Air Purifiers

I just bought a Honeywell Air Purifier off of craigslist.com and when I turned it on, it gave off the smell of the guy’s house! So I decided to clean the filters since they are not supposed to be replaced, by rinsing them with warm water. As I was about to rinse the 2nd one, I saw a sticker on it that said to clean, run a vacuum hose down the side- DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. Uh oh! Although I only ran water on the first one, did I ruin it? I can’t find replacement filters anywhere online!

I was looking at the Sharper Image Hybrid GP Germicidal Air Purifier. I would get it for like 0. Which is 0 less than advertised. But i heard that they are NOT very good because they dont push enough air through the filter unlike other HEPA filters which supposedly do. Is that true? I also do know that they save a lot of energy compared to other brand filters and you dont have to buy 0 replacement filters every year. I need help please. Also can you please post some reference links. Thank you very much.

I was looking at the Sharper Image Hybrid GP Germicidal Air Purifier. I would get it for like 0. Which is 0 less than advertised. But i heard that they are NOT very good because they dont push enough air through the filter unlike other HEPA filters which supposedly do. Is that true? I also do know that they save a lot of energy compared to other brand filters and you dont have to buy 0 replacement filters every year. I need help please. Also can you please post some reference links. Thank you very much.

I live in an older house (about 1100 sq. ft.). We have a terrible mold problem. I’ve been using a HEPA system, but the filters are .00 each, and it takes three of them. I’m interested in hearing from anyone who has experience with the Ionic Pro Turbo air purifier, as to how well it performs, or what is the best, affordable, air purification system.
In the meanwhile, I think I found a better solution. I bought two 20 inch, square, window fans (.85 each). Then, I bought two 20X20 3M Ultra Allergen Filterete furnace filters (.75 each), and simply put them on the back side of the fan.

Man, does it ever filter. It puts out a lot of air, and the filters catch allergenic particles such as mold, and even smoke. So far, it works great. And it sure beats paying 0, for an air purifier, (which is basically just a fan with an allergenic furnace type filter on it anyway), and .00 for replacement filters!

I was wondering how a HEPA air filter works (not down at the molecular level but if you’re supposed to plug it in somewhere and let it work it’s magic). Also if you need to buy replacement filters or if you just need to clean it every couple of days and etc.

I would like to know the same about Oreck air filters or any others…I don’t want to buy an air purifier that requires me to constantly purchase new air filters and etc.

I have a dog and a cat. NO allergies, just want to cleanse the air in my house.

I’m really interested in hearing about the air purifiers with the IONIC technology that emits negative (positive? i don’t know) ions into the air.

Anyway, which air purifiers, if any, work well and cost little to operate (i.e. replacement filters, etc.)

((Personal experiences plz))

I’ve read numerous online reviews, so now I’d like answers from people who have either found one that works superbly or have tried several and could make recommendations or tell me which ones to avoid. Replacement filters should be considered into the cost factor. Thanks

Are there any air purifiers other than the Ionic Breeze that doesn't need replacement filters? I read that Consumer Reports declared the Ionic Breeze ineffective in cleaning the air, and I want something that doesn't need filters replaced.

I've been able to find Ionic air purifiers that don't need replacement filters, but I have not been able to find a HEPA air purifier that does not need a replacement filter. Not only do they require replacing the filter but the filters are very expensive.