Showing posts with label home air filter sizes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home air filter sizes. Show all posts
Monday, June 8, 2015
Dyson DC24 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Rewind Upright Vacuum
So after reading a bunch of reviews I was leaning towards a Dyson or a Kenmore Progressive. Well my friend had a Dirt Devil M140005 Vision Cyclonic 12 Amp Upright Vacuum Cleaner, a Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum, and a canister vacuum cleaner (forgot the brand) that she let me test out. Let's just say I hated all three, the Dirt Devil was a joke, the Kenmore was so heavy and a pain to use, the canister was a pain to use and none of them worked well with pet hair.
So then I went to a local store and looked at the Dyson DC 23 Motorhead and really considered paying over $400 for it. But then I looked down the aisle and there not too far down from it stood the Hoover UH70120 WindTunnel and it was only $100 so I decided to give the Hoover a try thinking if I wasn't satisfied I could take it back. I am so happy that I saved $300 and love how well my Hoover works. It sucks up pet hair off the furniture very well, I have hardwoods throughout my house and it picks up fur and dirt off the floor without blowing it around (the suction is great) and I only have 3 complaints but ya know for the price I can live with them. Complaint #1 I wish the powered hand tool stuck on a little bit better to the vacuum cleaner, if I am not careful to put it on correctly it falls off, so I need to be a little more careful, Complaint #2, empting out the canister can be a little bit dirty so I always do it outside and then it's fine, Complaint #3, I love the retractable cord, I just wish it were up a little higher instead of so low, it would just help keep it from going under the vacuum cleaner but, there is a little clip and if you clip the cord to the vacuum cleaner you don't have to worry about it going under the vacuum cleaner so problem solved.
So I say save your money instead of wasting it on a Dyson or a Kenmore for the price this vacuum cleaner is so worth it.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
12x25x1 ULTRA 800 Allergen Reduction Air Filter 6-Pack
I'm very happy with how much better these filters work and thrilled that I have a 6 pack!
Saves me so much time searching for decent filters in the correct size.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Oransi Ionic Fridge Air Purifier
Friday, April 24, 2015
Eureka AirSpeed® Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum
Like most modern vacuums, this model was easy to put together; it was up and running in 5 minutes. The first thing that struck me was the size: it's a smaller vacuum, with a full-size dirt canister. Yes! It's perfect for getting into smaller spaces and not as heavy to push. I don't know why most other vacuums have to be so gigantic and hard to manuever.
The suction is great! Got a ton of fur out of my carpet, even though I had vacuumed less than 24 hours previously. The dirt cup is easy to remove. It's a closed canister, so you take the entire thing off, walk over to the trash can, and open the bottom to empty it. Nice and neat. VERY easy to put back in place on the vacuum.
Another feature I absolutely love is the extra-long cord. I've never had a vacuum with a cord this long. Really! I can plug it into a central location and do multiple rooms. My only complaint is it's not retractable, so maybe minus 1/2 star for the tiny annoyance of having to manually rewind the cord.
Overall, I love this vacuum. It does everything a vacuum should do. Yay :)
Friday, April 3, 2015
04712 Hamilton Beach True Air Replacement Filter
Friday, March 27, 2015
Dirt Devil Power Air Lightweight Stick Vac
Pros:
* Very powerful suction
* Assembles quickly
* Large dirt cup capacity
* Removal of dirt cup is fast
* Fairly quiet
* Electric cord length is about 20'
* Sturdy wheels
* Low-profile cleaning head
* Capable of hanging storage
Cons:
* Replacement of dirt cup requires precision
* Weight of vacuum a factor in some cases
* Plastic casing
If you are accustomed to a battery powered stick vacuum, you will be pleasantly surprised at the performance of this electric powered, lightweight, stick vacuum. It has the ability to pick up small and larger pieces of dirt on both hard floors and those with carpeting. (It performed beautifully on tile floors, oriental rugs, and thickly padded, dense carpeting.) And this is despite not having a vacuum's traditional beater bar with bristles. It does have a toothed, small, rubber strip that may assist in lifting dirt to be sucked into the unit.
To assemble, simply attach the cleaning head to the unit. The handle (stick) clicks into place and is attached to the vacuum. Depending on your proficiency, this can take from one to three minutes.
The dirt cup is located on the front of the unit. That makes it very easy to remove and empty. However, replacing it is not so easy and fast. I couldn't align the cup to the unit by bending over the vacuum. To do it, I had two choices. I could put the vacuum on the kitchen counter (not hygienic) or, put the stick under my arm with the unit resting against my body. In that position, I could see how to align the two pieces. Being short, this may be a problem only for me and not for most consumers.
Four plastic wheels move this vacuum; two tiny ones at the front of the cleaning head and two much larger ones in the rear. Not having rubber wheels means no residue peeling off as you vacuum--a definite plus.
