Customer Reviews for Alen - BreatheSmart 75i 1300 SqFt Air Purifier with Fresh HEPA Filter for Allergens, Dust, Odors & Smoke - Weathered Gray
Customer Rating
5
I live in California. When
on December 2, 2020
Posted by: Nurissa Y.
I live in California. When the recent forest fires made the air so unsafe here, my adult children kept telling me to get an air purifier. Being one not easily swayed by hypes and gadgets, I was skeptical on how air purifiers can possibly help.
Until my nasal congestion and asthma began to get worst, my children "nagged" me again about an air purifier. After much research, I chose Alen due to its great reviews and its life time warranty.
After receiving the air purifier, I noticed my nose congestion and asthma improved. And the air feels like I am up in the mountains. When I walked into a room that the purifier couldn't reach, the air smelled stale. My skeptic self conceded and I promptly purchased a second unit for the other end of the house!!
Now my kids take pleasure in telling me "I told you so, mom!"
I loved the 45i so much I bought the 75i for our main living area. I also purchased the Silver filter for this unit. I wish there were instructions or video on how to set up the 75i when you receive the machine? The filters are a little different. It sure makes a difference in our living area. Very quiet.
I was disappointed to learn that you cannot register the product for warranty until you agree to a purchase schedule for filters. This seems very deceptive as you are not notified prior to purchase
So far, this has been a great air purifier. The air quality sensor seems to pickup any changes in conditions. I was able to compare this unit to another manufacturer and it was able to detect changes that the other unit wouldn't detect. The purified air discharge is on top so this can be used during the winter without setting up a draft in the room. It also seems to run quietly even on high fan. The real test will be this spring with an old house, leaky windows, and see how it does with the Georgia pollen. Based on what I have seen , I would recommend this unit.
We bought the Alen 75i for our lower level, as we discovered mold in our roof and we wanted to clean our air while we also deal with removing the mold. We also burn wood for heat. The 75i sits within a few feet of the woodstove. I am amazed at watching the color change based on air quality when we have it on the auto setting. It can be sitting at blue (best air quality) and within a few seconds of opening the woodstove to put wood in, I hear the fan kick on and look and it's purple (worst air quality). The 75i can literally tell that the air is compromised within seconds! We've only had it for a week but this is my first observation and I'm excited about it!