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Mar 15, 2026 7:13 AM

Winix 5510 True Hepa Air Purifier (Charcoal Gray)

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Amazon has Winix 5510 True Hepa Air Purifier (New Generation of 5500-2, Polished Charcoal Gray) on sale for $135.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Also Available:Product Details (5510 Model):
  • AHAM Verified at 392 sq ft: Also cleans rooms up to 1,882 sq ft in 1 hour (941 sq ft in 30 minutes, 627 sq ft in 20 minutes, 470 sq ft in 15 minutes)
  • Winix True HEPA: Captures 99.99% of airborne allergens including pollen, dust, smoke, and pet dander, as small as 0.01 microns.
  • Advanced Odor Control Carbon Filter: Reduces VOCs and household odors from cooking, pets, and smoke. It is designed to catch airborne particles found indoors, which also helps prolong the True HEPA Filter life.
  • Washable Fine Mesh Pre-Filter: The first line of defense against the largest airborne particles found indoors
  • Visual indicator displays real-time air quality in the room with LED lights.
  • Smart Sensors & Auto Mode: Built-in air quality sensor measures and adjusts fan speed in real-time.
  • Control and monitor your air purifier remotely with the Winix Smart App.

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Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Deal price is $10 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal from October 2025.
  • About the store:
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Amazon has Winix 5510 True Hepa Air Purifier (New Generation of 5500-2, Polished Charcoal Gray) on sale for $135.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Also Available:Product Details (5510 Model):
  • AHAM Verified at 392 sq ft: Also cleans rooms up to 1,882 sq ft in 1 hour (941 sq ft in 30 minutes, 627 sq ft in 20 minutes, 470 sq ft in 15 minutes)
  • Winix True HEPA: Captures 99.99% of airborne allergens including pollen, dust, smoke, and pet dander, as small as 0.01 microns.
  • Advanced Odor Control Carbon Filter: Reduces VOCs and household odors from cooking, pets, and smoke. It is designed to catch airborne particles found indoors, which also helps prolong the True HEPA Filter life.
  • Washable Fine Mesh Pre-Filter: The first line of defense against the largest airborne particles found indoors
  • Visual indicator displays real-time air quality in the room with LED lights.
  • Smart Sensors & Auto Mode: Built-in air quality sensor measures and adjusts fan speed in real-time.
  • Control and monitor your air purifier remotely with the Winix Smart App.

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Deal price is $10 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal from October 2025.
  • About the store:
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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In for 2 scored number one on project farm

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Mine developed bearing noise after about 5 years. While the replacement of the bearings isn't incredibly easy, it is definitely doable. The two Winix units I have use standard skateboard bearings so finding replacements was very cheap and easy.
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I have 3 Winix's, the oldest running 10hrs/ day for the last 6+ years. Zero issue with all.
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Community Reviews

The Winix 5510 is a strong value air purifier, especially for shoppers comparing it with pricier Costco models. It is praised for solid cleaning performance, good allergy help, and features that feel close to the C909 for much less money. The main tradeoffs are smaller room coverage, fewer filter options, and recurring reports of bearing noise or fan wear over time. Filter replacements can also be expensive, so long term maintenance matters. A practical pick if you want capable filtration without paying for the larger Costco unit.

Common Questions (5)

  • Some units develop loud bearing noise after about a year to five years, especially with heavy 24/7 use, and newer Winix models are reported to be less reliable than older 5500/5300-series units. Other units run for years without issues, so long-term durability can vary.

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  • Adding a woven carbon prefilter can catch a lot of dust before it reaches the HEPA filter and may extend HEPA life. It also helps with allergy use, but odor reduction is still limited for strong smells like cooking or cat litter.

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  • The bearing can be replaced, and the units use standard sealed 608 or skateboard bearings that are cheap and easy to source. The repair is doable but not always easy, and Winix reportedly does not sell replacement parts directly.

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  • Yes. It has most of the same features for about half the price, but it handles a smaller space and does not support the same variety of specialty filters such as pet or allergen filters.

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  • OEM replacement filters are about $110, which is close to the cost of the machine itself. That makes filter pricing a major ongoing cost to factor in before buying.

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Mar 15, 2026 11:44 AM
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AstroballsMar 15, 2026 11:44 AM
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Great deal. Folks that don't have a costco membership and can't get the C909, this is a great alternative. All of the features for almost half the price. Just doesn't handle as big a space, and doesn't support the variety of filters (like the pet one or allergen one).
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Deal-R-DashMar 15, 2026 12:12 PM
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I quit buying Winix products. Just about every air filter we bought (6 or so) developed really bad bearing noise right after the warranty was up. Thankfully between Costo returns and credit card extended warranty we were made whole. I highly recommend purchasing with a credit card that extends the warranty a year or two.
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In for 2 scored number one on project farm

