QVC has the
Lasko Air Flex Room Fan and Air Purifier [qvc.com] for $50.
New accounts can use promo code
OFFER (on the final checkout screen) for $15 off.
$50+$7.50 S&H - $15 = $42.50 + tax
A second order can use code
HELLO10 for $10 off, snagging another for $47.50.
For those unable to create a new account,
Walmart also has it [walmart.com] for $50, with free shipping + tax.
The Air Flexâ„¢ Air Purifier and Room Fan is both a premium box fan and powerful air cleaner in one. Unlike most box fans, which can overheat or break down when used with a filter, this fan was specifically engineered to work with a filter to powerfully clean the air in your room while providing a cooling breeze. Additionally, this portable fan was designed to stand up to tough use with durable construction, UV color protection paint, and a Weather-Shield motor for worry free window use. The fan comes with a standard pleated filter that is rated to remove dust, smoke, and pollen from the air so allergy sufferers can breathe easier and feel more comfortable at home. Easily customize your clean air by using any standard 20 x 20 x 1-inch filter, available at home stores. Features steel body construction, premium fan blade for maximum air flow, ergonomic control knob, easy carry handle, and Lasko's trusted safety fuse technology. from domestic and imported parts.
- Lasko Air Flex 2-in-1 20-inch Box Fan and Air Purifier in One with 3 Speeds, FF305, White
- 2-in-1 powerful box fan PLUS air purifier
- Comes with MERV10 / 42 CADR pleated air filter
- Customize your clean air and cooling with any 20 x 20 x 1 inch filter
- Cleans pollen, dust, and smoke from the air
- Premium box fan with powerful, Weather-Shield motor for worry-free window use
- Specially-engineered motor for use with an air filter
- Durable steel body construction and tough, UV-protected paint for tough use
- 3 energy-efficient speeds and top-mounted ergonomic control knob
- Ideal for workshops, bedrooms, garages, and more
- Features The Blue Plug - Lasko's trusted safety fuse technology
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However, if you have a 3d printer, I've seen cads on a mounting bracket that makes this same version of QVC's fan.
Basically, by a 20in fan, for $20, and do it yourself. But if doing a single filter, don't go beyond Merv-8 (unless you are, at least, doing the triangle design)... or you'll be replacing the fan faster than the filter. lol. also, with a fully exposed front grate on fan, it will actually pull in air through the front of the fan, and render filtering useless with it.
I now have 3 in house, and 2 bigger versions in the woodshop... and I'll never buy a fancy $300 airfilter ever again.
Now if yours looks decent and you enjoyed spending the time on it, great. Personally that sounds like work to me, mine would end up looking like a drunk man with a blow torch was assembling it blindfolded, and I earn enough that I come out ahead working a few hours extra that week and buying the premade ones.
That's the thing about DYI, it's great if your results are premium quality, you enjoy doing it, and your time is worth less than whatever you're putting together.
And when any of those aren't true, it's not.
Now if yours looks decent and you enjoyed spending the time on it, great. Personally that sounds like work to me, mine would end up looking like a drunk man with a blow torch was assembling it blindfolded, and I earn enough that I come out ahead working a few hours extra that week and buying the premade ones.
That's the thing about DYI, it's great if your results are premium quality, you enjoy doing it, and your time is worth less than whatever you're putting together.
And when any of those aren't true, it's not.
If you care about appearance, you're already getting a regular HEPA purifier. This is only useful when there's a wildfire for product diversity, since everything sells out.
It's essentially an upgraded "WeatherShield" window motor model with a filter attachment.
Cheapo Lasko Big Lots fans you're talking about ain't rain-resistant.
OP is a very good price on this unit, which hovers around $68 normally: https://www.lasko.com/products/ai...fan-ff305/
If you care about appearance, you're already getting a regular HEPA purifier. This is only useful when there's a wildfire for product diversity, since everything sells out.
LoL, no.
If your going to argue about the time requirement, at least be honest about the time required.
An hour or two would be realistic for most people.
And of course with your method, you're repeating that every filter change. Only get's done once with the Lasko.
And as you yourself said, you're using lower MERV filters, not the MERV13's Lasko states this one can take. You even warned against using them.
And, sorry again, but "normal box fan" and "taped together filter / fan / triangle / cube thingy" are not equally ugly. People that care about appearance might not care enough about it to spend $300 to look fancy, but $30 extra for not triggering company to face palm, sure.
Oh, and no wildfires here. Hot, rainy, and humid year round. Plenty of pollen and spores and dander though. Meow. There's a whole country east of California. Something like 80% of the population lives in it.
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LoL, no.
If your going to argue about the time requirement, at least be honest about the time required.
An hour or two would be realistic for most people.
And of course with your method, you're repeating that every filter change. Only get's done once with the Lasko.
And as you yourself said, you're using lower MERV filters, not the MERV13's Lasko states this one can take. You even warned against using them.
And, sorry again, but "normal box fan" and "taped together filter / fan / triangle / cube thingy" are not equally ugly. People that care about appearance might not care enough about it to spend $300 to look fancy, but $30 extra for not triggering company to face palm, sure.
Oh, and no wildfires here. Hot, rainy, and humid year round. Plenty of pollen and spores and dander though. Meow. There's a whole country east of California. Something like 80% of the population lives in it.
Not to mention neighboring states that get the smoke too.
To others: If you aren't getting wildfire ready, and just want cleaner air at home... again, either save your money and use some simple tape-work... or spend a little more and get a refurb HEPA air purifier.
Not to mention neighboring states that get the smoke too.
To others: If you aren't getting wildfire ready, and just want cleaner air at home... again, either save your money and use some simple tape-work... or spend a little more and get a refurb HEPA air purifier.
The fancy air purifiers themselves aren't the big cost. A refurb isn't going to make much difference long term. It's the proprietary filters - https://slickdeals.net/f/16030981-coway-airmega-max-2-air-purifier-replacement-filter-set-for-400-400s-73-70-free-shipping?src=Si
The whole point of the DYI approach was to use cheap AC filters. Lasko just made it look nicer, made it more reliable, and made it a good bit more convenient. For $30 extra.
Don't you have a better use for your time than remaking the same contraption over again ever few months?
The fancy air purifiers themselves aren't the big cost. A refurb isn't going to make much difference long term. It's the proprietary filters - https://slickdeals.net/f/16030981-coway-airmega-max-2-air-purifier-replacement-filter-set-for-400-400s-73-70-free-shipping?src=Si
The whole point of the DYI approach was to use cheap AC filters. Lasko just made it look nicer, made it more reliable, and made it a good bit more convenient. For $30 extra.
Don't you have a better use for your time than remaking the same contraption over again ever few months?
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