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Coway Airmega AP-1512HH(W) True HEPA Purifier with Air Quality Monitoring, Auto, Timer, Filter Indicator, and Eco Mode, 16.8 x 18.3 x 9.7, White
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Color | White |
Brand | Coway |
Product Dimensions | 9.6"D x 16.8"W x 18.3"H |
Floor Area | 874 Square Feet |
Specification Met | ETL Certified, CARB Certified |
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About this item
- Coway Mighty (AP-1512HH) is designed to accommodate room sizes up to 361 sq. ft (CADR: Dust 246 / Pollen 240 / Smoke 233 cb. ft. ).
- 4 Stage Filtration System (Pre-filter, Deodorization filter, True HEPA filter, Vital Ion) captures and reduces up to 99. 97% of particles 0. 3 microns in the air, including pollen, pollutants and other allergens. It also reduces volatile organic compounds and reduces odor.
- Coway Mighty pollution sensor communicates indoor air quality in real-time. The brightly colored LED lets you know how clean or dirty your indoor air is every minute of the day. And it features a timer, and filter lifetime indicator.
- Fan speeds available in 1, 2, 3 stages by manually setting up. While auto mode automatically optimizes the speed setting 1 through 3 based on the level of indoor air quality. When no pollution is detected for 30 minutes, the fan will automatically stop and set as Eco mode to save energy.
- Timer feature allows the machine to run 1/4/8 hours before automatically powering off.
- Filter replacement indicator checks both Pre-filter and HEPA filter respectively to let users be aware of when to wash or replace the filter.
- 77 W power consumption and quiet operation with noise level ranging from 24. 4 dB to 53. 8 dB.
- Limited manufacturer's covers any internal/functional parts for 1 year and motor and electronic parts for 3 years. Filters are excluded.
- Won the Best Air Purifier of 2018 at Wirecutter and ranked 1st place at the TopTenReviews.
- Power source type: Electric
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Product Description
Enjoy clean and refreshing air in your home all the seasons through. The Coway Mighty True HEPA Air Purifier (AP-1512HH) effectively removes impurities from your home' s air. It can treat rooms up to 247 square feet with reliable 4-stage filtration including a true HEPA filter. You can easily operate this air purifier with its intuitive touch controls. It' s programmed with a number of smart features including an air quality indicator, Eco-mode, and a timer. Looking out for Mother Earth and your energy bill, this purifier is ENERGY STAR rated. Reliable Filtration: This air purifier has 4-stage filtration including a pre filter, odor filter, HEPA filter, and ionizer. Easy Operation: You can easily operate this air purifier with its intuitive touch controls. Smart Features: It' s programmed with a number of smart features including an air quality indicator, Eco-Mode, and a timer. : This purifier is ENERGY STAR rated to operate for years to come.
Product information
Color | White |
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Brand | Coway |
Product Dimensions | 9.6"D x 16.8"W x 18.3"H |
Floor Area | 874 Square Feet |
Specification Met | ETL Certified, CARB Certified |
Noise Level | 53.8 dB |
Particle Retention Size | 0.3 |
Controller Type | Button Control |
Wattage | 77 watts |
UPC | 826439142278 600682789103 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00826439142278 |
Manufacturer | Coway |
Item Weight | 12.5 pounds |
ASIN | B01728NLRG |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | AP-1512HH |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,104 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #12 in HEPA Filter Air Purifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Care instructions | User Manual |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Warranty Description | 3 year manufacturer's limited warranty. |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | AP-1512HH(W) Filter Set, User Manual |
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Coverage (30 min)
| 874 sq. ft. | 405 sq. ft. | 518 sq. ft. | 975 sq. ft. | 874 sq. ft. | 874 sq. ft. |
App & Alexa & DRS
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Auto Mode
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Eco Mode
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Filters Configuration
| Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA |
Pollution Indicator
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Filter Life Time Indicator
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Manual Fan Speed
| Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High |
Timer & Scheduler
| Timer 1, 4, 8 Hr | Timer 1, 2, 4, 8 Hr | N/A | Timer 1, 4, 8 Hr | Timer 1, 2, 4, 8 Hr, Scheduler | Timer 1, 4, 8 Hr |
Vital Ion
| Manually On/Off | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Manually On/Off |
Available Colors
| White/Black | White | White/Green/Pink | White/Green | Black | White |
