Monday, September 14, 2009

Honeywell HHT-145 HepaClean UV Antibacterial HEPA Tower 3-in-1 Air Purifier

Product Description

Honeywell tower air purifier with three-in-one air-cleaning system. Permanent HEPA-type filter helps remove 99 percent of airborne dust, pollen, tobacco smoke, cat dander, and mold spores. Ultraviolet lights help reduce airborne germs such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold spores.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #44053 in Kitchen & Housewares
  • Color: Pearl White
  • Brand: Honeywell
  • Model: HHT-145
  • Dimensions: 18.00 pounds

Features

  • Whisper-quiet tower air purifier for rooms up to 185 square feet
  • Germ-fighting UV lights help reduce viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold spores
  • Permanent HEPA filter removes up to 99 percent of harmful indoor particles
  • Odor-control pre-filter; 12 power levels; timer; optional ionizer and oscillation
  • Measures 11-2/9 by 10 by 28-2/3 inches; 5-year limited warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
For cleaner, fresher air in the home, this HepaClean whisper-quiet air purifier features an advanced air-cleaning system that combines three powerful air-cleaning technologies into one compact unit. The purifier's germ-fighting ultraviolet technology helps reduce airborne germs such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold spores, while its permanent HEPA filter works to remove up to 99 percent of airborne particles such as dust, pet dander, tobacco smoke, and pollen from air that passes through the filter. In addition, the unit's enhanced odor-control carbon zeolite pre-filter helps eliminate common household odors. The air purifier provides advanced electronic controls that include 12 cleaning-power levels, a 1- to 18-hour auto shutoff timer, an optional ionizer for extra cleaning power, and optional oscillation to enhance air circulation. The permanent HEPA filter never needs replacing--simply vacuum to clean when signaled by the "filter-clean" indicator. Designed for medium- to large-size rooms up to 185 square feet, the purifier quietly circulates and filters the air several times every hour. In its attractive, space-saving tower design, the air purifier measures 11-2/9 by 10 by 28-2/3 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.


Customer Reviews

Expensive but effective5
I am allergic to cats, so naturally I adopted two and I'm about to get a third. I was STRUGGLING with my allergies so started looking into air purifiers and found that Honeywell consistently had good reviews. This was a very new model at the time I purchased and I was a bit nervous about being a guinea pig but my allergies clicked the purchase button for me.

I had to return the first unit because it started making a strange cyclic humming sound, kind of like the motor was getting tired - I'd only had it for about two weeks. Amazon Return Center is amazing and I had a replacement unit in two days. The second unit is great, I've had no problems so far. It's whisper-quiet (unless you crank it up to its highest setting, which isn't necessary) and I really notice a difference in the quality of the air. If I turn it off, I start getting the sniffles and itchy eyes in no time. I don't use the UV feature, but I do like the ionizer.

***UPDATE*** Unfortunately I've also had to arrange for the second unit to be returned, this time I contacted Honeywell directly. The purifier has been getting progressively more noisy and it sounds like the motor is straining. I'm really surprised because I have a couple of cheaper Honeywell units that have been on 24/7 for almost the last year and I have had absolutely no problems with them. I just don't think this unit is ready for the market yet. Honeywell customer service has been excellent, they were responsive and are going to exchange the purifier for one of their higher models at no charge. I think I might try the Rabbit Air purifier if the next unit I receive is not satisfactory. SIGH!

Works well but filters hard to find4
This air purifier does a great job and has a very modern look. I also like that it provides hepa, ion and traditional filtration all in one unit. You have a choice of using the included washable filter or a replaceable odor blocking filter. I find that the odor blocking filter is the way to go, but ordering additional filters is a real pain. There is a web site and part number on the filter bag but it only comes up with "search not found." I have not found these filters available anywhere but from the manufacturer and since their web site doesn't work, be prepared to sit on the phone placing your order.

Not bad, not perfect4
I am searching for an air purifier to take care of dust and germs. I had a sharper image pro gp and tried this one to replace it. The features are great and it does circulate the air well, the only downside for me personally is that at the lowest setting, you can still hear the fan. Some people don't mind or like the noise but I personally like machines you cannot hear. That's my only downside.

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