Whirlpool AP51030K Air Purifier   by Mucusrelief

in Health    (submitted 2011-03-14)

According to Consumer Report September 2010, the Whirlpool AP51030K Air Purifier comes out on top when it comes to home and family air purifiers. The Whirlpool AP51030K Air Purifier uses True HEPA 0.3 filtration and has a CADR label of 315 meaning it can purify the air almost 5 times per hour in a 500 square feet enclosure.

CADR which stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate is a standardized method of measuring the amount of clean air delivered by an air purifier. Government agencies such as the Ftc and the Epa , including major players in the industry strictly adhere to its standards and certificates. These standards were set by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM).

People prone to allergies however should look for a higher standard by purchasing even better models than recommended by the CADR label. You can find more info on this on the internet or by visiting the manufacturer's website. Basically, a unit with a higher CADR label can purify a larger room. Again, there exists a formula for calculating the room size based upon the CADR label. So do your research and practice due diligence before buying an air purifier.

Judging by the customer reviews, most buyers seem to agree that the Whirlpool AP51030K runs very quietly. Amongst 4 different fan speeds you also get a choice of turbo mode as well as sleep mode. One reviewer even mentioned the benefit of this model not producing any ozone, a side effect quite common with most electrical air purifiers.

The unit really seems to deliver for people suffering from all different sorts of allergies, be it asthma, pet hairs, pollen or dust mites. It really works, is a comment that regularly shows up.

People who have really done their research on the Whirlpool AP51030K disagree with some of the complaints that the filters of this unit are rather pricey. They point out the fact that Consumer Reports has stated that the larger the HEPA filter, the more effective its filtering qualities are and the filters of the AP51030K are big compared to its competitors. And after all, isn't that the reason for purchasing an air purifier.

Most owners of a Whirlpool AP51030K seem to be very happy with their unit and give it a 5 star rating accordingly. Admittedly I have found a small minority of people complaining about the noise of the fan as well as the price. All in all, from the reviews I have read so far, I would recommend the Whirlpool AP51030K as excellent value for money.

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