Plus, it has a machine-washable fabric prefilter for capturing larger particles that can prolong the life of the main filter. Expect some noise when the unit is running at high speed; it gets a below-average score on that test. You’ll also have to shell out about $200 each year for energy and operating costs. From turning it on to everyday use, the BreatheSmart FIT50 air purifier was designed to be easy and intuitive.
Derek Hales is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ModernCastle.com. He has been featured in Fast Company, Reader’s Digest, Business Insider, Realtor.com, She Knows, and other major publications. Derek has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University. Hales has been testing and reviewing products for the home since 2014. If you purchase this purifier from a third party, it will likely still come with a day return period that gives you a grace period if the performance doesn’t meet expectations for the cost. Each filter has a slightly different cost, which is added to the overall cost of the filter .
HEPA filters will filter out bacteria and viruses and are worth it for those with severe respiratory conditions such as emphysema. TheMidea MAD35S1QWTis one of the very best dehumidifiers in all of our ratings. This top performer, which can remove 35 pints of moisture from the air per day, aces our water removal, energy efficiency, and convenience tests. It also earns an Excellent score for noise, making it one of the quietest in this category. This model is equipped with a digital display, a built-in water pump, and a timer. TheFrigidaire FFAD2233W1can remove 22 pints of water from the air per day, and the tank holds 12 pints, almost twice the amount of most models we tested in this category.
In this position, the air will come in from all sides and out the top creating a gentle, calm circulation around the room, unlike a fan blowing directly on you. There are some upgrades, including changing to one of 14 colors . Also, if you wanted a filter more than the B7 pure, it’s a $69 upcharge. Speaking of features, one of the things I love about this model is it produces something called Pink noise.
Every detail was thoughtfully designed and engineered from the shape of the airflow chamber to the positioning of fan blades—this is what makes it astonishingly quiet for its size. The Alen proprietary True HEPA H13 filters capture 99.9% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns, while trapping bacteria, mold and fungi with exclusive filter technology. The state-of-the-art advanced air sensor technology displays air quality status in 5 easy-to-read LED colors while auto-mode adjusts the fan speeds for 24/7 protection. The 45i comes equipped with a thick True HEPA H13 medical-grade air filter, plus an extra filter–making the next filter change so easy. All Lasko Box Fan HEPA H13 filters capture 99.99% of dust, allergens, aerosolized mold, and virus particles to .1 microns. BreatheSmart 45i is made for continuous operation and the genuine Alen filter provides clean air protection on average for 9-12 months.
I am a big fan of the BreatheSmart classic, but there are a few upgrades of the i75 that makes it enticing. While their Breathesmart Classic and Fit 50 are also great products, the BreatheSmart 75i is the newest Alen product as of May 2020 and is their best product to date. Antimicrobial filter for the Alen BreatheSmart Air Purifier.
Two air exchanges per hour are provided by the BreatheSmart F700’s powerful filtration in spaces up to 1,100 sq ft. One full air exchange means all the air within a specified area has passed through the air purifier. SmartSensor Technology is built to improve air quality in even the most challenging environments. The BreatheSmart F700 takes care of you and your family by adjusting airflow automatically to improve air quality levels. In addition, the Smart Filter Life Timer tells you exactly when to change your filter.
The highest speed of the fan also has a pleasant noise level which can be compared to that of a refrigerator. Impure air leads to various underlying health issues, and Alen Breathesmart 75i caters to these problems specifically by offering an array of filters. Depending on the issues that vary from odor to allergies, you can choose the type of filters for your purifier. Every filter is a true HEPA, it is the other layers of the filter that acts against specific problems.
The BreatheSmart Classic is large, but not unreasonable. The rounded corners and sleek design helps this purifier to neatly be placed against a wall so that it is out of the way, without sacrificing performance. The one problem that the Classic model successor – the Alen BreatheSmart 75i – solved is the energy-efficiency. Smaller original Alen BreatheSmart series models – FLEX and FIT50 – are outmatched by the new Alen BreatheSmart 45i model .