Rabbit Air MinusA2 (SPA-700A covers 700 sq. ft.) Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier - Sylish, Efficient and Energy Star? Certified, White
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Rabbit Air MinusA2 (SPA-700A covers 700 sq. ft.) Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier - Sylish, Efficient and Energy Star? Certified, White Details
Manufacturer: Rabbit AirBrand: Rabbit Air
Model: SPA-700A
Customer Reviews of Rabbit Air MinusA2 (SPA-700A covers 700 sq. ft.) Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier - Sylish, Efficient and Energy Star? Certified, White
Customer Review: Pet Allergy Solution, Quiet & Efficient, Solid Air Purifier
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought almost a dozen air purifiers over the last decade to help with cat allergies that I have. They have ranged from those made from the Hunter, Honeywell, Bionaire, etc. These were all intermediate units, ranging in price from $150 - $250 with HEPA filter technology. I don't have any cats, but if someone comes into the house that has a cat, the dander irritation to my eyes is detectable in minutes and can last for days after that individual has left. All of the air purifiers that I have used have "worked" to some degree, but they have two major drawbacks -- noise and energy consumption. I was drawn to the Rabbit Air MinusA2 by the use of its Brushless Direct Current Motor, which does have the potential to be more frugal with power than a traditional AC motor. In addition, the marketing for the Rabbit Air promotes leaving the Air Purifiers on 24 hours, something I am reluctant to do with past systems because of the noise and electricity bills.
I bought the Rabbit Air MinusA2 hoping the extra cost could give me a final solution to the endless purchase of lesser systems. The Air Minus system is made of quality material and the design in which it draws air from the periphery of the front cover is quite attractive. (Not a typical radiator design) I chose the pet allergy custom filter for my specific needs and installation of the filter set and start of operation was a snap in about 15 minutes. The system was indeed quiet with the only the highest two settings making significant background noise. In normal operation I set the system to the middle (3) setting. The noise at this setting is barely noticeable. Since I did not want to wait months to see my utility bill or stand outside and watch my meter, I bought a power meter (P3 International P4460 Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor) thru Amazon and made a check. At the lowest setting, the Rabbit Air MinusA2 used 7 Watts and at the middle setting used only 14 Watts; the highest turbo setting came in at 46 Watts. This electrical usage is as advertised and makes the Rabbit Air MinusA2 a system I can leave on 24 hrs and still use less electricity than my older systems. I have since bought a second system for the upstairs of the house. I have them set at the middle setting during the day and run them in sleep mode during the night. I clean the pre-filter about once a month with a hand vacuum. The mood light is bright and I usually leave it off. There is an air quality sensor that changes the speed of the purifier based on the particles it detects. At first, I thought this was a gimmick, but if you are dusting or vacuuming, and stirring up dust, the sensor detects that added particles and steps up the system to a higher mode to clear the air. This air sensor system is quite sensitive and is a very good gauge on the air quality in the house.
In summary, the low power consumption more than makes up for the higher initial cost. I save on average $20 - $25/month/system in electricity costs over the older systems, etc. The low noise operation allows me to keep the system on at night with no disturbance and provides better air as I sleep. As far as the systems ability to clear the air, if I have a significant intrusion of cat dander brought in by friends or family, it usually takes 24 - 48 hours to clear the air back to normal - which is what I would expect for a typical 3-4 bedroom house. The dust accumulation in the house has been reduced and the overall air quality in the house seems better. I have had the systems just over a year at this point and am planning to get new filter sets. There has been no noticeable reduction in system performance at 1 year and I hope that continues.
Pros:
Energy Efficient (7- 14 Watts at settings of 1 and 3) Energy Star
Attractive Design, Easy to Move Around
Ultra Low Noise (particularly at settings of 1 - 3)
Air Quality Sensor (Automatically increases speed in response to added particles)
Good Air Clearance
Selectable Filters: Pet Allergy, Germ Defense, Toxin Absorber
Good Documentation
Cons:
Higher acquisition cost
Filter Costs are high but comparable to the older HEPA systems
Unknown:
Service & Warranty Support(5 year parts/Labor), have not needed it
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