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Quote from Deal-R-Dash View quoted comment :
I quit buying Winix products. Just about every air filter we bought (6 or so) developed really bad bearing noise right after the warranty was up. Thankfully between Costo returns and credit card extended warranty we were made whole. I highly recommend purchasing with a credit card that extends the warranty a year or two.
It can be fixed, it should be better designed but it's the best for the money. Check out project farms video on air purifiers, it arguably does the best.
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Quote from Deal-R-Dash View quoted comment :
I quit buying Winix products. Just about every air filter we bought (6 or so) developed really bad bearing noise right after the warranty was up. Thankfully between Costo returns and credit card extended warranty we were made whole. I highly recommend purchasing with a credit card that extends the warranty a year or two.
I have 3 Winix's, the oldest running 10hrs/ day for the last 6+ years. Zero issue with all.
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Quote from Deal-R-Dash View quoted comment :
I quit buying Winix products. Just about every air filter we bought (6 or so) developed really bad bearing noise right after the warranty was up. Thankfully between Costo returns and credit card extended warranty we were made whole. I highly recommend purchasing with a credit card that extends the warranty a year or two.
I have been buying Winix air purifiers for about 8-9 years. To the point where I have 6 in my house. I like them so much I bought 2 for one of my daughters and one for my other daughter.
All of mine run 24/7 . None of mine have developed this issue. Even the oldest one is quiet. I change the filters pretty regularly and vacuum out the intake fins on it and the inner housing every few months. I am not saying you don't maintain them but just putting it out there that any item running 24/7 needs to be maintained to ensure a long life. Maybe about once every 2 months or so I spend about 1 minute on each one while I am vacuuming our home.
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Mar 15, 2026 3:05 PM
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Oogs34Mar 15, 2026 3:05 PM
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Amazon also has the 5520 for $139.99. It has been that price for a while now. I've had it in my wishlist. The 5510 and 5520 as far as I have read are identical except the aesthetics of the front panels. The 5520 looks a little better IMO.

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orioncygnusMar 15, 2026 3:05 PM
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Quote from Deal-R-Dash View quoted comment :
I quit buying Winix products. Just about every air filter we bought (6 or so) developed really bad bearing noise right after the warranty was up. Thankfully between Costo returns and credit card extended warranty we were made whole. I highly recommend purchasing with a credit card that extends the warranty a year or two.
Have the same issue. I still use it though
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Mar 15, 2026 3:11 PM
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DelightfulBanana646Mar 15, 2026 3:11 PM
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I just bought one a week ago from Amazon for 179, I wonder if there is a way for me to get the difference back.
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Mar 15, 2026 3:19 PM
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DanielN26Mar 15, 2026 3:19 PM
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Not happy with the one I bought a while back. Just slowed to a crawl after a year of use. My Nuwave Oxypure Ultra is far more powerful and does a much better job!
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Quote from DelightfulBanana646 View quoted comment :
I just bought one a week ago from Amazon for 179, I wonder if there is a way for me to get the difference back.
Amazon customer service sometimes still gives refunds for price drops if it's within the return period, but it's not guaranteed.
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Mar 15, 2026 3:23 PM
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It can be fixed, it should be better designed but it's the best for the money. Check out project farms video on air purifiers, it arguably does the best.
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Quote from ggrr8t View quoted comment :
I have been buying Winix air purifiers for about 8-9 years. To the point where I have 6 in my house. I like them so much I bought 2 for one of my daughters and one for my other daughter.
All of mine run 24/7 . None of mine have developed this issue. Even the oldest one is quiet. I change the filters pretty regularly and vacuum out the intake fins on it and the inner housing every few months. I am not saying you don't maintain them but just putting it out there that any item running 24/7 needs to be maintained to ensure a long life. Maybe about once every 2 months or so I spend about 1 minute on each one while I am vacuuming our home.
We have Winix and Levoit air purifiers throughout our home and they run 24/7. No issues with any making fan noise yet. We also vacuum out the air purifier every month or so. Takes a minute, like you said, and does seem to keep dust from building up inside the things. I'd be buying a couple of these if I didn't already have all the rooms we spend our time covered.
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Mar 15, 2026 3:36 PM
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RahrMar 15, 2026 3:36 PM
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Great deal. Folks that don't have a costco membership and can't get the C909, this is a great alternative. All of the features for almost half the price. Just doesn't handle as big a space, and doesn't support the variety of filters (like the pet one or allergen one).
Costco one comes with extra filters too,I believe. One extra thing to weigh

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I quit buying Winix products. Just about every air filter we bought (6 or so) developed really bad bearing noise right after the warranty was up. Thankfully between Costo returns and credit card extended warranty we were made whole. I highly recommend purchasing with a credit card that extends the warranty a year or two.
Mine developed bearing noise after about 5 years. While the replacement of the bearings isn't incredibly easy, it is definitely doable. The two Winix units I have use standard skateboard bearings so finding replacements was very cheap and easy.
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