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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
So far, so good!
I received my item (though late, Thanks Amazon), and apparently all my research into an air cleaner has paid off. This little guy does exactly what it says and works like a charm.
Here's why I bought it. I wanted an air cleaner for a medium to small sized room where I keep my cat's litter box. Normally, it doesn't smell, but about the day it's time to change...
Published 22 months ago by CadeRageous
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Seems to work well, but has an annoying high-pitched squealing sound when operating on LOW.
Published 1 month ago by Mary
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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
So far, so good!, October 16, 2008
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
I received my item (though late, Thanks Amazon), and apparently all my research into an air cleaner has paid off. This little guy does exactly what it says and works like a charm.
Here's why I bought it. I wanted an air cleaner for a medium to small sized room where I keep my cat's litter box. Normally, it doesn't smell, but about the day it's time to change it, I can smell it. Now, I don't want to smell it ever, though I keep my kitty box schedule in tact. Anyway, this air cleaner is so quiet on Whisper Mode that I literally cannot hear it. I even put it in my roommate's bedroom, just to see if she realized it was in there, before moving it to its final destination. She had no clue.
The model has 3 speeds, but the Whisper Mode is fine for continuous daily use. Sure, you can turn it up, and you'll hear it's low whirrrrrr, but that's to be expected.
Another reason I bought it is that it IS a HEPA quality cleaner. But I don't have to buy replacement filters--ever. This one has a "permanent" filter, which I didn't even know existed. To clean it, it says about once every 6 months to just use your hose and brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and suck it out. Really? That's awesome! Why don't ALL HEPA filters do this. That feels like such a waste. I'm not allergic to anything, but my purpose for this is to keep the area near my kitty box smelling like air, and not horrid ammonia. Cats are so gorgeous, but like newborn babies, they sure can produce some of the foulest smells!
So: I am in love with this baby. Thanks Hamilton Beach!
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
Works great!, September 14, 2009
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
I bought this product for my son. He's eight years old and suffers from allergies. He woke up every morning sneezing, and with a stuffy nose. I was looking for an alternative to giving him allergy medication every day. We keep it on the desk, right next to his bed. It's incredibly quiet and it has helped his allergies a lot. After about a month of constant use on the medium setting, I vacuumed the filter. It was filty. I was very impressed with how much dust it pulled from the air.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
The best one we've tried, June 21, 2009
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
Our daughter has allergies and we've tried several different air purifiers. This is by far the best we've tried. It is much quieter than others, compact size, the filter is permanent, and it works great. We are getting another one for another room.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Good, quiet air purifier, June 2, 2009
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
This air purifier seems to get the job done as described. It's quiet setting really is very quiet and great for use at night. The "quick clean" setting is pretty loud but it gets the job done! I have found that the medium setting moves a good amount of air and isn't distracting to have on while in the same room. The air does seem to smell fresher after using this product. I got it because I have asthma and just wanted better indoor air quality. I'm a satisfied customer. Also, having a permanent filter was a must for me when considering cost. This unit has great cost value.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
Seems to work great and is very quiet, June 13, 2008
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
It has dramatically reduced the dust in my room. I love how quiet it is. I can't notice it running after a short time. I love the that you can lay it side ways and vertical as well.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Very good, WHISPER quiet, December 24, 2008
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
This filter does the job. 3 settings, whisper, mild and quick clean. The whisper setting you can barely hear, the other two you can, and it has a moderate air output. Within a day I could already see dust gathered on the filter. Never have to buy another filter, highly recommended!
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
smaller Allergen Reducing Air Cleaner, April 17, 2008
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
This is a good product for the money. It has a powerful motor and is easy to clean. It is small enough to fit in most areas. You can also lay it on its side if you have more horizontal than vertical space. It has been in constant use since its purchase and has not had any problems.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
A great solution for mid-sized rooms, April 4, 2010
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
The Hamilton Beach True Air is an excellent device and a great value for its price. It is a simple setup: a powerful fan moves the room's air through an air filter that does not need replacing (just regular vacuuming.)
This machine has a very respectable fan for its size, and 3 speed settings. The fastest one is as loud as you would expect any regular fan to be. The lowest speed is quiet enough you can ignore it's there. Air flows in through the front of the unit and comes out at the top (when set horizontally) or the side when set upright (this is my setup of choice). As a bonus, this lateral airflow seems to move air in the room much better than anything else I've seen, and it helps during warm days to make the room feel 10 degrees lower. I prefer this unit to the room's ceiling fan.
The filter seems constructed well enough to last a few years. It is definitely not water-safe as the filter encasing is made out of cardboard.
The unit I received DID NOT have ionizing capabilities.
Air quality:
This air purifier is nothing short of wonderful.
I have a cat to which I seem to be mildly allergic. He loves to hang around the bed with his dirty toys and his natural tendency to shed, and it used to seem next to impossible to keep the air quality in the room at a satisfactory level. I used to suffer of allergies for a couple of years and often woke up with a stuffy nose, a puffy face and feeling un-rested. Last year I bought an Ionic Pro hoping to improve the air quality in the room, and have seen a mild improvement because of it, but it was hardly a solution. A few weeks ago we went on vacation for 10 days and upon our return the air quality was so bad I had attacks of shortness of breath and went to bed miserable. That's when I decided to try the Hamilton Beach True Air on Amazon, which arrived promptly.
As soon as the box arrived I got the unit setup and cranking on high in a matter of seconds. Although the room is larger than the suggested size (200 sf vs 160 recommended), within an hour the difference was very noticeable. The air felt fresh, clean and crisp. Ever since I bought this machine, the room has quickly turned from the stuff of nightmares to my favorite room in the home.
I would definitely recommend this air purifier to anyone, under any circumstance. It is largely a much better solution than the ionizer-based devices such as the Ionic Pro, which will most likely soon find its new home behind some boxes in the garage.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
great for cat dander, February 6, 2010
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
I ordered this air filter after dealing with my friends' allergies to my newly-acquired longhaired cat (himalayans are giant poofballs). His hair and dander combined with my shorthaired cat created a knockout effect on my allergic friends. As I like being around them AND my cats, I got a filter. Instead of immediately sneezing up a storm, my allergy-inclined friends can last several hours before being affected.
The filter also eliminates smell from the litterbox. It's very powerful for its size and takes care of my entire one bedroom apartment. Having it plus using a carpet deodorizer every few days keeps my place manageable to those not super duper allergic to cats but allergic and sneezy nonetheless.
For full effect, I suggest using it in a room with the door shut on full blast for two or three hours. Afterward, for dander management keep it on the quiet setting. If I know people are coming over I turn it up higher and put it back on quiet when they're around. It's very quiet background noise, barely noticeable.
I haven't had to clean the filter yet, but it is very easy to remove to do so.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Air purifier that works, April 30, 2009
This review is from: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner (Kitchen)
My dad and I are both asthmatic, I have been looking for air purifiers for a while and decided to get this one. It really work as described. I could feel the different after 2 hours of continuous use. It runs really quiet with quiet mode. It is worth the money that I spent.
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