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Target has Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier with True HEPA, PlasmaWave and Odor Reducing Washable AOC Carbon Filter on sale for $118.49. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • True HEPA filter captures 99.97% of airborne pollutants; dust mites, pet dander, pollen and other allergens as small as 0.3 microns
  • Washable AOC Carbon Filter, made from activated carbon granulars for removal of household odors. Decibels 27.8 dB
  • PlasmaWave acts as a permanent filter to safely break down odor, allergens, chemical vapors and other pollutants with no harmful ozone
  • Smart Sensors gauge the air and our Auto Mode adjusts the fan to filter the air as needed; with a sleep mode for silent night time operation
  • CADR rated for 360 square feet room size
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normal price $159, lowest price on camel is $120.79.

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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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04-18-2021 at 06:51 PM.
04-18-2021 at 06:51 PM.
Quote from drdogbreath :
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
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04-18-2021 at 07:03 PM.
04-18-2021 at 07:03 PM.
Quote from S333N :
Thanks for posting this! I finally pulled the trigger for 3 of these on Amazon last night. I canceled that successfully. So you saved me close to $120

Damn you're a bad shopper, that's like the highest possible price!
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namlook
04-19-2021 at 12:08 AM.
04-19-2021 at 12:08 AM.
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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.
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04-19-2021 at 02:08 AM.
04-19-2021 at 02:08 AM.
Can the auto mode sensor detect the particles? or VOC and gasses only, same as C545?
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04-19-2021 at 02:59 AM.
04-19-2021 at 02:59 AM.
Quote from digitalgimpus :
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.


https://molekule.science/how-to-c...eforehand/
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04-19-2021 at 04:43 AM.
04-19-2021 at 04:43 AM.
Quote from TodayOnly :
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.
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04-19-2021 at 05:04 AM.
04-19-2021 at 05:04 AM.
What's the difference between this and the AM80 model ?
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drdogbreath
04-19-2021 at 05:38 AM.
04-19-2021 at 05:38 AM.
Quote from RepresentativeEarth :
Air purifier cleans the air, open it and you will see what's on the 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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04-19-2021 at 06:29 AM.
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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.
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04-19-2021 at 06:44 AM.
04-19-2021 at 06:44 AM.
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.
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04-19-2021 at 07:19 AM.
04-19-2021 at 07:19 AM.
It's SOLD OUT Today!
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04-19-2021 at 07:59 AM.
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back in stock
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back in stock
Wow that was quick back in stock but that's GREAT!
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04-19-2021 at 08:27 AM.
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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.
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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."


https://health.clevelandclinic.or...rt-health/
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04-19-2021 at 08:40 AM.
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Quote from guest2011 :
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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