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Sleep mode | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Noise level | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Energy efficiency | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | — |
Smart Features | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | 4.5 | — | — |
Easy to use | — | 4.6 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
filter type | Pre-Filter | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | True HEPA, Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | Activated Carbon | Activated Carbon | Activated Carbon |
floor area | 874 square feet | 975 square feet | 810 square feet | 1980 square feet | 929 square feet | 432 square feet |
control method | touch | touch | touch | voice | application | touch |
power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
particle retention size | — | 0.01 micron | 0.01 micron | 0.3 micrometer | — | — |
noise level | 53.8 decibels | 20.6 decibels | 20 decibels | 24 decibels | 23 decibels | 24 decibels |
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Customers like the appearance, value, and quality of the air purifier. For example, they mention it's small and inconspicuous, has a sleek and user-friendly design, and is well worth the money. That said, opinions are mixed on noise, and smell.
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Customers like the quality of the air purifier. They say it's an excellent air purifying device that really cleans the air in a room. They also say it has worked well so far at reducing dust and pet hair. Customers also say that it has made a considerable difference in the dust level in their bedroom and laundry room.
"...When operating, the unit is practically silent - very surprising...." Read more
"...It is very good at purifying the air in any room and leaves it feeling and smelling crisp and clear..." Read more
"...I also know that it is filtering dust and pet hair, because both of my Coway purifiers (I have one upstairs and the tower unit downstairs) needed..." Read more
"...It removes the new furniture smell. It leaves the air crisp and clean...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the noise produced by the air purifier. Some find it surprisingly quiet, even on higher settings, and enjoy the white noise factor. Others say that it makes annoying chime sounds when pressing any button and has a faint but noticeable clunking sound.
"...with their operation, which is completely unnoticeable and without any discernible noise except for those very infrequent occasions when the unit..." Read more
"...It didn’t even splutter or hesitate, but just uttered a sweet chime-like angelic melody (luckily only lasting for a second) and a big blue light lit..." Read more
"...it cleans the air the fan speed drops until, at least to my ears, it goes silent...." Read more
"...High setting is loud.The Pre Filter is lame but certainly catches pet dander...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the air purifier. They say it works well, the air feels fresher, and cleaner when they use it. Some customers also mention that the triple filtration works well if they have animals. They also say it's quiet, has a substantial fan, and works well in small spaces.
"...I am completely satisfied with their operation, which is completely unnoticeable and without any discernible noise except for those very infrequent..." Read more
"Overall - fantastic features. Attractive, Priced right, Effective, I very much appreciate the WiFi/Alexa compatibility...." Read more
"...change the dust sensor sensitivity level, as it seems to work well on the standard setting...." Read more
"...The four-stage filtration system, including a HEPA filter, works remarkably well, ensuring clean and fresh air throughout the day...." Read more
Customers like the value of the air purifier. They mention that it's well worth the money, reasonably priced, and has affordable replacement filters. Some say that the quality and performance are well worth an investment. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's value and performance.
"...n't yet speak to durability or filter tolerance, but they are priced reasonably enough that changing once or twice a year would be totally acceptable..." Read more
"Overall - fantastic features. Attractive, Priced right, Effective, I very much appreciate the WiFi/Alexa compatibility...." Read more
"...It's filters (one paper and one charcoal) are easy to replace, relatively inexpensive, and are available from multiple sources...." Read more
"...AND it's quiet.AND affordable for us, to run, and maitain." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the air purifier. They mention that it looks nice, is inconspicuous, and non-descript. They also appreciate the sleek, user-friendly design and the understated look. Customers also say that the air filters are very quiet, drawing almost no attention to itself, and operate completely unnoticeably.
