Suitable for a family room or large bedroom (350 sq ft CADR); the Winix WAC5500 True HEPA Air Cleaner with PlasmaWave™ Technology combines the best filtering and technologies to deliver clean fresh air. Special Long Life True HEPA Filtration; Odor Control Carbon Pre-filter; and Winix's PlasmaWave™ Technology combine to offer superior control of Household Odors, Pollutants and Allergens.
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Winix WAC5500 Air Cleaner
I purchased this today at Fry's Electronics for $199, but really wanted a 5300 model, which they were out of as it is being discontinued. Later I found 5300 model could be purchased at Walgreens for $149. The only difference between the two as far as I can see is that there is a washable filter in the 5500, which might save me some money in the long run. My home showed "green" but I put it on the top speed to clear out the air anyway. It is loud at that speed, but very quiet at first 2 speeds. Later I will like the auto mode which switches to whatever the sensor thinks the fan should be on according to air quality. It is nice looking. I can't say much now but it seems a little overpriced to me. I did not buy the extended warranty and hope nothing goes wrong as it only has a 1 year warranty. You still must replace the carbon filters every 3 months. Besides the one in the unit they give you 3 more carbon filters so this should last a year but maybe more if I vacuum it. The...
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Detects and Cleans OUT-GASSING FROM PLASTICS etc
I did not buy this from Amazon because they were charging $199 and here in Texas Amazon has to charge 6.25% sales tax. I bought this one on Ebay for $185 free shipping.
WAC5300 $159 vs WAC5500 $199. I have 2 WAC5300's and 1 WAC5500.
WAC5500
1) This model does come with a remote. The remote is very useful turning it on and changing fan speeds. It is the only way to turn off the plasma wave.
2) Washable Hepa filter. I have serious doubts that you can effectively wash a Hepa filter. There are no instructions for cleaning it either.
3) External color
4) On fan speed #2 this unit (5500) is quieter
I have had this air purifier for 2 months now. It works great for us. I use it mostly on the 2nd lowest speed #2. The air in the bedroom where I use this one is always very fresh now. This model is a little quieter than the 5300. Both my 5300's you can hear the motor making a faint whining sound on speed #2 only. The 5500 does not make this...
Winix 5500 is quiet. Sound Comparison with P150 and Honeywell 50250
Product Features :
- Long Life True HEPA Filtration Captures 99.97% of airborne pollutants and allergens as small as 0.3 microns
- Odor Control Carbon Pre-Filter especially formulated to capture offensive Smoke, Cooking and other Household Odors.
- PlasmaWave? Technology attacks pollutants at a molecular level to neutralize viruses, bacteria, chemical vapors, and odors - without producing harmful ozone.
- Smart Sensor with Auto-Mode automatically adjusts your air cleaner settings to meet the needs of your environment.
- Energy Star Qualified to save you money.
Rating : 4.4 out of 5.0
List Price : $239.99