Customer Reviews

Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000

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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.

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.

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.

This filter was supposed to fit my Honeywell air filter, but it doesn't. I called the mfg, they offered little help--even after I sent them photos of the difference b/t the filter they sent and the one being replaced (thier's was about 1/16" to narrow--which is a lot for air passage). They did offer to refund 20% of the price, but that barely covered shipping. Bummer.

It's about 1/4" too wide and thus the cover on the cleaner cannot be fully tightened down - there's an obvious air gap. The OEM filter fits perfectly.

This is not so much a review as a cautionary note.

I've done a lot of research on filters and the such since my son tested positive for exposure to lead.

Both of the reviews of this filter (I have this or a similar Honeywell which is great but I am not sure which model.) Anyway, both of these reviews mention vacuuming the filter(s) to extend the useful life of the item. IF you are using a HEPA filtered vacuum, and only if you are using a HEPA filtered vacuum, should you think of this. But the cost of these filters is not so great that this makes much sense.

If you are not using a HEPA filtered vaccum, than all you are doing is sucking the stuff you don't want to breath out of the filter (which is what you bought the machine to do in the first place) and blowing it back into the air (which is what you boght the machine to prevent.)

Basically, the few bucks you save is not worth the risk.

I placed an order for 2 filter listed as in stock, available for immediate shipping. Items aren't shipped as they're not in stock and an email arrives stating that. No info is in the email as to when they're expected, just a customer service number. Call to customer service, after a long wait on hold, reveals that the filters aren't expected for 2 weeks, placing the ETA at over a month from the order date. Customer service rep isn't thrilled about canceling the order, but claims it is canceled. Best of all, 8 were listed in stock when I placed my order, 7 are still listed in stock right now.

Why would I guess I'll end up disputing this charge on my credit card..........?

The first Honeywell air filter HEPA pre-filter I ordered was through Amazon and its site that sounds like a drug store name. It was the wrong filter and it would have taken two that size to accommodate the air cleaner it was supposed to fit, but it was priced like the ones twice its size. It arrived in a box that looked very very tired. My thought was that, in addition to the box, the filter might have been well traveled, too, because it seemed like a deceptive practice. I sent it right back where it came from without even opening it, as well as the two free sheet outer filters to their source, but my credit card has not yet reflected a refund and it has been about two months.

Still needing a filter, I went to the Honeywell website and ordered the proper filter and it arrived faster and is working like a charm at a considerable discount compared to stores, if you can even find them. I would not use the other company ever again but had a good experience with the Honeywell Co.

This is not a Honeywell brand HEPA filter, it is a cheaper knock off. Unfortunately, both filters I bought from this company smell like machine oil. One was actually oozing the stuff. Now the house smells like motor oil; not good for those of us who are chemically sensitive. Not highly impressed; I would like to find a better vendor that carries these older replacement parts.

Honeywell makes a smaller size filter selling in stores that requires two to replace this filter. I find the single filter much easier to use and it also seems to perform better. I am grateful to finally find this product, and recommend it highly.