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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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Written by phoinix | Staff
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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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Written by phoinix | Staff

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 17, 2026 1:07 PM
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wolfcry0Mar 17, 2026 1:07 PM
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Not sure I would buy Winix again, they're hostile to repairing their own products. Both of mine have really bad bearing noise after a year or so, and Winix refuses to sell me the replacement parts to repair them. Not a good company to deal with.
Mar 17, 2026 9:01 PM
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c0ld8Mar 17, 2026 9:01 PM
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Is this better than the C909 at costco? Not sure which to get.
Mar 18, 2026 11:51 AM
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henareMar 18, 2026 11:51 AM
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Quote from Cheap_SOB View quoted comment :
I have 3 Winix's, the oldest running 10hrs/ day for the last 6+ years. Zero issue with all.
yeah. I run mine 24/7 without issues.
Mar 19, 2026 2:29 AM
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PowerfulTest4979Mar 19, 2026 2:29 AM
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Quote from henare View quoted comment :
yeah. I run mine 24/7 without issues.
Same here. For probably 3 years now.
Mar 19, 2026 3:02 AM
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jonsompelMar 19, 2026 3:02 AM
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Quote from FauxMontanaSquirrel View quoted comment :
I got halfway through the replacement and couldn't get the bearing off and ended up throwing the whole thing away. Frown
I know it's too late for your situation, but I resorted to using two box wrenches as leverage to pop both bearings off on mine.
Mar 20, 2026 6:56 PM
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Quote from yjeep93 View quoted comment :
I have both the 5500-2 and 5520. Hot tip: I added an extra woven carbon pre filter right after the mesh pre filter and moved the AOC carbon filter behind the hepa filter. The AOC filter seemed like a lousy pre filter given the large gaps between the carbon beads. The woven carbon filter that I added collects a lot of dust!

One of my kiddos has allergies and we put one in his room, it seems to have helped a lot!
where do you buy the extra woven carbon prefilter and does it help?
Mar 20, 2026 6:57 PM
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
Dust is supposed to be caught by pre filter and carbon is supposed to help absorb odors, unless I remember wrong..
Most people get carbon pellet versions for better performance instead of fabric carbon filter.

can i buy carbon pellet versions for the c545?

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Mar 20, 2026 7:10 PM
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Ride_The_SkyMar 20, 2026 7:10 PM
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Quote from VMasked View quoted comment :


can i buy carbon pellet versions for the c545?
Im not sure I was thinking the same since I have that in my small room, you may have to do some research to make sure air flow is OK.
Mar 24, 2026 1:08 PM
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techswreckMar 24, 2026 1:08 PM
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Quote from Cheap_SOB View quoted comment :
I have 3 Winix's, the oldest running 10hrs/ day for the last 6+ years. Zero issue with all.
I second this!
Mar 24, 2026 1:11 PM
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techswreckMar 24, 2026 1:11 PM
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Quote from yjeep93 View quoted comment :
I have both the 5500-2 and 5520. Hot tip: I added an extra woven carbon pre filter right after the mesh pre filter and moved the AOC carbon filter behind the hepa filter. The AOC filter seemed like a lousy pre filter given the large gaps between the carbon beads. The woven carbon filter that I added collects a lot of dust! One of my kiddos has allergies and we put one in his room, it seems to have helped a lot!
Someone with a sad life downvoted this. This is a good idea. @yjeep93 can share which woven carbon filter you added.
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Mar 24, 2026 7:18 PM
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yjeep93Mar 24, 2026 7:18 PM
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Quote from techswreck View quoted comment :
Someone with a sad life downvoted this. This is a good idea. @yjeep93 can share which woven carbon filter you added.
https://a.co/d/0hx1QFns

Its a perfect fit on one of my units and then I cut it down to fit the other unit. Just check the filter dimensions and buy the closest size carbon pre filters and the trim to fit if needed.
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Mar 25, 2026 9:00 PM
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fatdealzMar 25, 2026 9:00 PM
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A 25% subscribe and save coupon appears for me, anyone looking to buy might want to check with their Amazon account to see if they have one as well.

Edit: You're welcome, I guess...
Last edited by fatdealz March 26, 2026 at 02:38 AM.

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