Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology - WH10600

by Hoover

Product Features

• The Titanium Dioxide coated screen boosts UV effectiveness by helping to remove 99.9% of germs
• UV Bulb helps to remove airborne germs, bacteria, and other microorganisms
• UV/Ti02 on/off controls are for use during flu season and can also be used all year round.
• Rinsable Pre-filter to catch lint, pet hair, and other large particles, HEPA media filter to capture the smallest particles
• IntelliSense Control system senses air quality and automatically adjusts fan speed

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.5 x 28 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004CLYAM2
• Item model number: WH10600
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #987 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #6 in Home & Kitchen > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Air Purifiers > HEPA Air Purifiers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Experience Clean Air At Home™. Indoor air pollution is one of today’s top five environmental health risks according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, and chronic allergies to dusts and pollens are on the rise.

While most home purifiers use UV technology to clean the air, Hoover boosts the UV potency with a Titanium Dioxide (Ti02) coated screen. With a Hoover Air Purifier, you're putting the best technologies to work with the Ti02 difference to help remove 99.9% of airborne contaminants in a sleek package that blends beautifully with your decor.

The intuitive control panel puts everything you need to make one-touch adjustments right at your fingertips. With the timer, set it and forget it up to 24 hours with an automatic shutoff. The HEPA media filter traps 99.97% of dust and pollens down to 0.3 microns in size. The Ionizer helps eliminate household odors and trap airborne dust, pollen, and germs.

There is no need for guessing when to change the filter with the LED indicator-- it illuminates when it is time to change the HEPA filer. Seven room air changes every three hours (based on a 12'x12' size room. AHAM Certified - CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate).

The new WH10600 Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology is AHAM Certified to provide superior air cleaning performance in any room up to 79 square feet. The innovative TiO2 coated screen provides additional effectiveness to the normal UV light exposure, resulting in the removal of 99.9% of airborne germs, bacteria, and microorganisms.

The rinsable pre-filter is the first line of defense- capturing airborne particles such as lint, pet hair, and other large particles. Ionizing technology emits negative ions which grab airborne particles, pollutants, and germs so they can be easily trapped by the HEPA filter. The ionizer is safe- it does not use ozone to clean your air.

With the IntelliSense Control System, the WH10600 can sense air quality and adjust fan speed accordingly to maximize cleaning while minimizing energy use. You can also manually adjust the fan to three different speeds, as well as set the timer for up to 24 hour performance cycles. Also includes a remote control allowing you to manage settings from up to 25 feet away.

Improve The Air You Breathe

The Hoover WH10600 Air Purifier will help to improve your indoor air quality through the use of multiple air cleaning and filtration technologies. The UV light, combined with Hoover’s TiO2 technology results in the elimination of germs and other biological pollutants in the air.

With the additional pre-filter, HEPA media filter, and charcoal filter, this air purifier will leave you with germ free, allergen free, and odor free air. With the built-in timer, you can easily set up operation schedules lasting up to 24 hours at a time. Multiple fan speeds give you full control of your surroundings, or you can allow the IntelliSense™ Control System to take over for you.

Product Specifications

The unit measures 25.9 inches high, 7.6 inches wide, and is 11.8 inches deep. Weighing only 13.3lbs, it can easily be transported from room to room. The unit is composed of recyclable materials, and is RoHS compliant. Hoover offers a two year limited warranty with this product, and replacement parts are readily available under the following item numbers: AH60015 (Filter Assembly), 440001061 (Remote Control), 4400001036 (Titanium Dioxide Coated Screen), and 440001064 (UV Bulb).

What's in the Box

• Hoover WH10600 Air Purifier Unit
• Remote Control
• Charcoal Filter
• TiO2 Coated Screen
• HEPA Media Filter
• UV Bulb
• Rinsible Pre-Filter

The Intelli-Sense Technology automatically detects air quality, and gives you a quick visual reference by color

Product Features

Remote Control Includes a remote control to give you the freedom of adjusting your settings at a moment’s notice from up to 25’ away.

