What I think about the blue LED and noise level:
I dont find the blue LED distracting/bright whatsoever, I have no idea either why anyone complains about this.
The noise level however I find is too high at the highest setting (sounds like a small jet engine). The medium setting I can deal with if I don’t need to watch TV or have any other sound playing. The low setting is fine for everyday/everything use although it is by no mean unnoticeable.
Hi! Sorry, I don’t remember if the instructions were in a plastic bag or not. As for the 50250 vs. 50250-N models, I’ve read from other posters on the web that supposedly the difference is that the N model has the lifetime hepa filter and the other model does not. However, since my model has no mention of an “N” anywhere on it, and it DOES have the lifetime hepa filter, then this is not the case. I would just make sure that your 50250 model says that it has the lifetime hepa filter.
DejawoostA. The 50250 is the first model, the 50250-N is exactly the same except the HEPA filter is lifetime (regeneratable). The 50250-N is more of an internal code for the manufacturer, so you won’t see it in the box. If your box and your manual states it is a lifetime HEPA filter, then it is.
i just bought a fenix ultra brite flash light tk10 …now i can see dust floating around i started to dust with my bird feather bush …i thought i would watch the dust go in the honey well ..shining the light i could see it was not cleaning the dust …i just settled on the floor again?
How long have you been using the unit? The black pre-filter that wraps around the hepa filter basically keeps the hepa filter from getting dirty (which is why it may still look white). The pre-filter starts turning gray in color when it is filled with dust. The orange lights sound like your filter lights. They are supposed to come on when your filters need to be changed. Have you been using the prefilter? If not, it may sense that it is not on the unit and may light up for that reason?
I just bought this air purifier 50250 a week ago and so far so good, after I did some research I found out the Honeywell 50250 is one of top rated air purifiers overall, it has the permanent life time HEPA filter. Cons: its kind of loud on its highest setting because is moving a whole lot of air through its vents efficiently (unlike other air cleaners that choose silence over performance) on the med and low settings one is acceptable and the other is just noticeable. Its a great product..
I ordered one and received it today… I have since ordered 2 more for the rest of the house… I have severe allergies and asthma…. It has been running all day and I can tell a difference. I don’t care if it sounds like a jet… I would rather be able to breathe.. and I sleep with a fan or used too.. but this replaced that so the noise is a good thing.
I think i may be experiencing the same issue. i brought my HW 250 almost a week ago and have been running it non-stop since. I was surprised to notice when I opened my blinds to let the sunlight in to see several dust particles floating in the air all across my bedroom. I think i’m going to call honeywell to figure this out
Since 1999 no new inventions do better. They get huge # of false testimonials, they hype up claims about performance of their Ionic garbage and they charge a big price as if it really does work. They constantly use the internet to put false testimonials against competitor brands and hype up their own garbage for sale. The word purifier is ambiguous. Thus you need a hepa filter and it does ALL the purifying you want. It may take more electricity but it does much much more work. IT was proven
I own this model and it is great for the price. I have 2 dogs and it really helps. We haven’t been sick in 2 yrs. It cuts down significantly on dust too.
Thank you for your review! After watching I went out to Home Depot and bought one. I agree It’s too loud on turbo to sleep with but I can switch to low for perfect white noise. FYI it’s currently $158 at Home Depot!
We have the single filter version and power wise, they are the same (at least should be).
Ours pulls:
97 watts on Hi
78 watts on Med
64 watts on Low
Testing done with a Kill-a-Watt tester.
We’ve had ours for almost a year and still running strong using it’s original filter (though I did buy a spare for $20). I keep it cleaned regularly and wash it’s prefilter (the black charcoal odor killer) and vacuum or use the air compressor to blow out the main filter.
I LOVE this purifier! i have a cat, and my mother is very allergic, the day I got the purifier, she visited and didnt need to take allergy meds and didnt even use her puffer! its an amazing machine and I recommend to everyone! the air thats blown out is nice and cool (my friends thought it was an air conditioner!) We just moved and sold the unit since the house has central air and purifier and doesnt have carpeting! I recommend this unit to EVERYONE!!
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What I think about the blue LED and noise level:
I dont find the blue LED distracting/bright whatsoever, I have no idea either why anyone complains about this.
The noise level however I find is too high at the highest setting (sounds like a small jet engine). The medium setting I can deal with if I don’t need to watch TV or have any other sound playing. The low setting is fine for everyday/everything use although it is by no mean unnoticeable.
Thanks for your review btw, great video!