"...I am completely satisfied with their operation, which is completely unnoticeable and without any discernible noise except for those very infrequent..." Read more
"...It didn’t even splutter or hesitate, but just uttered a sweet chime-like angelic melody (luckily only lasting for a second) and a big blue light lit..." Read more
"...It arrived simple & understated.. and by that I mean, unpacking was easy and it did not take brute force or cleaning stray pieces of styrofoam for..." Read more
"Overall - fantastic features. Attractive, Priced right, Effective, I very much appreciate the WiFi/Alexa compatibility...." Read more
Customers find the air purifier easy to use. They mention it's simple and straightforward to set up, service, and clean. They also appreciate the intuitive control panel and easy-to-replace filters.
"...Unpacking and setting these up was simple and straightforward...." Read more
"...It arrived simple & understated.. and by that I mean, unpacking was easy and it did not take brute force or cleaning stray pieces of styrofoam for..." Read more
"...This Coway air purifier is very easy to setup...." Read more
"...I love that the lights turn off and that it’s so simple to use. It’s also slightly cooling which is great since my room can get hot." Read more
Customers like the size of the air purifier. They say it's a perfect size for even a smaller room, great for small apartments, and does not take up much room. Some customers also mention that it has a fairly slim profile and is reliable for small, motorized appliances. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and functionality of the product.
"...I attached photos to show that it's not too tall, nor is it too deep. It is a bit shorter than my nightstand, which is of an average height...." Read more
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Customers are mixed about the smell of the air purifier. Some mention that it removes smoke and odors, making their house smell better and fresher. However, others say that the smell permeated the house and left a sticky feeling.
"...It is very good at purifying the air in any room and leaves it feeling and smelling crisp and clear..." Read more
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I have now purchased a total of four of these Coway air purifiers to date. I have three installed in different rooms in my house, and I have one in my office at work.
I am completely satisfied with their operation, which is completely unnoticeable and without any discernible noise except for those very infrequent occasions when the unit does detect something in the air which causes it to increase the fan speed for a short period of time. Even then, the operation is very quiet.
The units at my home run continuously 24 hrs/day on the Auto setting. The one in my office at work is turned on only when I'm in the office.
I've replaced filters quite a few times, and it is an easy exchange. The unit also should be cleaned with a vacuum and damp cloth periodically, and there is an air quality sensor on the side of the unit which should be cleaned as well. Filter removal and replacement is easily done.
The Whirlpool unit that I mention in my original review below has now been thrown out, having given me quite a few years of good service, however it was never as quiet as the Coway.
My original review follows, without edit (other than correcting my mis-spelling of the product name, which is Coway and not Conway as I wrote originally).
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I purchased two of these Coway air purifiers after doing a fair amount of internet research, reading reviews and so forth.
Most significantly (to me), the Wirecutter website has recommended this air purifier since 2015, and in their most recent updated comparison review they continue to give it their top recommendation. In their review, they explain how they have tested air purifiers for the past seven years, a total of 42 different air purifiers evaluated over that time period, and this Coway is their pick.
Unpacking and setting these up was simple and straightforward. Note that it is necessary to remove the front cover of the unit and remove the pre-filter, carbon filter and HEPA filter, remove each from the plastic packaging before reinstalling and beginning to use this air purifier. I make this point because one of the other reviewers apparently didn't think to read the instructions before putting their unit into operation, discovering later that the filters inside the unit were still wrapped in plastic! Read the instructions!!
When operating, the unit is practically silent - very surprising. I have them both on the 'Auto' setting, which results in the fan operating at the first (lowest) speed unless the sensor detects more dirt in the air, requiring a higher speed. When the fan speed is manually increased to the higher settings, it can be heard but is not objectionable. Both units have been operating for several days now, and 99% of the time they operate at the lowest setting. We have one unit in the bedroom and the only way to tell that it is operating is by noting the indicating lights, or holding your hand over the top of the filter where you can detect the airflow coming out.
