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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
3Q AIr Purifier Good Value For The Price, July 23, 2009
The 3Q (Model #3Q-AP-04S) Electrostatic Air Purifier With Filter & UV Lamp arrived on the East Coast from Washington State within a week of ordering it from Amazon. It came in a plain cardboard box, and inside I found the two units in their own separate boxes. Inside aside from the two units were an AC wallwart transformer and a set of instructions with each unit. Setting up the 3Q Electrostatic Air Purifier was a snap and pretty intuitive. However, remove the small piece of masking tape securing the electrostatic collector rod on the inside before plugging in and setting up. Perhaps the instruction book was the only thing that needed improvement. The units and the instructions are made in China (well, maybe that's another negative, we could use the manufacturing jobs here) and the instructions have lost something in the transition between Chinese and American script. Otherwise the product seems well designed. The collector rod is easy to remove and install, the top 'on-off' two speed fan control is well placed and the switch is easy to adjust. On it one will find a 'night-light' which has a nice blue glow which can be turned off by a small slide switch towards the bottom front of the unit. I wished they had put it on top to make it more convenient - however, the units are light and very easy to lift via the inset handle in the back below the lid hinge. One thing to point out is the instructions for the removal and cleaning of the UV light leaves a lot to be desired. Another thing before using the unit is to consult your physician if you have trouble breathing. According to the manual, individuals should consult their physician if they have respiratory problems or lung disease, since the unit puts out traces of ozone when turned on. In use, it does make a difference, after a few hours of use for the first time, the air seems cleaner, less heavy. Even the air conditioning is less harsh. The unit utilizes an electrostatic cleaner, a UV lamp to kill mold and bacteria and a charcoal filter to freshen the air, making it a triple threat to indoor air pollution. Little tip, plug it into a surge protector to protect your investment from damaging power spikes. The units offer a three year limited warranty which beats the usual ninety days to one year of other products. Overall, it seems a pretty good value for what you get. Just make sure to keep the invoice or receipt in a safe place. I've given it four stars for its performance and value. One less star due to a rather poorly written manual that needs a little proofreading before sending it to the printer. Still, highly encourage one to read the instructions. Otherwise, I like what I see so far.
- Andrew,[...] -
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Much Better Than Expected, June 20, 2009
I bought these because my Mother, who was coming to visit, had been having unexplained allergic reactions, and we have two cats. I'm really very skeptical of space-age looking devices that purport to do these tasks that I cannot immediately see or evaluate, but the price was right, so I gave the house a thorough vacuuming and dusting, and turned on these things.
I used both of them in about a 400 square foot area, and they have definitely kept down the dust. The electrostatic traps are usually coated with gunk when I clean them.
And my mother had a cold while she was here. My husband and I are both on immunosuppressive therapy, and neither of us got sick. I cannot positively attribute that to these little air purifiers, but it makes me want to keep them running.
I use them on the low setting and don't notice the noise in the living/dining area. There is a slight hum, so I think how well they would work in a bedroom would depend on what kind of a sleeper you are. If you like a little white noise, these ill be great. If you need utter silence, you should go with something that has no fan.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than expected, April 20, 2009
Because of the area I live in, dust bunnies and alergens are a constant battle. These purifiers are smaller than expected, but do a good job.
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