Sharper Image Ionic Breeze 3.0 Compact Silent Air Purifier (SI397)
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Sharper Image Ionic Breeze 3.0 Compact Silent Air Purifier (SI397)
Customer Review: Great
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this product just wish I had bought 4 or 5 when they were on sale.Customer Review: The devil is in the details
Summary: 4 Stars
I acquired three of these units between 1999 and 2001 from my American Express Rewards program. My significant other read all of the ozone concerns, so we bought the $10 ozone guard a year ago. The guards seem to be dishwasher safe. Cleaning the main units is still a pain. The collection grids can be removed and I carefully run water over them directly. However, do not reinsert them into the main unit until the grids are completely dry!! I still haven't found a great way to clean the main unit. One time I tried using a Q-Tip soaking in rubbing alcohol to get in between the slits. Then I realized that life was too short for such work. Now, I use a feather duster and force it through the slits. It's still not easy, but if I do it every month, then the unit seems to stay and look somewhat clean.
I did have two units stop working. In one instance, it was my fault. However, I was able to take both back to my local Sharper Image store and had new units instantly. The clerks never checked my receipt nor asked any questions. I have also heard that clerks will sell you an extended warranty for $20 and then replace your broken unit on the spot. This seems a good avenue for customer service. So if you have problems, try this approach before calling the company on the phone.
Finally, I will comment that this unit worked spectacularly when we lived next door to a smoker. The smoke would seep through the walls (no kidding) and we had no solution that worked. Finally, I put the unit near the wall and left it on "Hi" all the time. Within a few hours the lingering smoke smell left forever. We also left a few months later. These units have made SEVEN moves! I am a loyal user.
Customer Review: Makes your house smell REALLY clean!
Summary: 4 Stars
My wife and I really enjoy our Ionic Breeze 3.0 air purifier. We own a fairly small condominium downtown in D.C. and this unit seems to clean the air in the entire house. The air that flows from the unit smells really good, like the air after a really good thunderstorm, very clean and fresh, and ionically charged.
We used the unit in our bedroom initially but the green light is a little bright for when you are trying to get to sleep. It is very quiet *until* it needs cleaning, then it sounds like a blank LP/EP vinyl record - it hisses and pops!
Cleaning was easy.
The only thing that I wish was different: you cannot burn candles at the same time you are using this unit. It will ruin your Ionic Breeze - the particles of parrafin or beeswax will melt onto the electrically-charged plates and you won't be able to use it anymore.
Other than that, we like it.
Customer Review: I love this!...Can't imagine life without one....
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this thing! I couldn't imagine life without it. I originally bought it over a year ago, because I was pregnant and already having children with allergies wanted to do what ever I could to eliminate these issues. First, let me say.....I wondered if it was working at all. The blue light was on, but no sound at all. After a week it started "hissing", thus telling me to clean it. I could not believe the stuff this thing sucked out of the air. I was totally embarassed! I never want to go without it again. There is one complaint that I have, the little blue light. It is so bright it actually lights up the living room, so if you need total darkness to sleep don't use this in the bedroom. I would definately recommend this to anyone, and have recommended it to my mother!Customer Review: Almost as good as they say
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had two Ionic Breezes to help with family allergies for over a year and for the most part they work great. One stopped working and they sent a new one without my having to send back the broken one first! My complaint is that I have to clean the one in the living room at least weekly, rather than monthly as the company says. This may be because I live in New York City and keep the windows open, bringing in lots of dust. And I have a cat. Clean up is pretty simple and fast. The machine is indeed silent, it removes lots of dust and is inconspicuous. I think it improves the air quality quite a bit, of course, more when the windows are closed. It has helped a LOT with our allergies.