deal again for extra filters and Costco warranty, let alone the $99 price.
This is one of the better ones of this price range.
* low power consumption relative to air it can purify.
* good seal between filter means air isn't slipping by unfiltered.
* actual hepa filter. Not hepa-style.
* carbon filter isn't that useless mesh. It's actual carbon pellets with lots of surface area so it will remove more VOC's.
If you get one, make sure to use real filters. Lots of filters out there of unknown quality. Anyone can claim their paper is a hepa filter. At least the winix ones have been tested to actually work. It's pretty pointless to buy something like this then buy a cheap filter and hope it does something.
Should last at least a year with a filter. If you vaccum it out, and don't smoke or live in California wildfire areas, more like 18-24 months.
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My wife bought four of these a few weeks ago and they're always running. No idea what they are for, but I'm hoping they are cheap to run. So what is the purpose of these things?
Air purifier cleans the air, open it and you will see what's on the filter
I just read the reviews and people complaint about the wifi so I did not purchase that model but I just purchased from Costco C555 yesterday 4-17-21 and that does not have Wifi.
Take it with a grain of salt. People give bad reviews of routers that work fine as well.
Vacuuming in normal circumstances is fine. Per the manual of any HEPA filter including this one. You're not removing pm25, you're removing larger fabric dust and hair which impede airflow.
Not worth it if you want it to filter properly.
Can you clean a HEPA filter?
If your HEPA filter is not specifically labelled as washable or "permanent," then the answer is no. You can rinse the filter in water, tap excess dust off of it or remove some dust with a vacuum, but this can definitely damage the mesh of fibers that allows the filter to remove particles from the air. Even if the filter looks undamaged, some of the fibers will be broken or stretched out. You will end up with a somewhat clean looking filter that does not do the job of filtering properly.
yup, it is "hurtful" expensive and if you try one of the knockoff filters you just arent going to get a good seal.
in better news, this model comes with the charcoal first stage filter that is washable.
i have an older model someone gave me with brand new filters. i put a washable electrostatic foam filter before charcoal. it helps keep charcoal and hepa clean much longer.
I have a few of the Winix machines with pre-wash filters and some without. I don't like the prewash filter, it's tough to snap out and I think it deposits more dirt back into the air. I actually like just changing the carbon filters either once a month or every three months. If I had to buy a machine again I would not buy a machine with a washable filter.
Thanks, but if we don't have allergies, will it help us live longer or healthier? Just trying to decide if it is worth the electricity.
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Don't see the benefits if one has no allergies. A bit of dirt in the air is good as it builds immunization tolerance.
There are many different opinions out there on this topic. The answer is "maybe". Benefits are not proven. Here's what a pulmonologist says.
Installing an air purifier in your home or office might help you breathe better, but can it also improve your heart health?
It's possible, says pulmonologist Rachel Taliercio, DO. Air pollution can either cause or worsen respiratory symptoms such as difficulty breathing, cough and upper airway congestion, but it has also been implicated in heart disease.
"Airborne toxins are irritants," says Dr. Taliercio. "They have chemical compositions that lead to changes in your blood chemistry, which in turn causes adverse health effects.
For instance, one study found an association between air particulate pollution and carotid artery disease, a condition that can lead to stroke. Another study named pollution as one of the most important risk factors for chronic disease."
"By filtering out fine particles, purifiers help clean the air you breathe and lessen the potential negative effects of pollution," says Dr. Taliercio. "Purifiers have been shown to alter the blood chemistry in a way that may benefit heart health, too."
i have an older model someone gave me with brand new filters. i put a washable electrostatic foam filter before charcoal. it helps keep charcoal and hepa clean much longer.
Just be aware that this will likely reduce the machine's capability to filter rooms at the specifications that Winix claim.
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* low power consumption relative to air it can purify.
* good seal between filter means air isn't slipping by unfiltered.
* actual hepa filter. Not hepa-style.
* carbon filter isn't that useless mesh. It's actual carbon pellets with lots of surface area so it will remove more VOC's.
If you get one, make sure to use real filters. Lots of filters out there of unknown quality. Anyone can claim their paper is a hepa filter. At least the winix ones have been tested to actually work. It's pretty pointless to buy something like this then buy a cheap filter and hope it does something.
Should last at least a year with a filter. If you vaccum it out, and don't smoke or live in California wildfire areas, more like 18-24 months.
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Air purifier cleans the air, open it and you will see what's on the filter
Damn you're a bad shopper, that's like the highest possible price!
Can you clean a HEPA filter?
If your HEPA filter is not specifically labelled as washable or "permanent," then the answer is no. You can rinse the filter in water, tap excess dust off of it or remove some dust with a vacuum, but this can definitely damage the mesh of fibers that allows the filter to remove particles from the air. Even if the filter looks undamaged, some of the fibers will be broken or stretched out. You will end up with a somewhat clean looking filter that does not do the job of filtering properly.
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in better news, this model comes with the charcoal first stage filter that is washable.
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Thanks, but if we don't have allergies, will it help us live longer or healthier? Just trying to decide if it is worth the electricity.
Don't see the benefits if one has no allergies. A bit of dirt in the air is good as it builds immunization tolerance.
Installing an air purifier in your home or office might help you breathe better, but can it also improve your heart health?
It's possible, says pulmonologist Rachel Taliercio, DO. Air pollution can either cause or worsen respiratory symptoms such as difficulty breathing, cough and upper airway congestion, but it has also been implicated in heart disease.
"Airborne toxins are irritants," says Dr. Taliercio. "They have chemical compositions that lead to changes in your blood chemistry, which in turn causes adverse health effects.
For instance, one study found an association between air particulate pollution and carotid artery disease, a condition that can lead to stroke. Another study named pollution as one of the most important risk factors for chronic disease."
"By filtering out fine particles, purifiers help clean the air you breathe and lessen the potential negative effects of pollution," says Dr. Taliercio. "Purifiers have been shown to alter the blood chemistry in a way that may benefit heart health, too."
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