Alen Paralda HEPA UV Air Purifier

by Alen

Product Features

• Removes 99.42% of all airborne contaminants
• Quiet with 4 fan speeds and 2 fan assemblies
• Includes an ionizer that improves filtration performance
• UV lamp lasts 3-5 years and is tested to remove 98% of airborne bacteria and viruses
• Purifies rooms up to 400 square feet

Product Details

• Item Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001SCONV6
• Item model number: Paralda
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,705 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #72 in Home & Garden > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Air Purifiers > HEPA Air Purifiers

Product Description

Imagine having the cleanest air possible so you can breathe easier without sacrificing style. Introducing the Paralda, a new category of air purifiers - stylish, high performance air purification. Unlike many air purifiers, the Paralda by Alen uses the industry recognized best filter technology as well as a new age design to enhance any decor. The translucent outer core is accented with a bamboo green inner core. With advanced features like EPA recommended HEPA filters with ionizers and a long-life UV lamp for bacterial control and programmable controls, the Paralda has set a new standard in air cleaning. Alen's Paralda is a leader in green design and is the first air purifier ever to be RoHS compliant (ie no lead, safe for environment), Energy Star qualified, and ozone safe. In addition, the Paralda is supported by Alen's lifetime warranty program for air purifiers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Made a huge difference in our home air quality, March 24, 2009

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Mrs. Rowan G. "Picky Shopper" (Cape Elizabeth, ME) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alen Paralda HEPA UV Air Purifier (Kitchen)

At the recommendation of my sister, who has bought the Paralda first - we purchased the air purifier for our home. My mother suffers from asthma and terrible allergies and lives with us - so anything we can do to make her more comfortable is worth it.

The Paralda is long and slender yet compact - it easily fit in our living room and didn't stick out like a sore thumb. It is very quiet and has varying speeds. It also had a UV lamp that zaps bacteria - and anything the HEPA air filter doesn't get. I noticed the air seemed fresher and there was less dust on the furniture. It felt like the pristine air you usually find in the dentist office - fresh, cleaner, very comfortable. The Paralda is not noisy at all compared to our Ionic Breeze air purifier we used to keep in my mother's bedroom. The control pad was very easy to figure out - even my mother could manage it on her own.

We have had the Paralda for several weeks now - and my mother seems to have more energy from sleeping better as a result of our cleaner air - which makes the price, to me, completely worth it. I must also mention - we run the Paralda all the time - and we have seem no marked increase in our electric bill ... it is a Energy Star rated appliance - and every little bit of savings helps us nowadays. I'd highly recommend this unit.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great air purifier but user controls lack, November 17, 2010

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GregC "GregC" (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alen Paralda HEPA UV Air Purifier (Kitchen)

I have owned two of Paralda units for about a month now. Generally they do what they are supposed to do and they are great at cleaning the air. Here are some things I noted:

o The units are really quiet at low speeds (1 and 2). One of the units is somewhat louder, emitting some low volume whine.

o The capability to program the settings for time and speed is great but be warned that there is no settings backup capability built in. One will lose the settings when the power is disconnected or lost or when the filter has been unlocked.

o The manual documents that you can switch between Manual and Programmed mode by touching the PGM key. I found this not to be the case: one can switch from Programmed mode into Manual by turning the machine OFF and ON again but there is no way to go back to Programmed mode, except for going through the entire programming cycle, again.

o Alen's customer support is mostly non existent. Their only response to my complaints about the above got me a suggestion to return the units for a refund.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aesthetically pleasing air purifier with one flaw..., April 26, 2010

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Lena (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Alen Paralda HEPA UV Air Purifier (Kitchen)

I agree with the other reviews that this air purifier looks and functions great. I feel like using it has minimized my allergies. However, when the filter is on, there is also a small light on. I cannot figure out how to turn it off after six months and I have concluded that you cannot turn it off (please comment if I'm wrong and include instructions for turning it off!!). I bought this for my bedroom and I like to have it on overnight. However, the light makes it more difficult. I still gave it 4 stars, b/c I otherwise like it.