Volume 123 >> Issue 58 : Friday, November 21, 2003PDF of This Issue * Makes breeze with no moving parts. * Creates ozone and ions that can cause harmful side effects. * Frequent cleaning required. The Ionic Breeze Quadra is the new air purifier that Sharper Image has been pushing all over the place. It’s pretty cool in that it creates a “breeze” with no moving parts, just some charged wires and collection plates. The unit stands about two to three feet tall and can easily sit in the corner of a room. Cleaning the collection plates is easy to do, but must be done frequently (especially if you like to leave your windows open). While the device is cool in concept, the flashy TV ads don’t tell you about some of the side effects that are on par with some prescription drugs. While evaluating this device, I came to the wonderful realization that it gives my wife and I headaches. While it was running, we both woke up with mild headaches every morning. After two weeks of evaluating, I found myself in the urgent care department of the medical center with a migraine (yes, I go the extra mile for my readers).

I had suspected the unit might have been to blame, but wasn’t sure until I did some Internet searching and found many reviews of the device where headaches were reported as a side effect. Others had also mentioned that the ozone the unit emitted led to respiratory problems. Needless to say, after suffering the most excruciating natural pain I have ever been subjected to, I boxed up the unit. It does seem like the device picks up stuff floating in the air, but it doesn’t really keep up with a room that has an open window. air conditioner coil cleaner ace hardwareIf you don’t clean the unit regularly (weekly, at least in the beginning), it makes a noise and sometimes creates a burning smell. membersihkan air purifierIf you like burning candles, forget this device as the soot from the candles will quickly “clog” the device and cause it to start making noise.air duct cleaning olympia

Unlike the ads suggest, I didn’t find cleaning to be as easy as “just wiping off the collection grids.” Most of the time debris was caked on and required some effort to wipe off. All the bad stuff aside, for students with a small room and about $350 that’s burning a hole in your pocket, this could be the solution you’re looking for. But personally, I think this thing sucks and can’t believe it is on the market with no warning of the possible side effects. It’s true that you don’t have to replace filters and this device doesn’t use much energy (only 10 watts), giving you cost savings. You do, however, lose these savings with the co-pay on your emergency room visits and lost wages when you’re bedridden as a result of the ions running around your room. Next »like the performance but disappointed in the durability Ease of Maintenance:Dust/Allergen Removal:Filter Availability:Durability:Effectiveness:Design:Comment on this reviewThe best air purifier Ease of Maintenance:Dust/Allergen Removal:Filter Availability:Durability:Effectiveness:Design:Comment on this reviewWe love our Ionic Breeze.

Comment on this reviewThe Ionic Breeze cleans a roomfull of dust in hours. Comment on this reviewIonic Breeze has changed my life by stopping my many allergies. Comment on this review(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)The ionic breeze is quiet but seems to clean out the air. Comment on this review(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)My ionic breeze is so quite and keeps the dust to a minimum. Comment on this review(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)not what it's cracked up to be Comment on this review(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)We purchased 2 Ionic Breeze products2 yrs ago & are glad we did! Comment on this reviewAn excellent air purifier. How do you troubleshoot and repair an Ionic Breeze air purifier? Troubleshoot and repair an Ionic Breeze air purifier by checking the color of the light at the top of the unit, cleaning the collection grid, checking the UV light for problems or identifying transformer or circuitry issues. Bring the appliance to a service center if electrical repairs are needed.

How should you troubleshoot LG air conditioner problems? How do you troubleshoot an Ionic Breeze Quadra air purifier? How do you replace an air purifier filter? Although the light at the top of the air purifier is normally amber in color, it turns red if there is a problem with the unit. A dirty collection grid is the most common problem that affects Ionic Breeze units, reducing the device's effectiveness. Clean the collection grid by taking it off the unit and wiping it with a damp cloth. If the appliance is no longer glowing blue, this indicates that the germicidal protection mode may not be functioning. This often results when the UV light goes out or weakens. Replace the bulb to see if the problem resolves. If the unit does not work at all when it is plugged in and turned on, there may be an issue with the unit's circuitry or transformer. These issues may require repairs on the inside of the appliance, which carries a risk of electric shock. These types of repairs should be left to a professional.

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