Honeywell HFD-130 Germicidal Tower HEPA Air Purifier with ...
by bradyn1225465
Honeywell HFD-130 Germicidal Tower HEPA Air Purifier with Permanent IFD Filter Description:
Permanent IFDAir Purifier with filter that is washable and vacuum-expert & never needs replacement!
Amazon Sales Rank: #9461 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Ivory Brand: Honeywell Model: HFD-130 Released on: 2005-09-15 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 19.37″ h x 14.21″ w x 15.39″ l, 12.90 pounds Features Electronic air purifier for stripping indoor environments of pollen, dander, tobacco smoke and dust from Honeywell Purifier quietly employs HEPA and IFD filtration to trap particles and ionize the air 60-watt purifier requires no UV-bulbs and is Energy-Star certified; 12-hour program timer Low, medium, and high power levels on tap; covers rooms up to 200 square feet The air purifier measures 19.37 by 15.39 by 14.21 inches and weighs 12.9 pounds
I owned this unit for about 3 months before returning it.
Despite it is called a HEPA air purifier, it is not. HEPA is strictly defined as a filter which has a >99.97% capture rate of 0.3 micrometer particle. This model has an advertised capture rate of 98 or 99%. Although I have also seen a few websites quoting it has a 99.97% capture rate, I doubt it. That being said, a 99% capture rate is not much different than 99.97% for most households. The poor air seal is a much bigger concern. The holder for the IFD filter does not seal tightly to the IFD filter, and therefore air will pass around the filter. This purifier truly be a member of to the ionizing purifier family, not the tradition HEPA filter purifier family.
Mind you, it works fine and it is fairly easy to use and clean. It is also relatively quiet. My reason for returning it is that it produces ozone and other oxidants as by-products, which is true for all ionizing purifiers. The emission ozone level is under the 50 ppb voluntary guideline, but I simply did not enjoy the idea of a purifier that purifies and pollutes at the same time. This is especially true for me because I had asthma and currently I have an eccentric heartbeat pattern. It is not a threatening health situation nor serious, but I want to be on the safe side.
Nevertheless, Kaz support team was nice and advised me to return it to where I bought it. I was masterly to return it back to Home Depot without any trouble. Consequently I was really grateful and bought another Kaz made purifier from Home Depot in the same day. It is the Honeywell 50250 Honeywell 50250N 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier. I researched a lot before getting the 50250N.
I am convinced that Honeywell 50250N is a wiser purifier than Honeywell HFD-130. First, 50250N is a true HEPA with higher particle capture rate. Second, 50250N has a greater purification speed at 250 CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rating), whereas the HFD-130 has only 140 CADR. The real CADR for this unit is confusing as well. Many commercial websites claim it has a 130-140 CADR, but according to the AHAM website and Kaz’s website, it only has ~110 CADR. Given that the CADR measurement is certified by AHAM. I am leaning toward believing the lower number. Third, 50250N produces no by-product gas. Fourth, 50250N is sold at lower price than HFD-130. On the other hand, HFD-130 has one major profit over 50250. It is much quieter. For the reviewers who complain about the noise level of this unit, don’t even think about a HEPA air purifier. The noise level of HFD-130 at its highest fan speed is similar to the noise level of 50250N at its lowest fan speed, if not queiter. HFD-130 is also more stylish than 50250N. The permanent IFD filter on HFD-130 seems more robust than the Lifetime HEPA filter on 50250. HFD-130 uses much less electricity than 50250N (60W versus 170W at full speed), but I do not consider that as a 3 fold asset since HFD-130 has half the purification power of 50250N.
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