In this post, you would find Honeywell Airgenius 5 reviews, Honeywell Airgenius 4 review, Honeywell Airgenius 3 review, and comparisons between them. HEPA-filtered air cleaners are often criticized for their noisiness and extra costs for recurred filters. As an improved model, Honeywell’s “FHD”does not have the same problem, and is more popular in the market.In 2012 Honeywell released three new FHD air purifier models, the Air Genius series: Honeywell AirGenius 3 (HFD-300), costs between $130 – $180; Honeywell AirGenius 4 (HFD-310), costs around $150 – $200, and AirGenius 5 (Honeywell AirGenius 5 reviews here) (HFD – 320), price around $200.They all look modern, with contemporary sleek tower design and a classic color of black (AirGenius 4, 5) or white (AirGenius 3). Put them into any room, and you’ll find them quite appealing.They are energy star rated, a good character for air-purifier, as most of them must be kept on for 24/7. Their filters are permanent washable, this also saves money in the long run.

All of them can filter up to 99.9% of harmful particles in the air, not as good as HEPA-filter, but are enough for most customers, who only have seasonal pollen allergies. For those who have chemicals or advanced allergies HEPA-filter might be a better choice.They also have an oscillating feature that “helps to disperse fresher and cleaner air throughout the room”, just like a fan. But most people do not need a fan, they just need air-purifier, so I would advise you to turn it off, because this function may also cause a little bit noise in your room.Although they all belong to the same product line and have many similarities, the price difference exists for good reason.AirGenius 5 have a touch sensitive control panel, what 3 and 4 don’t have, and it is considered “smarter”. It has 5 fan speeds: Sleep, Germ, General, Allergen, and Max. and HFD – 320 has a auto-off function with 6 intervals, from two to twelve hours.AirGenius 4 have four fan speeds, and four intervals for auto-off timer.

AirGenius 3 have only three fan speeds and no time controls.Theoretically are AirGenius 4 and 5 certified for large rooms up to 250 square feet, but if you are lazy and don’t want to clean your electronic filter at least once a month, it’s better to limit the area to about 170 square feet.The same applies to AirGenius 3, recommended room size for 3 is 160 square feet instead of the certified 225 square feet.CADR rates for AirGenius four and five are the same: rating for dust is 160, pollen 170, smoke 161. Performance of AirGenius three is not so good, with 150 for dust, 160 for pollen and 146 for smoke. Most experts would not recommend air purifiers that are under150 CADR ratings, so the AirGenius series are acceptable, but just borderline.Manufacturer of the HFD grid suggests it should be washed four times a year, but as I’ve mentioned, better is once a month, and you should also clean the entire air purifier simultaneously. Though compared with earlier designs, some of which needed nearly daily cleaning, this is a huge improvement.

By washing you should soak the grid for 2-3 minutes, longer than that is also not acceptable. And what’s important, it can’t be put in a dishwasher. Before you replacing it inside the AirGenius again, you have to make sure it’s completely dry.Warranty for AirGenius is pretty long, a five-year warranty is enough for most buyers. But be careful, normal wear and tear, and filters are not included in this warranty. The company also demands proof purchase, as well as 10 extra dollars for return shipping.honeywell silentcomfort true hepa air purifierIt’s an acceptable model, with attractive appearance and stylish design. hamilton beach 04383 true air allergen-reducing air cleaner ozoneIt’s light-weighted and easy to carry around. honeywell hepa air cleaner 10500

When you turn the oscillation function off, it’s quiet and not noisy. It suits normal people without allergens or those who have light allergic reactions to mold and pollens. It can make them feel better and refreshed.The price is a little bit high, but the lifespan for this machine is long, a 5-year warranty is also a plus. You don’t have to pay a lot of money for its maintenance.But for those who have severer allergic problems and people who smokes is this model not very advisable. It’s simply not strong enough to help you. You could also find some smoke air purifiers here.Tech Test Lab Review Honeywell AirGenius 4 Air Purifier Product: Honeywell AirGenius 4 Price: $199.00Rating: Recommend*If that's a common summertime tune at home, it may be time to consider getting an air purifier. Our 1920's Los Angeles apartment is the perfect real-world testing ground for air purifiers, thanks to the urban setting, poor window and door seals, and two feline occupants. More importantly, I live with a seasonal allergy sufferer, allowing reviewing and recording the effectiveness of the new Honeywell AirGenius 4 as easy as sniffing the air and listening for sneezing throughout the day...

