Filtrete Hoover Self-Propelled Windtunnel Filter

I have two Hoover uprights with primary and final filters. I always use the Filtrete HEPA bags. After about a year of use, I noticed one vac would stop working after about 3 minutes, even with a clean bag. Turns out the primary and final HEPA filters were clogged. (this was a factory installed pleated final filter) I cleaned the primary and removed the final filter, and the vac worked fineeven had lots more suction!

In the mean time, I ordered these Filtrete final filters. I installed one, and found I lost a lot of suction, and I am concerned about overheating again. I am wondering if using a HEPA bag AND a HEPA final filter are just too much restriction for this machine?

Maybe this filter would be OK if I used just a regular paper bag? Yet, if the Filtrete HEPA bags do what they say they will do, then maybe I just don't need this final filter?

Puzzling, for sure. But I will give this 4 stars because it is a quality product and likely does what it is supposed to do (with a regular bag?)

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New Kaz Inc Kaz Airflow Systems Filter True Hepa Replacement Filter

What wasn't clear to me at all when purchasing this item is that I'd need two in order to properly replace my existing 17005 filter. Not cool at all. I bought a totally different filter today and I'm going to return this one if the new one is actually the right size.

Honeywell HHT-090 Permanent Hepa Filter Tower Air Purifier

Alright, so I just bought this so I can't say much about reliability, but I had to post a review online because I'm incredibly impressed with they way my apartment smells now. I have 2 cats, and litterbox odor is a big problem for me...I'm a neat freak, and I can't stand anything that smells dirty so I went out and bought this to help take care of the issue.

And this is really the best part.

I CAN'T EVEN TELL I HAVE CATS ANYMORE. Yes, it's that good. Granted, there's a bit of a rubbery smell because the filters are new, but it'll fade in time. All I did was put it in the same room as the litterbox, turn it on HIGH for about 5 minutes, and the smell was gone. I've since switched it down to low and let it run, and the room smells like it did when I moved in.

Another great thing about this unit is the filters are permanent, which means you never have to buy more. Just pull them out and wash them when the light comes on (yes, it tells you when to clean the filter). That basically pays for itself in a year or two if you look at the price of filters in comparable units.

I will say that it's not the most quiet unit, especially on high, but medium is tolerable and low is barely noticeable if you're in the same room.

GV 8 Qt Light Powerful BackPack Vacuum Loaded

Overall this is a really impressive vacuum cleaner, especially for the price. I wanted a canister type vacuum because my house has a mix of hardwood, tile, rugs and carpet so uprights just don't have the flexibility. But regular canister vacs drive me nuts their little wheels are always jamming or getting caught on the edge of a rug etc... I was pretty much sold on the idea of a backpack vacuum as soon as I saw them on Amazon. This one is pretty much everything I was wanting.

Now this vac is basically a commercial unit rejigged for home use and is missing some of the features you'd expect like a retractable cord, a motorized head etc... but makes up for it with an enormous amount of vacuum power, low noise and an extremely light package.

Good:

* Very light

* Very quiet, much quieter than the Kenmore canister I had prior to this.

* Telescoping steel tube

* The air powered power brush for carpets works well on low pile carpets.

* The main floor attachment head is fantastic

* Having the motor and exhaust up off the ground keeps the vacuum from blowing around cat hair tumbleweeds while you're trying to clean them up.

* Ambidextrous

* Solid, simple latches and cover for bag changing etc... no flimsy but pretty hinged covers.

* Very powerful

* Comfortable to wear while working, comes with waist strap to take weight off of shoulders/back.

The less good:

* Attachments are just friction fit onto the tube, could be an issue years down the road.

* The pneumatic power head doesn't work quite as well as electrically driven ones

* Built in power cord is only two feet long be sure to order a 13 amp or better extension cord too, 25ft works well for me.

* Impossible to not look like a huge dork when using it ;-)

The good points well outweigh the bad and it's currently offered a very good price, definitely worth the cost.

Honeywell HRF-11N/HRF-D1 Permanent Air Cleaner Stackable HEPA Filter

Some models require two of these filters. They are now vacuumable, so presumably you never have to buy them again, but still...40.00 of filters is still 40.00.

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HOLMES HAP240 Air Purifier

I have used this model for years. I have one in the kitchen and one in the bedroom. Reliable, quiet enough to use at night, and has never broken down. I have asthma, and it is a life saver when smoke and odors from cooking threaten my breathing. Small enough to take with me when I travel. It's useful for removing odors and dust from the air. I really depend on it. Reasonable price, and totally reliable. The filter is easy to change, (you can extend it's useable life by vacuuming it!) The prefilter just rinses out, and the case wipes clean easily. The only thing that I don't like is that there is no way to clean the fan blades inside.

Commercial Air Purifier Cleaner Ozone Generator

Yes, other reviewer, ozone is dangerous. That's why all ozone generators clearly state multiple times that the product is not for use in occupied spaces. However, NOTHING beats ozone for getting rid of lingering odors. You use the thing in an enclosed space, then air it out. Odor gone.

This generator is well made. It makes a ton of ozone, enough to do a whole house. Just don't forget to install the ceramic plates with the screens that make the ozone before you use it the first time. The instructions are not very clear on this. I'm very happy with this item, especially for the price.

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