Definitely cleans the air
I got this filter because I have cats and birds, and before I started using it, I always had a coating of "bird dust" on everything and was concerned about breathing it. I bought it in mid summer, and in early fall, I opened it up to see if the filters were "catching" anything, and sure enough, they were covered with a fine powdery silt, and then I realized that the bird dust that used to cover desks and other surfaces had almost disappeared since I had started using it. I was grateful to know that the machine had been doing its job. Whenever it was on, I did notice a subtle change in air quality...it seemed fresher. I have kept it running almost constantly for three months, and have not had any problems with it.
While it's working, I don't notice the sound that much, especially on the lower setting which is what I usually keep it on. It simply becomes "white noise". The higher setting is definitely louder, so if that's something that bothers a person, it should be...
If yours is LOUD - read this!
I read all of the reviews about it being excessively loud, but went ahead and bought 2 anyways (found a clearance sale on another site). Unpacked, unwrapped and plugged in...LOUD as you can be and just like the other reviewers mentioned.
So I unplugged it, got out my flashlight and did a little investigating. Shined the flashlight in the front vent (darker grey cover) towards the bottom. Inside you will see a black plastic wheel. I had a pair of tweezers and used those to turn the wheel (it goes easily around, no stripping of gears or anything like that). What did I find??? A small piece of black plastic (less than 1/4 inch) hanging on the edge of of one of the fins on the fan's wheel. It looked like where they manufactured the wheels, similar to a plastic model car kit (hope that makes sense). The people at Holmes apparently didn't do very good quality control on these and some slipped through with that sliver of plastic on the wheel. Pulled that piece off with...
nice machine for the $$
I bought this machine due to my son being diagnosed with several allergies...dust, dust mites, mold, pollens etc. It seems a bit noisy, but nothing I cant get used to, and the air seems cleaner and fresher already!! I guess that means less housework when it comes time to dust..woohoo! Also, if you read consumer reports tells you how BAD the Ionic Breeze is for you, as it creates ozone, which is a toxic emission, that may clear odor, but can poison you as well...hmmm I think I will save my $ and stick with my HEPA filter from Holmes!!
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