Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000

by Honeywell

Product Features

• Fits Honeywell enviracaire model 10500 (EV-10) series and Honeywell models 17000, 17005, 170xx, and 83170.
• This aftermarket HEPA filter is 99.97% effective at removing particles as small as .3 microns from the air that passes through the filter.
• Measures approximately 6 H x 6 ID x 11 1/4 OD.
• For optimum performance, replace filter every 12 months.
• Surround Seal filter technology prevents dirty air from leaking around the filter.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.6 x 6.6 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000050H5O
• Item model number: 20500
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,196 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #14 in Home & Kitchen > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Air Purifiers > Parts & Accessories
  • #17 in Home & Kitchen > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Air Purifiers > HEPA Air Purifiers

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Compatible with Honeywell 10500 and 17000 air cleaners, the Honeywell True HEPA filter is up to 99.97 percent effective at removing particles as small as .3 microns from the air. True HEPA filters collect such annoyances as dust, mold spores, mites, pet dander, and other troublesome allergens. The difference between a HEPA filter and an ionizer is that the former collects and removes the harmful particles from the air, whereas the latter merely displaces it and pushes it around the room. Overall particle reduction depends on many factors, including the amount of air processed, the pollutant type, and the pollutant’s introduction rate in the environment.

Product Description

Compatible with Honeywell 10500 and 17000 air cleaners, the Honeywell True HEPA filter is up to 99.97 percent effective at removing particles as small as .3 microns from the air. True HEPA filters collect such annoyances as dust, mold spores, mites, pet dander, and other troublesome allergens. The difference between a HEPA filter and an ionizer is that the former collects and removes the harmful particles from the air, whereas the latter merely displaces it and pushes it around the room. Overall particle reduction depends on many factors, including the amount of air processed, the pollutant type, and the pollutant's introduction rate in the environment.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time to Change the HEPA Filter on Your Air Cleaner?, March 17, 2001

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Michela (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000 (Kitchen)

Before ordering a replacement HEPA filter for your Honeywell (or other brand) Air Cleaner, be sure to check the model number on the unit. This filter is for the smaller round unit (Model 10500) and for the smaller of the two upright units with handles (Model 17000). I replace my HEPA filter every year because I am very allergic to cigarette smoke, pollens, dust, molds, and other allergens and irritants. Also, this HEPA filter has pre-filters that wrap around it, so you may want to order a box of those, too. The pre-filters should be changed every 3 months, but I check them more often and vacuum off any accumulated pet hair.

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars just as good as any other HEPA filter, February 12, 2003

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Haseeb - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000 (Kitchen)

HEPA filters were developed by the US Atomic energy commision to remove radio active particles from a contaminated environment. So they are more than sufficient for removing dust, mold spores, cockroach feces and dust mites which have been known to cause respiratory problems such as asthma.

Don't go by the light on the your Honeywell unit to tell when it's time to change the filter because the manufacturer wants you to change it as frequently as possible. When you find that the flow of air has slowed down and dust in the vicinity of the unit tends to collect more, then it's time to change the air filter. Also, vacuuming the outside of the filter may prolong the life. I vacuumed my HEPA and found that there was an increase in air flow afterwards and less dust collecting around the unit.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT a Honeywell product. Doesn't quite fit, September 22, 2009

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MSG Quixo "MSG Quixo" (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000 (Kitchen)

It was not clear from this listing that this is NOT a Honeywell product -- though it says it is next to the name at the top of the page. When I opened it, it was immediately evident that it is not the same as the filter that came with my product and is of inferior quality. And worst of all, it does not quite fit correctly. I was able to get the door into place on the unit, but it does not quite close all the way. Very disappointed with the deception and the product.

Note: My item was sold by Alergy Be Gone. Other vendors may offer a different item, but beware.