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Alen - BreatheSmart FIT50 Air Purifier with VOC/Smoke, True HEPA Filter for Smoke & Odors - 900 SqFt - White
Average customer rating
4.8
(405 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 405 reviews
5 Stars
349
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Star
4
Customer Reviews for Alen - BreatheSmart FIT50 Air Purifier with VOC/Smoke, True HEPA Filter for Smoke & Odors - 900 SqFt - White
Customer Rating
5
BreatheSmart Fit50 is Great!
on August 21, 2014
Posted by: DaveL
I've had the Fit50 for about 3 weeks and it has been a great so far. We use it in the bedroom and the fan is so quiet! I really appreciate the Auto feature which adjusts the fan speed based on the air quality conditions. It definitely works as we have a down comforter and when we get into bed or make the bed in the morning you hear the fan speed up as it detects the additional down/dust that moving the comforter creates. After a few minutes it lowers back down and is whisper quiet for sleeping.
I work from home in a basement office so I brought the unit down stairs to test the quality of the air and it was on Turbo for a while before slowing down. I have just ordered and received a second unit for the office!
Look forward to many years of reliable air purification from both units and based on what I've read on the website about the Alen Lifetime Warranty...I've got nothing to worry about if either malfunction.
One suggestion for improvement is how the "Lock" and "Panel Lights Off" feature work together. Once you've locked the panel you can't turn off the lights and once you've turned off the lights, you can lock it. It would be a nice enhancement that once the panel lights off off, you can still hold the Lock button down to lock it. Just a thought!
Written by a customer while visiting alencorp.com
Customer Rating
5
Love the smart fan speed feature! Great balance of performance, features, and low noise levels. Works well against mold and pollen allergies.
on August 20, 2014
Posted by: Ray
I have very strong mold and moderate pollen allergies. I ran this filter in my bedroom so I can have an allergy free place to sleep and I was impressed by its performance. I didn't have any issues in doors with pollen or mold allergies even during the ragweed or heavy rain season where the counts are high outside. My favorite feature about this air filter compared to others is the smart sensor where it automatically adjusts the fan speed based on particles its sensing in the air. I noticed it kicking up into high speed when I ended up stirring up dust from folding laundry, vacuuming, or even light smoke from cooking. This takes the guess work out of knowing when to turn up the fan speed and saves power. I also like how the filter is quiet enough to easily sleep while running, the ionizer doesnt make a buzzing sound like some other brands, has a slim compact footprint, and the clean air diffuses well across the room in the form of a gentle flow. A potential negative may be odor control. I didn’t test the version with carbon filter, but it may be hard to see how much carbon can fit into the slot for the air filter to reside compared against the bulkier brands out there. In terms of air filter longevity and pricing, I haven’t owned it long enough to speak to this yet. In terms of aesthetics, this has the best looking control interface I’ve used. In summary, I’ve used brands from BlueAir, IQ Air, Air Pura, and Sharp and this has been my favorite one so far in terms of balancing noise, performance, and features.
Written by a customer while visiting alencorp.com
Customer Rating
5
Love the smart fan speed feature! Great balance of performance, features, and low noise levels. Works well against mold and pollen allergies.
on August 20, 2014
Posted by: Ray
I have very strong mold and moderate pollen allergies. I ran this filter in my bedroom so I can have an allergy free place to sleep and I was impressed by its performance. I didn't have any issues in doors with pollen or mold allergies even during the ragweed or heavy rain season where the counts are high outside. My favorite feature about this air filter compared to others is the smart sensor where it automatically adjusts the fan speed based on particles its sensing in the air. I noticed it kicking up into high speed when I ended up stirring up dust from folding laundry, vacuuming, or even light smoke from cooking. This takes the guess work out of knowing when to turn up the fan speed and saves power. I also like how the filter is quiet enough to easily sleep while running, the ionizer doesnt make a buzzing sound like some other brands, has a slim compact footprint, and the clean air diffuses well across the room in the form of a gentle flow. A potential negative may be odor control. I didn’t test the version with carbon filter, but it may be hard to see how much carbon can fit into the slot for the air filter to reside compared against the bulkier brands out there. In terms of air filter longevity and pricing, I haven’t owned it long enough to speak to this yet. In terms of aesthetics, this has the best looking control interface I’ve used. In summary, I’ve used brands from BlueAir, IQ Air, Air Pura, and Sharp and this has been my favorite one so far in terms of balancing noise, performance, and features.
Written by a customer while visiting alencorp.com
Customer Rating
5
Love the smart fan speed feature! Great balance of performance, features, and low noise levels. Works well against mold and pollen allergies.
on August 20, 2014
Posted by: Ray
I have very strong mold and moderate pollen allergies. I ran this filter in my bedroom so I can have an allergy free place to sleep and I was impressed by its performance. I didn't have any issues in doors with pollen or mold allergies even during the ragweed or heavy rain season where the counts are high outside. My favorite feature about this air filter compared to others is the smart sensor where it automatically adjusts the fan speed based on particles its sensing in the air. I noticed it kicking up into high speed when I ended up stirring up dust from folding laundry, vacuuming, or even light smoke from cooking. This takes the guess work out of knowing when to turn up the fan speed and saves power. I also like how the filter is quiet enough to easily sleep while running, the ionizer doesnt make a buzzing sound like some other brands, has a slim compact footprint, and the clean air diffuses well across the room in the form of a gentle flow. A potential negative may be odor control. I didn’t test the version with carbon filter, but it may be hard to see how much carbon can fit into the slot for the air filter to reside compared against the bulkier brands out there. In terms of air filter longevity and pricing, I haven’t owned it long enough to speak to this yet. In terms of aesthetics, this has the best looking control interface I’ve used. In summary, I’ve used brands from BlueAir, IQ Air, Air Pura, and Sharp and this has been my favorite one so far in terms of balancing noise, performance, and features.