It is interesting to observe how the units do (very) occasionally increase speed, and when that happens the operating light will change from blue to red, and the fan noise will become very slightly louder, just enough to hear in a quiet room.
By comparison, I have a Whirlpool Whispure Air Purifier, HEPA Air Cleaner, AP51030K purchased in 2012 which we are still using. It has similar capabilities to this Coway unit, but is much louder even on the lowest speed setting. (to be clear, we have not used it continuously since 2012, but I do not recall it ever being as quiet as this Coway.)
Since we are just beginning to use this Coway product, I don't have any long term experience to include here. I will return to this review and update it if I have significant comments to add.
I don't give a 5-star review lightly, but I have no negative comments about this unit. An easy 5 stars.
Aesthetics aside, it is also built well... and perfectly sized. I attached photos to show that it's not too tall, nor is it too deep. It is a bit shorter than my nightstand, which is of an average height. It's a bit on the wide-side, but you can position it however you see fit. It does need about a foot on the right side to allow for proper air flow, and probably a good idea to keep the front end free & clear since the "circle" is from where it pulls in air... but I found this guy could be positioned in many places throughout my home without being an eyesore. I have it in my bedroom currently, but I plan to buy one for my family room as well, and maybe the basement also. It really does work. My bedroom is often very stuffy, especially in the winter when we have the heat temperature set to 73 degrees -- I like it warm & toasty, but my nasal passages feel otherwise. I do suffer from pollen allergies, as well as mild allergies to dust mites, grass, ragweed, mold spores, and pet dander (although I still have 2 shed-heavy fur-babies.) But my allergies are never bad enough to warrant any real attention, I just suffer through it since they're pretty mild. HOWEVER, I keep saying mild when in all reality, I didn't know the difference between no allergy and mild allergy until sleeping one night with this purifier running. Man what a difference. My nose was not all dry and cracked up feeling on the inside. It also was not runny or scratchy, which is how it often feels after running my humidifier all night (which I run to keep my nose from feeling so dry!) This machine does not mask the issue, or dampen it, or freeze/cold draft it away.... it CLEANS THE AIR. I know, I know... it's hard to imagine, but boy is it easy to feel. I slept for the last 2 nights like a newborn baby. Granted, I've only had it for 2 days but the difference from walking into my bedroom vs the other rooms of my home, cannot be ignored. My home isn't particularly old, or stuffy, or dirty, or dusty. Yes we have pets, but I am a Dyson maniac and we have a brand new HEPA HVAC filtration system; we have our ducts cleaned regularly; and, there are no smokers or other reasons for contaminated air (at least that I can find.) However, when plugging this thing in... it ran a blue and then purple light for a bit on auto, but then changed to RED (which freaked me out a bit as it sounds rather aggressive). And it ran that way for about 10 minutes. I left it to its job, and when I returned a little while later, it was back to a blue light and I could barely hear it running anymore... but the air did in fact feel lighter, crisper, and easier to breathe. It felt much like the very first time I walked onto my hotel balcony in Vancouver, Canada and took in a giant breath. It just felt... clean.
Air quality is a legitimate thing, and having poor air to breathe makes life a less tolerable for people with allergies or lung issues. Again, not something I suffer from necessarily, but I appreciate the cleaner air this provides nonetheless. So I cannot imagine how much better breathing could be for someone that does have serious allergies, asthma, or other breathing troubles. I would say this gem is a no brainer, if you do. But even if you don't, you'll still notice the difference after plugging this guy in and letting it run for about the first hour.
I do think the auto feature could become a bit of a power monger as I have never witnessed it turn off after being on auto as if to say "okay, I'm done. All clean." So I do set the timer feature when I'm not going to be upstairs and I shut it off when I'm leaving the house for awhile. Another thing to note is that there are studies about potential harmful effects to lungs when using the UV and ion cleaning features. It is recommended that you only use these settings when not in the house as breathing in UV treated air is said to be harmful as a result of O3 air, similar to breathing in air high in ozone levels. So I only set my purifier with these features when not in the room.
