Blueair 402 Air Purification System
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Blueair 402 Air Purification System
Customer Review: Quiet and Effective... Emphasis on Q-U-I-E-T!
Summary: 5 Stars
I did a ton of research before deciding on the BlueAir. You'll find that the Blueair, although maybe making a bigger dent in your pocketbook than other big-name air cleaners, is your best bet for a quiet room with clean air. I've tried many other brands who claimed to be "whisper-quiet" and the like, and so far, only the Blueair has lived up to its claim.
If you put it on the HEPAsilent mode, you'll have to look twice to even see if it's on. And that's not an exaggeration! Even in this mode, you can see particles going into the intake, so it's still effectively cleaning the room. It also takes very little electricity, so it's no strain on your utility bill to leave it on all the time to maximize room air quality.
The unit is rather large, as other reviewers have mentioned, but once you get it against a wall, or under a console table, you're good to go. The only other potential issue you may have is the blue LED which tells you the unit is on. I'm a light sleeper (hence requiring a very quiet air cleaner) and the LED was so bright that I had to cover it so I could sleep. A very minor issue which will only bother the most sensitive sleeper.
The filters are very easy to change, and are also conveniently available on Amazon! They require a switch-out every 6 months, in addition to a quick vacuum of the ionizing brushes inside the machine. If you deal with odors, then try the SmokeStop filter. It's quite a bit more expensive, but it works wonders. My neighborhood had a methane gas leak, and the SmokeStop filter took all the odor and toxins out of the air. The room with the BlueAir was the only "safe" room I could be in. So I'm sure it handles cigarette smoke with ease.
You won't go wrong if you invest in one of these. Oh, and a sidenote, I have 2 cats, and a cat allergy (as well as a myriad of other allergies), and the Blueair allows me to keep my kitties close, and get a good night's sleep!
Customer Review: Well built, quiet, works well
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always had bad allergies. I've had several HEPA filters. Based on how well this is constructed, I can imagine it may be the last HEPA filter that I purchase. It is made of galvanized steel and is solid down to the speed setting dial. Filters are of average price for a unit of this size (about $50 every 6 months).
The unit is very, very quiet. Inaudible on the low speed. I keep it on 3 which you can hear, but it moves a lot of air. 4 is loud but good for quickly cleaning up the air if necessary. Air is electrostatically charged before moving through the filter media, which I have found is a worthwhile feature for HEPA filters.
If you have pets or a smoker in the house, you can purchase replacement filters with activated charcoal at an increased cost. Another nice feature. Filters are very easy to change and it takes only seconds to replace them.
Overall, I am most impressed with how well built the unit is. Nothing else I have ever seen even comes close. Most look like toys in comparison.
Customer Review: excellent after initial problem
Summary: 5 Stars
I was initially very disappointed after purchasing a factory refurbished 402 unit. It was very noisy which surprised me after what I had read online. Then I was in a local store with same unit on display and found it was much quieter. So I returned the "refurbished" unit and got a new 402 to replace it. Wow, what a difference. I literally can not hear the new unit on setting 1 (hepa-silent) and setting 2 is barely audible and does not disturb this very sensitive sleeper. In contrast my "refurb" unit was as loud on hepa-silent as the new unit on setting 3. So beware of getting a refurb unit as the quality control in their refurb department appears lousy. Additionally the refurb unit I received came with a torn filter. I will say however that the company was easy to deal with regarding problems. My only concern now is how well these units hold up. If my new unit becomes as noisy as that bad refurb unit over time I will not be happy.Customer Review: Whisper QuietWhisper Quiet
Summary: 5 Stars
I look for two qualities in an air cleaner, effective air filtration and silent operation. Blueair gets 5 stars in both areas. The lowest setting is suitable for night time operation in your bedroom. The middle settings can be used for daytime operation without causing a distraction. The highest setting should only be used when maximum cleaning is needed for short periods of time, it does produce a fair amount a noise. Filtration is second to none! Have one unit in my bedroom and one in the living room, every time I walk to the room I could immediately feel and smell the cleanness. Times when I have been out doors and suffering an allergy attack, I would go inside and sit in front of one the Blueairs and within few minutes be breathing easy again. Even though these units are not cheep, the improvement in my quality of life makes Blueair worth every penny. After a year of continuous these units have proven reliable and energy efficient.Customer Review: Very quiet and effective air purifier
Summary: 5 Stars
We've had several BlueAir purifiers for at least 5 or 6 years now and are very happy with them. They are quiet at low speeds and have very high ratings for the amount of air they purify. We bought ours based on recommendations from the Allergy Buyer's Club. My wife is allergic to our Norwegian Elkhound and is only able to tolerate him because of our BlueAir purifiers.
We like the two 402 units that we have more than the 601 unit. The 402 units have 4 speeds, the lower 2 of which allow us to sleep. The 601 unit only has 3 speeds, of which only the lowest is quiet enough to allow sleep or listening to music or TV in the same room. The 601 unit is good for a family room or living room as long as you turn down the speed while in the room. The 402 units are much better for bedrooms.