The cleaning head is 1 ½" in height. This low profile means that getting under a low sitting piece of furniture is possible. The center of the head is higher so, only one-half of the head will fit. That gives you several inches of clearance to clean. Beyond that, you would have to move the piece of furniture. If you've ever thoroughly vacuumed, leaving a visible dust line just under a hard-to-reach item, you'll appreciate this feature.
The electric cord length is ample for cleaning a generously-sized area. Of course, it needs to be relocated as you move from space to space. The cord probably won't stretch up a flight of stairs, but the unit's weight (about seven pounds) might discourage you from using it there. The cord stores neatly when wrapped in the place provided.
Storage should not be a problem. It stands upright on its own. Its size makes it an excellent choice for those with little storage capacity. Additionally, the manufacturer has thoughtfully provided a very large `O' at the top of the stick, for storing the vacuum in a hanging position.
A possible negative feature may be the vacuum's plastic casing. It doesn't appear to be very strong. For example, hanging it on my garage wall with heavier items, means that I have to be very careful to not let them touch one another, for fear of cracking the vacuum's casing. Or, if I hang it and it falls, will it still be useable? Think of where you store bikes, carriages, strollers, suitcases, sports equipment, etc. and try to keep them from your Dirt Devil.
Overall, this stick vacuum is devilishly good.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
20x25x4/20x25x5 (19.8"x24.8"x4.3") ULTRA 1200 MERV 13 Bryant Replacement Air Filter
May 20,2012 Update
If we open the windows at night, I get stuffed up. If the windows stay closed, I breath perfectly! These filters are dynamite in dry weather! This filter is now available in a 2-pack to save a few dollars.
June 2012 Update
When it got humid out, I got indoor alergies, even with new filters (bought in a 2-pack). The filters bought in May were not made the exact same way they were before (no matter, they both have issues with high humidity). I was dissappointed. I replaced this generic filter with a X6675 Lennox 20x25x5 MERV 16 Filter Media for HCC20-28. The Lennox filter is made with fiberglass and does not rely on static electricity to improve the effective MERV rating. It costs much more than the generic, but it works, every day, even on humid days!
November 2012 Update.
I am still using the Lennox filter and am still McLovin it!!
A side note: the generic has about 17 pleates. The Lennox filter has 72! Way more filter area with the Lennox.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
16x24x1 ULTRA 800 Allergen Reduction Air Filter 6-Pack
Maybe it's an "industry standard" to not use the exact dimensions stated, but I don't think so since 3M Filtrete doesn't do so. And you know what? If the measurement is less than 0.5, you have to ROUND DOWN!!
While I COULD order from these guys again and get the right size this time, I have no plan to do so.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Dyson DC23 Animal Vacuum Cleaner
For a quick rundown of the differences, it is best to refer to dyson's online store and read the "Plus the following Accessories..." in the specifications tab.
This review is specifically for DC 23 ANIMAL (obviously), but most part of the review is applicable for all 3 models.
PRO:
powerful suck thru carpet
pick up animal hairs (cat) like magic
multiple intelligent designs that simplify the vacuuming job
comes with useful tools that can handle most home situations well
most parts can be cleaned easily with cold water
no non-durable parts
long power cable
not THAT noisy
good looking
very helpful customer representative from DYSON
CON:
takes an unexpectedly large amount of horizontal space to store it away despite the small canister (the way it stands in the product picture is the way it is supposed to be put away)
it is a dust magnet and can be difficult to clean up due to many small parts and gaps
may need a longer bit of time than average to fully utilize the machine
very small trash holding capacity
short hose length
very expensive for a vacuum cleaner
Bottom line (my personal opinion):
It does the job (vacuuming) really well. However, it makes me think that the cheapest model in the DC23 series (Turbohead) may suffice my everyday needs, as there are no big difference between the two on paper.
I am a techie yet it took me an unexpectedly long time to figure out what are all those many buttons and tools for. I think they may have 'over-engineered' it in certain area.
It takes a lot of space to store it in my tiny apartment. The Motorhead of the DC23 series that uses less storage space (due to the longer hose) but it is $100 on top of the already expensive $500 pricetag. Luckily, I can improvise and make it takes up less space but detaching certain parts but it also increases the 'setup' time needed for each use.
It's a keep.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Essick Air 1041 Replacement Console Wick
This product is what it is ~ a replacement wick for some Bemis and Essick humidifiers. We bought this for our Bemis ED11-800 and our Bemis 4D7-800 and it works great. No white dusts. We had tried cheaper replacement wicks and they just didn't work as well.
Amazon definitely had the best price at the time we got these at under $13 shipping included PLUS a 4 for the price of 3 promo.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
NewAir AF330 Portable Evaporative Swamp Air Cooler
For starters, the 13-liter water tank means that you won't have to fill it as often. Most portable swamp coolers I've owned only had a 10-liter tank which means they don't last more than 8-hours on "cool." There's also an ice tray to add ice for additional cooling effect.
