I tried to look up for the filters but the search states they can't find the number that was outlined on the computer. HEPF-3
Response from holmesproducts.comBy Meghan M, Consumer Care, January 22, 2015
This unit takes three HAPF600 and three HAPF60. The filters can be found at http://www.holmesproducts.com/filters/air-purifier-filters/HAPF600CS.html and http://www.holmesproducts.com/filters/air-purifier-filters/HAPF60CS.html.
I've only had this air purifier a week but I've already noticed an improvement in my health. It's not a sleep miracle but I seem to be staying asleep longer. My asthma is subsiding some and my sinuses have opened up as well. I'll know more in the spring when grass pollen counts go up. It would be nice if it was a single filter unit but since it's not, why not make it easier for us and sell 3 pack filter sets? Anyhow, what's important to me is that it improves the quality of the air I breathe and limits the amount of household dust. It keeps my computers happy too. So far it seems to be doing what it's intended to do. I wouldn't run it on the highest setting in the same room I'm in. It does put out some noise as does every air purifier I've owned but I look at it as a dual purpose machine to some extent. It helps drown out the hustle and bustle of the city.
The motor is good. One side of the filter you can not get to for cleaning. They say to change every 3 months. That is $140!! Like buying a cheap printer/copier and then you get shellacked on the ink!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from holmesproducts.comBy Meghan M, Consumer Care, December 22, 2014
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I've had this product for four years. It has be in use 24/7 in a camping trailer at a hunting lease I use. Before I used this to clean the air my eyes would turn red and water when I would go to the trailer, making it hard to use my trailer. Now I can stay at the trailer without any problems.
I have allergies and COPD, and this has been a great investment. I leave it running constantly on 3. It moves quite a bit of air so it does make a little noise, but nothing I find objectionable. After all, you got to move the air to clean the air, and it definitely makes a difference in the quality of air that you breathe.
I can find the replacement filters locally at a popular big box store, or catch them on sale online at the Holme's website and stock up. Design wise, it's a very simple but effective device. There is not much there to go wrong reliability wise... it's a fan, some filters and a control board, and that's about it. Parts that aren't there can't fail
I used to be a serviceman for a major catalog based retailer when I was still just a pup. This cleaner works better and more reliably than many I've seen and worked on that cost several times the price.
Length of ownership: over a year Easily recommend Be realistic, don't try to run it on setting 1 and expect it to do much.
I have had mine for 4 years. Where I live there is a lot of dust. This hepa filter picks up a lot of dust, the down side is that for as much dust as it traps, it still misses at least 25% of the dust by going around the filters. It then gets caught in the fan that is really hard to clean, it also spits dust onto my ceiling. The pre filters are full of dust in 3 weeks and so to make them last longer I have to vacuum them off and there are sheets of 1/4 inch dust to be vacuumed, this tells me it is getting a lot of dust. It does help with my life threatening allergies, swelling of eyes, itching of nose, and breathing, but I believe I hepa filter system that uses only 1 filter would be much better for me as there would be less places that the air could go around the filters. It is rather quite even on high and does not mess with my TV enjoyment. Over all it is a good unit for the price but would be a much better unit if it was one solid filter instead of 3 separate filters. Holmes makes many filters already so maybe they can make just one more. In the mean time whirlpool makes one for up to 500sq ft that has cadr of 300 to 350 that uses 1 filter and consumer reports rates it as number 1. If it had been available 4 years ago when I bought my holmes I may not have bought a holmes. Granted it is a bit more costly to buy and replace filters, so if you are looking for lower cost this is the model for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from holmesproducts.comBy Tori, Consumer Care, March 10, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback as it is greatly appreciated. We will be happy to forward your comments to the product team.
Purchased 2 months ago. Have CAID (chronic airway and digestive inflammatory disease). Finally can sleep whole night as air born allergens are not present. Reccomend this as modality to reduce allergy symptoms.