Customer Reviews for Alen - BreatheSmart 45i 800 SqFt Air Purifier with Fresh HEPA Filter for Allergens, Dust, Odors & Smoke - White
Customer Rating
5
High quality and value
on December 13, 2022
Posted by: Sam W.
Beautifully designed and well engineered with very intuitive controls and indicators. The Auto mode works perfectly to adjust the fan speed to meet the level of air cleaning needed. Quiet enough to place in the bedroom. I really like the changing light color that visibly indicates air quality. The machine feels substantial and well built. I think it’s an excellent value.
Having a dog who sheds like it’s her full time job and a boyfriend with allergies is a struggle, but this air purifier has helped tremendously. He no longer has to stay on a constant dose of Benadryl while he’s here and my seasonal allergies are lessened as well. It is very slim and fits into any space.
Once remove all the plastic wraps, it is ready to use. (A small piece of grey coating on the interior fell off when removing the tapes...) The touch buttons are sensitive and easy to operate, except that the flow rate switch is a little counterintuitive... My nose can really tell the difference after that cyan indicator light comes on. Low flow rate is almost silent, no bothering sleep at all. However, on Auto, it is not clear why air becomes dirty again as the light turns green or yellow. A/C, fabrics from clothes, walking-by, etc. It doesn't help to sort out what is polluting the air. Ionizer. The manual only states that it attracts more dirts, but it doesn't say how much or whether it is recommended to be always on or whether it affects the lifespan of filter unit. Since it is not used long enough, I hope the pre-filter won't be difficult to clean. Overall it is a decent air purifier and I am happy about my choice.
I now have 5 Allen units placed throughout the house. i75 (one) & i45 (four) cover most of our living areas. Cannot be happier with the quality and performance of the air cleaners. I switched from Dyson and Honeywell to Allen as nothing I did could get rid of the dust in my house with 2 dogs. The Allen units have made such a tremendous difference in lowering the dust overall. The only negative so far is with the mobile app. It does not like to stay connected if I close the application and have even had to 'create' a new account to get it working again. Have found a work-around, just don't close the application on my phone. I keep it open all the time and minimized - this way we both have become happy.
This is my 4th Alen purifier. The oldest one died and was replaced and that one is working fine. The older 350 still works fine but was just too loud for my bedroom. The 45i is so quiet I have to check to see if it’s still on. I love the auto setting. It appears to adjust as needed.