Next on the plus list are the air filter system. In addition to the standard foam filter, it comes with a HEPA filter and a carbon filter. Combined with the ION setting, this really seemed to make an improvement in air quallity. After a month of use, I haven't noticed the normal "swamp stench" that swamp coolers usually get. I don't know if those filters are the reason or not, but there you go.
The fan is much more powerful than any previous portable swamp cooler I've owned. Even at the low setting, the fan works pretty good when sleeping in front of it.
The controls are pretty standard. You get the 1-8 hour timer, oscillating louver control, 3 fan speeds, "cool" function (to activate the swamp cooler function), and ION control. The unit comes with a handy remote control which handles all features, which is great for controling the unit while in bed. ^_^
There were two negatives. The biggest is adding water to the tank. The portable swamp coolers I've owned before have had a convienent port on the side of the unit were one can add a gallon of water to the tank in a few seconds. This unit has no such port. Instead, water has to be added to the top of the unit where a small section is partitioned off from the ice tray to add water. As such, it only holds a small amount of water and the drain into the tank isn't very large. So it can take a couple of minutes to empty a gallon of water into the tank. That's pretty tedious, especially when you are tired and just want to go to sleep.
The other problem I had was with the documentation. As you note, the product description proudly mentions the carbon filter. The box the unit comes in proudly mentions this. And a carbon filter comes sealed with the unit. Initially, I thought that maybe this was some sort of water filter since I've used carbon filters for fish tanks and for water pitchers. However, there is NOTHING in the documentation that says anything about the carbon filter. The regular foam air filter and the HEPA filter are mentioned, but that's it. Since it didn't seem to obviously go into the water tank (that is a bit of a pain to get to) and it did fit the back panel where the air filters are, I put it back there. But does it go before or after the HEPA filter? Some documentation would have been nice.
The final negative about the unit is purchasing replacement filters. I found none on Amazon's site. Air & Water, the company from which the unit actually came, has a website, and while ordering the unit directly from them gives you the option to purchase additional filters, their website has no place to just purchase replacement filters. That's pretty stupid if you ask me.
Bottom line: There are many good things about this swamp cooler to include the HEPA filter, carbon filter, larger water tank, ION feature, and greater fan power. The lack of a good water input port, no information about the carbon filter, and a lack of ease to aquire replacement filters weren't enough to stop me from giving this an overall "buy" recommendation.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Daikin Flash Streamer Air Purifier MC75KSU
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Replacement Air Purifier Carbon Pre-Filter 4 Pack Whirlpool Whispure AP510
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Dirt Devil FeatherLite Cyclonic Canister Vacuum
Thursday, November 13, 2014
HumidiHeat 3%2Din%2D1 Heater Humidifier
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Dyson DC40 Animal Ball-Technology Upright Vacuum Cleaner
The Dyson vacuum was easy to put together. Snaps easily together. No screw driver needed! Started up the Dyson DC40, and after working in a small area picked up more dirt and pet hair than my fairly new vacuum did. We were shocked to see how much dirt this baby pulled up! Vacuum moves nicely around and under furniture. I know other people have mentioned their dislike of the cord, stating it's too low. I noticed it is low, but I hooked the beginning of it on the top red cord loop and seemed to work out fine for me. Others have also mentioned that they thought the cord was too short. I think it would be a pain to have it longer than it is, it's fine for me.
Dyson also makes it easy to find and clear your blockages if needed. Instructions give clear pictures of where to find your problem area on the DC40, and have made the brush assembly easy to release from the body to clear anything out of that. Amazing they have a 5 year warranty too!
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Replacement Filter for Aprilaire/Space-Gard 2400 Air Cleaner
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Mr. Heater MRHF273400 Buddy Portable LP Gas Heater
If you have electricity, use an electric heater. Don't bother with the hassel of propane. The cost isn't too different and the hassel factor is much higher than electricity.
I also don't recommend using the small canisters. That's an inconvinient way to go as well.
BUT. If you don't have power and need a cheap, safe heat source that you can run while you sleep, this is the best one made. Buy the 12' hose, place a 20lb propane tank outside, and run this heater all night with just a small crack in a window or door (just in case!). You will get > 100 hours of heat out of a tank of propane! Less than a buck to run it all night.
Highly recommended under the right circumstances.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Hoover WindTunnel Upright Type Y Vacuum Bags Microfiltration
I e-mailed the vendor to complain and they are sending out the correct brand, but really, why should I have to do that? If this happens to you, please complain to Amazon as well -it's their responsibility to screen out vendors, especially when they rotate vendors through as the primary supplier (so feedback left for one may be attributed to another).
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