Whirlpool Whispure 510 Air Purifier (AP51030K) - HEPA Air Cleaner

by Whirlpool

Product Features

• True HEPA Filter (captures 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns or larger)
• For rooms 500 square feet or less. Model AP51030K
• 3-Speed Motor / Fan control allows you to adjust the speed of the unit
• Filter Replacement Indicator light provides a convenient reminder for filter replacements.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 24.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000EOP51Q
• Item model number: AP51030S
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,308 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)
  • #61 in Home & Garden > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Air Purifiers > HEPA Air Purifiers

Product Description

HEPA air purifier for rooms 510 square feet or less in size. 330 CADR rating. Upgraded version of the award winning AP51030S unit. These air cleaners quietly and efficiently clean the air you breathe. The true HEPA filter cleans the air passing through it 4.8 times per hour or more depending on the unit and room size. Anyone who is concerned with their air quality or simply wants to keep a room fresh, will feel comfortable with the performance and technology built into a Whispure air purifier. The filter captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns from air passing through the filter, capturing airborne allergens such as dust, pet dander, smoke, mold spores, pollen, and fabric fibers. Pre-filter helps remove large particles and reduces odor from the air. This unit replaces AP51030S.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whispure 510 is a Great Air Filter, August 9, 2006

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Crazy Canuck "3 cat household" (NYC) - See all my reviews

My boyfriend has minor asthma and I live in a small NYC apartment with 3 cats. The cat hair would affect him when he came over to visit - he could not sleep over because in the middle of the night he could no longer breathe properly. I first bought a Sharper Image Ionic Breeze. It did collect some airborne particles but did not help with the cat hair and was not effective enough to help my boyfriend. I have since sold it. I then bought the Whispure 510 and it works wonderfully. I keep it on 24/7. The noise is similar to white noise on low / intermediate for sleeping - not a problem for me or any guests that I have had visit. My boyfriend noticed a difference within about 30 minutes of turning it on. There is also less dust around the place. I highly recommend it.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geat and quite!, August 16, 2006

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dman (none-ya) - See all my reviews

I have drainage pipe leaks underneath my floor in my apartment, so I have pretty unhealthy fumes. I bought this to take care of the problem and it works great. What I especially like about this unit is that it is exceptionally quiet. I can set on high and only then will I notice it, but even then the sound on that level is so smooth it becomes apart of the environment rendering it unnoticeable. The quality of the unit feels of very high. I was unsure of the digital smash buttons before I bought it, but after using it they seem to be of good quality. What I find really useful is the sleep function, when I go to bed at night I hit the sleep button and it automatically downgrades the speed to a low level, thus saving me the trouble of cycling(pushing the button over and over) to get to the low setting from high or medium. Then, after eight hours it automatically goes back to the previous speed level I had it at. One thing I did not like about this unit though is that the insides of the unit are made of Styrofoam. That makes me kind of eerie on the lifespan of the product, but I am sure it will be fine since Styrofoam is used in helmets. Another grip is that the cord is a little short. But that is it, and my main concern was buying a air purifier that would be quiet and successful at cleaning air at the same time and this one does it. On a side note, a charcoal filter is offered for this unit also to filter out chemicals and I may also buy this in addition to the unit, but I haven't decided yet since I have already shelled out a lot of money.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, industrial-strength air purifier, May 27, 2007

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Michael Bellomo "mbellomo" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

As a longtime allergy sufferer and former asthmatic, I've had air purifiers around me for years before Sharper Image's 'Ionic Breeze' commercials made them relatively popular. This one is still my favorite in the cost/square foot ratio. It's quiet in the the low settling, annoyingly loud in the top one. The buttons are actually plastic bubble 'smash buttons' instead of real ones, which lend an air of cheapness to the product - though one should note that you really won't be playing with the controls on an air purifier very much.

This machine pulls out a lot of dust and debris from the air via a dual filter system. The first, innermost filter is a moderately expensive one that should be changed 1-2 times per year, depending on if you live in a hospital ward or over a smudge pot factory. The second, outermost one is the carbon pre-filter than catches larger particles and reduces odor.

While I can't judge too much on 'how much odor' it removes, it certainly catches the dust. After 6 months of use, I found it helpful to unplug the purifier, carry out out to the balcony, open it there and then dispose of the dust-coated pre-filter in a garbage bag so that the coating of dust wouldn't slough off into the room again.

The only disadvantage to this particular model is its size; make no mistake, this is one purifier than won't tip over under less than gale force winds. (Whirlpool has thoughtfully built in a handle on the case that helps you when you move it, however.) That makes it tough to keep it hidden away while keeping it in a relatively central position to circulate the air. I'd recommend the rather stylish, slimline 3M Ultra Slim Living Room Air Purifier - FAP04-RC for slightly smaller rooms and keep this one for the large rooms or where you need hardcore air movement.