Honeywell AirGenius 5 Review

[@lindad.5797]

I recently bought the Honeywell AirGenius 5 at Target and I love it! I have really bad allergies, and I was constantly blowing my nose and had watery eyes and that’s what prompted me to go get it. I was literally suffering. I bought it today a few hours ago and my eyes stopped watering and my nose stopped running. What a relief! I’m very happy with it! Totally worth my health and comfort.

[@shanicewith6amazingkids300]

My kids and I have allergies and this was very helpful. I just want to make sure it's good for my kids

[@MegaBpop]

I can't find instructions how to clean the filter. Any suggestions?? Thank you very much.

[@bensoo783]

Guys, this is in essence an electrostatic filter. It's different from classic powered electrostatic filters in having a dielectric coating over the ionizing wires and the oppositely charged collecting surfaces. That's the ifD tech. It still cleans air by charging particles in the air so they'll then stick to the oppositely charged collecting surfaces downstream. Whatever assumptions you make about standard physical filters wouldn't apply to it. For one, cleaning it will restore its efficiency far better than your written report assumes, with little degradation due to the number of times its been cleaned, so long as you don't damage its electrostatic mechanism. For another, its highest cleaning efficiency, in terms of the smallest size of particles it'll collect, wouldn't be at its max fan speed, but one of the lower ones. ... Granted, Honeywell probably could've designed a better filter with this tech if they wanted. Still, it's a lot better than their first go with this tech, the QuietClean series.

[@Goozoo965]

How about ozone production

[@michellenite5393]

I have one and I love it..

[@MegaBpop]

I can't find instructions how to clean the filter. Any suggestions?? Thank you very much.

[@lindablue5504]

After cleaning the filter which side do you lay filter on the towel

[@tstokes174]

Do you know of a website that I can order another permanent filter? The one that I have i have rinsed multiple times and it is now making an odor when I put it back in the purifier and turn on. So basically I need to replace the permanent air filter but I cannot find them to purchase.

[@mizztery]

Is there anyway to use a hepa filter instead of the ifD that is included?

[@MagicHawkeye]

No. HEPA works by forcing air through a dense medium, which requires a lot of air pressure. The ifD filter technology this unit uses has far less air resistance, thus less powerful fans are required. That is why this unit is quieter and uses less energy. It is superior to HEPA in every respect. Even for 0.3 micron particle capture.

[@jasonyang6738]

Thank you, I agree on all of your points. It is hard to make a choice actually even knowing it is not nearly as good as the true HEPA filter one. I really like about the ease of the permanent filter. The last point, it is possible that it will produce ozone gas.

[@consumer-analysis]

Ozone is usually generated by ionization. Many units on the market have an ionization mode that can be turned on/off. Some have it always on with no way to turn it off. Some, like this unit, don't ionize air at all - and because it doesn't ionize air it shouldn't generate ozone.

[@latoyapowers3263]

You supported upuioudiyisgh

[@payne7473]

@@consumer-analysis IFD technology in this air purifier produces ozone. That's how it works it uses electrostatic filtration.

[@payne7473]

This definitely produces ozone. It's all over the websites you can buy it and the box.

[@Artkaillector]

Hello, does it help a bit with humidity too please?

[@Artkaillector]

Hello, does it help a bit with humidity too please? Thank you dear!

[@theminicooper]

What you need is a dehumidifier! =) This unit does not affect humidity in any way.

[@joswassenyos2810]

Great information 🥰

[@calencor]

the front grill is so hard to clean up. i wish you can remove the front panel to clean it up better.

[@pbj4928]

Are the foam or carbon filters washable? I'm really just looking for something to collect per hair for me

[@charlesvenino6158]

The foam filter is. I'd think carbon filters would lose some efficacy if washed, but I don't see why not.

[@kingfiredude]

Good wash filter. Good soak in TSP. It always is dirty. Weekly clean. Grease oils wipe out effects of filter

[@jovpp6386]

What TSP means please?

[@kingfiredude]

@@jovpp6386 Tri Sodium Phosphate, a good cleaner for this application. All others don't apply

[@TheTubeMeister]

I heard the Honeywell AirGenius 6 has a hepa filter. Is that true?

[@consumer-analysis]

No, I believe the AirGenius 6 still uses permanent washable filters.

[@theminicooper]

I own an AirGenius 6 and I can confirm that it does not use Hepa, it uses this permanent washable filter.

[@tstokes174]

​@theminicooper Do you know of a website that I can order another permanent filter? The one that I have i have rinsed multiple times and it is now making an odor when I put it back in the purifier. So basically I need to replace the permanent air filter but I cannot find them.

[@chuckwilson4186]

he was on the fence on the whole review ..... ????? what gives / did he like it or not ?

[@RKCMUZIK1111]

man this dude is rough

[@harryballsacky]

HE AND THE AIR PURIFIER BROKE UP WEEKS AGO, AND HE STILL ISN'T OVER IT...

[@ziziMB]

"Double as a fan" 😂 lol well for that price I would hope so. Super disappointed in myself for not researching it myself or finding this video beforehand.

[@robaxl3088]

For over $200!! NO WAY!..oh wait ..it comes with a built in mood light?..I’m sold!....oh wait AND A FAN IS INCLUDED!! *NOW IM GONNA BUY ONE FOR EACH ROOM!*

[@dwadholm1]

This thing sucks.. the charcoal filter does more than the electronic cartridge.

[@donniedarko878]

The air genius 5 is becoming harder to fine. I’ll stick with my Honeywell True HEPA Tower Allergen Remover, HPA160 for now.

[@MagicHawkeye]

Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Menards, Best Buy, and Target all offer it. And it can be ordered from Honeywell too. Currently on sale at Amazon ($180) and in-store at Menards ($175 w/rebate).