I can't yet speak to durability or filter tolerance, but they are priced reasonably enough that changing once or twice a year would be totally acceptable. I will update if I find that longevity or level of purifying impact worsens, or if cleaning/upkeep isn't as great with this machine moving forward, but for now... I am a Coway air purifier believer.
** UPDATE - after 7 months of constant use, I will say that my initial reactions were still pretty accurate in that this purifier does do what it claims to do. I notice that it is reactive to smells, smoke and other air-purity issues when they are occurring, even when I am simply cooking sausage or something extra smokey or fragrant in the kitchen -- while I have this unit upstairs in my bedroom, which is a considerable distance from the kitchen (bedroom in front of the house on 2nd floor, kitchen in the back of the house on the 1st floor.) So I know that it indeed works because I can hear it begin to run rapidly when I accidentally burn something or even when making bacon or something that has a smell or odor. I also know that it is filtering dust and pet hair, because both of my Coway purifiers (I have one upstairs and the tower unit downstairs) needed HEPA filter replacements at 6 months. The manufacturers suggestion is 6 months for the carbon odor filter, and 1 year for the thick, HEPA filter.. but my HEPA filter was so dirty at 6 months that the "change filter" light came on for the tower unit, so I figured I would change this 1512HH unit at the same time, and it definitely needed it. The filters were both clogged with so much dirt, dust and pet hair.. I couldn't believe this stuff was floating around my house for it to grab. In fact, even strands of my hair were in the filter! And my hair is pretty long, well below shoulder-length. I figure it must have sucked it in from the floor. Pretty cool purifier... I still give it 5 stars and 2 thumbs up after 7 months of use.
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Aesthetics aside, it is also built well... and perfectly sized. I attached photos to show that it's not too tall, nor is it too deep. It is a bit shorter than my nightstand, which is of an average height. It's a bit on the wide-side, but you can position it however you see fit. It does need about a foot on the right side to allow for proper air flow, and probably a good idea to keep the front end free & clear since the "circle" is from where it pulls in air... but I found this guy could be positioned in many places throughout my home without being an eyesore. I have it in my bedroom currently, but I plan to buy one for my family room as well, and maybe the basement also. It really does work. My bedroom is often very stuffy, especially in the winter when we have the heat temperature set to 73 degrees -- I like it warm & toasty, but my nasal passages feel otherwise. I do suffer from pollen allergies, as well as mild allergies to dust mites, grass, ragweed, mold spores, and pet dander (although I still have 2 shed-heavy fur-babies.) But my allergies are never bad enough to warrant any real attention, I just suffer through it since they're pretty mild. HOWEVER, I keep saying mild when in all reality, I didn't know the difference between no allergy and mild allergy until sleeping one night with this purifier running. Man what a difference. My nose was not all dry and cracked up feeling on the inside. It also was not runny or scratchy, which is how it often feels after running my humidifier all night (which I run to keep my nose from feeling so dry!) This machine does not mask the issue, or dampen it, or freeze/cold draft it away.... it CLEANS THE AIR. I know, I know... it's hard to imagine, but boy is it easy to feel. I slept for the last 2 nights like a newborn baby. Granted, I've only had it for 2 days but the difference from walking into my bedroom vs the other rooms of my home, cannot be ignored. My home isn't particularly old, or stuffy, or dirty, or dusty. Yes we have pets, but I am a Dyson maniac and we have a brand new HEPA HVAC filtration system; we have our ducts cleaned regularly; and, there are no smokers or other reasons for contaminated air (at least that I can find.) However, when plugging this thing in... it ran a blue and then purple light for a bit on auto, but then changed to RED (which freaked me out a bit as it sounds rather aggressive). And it ran that way for about 10 minutes. I left it to its job, and when I returned a little while later, it was back to a blue light and I could barely hear it running anymore... but the air did in fact feel lighter, crisper, and easier to breathe. It felt much like the very first time I walked onto my hotel balcony in Vancouver, Canada and took in a giant breath. It just felt... clean.
