Customer Reviews

Blueair 250E Energy-Efficient Air Purifier with Remote Control and Digital Display

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First a note about the color-it is not really that beige like it looks in the picture, it's more of a nice off-white.

This is an okay model however it does not perform nearly as well as the next larger unit (402/403 models) both in terms of air filtering and quietness. While the 400 series is quite a bit larger, it actually takes up about the same floor space and affords you much better performance although looks more like a computer tower.

The 250E takes in air from the back and outputs it out the top, which means you can't place it up against a wall like you can with the 402/403 (which takes in and outputs air from the sides). You can place it 4" from the wall though. Also, because the 400 series is larger, the fan does not have to move as fast, which results in noticeably quieter operation, although the 250E isn't really that loud, it is not near silent at the lowest setting like the 403 is.

The 400 series also has a much more robust (thicker) filter. And, since the 250E outputs air out the top, you cannot put things like books on top of it like you could do with larger units.

This is not a bad unit for a small room though and the compact size is nicer than larger units. It does include a remote control and automatic sensor features, as well as a timer. However, I found that those don't really get used that much since you mostly would want to leave the unit on all the time and then manually turn it up when needed.

That said, the 402/403 unit is a lot larger and looks like a big computer tower. The 250E looks more appropriate for a small room/office and looks more like an air purifier. If you want something that looks a bit more discreet and your room isn't large, this 250E should suit you quite well indeed. You might also consider the Blueair 203W HepaSilent Air-Purification System, White which is a very similar unit for a lot cheaper, minus the remote control and automatic air sensor. Since you basically leave these on all the time and don't fool around with the controls that often, I think there is better value in the Blueair 203 unit.

This is a great product, I love the Automatic function where it senses the condition of the air and adjusts the fan speed accordingly. Since I placed this in our bedroom the dust accumulation is about 99% gone, we also sleep so much better and feel rested in the morning. I would not hesitate to buy this purifier,again it is made with such outstanding quality and so very quite.

Boy, I wish I had purchased this purifier from the beginning. I made the mistake of purchasing the popular Honeywell machines last week and my wife just about threw me out of the house after hearing the noise from those machines. She described the sound as being in the middle of a power plant facility. Even their desktop purifier is louder on the low setting that the BlueAir 250e on the highest setting. BlueAir is truly whisper quiet (30 db at low setting) and I had a hard time believing it was on full blast when I had it on the highest setting until I put my hand near the top.

The CADR is more than enough for a 12x12 room according to a conservative estimate from a leading allergy website. I like that you could have this right next to your bed and not realize it is turned on.

The remote control is terrific and you can turn off the ion purifier if you like as well, although I am comfortable knowing that it has been tested by various sites with no ozone production measured.

Ordered this product via Amazon Prime and arrived within 2 days, outstanding service as usual (and free shipping) - well worth the investment for me.

I will look at buying some of the larger BlueAir products for my living room and larger areas and can't wait to have guests over now that the air is fresh and inviting.

This is the best purifier I've ever used. Removed odors from kitchen within 10 minutes. Also removed dog odors very quickly. It is also very quiet. I have a pair of Honeywell 500250's that I paid 158.00 for each. They work well for dust etc. but are loud and do not remove odors near as well. The downside to the BlueAir is the cost of the filters. I would buy again however.

Greetings Amazonians, I originally purchased one of these in September of 2008. It worked fine for about 9 months then started making a faint chirping sound like there was a cricket in it. It continued to work fine for about another 9 months but stopped working in April of 2010.

I've called the warranty center but amazingly you don't get to talk to a real person. All you get is an answering machine where you leave a message. I've called twice and am still waiting for a call back. I'm dead serious, look up their warranty number and call it, you'll be amazed when you get the machine.

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Here is my original review from September of 2009. I stopped in to buy a filter and left this review:
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This product works very well. It does not move as much air as you would expect but whichever room you put it in requires much less dusting and it is very quiet. It helps allergies and asthma. Excellent for reducing pet dander.

Gret item for a great price. For a product that runs 7 days, 24hrs. a day, purchasing this unit was a great value.

So far so good. We've had the purifier for about a month. It runs on the lowest setting usually, so the air in our house is a lot cleaner than I thought which is good. It automatically adjusts speed to the quality of air. Very, very quiet. Even on highest setting, it is hardly noticeable. I did tons of research before deciding on this purifier. It really is the best in price range, and the best choice for asthma sufferers. It does not emit ozone ( which I found out a lot of lower end purifiers do) which is an irritant for asthma sufferers.

I am very happy with the Blueair 250E! It is very quiet, very easy to set up and easy to move to other rooms.

I highly recommend this product to anyone. I have a large apartment with very high ceilings. It worked instantly to take out any dander or dust (I have a dog..need I say more?)

It's designed in Sweden but made in PRC.

I actually took it apart when the motor started making this annoying chirping sound after less than 24 months. If you look at the Blueair website, they sell a bunch of refurbished ones because all they do is replace the fan motor.

The housing looks hi-tech but it's just held by rivets and cheap machine screws. Inside the thin steel is a styrofoam casing and a plastic cover. A super quiet bathroom exhaust fan with a large car cabin filter!

It does filter stuff but the retail is ridiculous for what you get. I would give it 5 stars if it was $80 and it came with 2 filters.

If you're ok with throwing it way after 2-3 years, get it.

This is a fantastic air purifier from a reputable company! It is very efficient, you will notice cleaner air within two to three hours and it is very, very quiet! Plus the electronics are awesome!

You can disregard that other baseless and absurd review, clearly right winged, just because it is made in China. Maybe, he'll want to return over 77% of the contents in his home, since it is most likely made in China.

This item is swedish technology, and quite frankly, I do not care where things are made, as long as it is up to the specifications!

Take all of Apple's products, for instance! They are all designed in California, but everything is made in China! I should know, I own just about every product they make and the quality is second to none and beyond comparison!