subject: Honeywell 50250 Air Cleaner: One Of The Best Selling In The Industry [print this page] Honeywell 50250 Air Cleaner: One Of The Best Selling In The Industry
When it comes to affordability and quality air purification, there is a Honeywell Purifier that really makes the grade: The Honeywell 50250 Permanent True HEPA Air Purifier. The first thing to take note of is that this is classified as a true HEPA system. While many manufacturers claim their products to be "HEPA" or "HEPA-like", only systems that have passed testing meeting very specific regulations are actually true HEPA systems. This guarantees that at least 99.97% of particles .3 microns and bigger are being trapped. In addition, thanks to Honeywell's SurroundSeal Technology all of the air passing through the system is passing through the filter and not leaking out elsewhere, unfiltered and still contaminated.
The second thing that I really like about this purifier is that the filter it uses, comprised of a glass-fiber matrix is "permanent". This means that a couple times a year it must be cleaned with a standard vacuum cleaner but never needs to be replaced, saving quite a bit of money over the life of the purifier. In addition to the HEPA filter, the unit comes with a carbon prefilter which helps trap larger particles to extend the time in between required cleanings of the HEPA filter. It also helps trap and neutralize gaseous substances that are often associated with unwanted and offensive odors.
Another notable feature of this Honeywell purifier is its 360 degree airflow, maximizing the amount of air filtered in a given room. Also included on the unit is an Intelli-Check feature which monitors filter life and prompts the user when it is time for replacement of the carbon prefilter and cleaning of the HEPA air filter. The purifier is rated to effectively clean rooms as large as 390 sq feet with relatively high CADR ratings. For the price, under $200 from several online retailers, this Honeywell purifier offers features that make it a one of the best possible choices in its price range.
