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Alen - BreatheSmart FIT50 Air Purifier with Pure, True HEPA Filter for Allergens, Dust, Mold, and Germs - 900 SqFt - White
Average customer rating
4.8
(455 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 455 reviews
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Alen - BreatheSmart FIT50 Air Purifier with Pure, True HEPA Filter for Allergens, Dust, Mold, and Germs - 900 SqFt - White
Customer Rating
5
The bunnies can stay!!
on October 8, 2014
Posted by: molson
I have suffered from allergies and asthma since I was a kid so I know how miserable it can be. The past few years my symptoms have been under control with medication and allergy shots. That all came crashing to an end when we learned the bunnies we adopted for our kids needed to be inside the house. I was back to being miserable and on the verge of sending the bunnies back when we decided to get this air filter. I no longer need to take my allergy medication and feel sleepy all day. I cannot put into words how much this has helped, it is amazing. I love how it will adjust cleaning levels depending on the level of pollutants in the air. Needless to say, my kids are happy to be keeping their bunnies.
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Customer Rating
5
Breathesmart Fit50
on June 24, 2014
Posted by: AJ
Not too asthetically pleasing but that's probably not why one would get an air filter, and has a very strong output.
I used mainly the automatic setting. The owners manual says that the three colors are red, yellow, and blue. Mine are dark pink, light pink, and blue. That's a bit of a discrepancy. I also notice that it spends most of the time in the middle setting (moderate particles detected#. It takes a lot of time to actually stay in the blue setting #minimum particles detected). It fluctuates a lot between settings and sometimes it's hard to tell if it's sensor capabilities are always accurate, but I have no reason to believe that they're not working, it's just a new feature. It's hard to imagine that indoor air quality could be that bad.
It's simple to use and easy to understand. I have 3 Alen filters now and have never had any problems with them.
It's simple to use and easy to understand. I have 3 Alen filters now and have never had any problems with them.
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Customer Rating
5
Efficient, Effective, Quiet
on March 2, 2017
Posted by: Anonymous
Just purchased my third Alen filter and second FIT50. I am satisfied with each product because removes dust (my main objective) and cleans the air I breathe. FIT50 is so much quieter than the BreatheSmart and seems to filter just as well in a similar space. Price for the unit and replacement filter is quite aggressive, however, it does the job as described and from my perspective, and is worth the cost.
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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.
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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.
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Customer Rating
5
The Breathesmart Fit50 is the best!
on June 23, 2014
Posted by: KitKatZ
The Breathesmart Fit50 is the best! I suffer from allergies and asthma. The purifier significantly reduces the allergens in the air. I love how it automatically adjusts to the changes in air quality. The Fit50 has two air filters. The first one is the Pre-Filter which can be washed or vacuumed.
I believe this is a significant change which will help to maintain the purifier's performance. I keep mine in the bedroom. It's so quiet I can't even tell it's on, especially when I turn the lights of the unit off. The Breathesmart Fit50 does a great job and the air is so much cleaner!
I would highly recommend it to anyone who suffers from allergies, has pets or is concerned about mold in their home.
I believe this is a significant change which will help to maintain the purifier's performance. I keep mine in the bedroom. It's so quiet I can't even tell it's on, especially when I turn the lights of the unit off. The Breathesmart Fit50 does a great job and the air is so much cleaner!
I would highly recommend it to anyone who suffers from allergies, has pets or is concerned about mold in their home.
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Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on July 6, 2014
Posted by: JL
I have four dogs and this works wonderfully in purifying the air and eliminating pet odor. I love it that it isnt bulky. It's a classy white color, slim and compact. It was super easy to put together and very user friendly. It's loud on the higher settings, but the noise doesnt bother me since i leave it in the living room and only use it in the day time.
I got it primarily for pet odor, but i noticed that when we had our cook-out inside the house over the 4th of july weekend (it was too hot outside), it actually helped with all the cooking odors as well. Well worth the money. i am a super happy user! Highly recommend!
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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!
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