Hi! Sorry, I don’t remember if the instructions were in a plastic bag or not. As for the 50250 vs. 50250-N models, I’ve read from other posters on the web that supposedly the difference is that the N model has the lifetime hepa filter and the other model does not. However, since my model has no mention of an “N” anywhere on it, and it DOES have the lifetime hepa filter, then this is not the case. I would just make sure that your 50250 model says that it has the lifetime hepa filter.
DejawoostA. The 50250 is the first model, the 50250-N is exactly the same except the HEPA filter is lifetime (regeneratable). The 50250-N is more of an internal code for the manufacturer, so you won’t see it in the box. If your box and your manual states it is a lifetime HEPA filter, then it is.
Thanks. This was very helpful.
Great review!!! Thanks a lot Kimmersue1!!!
do you use the black filter that came with it ? seems to not work with it on mine ?
Yes, it just wraps around the permanent filter. In what way is it not working?
i just bought a fenix ultra brite flash light tk10 …now i can see dust floating around i started to dust with my bird feather bush …i thought i would watch the dust go in the honey well ..shining the light i could see it was not cleaning the dust …i just settled on the floor again?
the filter is clean as i bought it ? white as a sheet? alot of air blows up but i dont see any dust going in the filter part?
i noticed i have two orange lights lit up?
How long have you been using the unit? The black pre-filter that wraps around the hepa filter basically keeps the hepa filter from getting dirty (which is why it may still look white). The pre-filter starts turning gray in color when it is filled with dust. The orange lights sound like your filter lights. They are supposed to come on when your filters need to be changed. Have you been using the prefilter? If not, it may sense that it is not on the unit and may light up for that reason?
I just bought this air purifier 50250 a week ago and so far so good, after I did some research I found out the Honeywell 50250 is one of top rated air purifiers overall, it has the permanent life time HEPA filter. Cons: its kind of loud on its highest setting because is moving a whole lot of air through its vents efficiently (unlike other air cleaners that choose silence over performance) on the med and low settings one is acceptable and the other is just noticeable. Its a great product..
I ordered one and received it today… I have since ordered 2 more for the rest of the house… I have severe allergies and asthma…. It has been running all day and I can tell a difference. I don’t care if it sounds like a jet… I would rather be able to breathe.. and I sleep with a fan or used too.. but this replaced that so the noise is a good thing.
I think i may be experiencing the same issue. i brought my HW 250 almost a week ago and have been running it non-stop since. I was surprised to notice when I opened my blinds to let the sunlight in to see several dust particles floating in the air all across my bedroom. I think i’m going to call honeywell to figure this out
The Blueair Airpod is rated as quiet as Consumer Reports. It is also the least effective of any model tested. Pick your poison.
Since 1999 no new inventions do better. They get huge # of false testimonials, they hype up claims about performance of their Ionic garbage and they charge a big price as if it really does work. They constantly use the internet to put false testimonials against competitor brands and hype up their own garbage for sale. The word purifier is ambiguous. Thus you need a hepa filter and it does ALL the purifying you want. It may take more electricity but it does much much more work. IT was proven
Thank you for a very helpful review!
on the high setting, i could hear the wind blowing on the camera from such a distance. NICE.
Like you said, this means hi setting is for when you’re away
I own this model and it is great for the price. I have 2 dogs and it really helps. We haven’t been sick in 2 yrs. It cuts down significantly on dust too.
Thank you for your review! After watching I went out to Home Depot and bought one. I agree It’s too loud on turbo to sleep with but I can switch to low for perfect white noise. FYI it’s currently $158 at Home Depot!
@Kimmersue1 What about the power consumption? I have read that if you let it all night long it will high rocket your energy bill… Is that true?
We have the single filter version and power wise, they are the same (at least should be).
Ours pulls:
97 watts on Hi
78 watts on Med
64 watts on Low
Testing done with a Kill-a-Watt tester.
We’ve had ours for almost a year and still running strong using it’s original filter (though I did buy a spare for $20). I keep it cleaned regularly and wash it’s prefilter (the black charcoal odor killer) and vacuum or use the air compressor to blow out the main filter.
Thanks for the review. Saved me from buying it. Thanks
Just got mind today and it sounds really loud in your video. It really isn’t that loud, about as loud as a fan on high.
I LOVE this purifier! i have a cat, and my mother is very allergic, the day I got the purifier, she visited and didnt need to take allergy meds and didnt even use her puffer! its an amazing machine and I recommend to everyone! the air thats blown out is nice and cool (my friends thought it was an air conditioner!) We just moved and sold the unit since the house has central air and purifier and doesnt have carpeting! I recommend this unit to EVERYONE!!