Honeywell 16200 Desktop HEPA Air Purifier
- Ionizer delivers extra cleaning power and helps freshen the air
- Odor-Lock technology helps remove common household odors
- Filter features electronic check reminder, antimicrobial treatment
- Dual positions for use in tight spaces
- Contains one air filter
Product Description
Honeywell, Sleek Hepa Air Purifier, 99% Efficient At Reducing Airborne Particles, Such As Dust, Pollen, Tobacco Smoke, Pet Dander & Mold Spores From The Air That Passes Through It 4 Stage Cleaning System With 3 Power Levels Built In, Independently Controlled Ionizer For Extra Cleaning Power Sleek, Translucent Back Lit Controls, Pro Tec Antimicrobial Treated Filter Helps Prevent Mold Growth On The Filter, Odor Lock Filter Technology Helps Remove Common Household Odors, Electronic Filter Change Reminder, Can Use In Horizontal Or Vertical Position For Smaller Areas CADR: 70/Recommended For 10′ x 10′ Room Size 110 SQFT, 3 Year Limited Warranty Uses Replacement Filter Model #16216… More >>
Honeywell 16200 Desktop HEPA Air Purifier
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5 comments
Ravinia on December 27, 2009 at 3:28 pm
unfortunately, just too noisy. it’s barely tolerable on low, then just for short periods. on high it’s like a jet engine.
[there's no whine, though, as another reviewer noted - just white noise. if it is whining, there's something wrong.)
it’s a nice compact design that seems to work well, if you have some out of the way room or place to use it where the noise isn’t an issue!
Joe in Madison on December 27, 2009 at 5:12 pm
I have owned this unit for 6 months and I am ready to throw it away. It’s noisy and rattles at any speed over the lowest one, which barely moves any air. Do not consider buying this piece of @#%P.
Judson C. Williams on December 27, 2009 at 7:39 pm
THIS PRODUCT DIDNT “WOW” ME SO TO SAY, IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO TELL A DIFFERENCE IN THE AIR QUALITY AND THE HIGH SETTING IS QUITE LOUD. I ALSO PURCHASED A BLUEAIR PURIFIER AND THAT ONE IS WONDERFULL. QUIET AND YOU CAN TELL IT REALLY WORKS WITH 5 ROOM CHANGES AN HOUR.
Tray on December 27, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I’ve owned this air purifier for about 7 years now. Keep in mind any air purifier that has a high output fan and is highly efficient and is going to move a significant amount of air is going to have some fan noise. Don’t buy this or any high output fan-based purifier thinking it is whisper quiet.
The only way to get around this is to have a whole-house central-air purifier where the mechanics, fans and motors are in the garage and the duct work is throughout the house. This would be the only way to eliminate noise completely and still have a high output air purifier.
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Pros
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The price is affordable. Check around for the best price. I’ve seen it at Home Depot for $39.99. At that price you can buy two of them for a medium to large room!
The product is small, and compact enough to sit on a counter, bookshelf, table. The looks are appealing and sleek and it tends to blend in well with the surroundings.
On high it sucks in air at a pretty good rate. It eliminates smoke and odors in the kitchen after cooking. It freshens the air. The air does seem to be a bit lighter.
The HEPA filter catches allot of dust. I know it is working because when I replace the filter it is light to dark gray from dust that it collected. This is particulate matter that would still be in my home if I didn’t have this purifier.
Changing the HEPA filter is quick and easy. You just take off the front grill, take out the dirty filter and replace it with a clean one. I don’t like the filters that claim you can vacuum them and reuse them. Nope. I like to make sure I put a clean filter back in. Also if you vacuum a filter and your vacuum doesn’t have HEPA filtration you’re just blowing that junk out of your vacuum and back into your house when you vacuum the filter. Unless of course you vacuum it outside. But that is a hassle and you’d never be sure the filter was totally clean. I’d rather throw out my dirty filter and put in a clean one. The replacement filters are only $14.00 and well worth it to know that all the particulate matter is thrown away.
The white noise it makes while running on medium or high can be soothing and comforting when sleeping. For myself it depends upon the day. some nights I like white noise and other days I want it perfectly quiet. There are 3 speeds that allow me to do just that.
Speaking of 3 speeds– It has high, medium and low (sleeping). On low you can hardly hear it and is perfect for sleeping at night when you want it to be quiet but still have some air cleaning ability. Medium speed is hardly noticeable but emits a soft white noise.
The ionizer function works well, but I can’t really tell if it is making the air smell any fresher or not. I’m sure ionizer technology has it’s benefits.
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Cons
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When the motor is on high there is a noticeable blowing fan sound. This noise might be enhanced because the air is blowing through slits in the top back. But keep in mind, like I said in the beginning any purifier with a fan that is going to be highly efficient is going to emit some noise. For me it is not that bad. Some people have a noise threshold that is more sensitive and therefore they can’t tolerate noise. If you can stand the sound of a regular fan blowing than having this purifier on high won’t bother you. You can always leave it on high when you’re not home and maximize your air cleaning and then turn it to medium while your home and on low when you go to bed! That would be the best routine in my opinion. If you didn’t want to waste that electricity while you’re gone you could plug them into a timer and set the timer for 2 hours prior to you getting home.
After about the 7th year it developed a slight clicking sound. I’m not sure if this is due to wear and tear or the fact that I have packed and moved it long distance a couple of times. I think if it was never bounced around in a moving truck it would not have gotten that clicking sound. It’s not really that bad and in fact It doesn’t really bother me.
If this unit had a timer function that would make it perfect! The ability to set the time for it to come on at the high speed 2 hours before I get home from work. And to go off right after I leave for work. This would be a nice addition.
I gave this 4/12 stars. But since there isn’t a .5 rating I gave it 4. I highly recommend this product. It does exactly what it is designed to do.
Mr. Soupp on December 27, 2009 at 11:43 pm
most of the complaints here are about the noise level. I have one of those towers from sharper image that are noiseless – and they work wonders. Problem is, when my son was born (19 months ago) any sudden noise from the streets (or from our living room) would wake him up. We started using a portable heater to supplement our heat during the night (we live upstate NY, and it gets really cold) and realized he started to sleep better. Once the cold season was gone, I kept the fan on, but the heater off. Since it’s a waste to just have that thing doing nothing (other than providing white noise) I bought one of these, this way it would make the noise AND clean the air. It’s awesome. And we moved from NYC to here before the baby was born – virtually noise-free considering manhattan. If we were to still live there, this would be a MUST. Love this unit. Don’t know how much of the air it cleans (I haven’t cleaned the filter since the light indicating that it is time hasn’t lit up) so I can’t really say it’s good for that, but it must be, right? Besides, we still keep the tower on 24/7, because I know it works. Only reason for the 4 star rating, otherwise it would’ve been a 5 star for sure.