It’s portable, so if you have a large area you can put it on one side of the room for a while and then the other side for period of time. The Alen BreatheSmart i75 completes air exchanges of up to 1300 square feet approximately two times per hour, according to the manufacturer. The ionizer is excellent when you need to get rid of airborne particles. While this unit is CARB approved, you don’t want to run this all day and night.
This is just one step below white noise, which we usually use to help us fall asleep. Pink noise is a continuous sound that encourages the sleep receptors in the brain. However, it does not help as much when I have extreme insomnia. The machine also has a filter reminder that informs you when the filters need to be replaced and the filters are actually not that expensive compared to some of the other units. The Remodelista editors provide a curated selection of product recommendations for your consideration.
You do need to take the price of the unit with some consideration. The cost of replacement filters is the true cost of any air purifier. Some companies do have a ridiculously low price of the air purifier itself because they earn money on the replacement filters. Alen BreatheSmart Classic has Alen’s signature H13 HEPA filters. In short, they are brilliant even at removing the smallest air particulates such as small dust particles, smoke particles, pollen, mold, mold spores, certain bacteria, and so on. In this review of the Alen BreatheSmart Classic, we’ll look at the specifications that make the Classic one of the best air purifiers for large rooms.
Alen BreatheSmart 75iThe Alen BreathSmart 75i protects 1,300 square feet of space from 99.99% of harmful air particulates greater than 0.1 microns. With the addition of a True HEPA filter, the Alen Breathesmart Classic Large Room Air Purifier knocked out its biggest flaw. Sure, replacement filters cost a pretty penny, but the pre-filter does wonders in keeping filter life lasting longer.
If your square footage exceeds the listed square footage for your air purifier, it can still clean your room, but the rate at which it can do so decreases. When the air exchanges per hour drop to a certain point, you won’t be receiving all of the benefits of allergen-free, breathable air. For optimal performance, a good rule of thumb is to find an air purifier that can cover more than the square footage of your room. Beside this, Are more expensive air filters better than cheap ones? More expensive filters will cost more not only at the register but also when paying energy bills. Conversely, the more expensive one will filter more and provide better air quality.
The machine weighs a hefty 30 pounds but has casters that make it easy to cart from room to room. The Alen BreathSmart 75i protects 1,300 square feet of space from 99.99% of harmful air particulates greater than 0.1 microns. This efficiency is all thanks to the true antibacterial HEPA filter that’s built to last and can take on large and small air particles. You’re also able to include an ionizer with this air purifier. This uses negative ions to create a static charge around contaminants in your room, removing particles and odors. The BreatheSmart 75i also includes activated carbon adsorbs chemicals, smoke, and toxic gases.
Not only is the area coverage good on this purifier, but it’s also fast, cleaning the whole area every 30 minutes. The BreatheSmart Classic also has excellent area coverage, up to 1,100 square feet, which is perfect for large, open-concept spaces. The BreatheSMart FLEX does not have this technology, but you can manually change fan speeds as needed. As I am a light sleeper, I thought utilizing the purifier in the bedroom would be a no-go area. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find, on the lowest setting it is barely noticeable. I also had no issues on the second lowest setting either, which may have even helped send me off to sleep with its gentle ASMR-esq pink noise hum.
While quite a few devices were cheaper to run, this was nowhere near the highest annual cost. When testing each machine’s ease of use, we looked at a couple of key features. First, we timed how long it took to get the device out of the box and set it up. It took our lasko pedestal fans testers about five minutes to get the BreatheSmart 75i up and running, which is pretty average when compared to most other models. While we all want to be in a room breathing clean air, some machines are simply too noisy and distracting to make it feel worthwhile.
The colors around the power button indicate the air quality, blue being the lowest and purple indicating the highest level of airborne particles. When you buy any appliance, a warranty is a great concern. With alen breathesmart 75i air purifier you can get a lifetime limited warranty, this means any repairing and replacement will be free. Keep in mind that they won’t repair or replace for free unless it is caused due to faulty material or workmanship. When it comes to electrical appliances, my top concern is how much energy it consumes.