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Mar 18, 2025 7:13 AM

Winix True HEPA Replacement H Washable AOC Carbon Filter for 5500-2 Air Purifier

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Amazon has Winix True HEPA Replacement H Washable AOC Carbon Filter for 5500-2 Air Purifier on sale for $32.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Genuine Winix brand replacement for the Winix 5500-2 air Purifier
  • Includes a 99. 97% efficient true HEPA, capturing particles to 0.3microns
  • Advanced odor control carbon filter for blocking VOCs, fumes and odors

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    • This offer is $1.84 less (5% savings) than our front page deal price of $34.83 from November 2024 which earned over 20 thumbs up.
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Amazon has Winix True HEPA Replacement H Washable AOC Carbon Filter for 5500-2 Air Purifier on sale for $32.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Genuine Winix brand replacement for the Winix 5500-2 air Purifier
  • Includes a 99. 97% efficient true HEPA, capturing particles to 0.3microns
  • Advanced odor control carbon filter for blocking VOCs, fumes and odors

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Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $1.84 less (5% savings) than our front page deal price of $34.83 from November 2024 which earned over 20 thumbs up.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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The carbon filter is washable. This listing has two filters: carbon and hepa
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Mar 18, 2025 12:02 PM
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SlickRickardoMar 18, 2025 12:02 PM
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Rarely ever see this filter on sale. Thank you! I wish Winix would standardize filters at least their own purifiers!
Mar 18, 2025 6:22 PM
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1SonorousMar 18, 2025 6:22 PM
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The link is not for "washable".
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Mar 18, 2025 6:36 PM
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SlickRickardoMar 18, 2025 6:36 PM
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Quote from 1Sonorous View quoted comment :
The link is not for "washable".
The carbon filter is washable. This listing has two filters: carbon and hepa
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Mar 19, 2025 7:13 AM
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eclecticepicureanMar 19, 2025 7:13 AM
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Quote from SlickRickardo View quoted comment :
The carbon filter is washable. This listing has two filters: carbon and hepa
Anyone successfully washed a carbon filter? Thought carbon pellets need to be baked in oxygen free oven to vaporize contaminants in their pores
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Mar 19, 2025 12:13 PM
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mainomegaMar 19, 2025 12:13 PM
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Quote from eclecticepicurean View quoted comment :
Anyone successfully washed a carbon filter? Thought carbon pellets need to be baked in oxygen free oven to vaporize contaminants in their pores
He's most likely talking about the black pre filter. Never heard of washing away pollutants in activated carbon. My fish tank would never need new carbon LMAO. I can just imagine him rinsing it out and thinking it still doing something for him.
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Mar 19, 2025 12:50 PM
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Mar 19, 2025 12:51 PM
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SolarjetmanMar 19, 2025 12:51 PM
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I think these are a better deal. Two sets for about the same price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NCQ5PFG
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Mar 19, 2025 1:20 PM
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KruseMar 19, 2025 1:20 PM
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Quote from Solarjetman View quoted comment :
I think these are a better deal. Two sets for about the same price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NCQ5PFG

The quality of the knockoff brands is always questionable. I've tried a few and some of the carbon filters impact airflow, causing the fan to strain or the pellets make a slight "burned" smell. I've also ran into some where the hepa filter doesn't quite fit properly.
Last edited by BoopSnoot March 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM.
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Mar 19, 2025 1:39 PM
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JJpeppersMar 19, 2025 1:39 PM
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Quote from SlickRickardo View quoted comment :
The carbon filter is washable. This listing has two filters: carbon and hepa
That's a bs gimmick. You will ruin these if you wash them and they are cheap. All you need to do is vacuum them and put them in the sun for 3-4 hours to "recharge" them.
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Mar 19, 2025 3:27 PM
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JJpeppersMar 19, 2025 3:27 PM
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From Google people....

"A common mistake that people make with activated carbon filters is they try to reuse them. While it may seem like a cost-effective solution, carbon filters cannot be effectively washed. When charcoal filters are used, they chemically bond with airborne chemicals. This bonding cannot be undone by water, leaving the chemicals still attached to the filter. Attempting to wash a carbon filter will not only be ineffective, it can also damage the filter, rendering it useless. Therefore, it's important to replace your activated carbon filter regularly to ensure it's working efficiently."
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Mar 19, 2025 3:29 PM
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JJpeppersMar 19, 2025 3:29 PM
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Quote from mainomega View quoted comment :
He's most likely talking about the black pre filter. Never heard of washing away pollutants in activated carbon. My fish tank would never need new carbon LMAO. I can just imagine him rinsing it out and thinking it still doing something for him.
Nope description clearly state the carbon filter not the pre filter. Pre filter is not carbon anyways
Mar 20, 2025 12:33 PM
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thanolMar 20, 2025 12:33 PM
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When I washed the carbon filters last year they smelled worse and I set them outside for weeks to dry out and destink.
Mar 20, 2025 1:15 PM
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jweezyfosheezyMar 20, 2025 1:15 PM
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Quote from thanol View quoted comment :
When I washed the carbon filters last year they smelled worse and I set them outside for weeks to dry out and destink.
It's not well known but you're not suppose to use tap water to rinse but instead distilled/RO water to avoid the carbon from absorbing chlorine and other minerals which makes it less effective. Silly but it tracks and definitely should let it bake in the sun to help reactivate them.
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SkillfulPiranha7944Mar 21, 2025 2:28 AM
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Quote from thanol View quoted comment :
When I washed the carbon filters last year they smelled worse and I set them outside for weeks to dry out and destink.
The company calling the carbon filter washable is highly misleading. The carbon filter serves two functions. Most importantly, it traps odorous molecules a they are pulled through the filters by the fan. Secondly, it also serves as a pre-filter, catching large dust particles and hair before they reach the HEPA filter. Yes, you can (and should) vacuum and wash the charcoal layer of these large particles. You can't, however, remove the small trapped odor particles. Washing it will not restore its ability to absorb more odors. Once the charcoal filter is full, it will no longer absorb odors. I would vacuum the charcoal layer, but would never wash it. Getting it wet can collapse the small pores, ruining its ability to trap more particles.
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Mar 29, 2025 4:17 AM
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PurePlaysMar 29, 2025 4:17 AM
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Here is a much bigger and better rated one

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