Air quality is a legitimate thing, and having poor air to breathe makes life a less tolerable for people with allergies or lung issues. Again, not something I suffer from necessarily, but I appreciate the cleaner air this provides nonetheless. So I cannot imagine how much better breathing could be for someone that does have serious allergies, asthma, or other breathing troubles. I would say this gem is a no brainer, if you do. But even if you don't, you'll still notice the difference after plugging this guy in and letting it run for about the first hour.
I do think the auto feature could become a bit of a power monger as I have never witnessed it turn off after being on auto as if to say "okay, I'm done. All clean." So I do set the timer feature when I'm not going to be upstairs and I shut it off when I'm leaving the house for awhile. Another thing to note is that there are studies about potential harmful effects to lungs when using the UV and ion cleaning features. It is recommended that you only use these settings when not in the house as breathing in UV treated air is said to be harmful as a result of O3 air, similar to breathing in air high in ozone levels. So I only set my purifier with these features when not in the room.
I can't yet speak to durability or filter tolerance, but they are priced reasonably enough that changing once or twice a year would be totally acceptable. I will update if I find that longevity or level of purifying impact worsens, or if cleaning/upkeep isn't as great with this machine moving forward, but for now... I am a Coway air purifier believer.
** UPDATE - after 7 months of constant use, I will say that my initial reactions were still pretty accurate in that this purifier does do what it claims to do. I notice that it is reactive to smells, smoke and other air-purity issues when they are occurring, even when I am simply cooking sausage or something extra smokey or fragrant in the kitchen -- while I have this unit upstairs in my bedroom, which is a considerable distance from the kitchen (bedroom in front of the house on 2nd floor, kitchen in the back of the house on the 1st floor.) So I know that it indeed works because I can hear it begin to run rapidly when I accidentally burn something or even when making bacon or something that has a smell or odor. I also know that it is filtering dust and pet hair, because both of my Coway purifiers (I have one upstairs and the tower unit downstairs) needed HEPA filter replacements at 6 months. The manufacturers suggestion is 6 months for the carbon odor filter, and 1 year for the thick, HEPA filter.. but my HEPA filter was so dirty at 6 months that the "change filter" light came on for the tower unit, so I figured I would change this 1512HH unit at the same time, and it definitely needed it. The filters were both clogged with so much dirt, dust and pet hair.. I couldn't believe this stuff was floating around my house for it to grab. In fact, even strands of my hair were in the filter! And my hair is pretty long, well below shoulder-length. I figure it must have sucked it in from the floor. Pretty cool purifier... I still give it 5 stars and 2 thumbs up after 7 months of use.
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High setting is loud.
The Pre Filter is lame but certainly catches pet dander.
Air quality sensor is baffling, impossible to identify in order to clean effectively. It is difficult to access/clean/identify.
i.e., Open the access area and poke around until, what one feels, 'that must be it', but there is no way of knowing. Seems to dirty easily.
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A los que están investigando la compra de un purificador de aire les recomiendo que analicen muy bien su situación particular. Este purificador me ha sido muy útil ya que elimina polvos, olores y la gran mayoría de contaminantes, también por lo que investigué elimina solo parte de los gases emitidos por los automóviles en zonas de tráfico pero cuidado, no los elimina del todo, si tu vives en una zona de mucho tráfico vehicular y necesitas eliminar los gases producidos por el tráfico necesitas otro tipo de purificador. En mi caso particular ha resultado excelente compra y si lo recomiendo, estoy por comprar el segundo para la recámara de mis hijos.
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We are experiencing extremely high levels of smoke for weeks of the summer due to Forrest fires. This purifier completely removes any hint of smoke from my entire home. My house is 1500 sq/ft, larger than what this is rated for, but it works great. I usually use it on power level 2 and it is a very reasonable volume. Level 3 is loud, but moves a lot of air, so it’s great for when your trying to remove a problem.
This has dramatically reduced the build up of dust on surfaces in our home, and reduced my headaches during the Forrest fire season.
I’ve told family member about it and they went out and bought one too. I highly recommend it.