IntelliSense™ Control System Senses air quality and automatically adjusts fan speed to the optimal setting for current dust levels. Also helps conserve energy by always operating at the lowest fan speed needed.

Ionizer Emits negative ions which grab airborne particles, pollutants, and germs so they can be easily trapped by the HEPA filter. Produces no ozone.

Combat Germs UV light combined with Hoover’s TiO2 Technology means this air purifier can remove up to 99.9% of germs, bacteria, and microorganisms from the air. Keep the air your family breathes healthy and clean.

HEPA Media A filter featuring HEPA media protects your air from common irritants, including pollen and pet dander.

Charcoal Filter Features a charcoal filter to absorb odors and keep your room smelling great.

Product Description

The Hoover WH10600 Air Purifier with TiO2 technology is the perfect addition to any home concerned with their indoor air quality. From allergy sufferers who will benefit from allergen catching HEPA media, to vulnerable family members such as infants and the elderly who can benefit from germ killing TiO2 technology, a Hoover air purifier can help everyone breathe a little easier.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, February 14, 2011

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MK "MKOSU04" (Farmington Hills, MI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology - WH10600 (Kitchen)

The other reviews are very thorough. Just want to add a note that they are accurate.

We've had ours for a week now and it works great. Leaving it on low does a nice job of keeping our bedroom pure... well, the air at least...

Like someone else mentioned, the lights are rather bright on the control panel. We cover the top of the unit with the user manual at night to block the light.

One note for those comparing this one with the WH10400 model... the lower model does not have the auto-mode for the fan speed, does not have the fancy display, and it also does not have a remote. I almost bought the lesser model... but the auto mode pushed me over to buying this one. Its also interesting to see the display change color if the air quality is not great.

If you are looking to buy an air purifier, I would highly recommend this one.

UPDATE July 1, 2011 - purifier still works great... I've rinsed the foam dust filter on the back several times, that is the only maintenance so far.

The auto mode is great... if the air is clear the display is blue and the fan runs on low (very quiet). If we are doing something that stirs up dust (vacuuming, dusting, etc) then it will kick up to the yellow-orange color and the fan goes to setting 2. If you are really stirring up dirty air (like when I come in from mowing and take off my dusty shirt) then it turns red and the fan kicks to high (3).

It gets somewhat loud at settings 2 and 3, we usually keep at it 1 during the night. Sometimes if a neighbor (or a bat in our attic) is making noise we put it on level 2 just to create some white noise.

I'd recommend this as a great air purifier.

53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It -- Tossed my old Sharper Image Purifier in the Trash!, January 29, 2011

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Kaio (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology - WH10600 (Kitchen)

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I've been wanting another air purifier for a while now. I had several Sharper Image purifiers and one Rabbit Air. I still like the Rabbit Air but always wished it had a UV bulb inside. But my Sharper Image purifiers have been collecting dust and sitting unused ever since they started acting up -- crackling, popping and making all sorts of annoying noises that no amount of cleaning can seem to remedy. Well, thanks to this Hoover, I finally got to toss out that old Sharper Image junk! I'm still using the Rabbit Air, but do consider this Hoover to be the better of the two.


Things that make you go DUH!

It wasn't until I got this home that I realized this Hoover Purifier is the same brand as the vacuum people -- DUH! Well, that little insight made me even happier about getting this unit. It's only natural that the people who make some of the best vacuums are now making one of the best air purifiers I've tried. I guess now they're in the business of vacuuming the air too!

I've done A LOT of research into air purifiers over the years. I have chronic respiratory problems including COPD, asthma and bronchitis. I use oxygen too, both at home and on the go, so breathing clean air is not only important to me, but critical to my well-being. And living in Los Angeles, I'm very aware of "good" air quality days and "bad." It effects me constantly and I couldn't get by without my air purifiers. And with my Sharper Image Purifiers acting up, this new Hoover arrived at just the right time for me!