The Honeywell AirGenius 4 offers 3-stage filtration and an electronic ionizer for advertised 99% particle removal with a slim vertical form-factor ideal for small rooms (rated ideally for 250 sq. ft. spaces). The AirGenius 4 is small enough to hide away into a corner. Air purifiers ideally should neither be seen nor heard. At nearly 27" in height, the black grilled monolith strikes a fairly benign presence (at least once you remove all the stickers). All that height is put to good use, with a large pre-filter covering a permanent washable QuietClean ifD filter and an electronic ionizer capturing the majority of dust, spores, and other things best left out of your nose and lungs. Most air filter PR releases like to quote ideal laboratory findings about maximum air exchange and 99.999999999946282% particle removal. But none of us live in a perfectly sealed lab space, so understanding the limitations and effectiveness of any air purifier should be considered accepting the fact most every unit has limitations related to room size, door and window seals, and even general cleanliness of the users.

This is especially true in this price range, where units like the AirGenius 4 can be very effective secondary air quality aids, but generally do not perform to the standards of a pro grade unit. That all said, I've had the AirGenius 4 flanking my side all day, every day for two weeks inside my home office. The unit has performed admirably at both reducing the symptoms of seasonal allergies, alongside the bonus of keeping my computer equipment properly ventilated (clean air means less dust inside your gear) and reducing the need for air conditioning during warmer days. With 4 levels of fan speed (sleep, general, allergen and max), the three first settings are all subjectively quiet. In a completely quiet space, there is a faint noticeable electronic buzz that sits above the pleasant whirr of the otherwise remarkably quiet fan system. But I've slept contently with the unit on even at "allergen" setting (third fastest), and even at max setting, the unit places amongst the quietest air purifiers we've tested.

This comes to no surprise considering Honeywell's open honeycomb filter design, which allows air to flow easily opposed to the loud power required to push air through a multi-stage HEPA system. It's a tradeoff of filtration vs. operation noise, thus my opinion the AirGenius 4 is best used as a sidekick to a more serious HEPA system if you suffer from bad allergies. The AirGenius 4 is advertised with the ability to reduce odors and VOCs from the air, but this should be taken with a grain of lavender infused salt. The pre-filter is only going to offer a minor ability to remove the odiferous bouquet of a litter box or stinky fish supper. So keep showering, empty the litterbox, and remember to open the windows occasionally. Both the pre-filter and the more substantial honeycombed ifD filter are removable and washable, making the system an economical choice (though, if maximum allergy reduction is required, I do advise a replaceable air filter unit over these non-HEPA, washable filter systems).

And another plus: noticeably less vacuuming required, thanks to the filter systems ability to pull in dust and hair that would otherwise find their way on your floor and furniture. Just in case you're interested in the specifics, the CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) Rating figures are:Smoke: 161 Dust: 160Pollen: 170 Other notable features are at the filter check indicator, oscillation (nice for larger rooms), 2/4/8 hour auto-off timer, and accent lighting controls for both dimming and complete shut off. The AirGenius 4 is offered with a  5 years parts and labor limited warranty. One additional note: the AirGenius 4 is marred by what can only be deemed a packaging issue, with two review units sporting the same cosmetic marks on the top of the unit (also mentioned by customer feedback on other sites), so please be warned to inspect your unit upon shipping. Comparing the manufacturer's photo of the similarly equipped AirGenius 5 vs. the top of our AirGenius 4 review unit reveal scuff marks;

Honeywell should ship these with a static plastic sheet! Closing Thoughts The AirGenius 4 is a solid air filtration unit recommended as a secondary unit for allergy sufferers. For general air filtering use, one in each room can do a serviceable job of minimizing dust, allergens and pet fur, with the unit being quiet enough for bedroom use even set to near-max settings. The 5 year warranty and washable filter modules make the AirGenius 4 an affordable option for anyone who wants improved interior air quality without the intrusive noise of a larger HEPA unit. Pros: Static charged ifD filter does a solid job of both filtration in smaller rooms with moderate odor removal capability; compact size makes placement in smaller spaces easy, control options galore. Cons: Review unit delivered with cosmetic marks on top of control panel (twice), very faint electronic buzz may be noticeable to sound sensitive users, no HEPA filtration. Our Ratings:Strong RecommendRecommend*Weak RecommendDon't Recommend