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Alen Air Purifiers – A375UV Review

Rich — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:51:25 +0000

Is it worth $599?

Here’s my video review of the Alen Air A375UV air purifier. The video is followed by some notes I have made about this model. Many people wonder about the price tag of $599 on it.

The A375UV is the same as the A350 except now they have added UV light, in fact 2 UV bulbs and Tio2 (titanium dioxide) which makes the Uv more effective. The Replacement bulbs run expensive at $59 and need to be replaced every 6 months.

When it comes to the Warranty on it – WATCH OUT! The “Lifetime Warranty” is only available if you purchase the replacement filters on “Auto-ship” every 6 months, even if you don’t need to:

“Alen warrants your Alen Air Purifier to be free from defects in material or workmanship for as long as you own your air purifier. Buyers must register and Participate in the Filter Replacement Program. Two replacement HEPA filters are shipped to you every year on your registration anniversary for as long as you own your machine.”The HEPA filter is $59 every 6 months”

I like the added technology and features, but the pricetag for a medium sized air purifier is a bit much.

You can see how the Alen Air A375UV purifier is a very profitable air purifier just for the replacement filters alone.

Air Purifier Review Videos

Rich — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:47:53 +0000

2010 Air Purifier Ratings

Rich — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:27:02 +0000

Are you “Air Purifier Confused?”

With so many different types available, it can often be hard for consumers to decide which one is best for them. All of these air purifiers work to some degree but some work better than others. Many of them will not meet your particular health needs. Before you select an air purifier, it is important to understand how they are rated.

How To Identify Your Air Purifier Needs

When considering an air cleaner for your home or office, you must first decide if you need it for allergen, bacteria, odor, or fume control. Or, would you prefer a unit that removes all airborne pollutants? Air purifiers are rated according to the functions they perform and well they perform for the following:

Allergies: If you are just looking for a way to reduce allergens such as pollen, than you will be looking for an air purifier that is rated as an allergen air purifier. The first choice for allergens is a HEPA air purifier (watch the Hepa Air Purifier video) because it contains a filter that captures and removes allergens. You should have an air purifier that is rated effective at removing large particulates such as pollen, as well as having a filter that removes smaller allergens such as pet dander. A quality air cleaner should be able to remove particles from 0.3 to 5 microns in size. The better rating an allergy relief air purifier has, the better it is at cleansing the air of a variety of different airborne allergens.

Viruses, Germs, Mold and Immunity: Air purifiers are also rated on how well they remove certain airborne contaminants. For instance, machines using ultraviolet light are designed to kill bacteria, mold spores, and other microorganisms. These air cleaners are tested for how efficient they are at killing different types of microorganisms. Units with a high rating indicate they are effective because there dosage is a high enough strength to sufficiently kill airborne microorganisms. Units with a low rating will not be as effective.

Odor and gas: Air purifiers are tested to see how efficient they are at removing chemical fumes, cigarette smoke, and unpleasant odors. Gas molecules are very small at 0.001 and smaller. Units that successfully remove the majority of the fume particulates in a pre-filter and then the gases and odors are removed by a gas filter will have a high rating. Quality air purifiers that have activated carbon which contain tiny pores will be able to absorb the tiniest gas molecules. Another method of gas and odor removal is through chemical absorption. The gas molecule is exposed to a chemical agent, which breaks down the gas molecule into a harmless byproduct.

When rating air purifiers, room size, noise level, reliability, airflow, warranty, guarantee, and how well the air purifier performs (filtration) are assessed. Some of the highest rated air purifiers are those that utilize all of the technologies that remove all of the different types of airborne pollutants that include the microorganisms, allergens, chemical fumes, and smoke. Here’s a helpful video for determining the right brand:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzLmRaNxYIk.

It is important to make sure that the air purifier you choose can filter all of the particles that you want removed from the air. In most cases you will find that the better and more advanced the technology, the higher the price. However, the price is often worth it as they can better cleanse the indoor air of your home or office.

Allergy Guys Response To: “Top 10 Air Purifier Questions”

Rich — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:40:00 +0000

with Julie Domino

Natural Health Practitioner Mark stopped by to answer our “Top Ten” questions from our “Air Purifier – Allergy Relief Questionaire”:

#10 Which air purifier type is best to relieve allergies?

Mark: It depends on what kind of allergies you have. For example: pollen and pet allergies are best helped by a HEPA air purifier. It is recognized by Doctors as providing the best relief. HEPA removes and holds allergens to .3 microns, or 99.97% of all airborne particles.

#9 What about Mold and Mildew allergies?

Mark: Great question! HEPA, although it removes mold spores, doesn’t kill Mold or Mildew. For that you will want to add UV and Tio2.

#8 How about Cat and Dog allergy relief?

Mark: A HEPA air purifier (for the hair and the dander) and a Pre-filter (a screen-like filter to catch hair, dander, and dust which also saves the life of the HEPA)

#7 How about for an allergy to dust?

Mark: HEPA, to gather dust, and a Pre-filter to capture hair and dust before the HEPA filter to help it last longer.

#6 How about the Oreck Air Purifier?

Mark: The best selling unit does not have HEPA and relies on “electrostatic” or “Truman Cells” as they call it. Same thing. It won’t hold allergens, hair, or dust, or kill mold very well. The static from it might hold a few hairs but to remove pollen you have to catch it. It is not effective in my opinion for allergens.

#5 How often should a person change a HEPA filter in an air purifier?

Mark: It depends on the size of the filter. The average HEPA should last 10-12 months with normal use. The exception is with smoke or alot of dust. (note: Many air purifier companies charge too much for the replacement HEPA after you make the initial purchase of the air purifier itself. So check replacement prices first before buying. A good sized HEPA filter (10x10x2 or larger) shouold be in the $30-50 range.

#4 How long should it take to be effective?

Mark: Assuming that you have the right technology several hours should be enough to notice a difference. This depends on what you are trying to remove of course. Mold or mildew may take 6-7 hours to clear.

#3 How much should a good air purifier cost?

Mark: So many air purifiers are overpriced – making this a good question. To treat a Living room or bedroom I wouldn’t spend more that $3-400 for an air purifier with HEPA, UV and at least 2 more technologies.

#2 Should I run it all the time?

Mark: You can run it all the time – but to save electricity I’d consider air purifiers with allergen and dust sensors. These sensors (Japan) adjust the air purifier to the conditions in the room – saving electricity and guesswork.

#1 Which do you recommend?

Mark: Rather than the typical 2-3 technology air purifier units you find there is a new 9-technology air purifier with HEPA, UV, Tio2, Ion, Carbon, Electrostatic and more. The video below shows it in action:

Mark Richardson is an author, international speaker, and Health Practitioner who researches cutting edge health products.
For healthier, more effective alternatives watch Mark’s Air Purifier VIDEO Reviews at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhfOC5JHE7U Or visit his website at http://www.aliveairpurifier.com

Air Ionizer Guide

Rich — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:10:20 +0000

Here’s a new Air Ionizer Guide Video:

HEPA Air Purifier Guide

Rich — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:52:23 +0000

Here is a video which explains the pros and cons of HEPA filters, along with some of the problems in the HEPA air purifier industry