It’s also equipped with a pre-filter layer for life extension. HEPA Silver – Besides removing the dust and the allergens that HEPA Pure filter does, the Hepa Silver also deals with harmful bacteria and microbes. It’s also equipped with a pre-filter layer that makes the filter last longer. The cost of this filter is about $70, so a fair markup considering it’s abilities to safely deal with viruses. I would recommend this one to people who have a compromised immune system, the elderly or for households with small children. This is the filter you would choose if you’re worried about keeping the Covid virus out of your home.
Estimated filter life is 6-12 months with high use, months for normal use and only months for light use. Of course, this performance comes at a cost, but its performance backs up its price tag and is helped by being very energy efficient. I’m pleased to say it has lived up to the expectations of an Alen product.
When it comes to price, this is usually the primary factor. A workhorse unit that can handle an entire living room and kitchen is going to run you significantly more than a machine that’s meant for a home office for good reason. All in all, you will hardly find a line of air purifiers that is so complete and capable as the Lasko Box Fan series. Noise-wise, it can be compared to the new BreatheSmart 45i and 75i. But there is a reason why those two are more advanced; quite honestly, the FIT50 has lost its 1st place air purifier for a standard-sized bedroom to 45i. Well, because they didn’t want to increase the noise levels.
All Alen air purifiers have different filter sizes, the 75i unit takes filter model B7. If you suffer from allergies, this is the air cleaning system that you want. It will also eliminate things like cooking odors, wildfire smoke, dust mites and pet hair dander. When purchasing the Alen Breathsmart 45i you are also given a range of filters to choose from. Each filter offers a slightly different level of protection, mainly in relation to odors and volatile organic compounds . I went for the ‘Fresh’ model which contains a medical-grade H13 True HEPA filter plus an activated carbon filter for added protection against VOCs and smoke.
I noticed that I had to clean the prefilter fairly often though. Maybe once every 12 days or so, which is a fair trade-off for the kind of quality air it pumps out. In fact, I can’t recommend this classic air purifier highly enough. The Air Purifier features an easy to replace True HEPA style filter that combines several layers of filter technology to purify and freshen the air in your home. Polluted air first passes through Alen’s washable pre-filter to capture large particles, extending the life of the filter. Optional filter upgrades are available with additional filtration layers to address bacteria, chemicals, heavy odor and smoke concerns.