Auto Feature - Set It & Forget It

One of the things I like best about this Hoover is the Auto Feature. The unit automatically detects the air quality, and adjusts the fan's speed, accordingly. My Rabbit Air has this feature too, but doesn't seem to be anywhere near as sensitive as this Hoover. I could be in the bathroom spraying on my deodorant, and the Hoover will detect the "pollution" from the next room and kick into high gear to clean the air. Cool! And even though I have respiratory problems, I do occasionally like to use smudge sticks and incense for cleansing purposes. Usually, I turn off my air purifiers when smudging, but as an experiment, I decided to leave the Hoover on and lit a smudge. It literally took no more than 15 seconds for it detect the "air pollution" and kick into high gear -- and I watched as it literally sucked the smoke out of the air and got rid of it all in about 30 seconds! So all told, from lighting the smudge, back to clean air, was less than 1 minute. This Hoover REALLY SUCKS! And I mean that in the Best possible way!


Does NOT Create Ozone

Unlike the old Sharper Image purifiers, this Hoover does NOT create Ozone of any kind. Actually, even my Sharper Image purifiers were modified (by me with a pert provided by Sharper Image) to eliminate all ozone output. Those old reports by Consumer Reports are just that -- old and out of date. The whole ozone/purifier issue has long since been addressed and remedied, with this Hoover being the latest product to offer ozone free ionization.


Additional Features

This Hoover also has an ionizer and something called a UV/TiO2 feature which is basically a UV bulb that kills airborne viruses and germs. Hospitals have been using UV bulbs for years, and they are highly effective at killing airborne contaminants. As I said, it's a feature that is sorely lacking from my Rabbit Air, so I'm quite happy to have it on this Hoover.


LCD Control Panel

The display panel shows 3 different colors, depending on the air quality. Blue = Good; Yellow = Fair and Red = Poor. This color scheme is very easy to see from across the room, and gives a quick and easy to see visual gauge of the air quality. I think my only complaint is I'm not fond of the big, bright curved light that indicates if the UV bulb is on or off. It's just a little too bright in a dark or dimly lit room. It's no big deal; it's just a personal pet peeve of mine. it seems every new piece of technology or electronics I get has a personality complex and wants its own big bright twinkling, blinking or glowing light on it to assert its own self-worth and importance. If we're supposed to be more eco-friendly, then how about a few less bulbs on everything I buy??


Remote

I like the remote control because I can easily up the fan speed if I feel the need. Though honestly, the auto feature works so well, I may not use the remote much.


Bottom Line -- this Hoover air purifier is a state of the art piece of equipment, and from a brand I know and trust. Some people might not think an air purifier is necessary, but use this for 1 month and then take a look at all the crap collected on the filter, and I bet you'll think differently! This is the best air purifier I've personally tried and I think it's a really high quality unit. Go for it!

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You NEED one of these., February 2, 2011

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B. Anderson (Queen Creek, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology - WH10600 (Kitchen)

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This thing is amazing, and I'm a huge fan. I have it in my office at work, and every time a co-worker comes in, they make mention of how fresh the air in my office smells. It's a dramatic and noticeable difference from the air in the rest of the building.

Great things:
- Very quiet, and really only audible when the fan is on its highest setting.
- The design is attractive and unobtrusive.
- The timer feature is a plus, especially in my case; it makes it easy to set the purifier to turn off when I leave for the day.
- I'm a big fan of the internal UV light that kills germs. I haven't taken an air sample yet to make sure this is working, but I have faith. :)
- The remote keeps me from having to get up and walk to the purifier to change a setting - I can do it right from my desk.

Things that could be better:
- Being able to turn off the display at night would be great - the light on it is pretty bright in the dark.
- Being able to turn off the beeping sound when changing a setting.
- The price is a bit steep for an air purifier.

I'm not entirely sure why previous reviews were complaining about the ionizing feature, because you can turn that off if you're concerned about an old report Consumer Reports published. If anything, it should get a *higher* rating for including that feature.

Either way, I really like the unit, and I'll be purchasing one for my bedroom as well.