Written by a customer while visiting alencorp.com
Customer Rating
5
Immediate difference, better mornings
on August 13, 2014
Posted by: Eileen306
Little about me // Most of my life I did not have allergies and even while playing golf or going out to a park, it would be nothing more than a sneeze here or there. But in the last 2 years, I found myself waking up most mornings having to sneeze, blow my nose and feeling really stuffy. This started becoming the norm and there were even times when at night I would become so stuffed up that I wouldn't be able to sleep. My co-workers would often ask me if I was sick but I told them other than being stuffed up I felt fine and accepted this is how I would be. Another reason I wanted to give the FIT50 a try is because I generally have a weaker immune system, poor sleep and thought air quality could help with this.
Enter FIT50 // Just a week into using the FIT50 in my bedroom, I remember it suddenly hitting me that I had noticeably less sneezing, needing to blow my nose and overall was a lot less stuffed up in the mornings. I've been using the FIT50 for two weeks now (2-4 hours daily) and no longer have the feeling of being congested in the mornings and do not have frustrations sleeping due to stuffiness. With better air quality, I wake up free of the above mentioned symptoms and overall just knowing I have better quality makes me just feel better. The device sounds like a smooth running fan, I find it kind of soothing!
I always thought air purifiers were for people who had severe allergies, asthma, had pets or were just scared of germs. Having been relieved of my morning "routine" if you will, I realize that a little change can make a big difference in my quality of life. Thanks FIT50.
Written by a customer while visiting alencorp.com
Customer Rating
5
Immediate difference, better mornings
on August 13, 2014
Posted by: Eileen306
Little about me // Most of my life I did not have allergies and even while playing golf or going out to a park, it would be nothing more than a sneeze here or there. But in the last 2 years, I found myself waking up most mornings having to sneeze, blow my nose and feeling really stuffy. This started becoming the norm and there were even times when at night I would become so stuffed up that I wouldn't be able to sleep. My co-workers would often ask me if I was sick but I told them other than being stuffed up I felt fine and accepted this is how I would be. Another reason I wanted to give the FIT50 a try is because I generally have a weaker immune system, poor sleep and thought air quality could help with this.
Enter FIT50 // Just a week into using the FIT50 in my bedroom, I remember it suddenly hitting me that I had noticeably less sneezing, needing to blow my nose and overall was a lot less stuffed up in the mornings. I've been using the FIT50 for two weeks now (2-4 hours daily) and no longer have the feeling of being congested in the mornings and do not have frustrations sleeping due to stuffiness. With better air quality, I wake up free of the above mentioned symptoms and overall just knowing I have better quality makes me just feel better. The device sounds like a smooth running fan, I find it kind of soothing!
I always thought air purifiers were for people who had severe allergies, asthma, had pets or were just scared of germs. Having been relieved of my morning "routine" if you will, I realize that a little change can make a big difference in my quality of life. Thanks FIT50.
Written by a customer while visiting alencorp.com
Customer Rating
5
Immediate difference, better mornings
on August 13, 2014
Posted by: Eileen306
Little about me // Most of my life I did not have allergies and even while playing golf or going out to a park, it would be nothing more than a sneeze here or there. But in the last 2 years, I found myself waking up most mornings having to sneeze, blow my nose and feeling really stuffy. This started becoming the norm and there were even times when at night I would become so stuffed up that I wouldn't be able to sleep. My co-workers would often ask me if I was sick but I told them other than being stuffed up I felt fine and accepted this is how I would be. Another reason I wanted to give the FIT50 a try is because I generally have a weaker immune system, poor sleep and thought air quality could help with this.
Enter FIT50 // Just a week into using the FIT50 in my bedroom, I remember it suddenly hitting me that I had noticeably less sneezing, needing to blow my nose and overall was a lot less stuffed up in the mornings. I've been using the FIT50 for two weeks now (2-4 hours daily) and no longer have the feeling of being congested in the mornings and do not have frustrations sleeping due to stuffiness. With better air quality, I wake up free of the above mentioned symptoms and overall just knowing I have better quality makes me just feel better. The device sounds like a smooth running fan, I find it kind of soothing!
I always thought air purifiers were for people who had severe allergies, asthma, had pets or were just scared of germs. Having been relieved of my morning "routine" if you will, I realize that a little change can make a big difference in my quality of life. Thanks FIT50.
Written by a customer while visiting alencorp.com
Customer Rating
5
BreathSmart FIT50
on July 27, 2014
Posted by: Anonymous
Having purchased a high quality room air purifier in the past, I was confident that a HEPA based system from a respected manufacturer would positively impact on the indoor air quality in our home. A lifelong allergy sufferer, I am hypersensitive to keeping up with clean pillow cases and creating a low dust environment - but those efforts yield minimal benefits.
No matter what we try, every night we hear our eight-year-old daughter over the baby monitor struggling mightily with the allergy laden air of South Texas… snorting, snoring, tossing and turning.
After only a few nights with the BreathSmart Fit 50 we have seen a dramatic reduction in sleep time allergy symptoms from our daughter. The downstream affect of sleeping more soundly will SURELY have a positive impact on her days as well. I was nervous about introducing ambient light and noise into my daughter’s sleep environment. After testing in our bedroom, we realized that the Fit 50 purrs like a kitten and the lights turn off completely if you choose.
Lastly, the product is well engineered and intuitive. Top tier fit and finish. Kudos to the designers.
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