Climatic complexes are air purifiers with humidification function. They not only clean the air from various pollutants, but also humidify it. And although such equipment is expensive, it is not a luxury but a necessity, like a refrigerator or a vacuum cleaner.
There should be at least a small place in a big city where we can breathe clean, safe air!
In this review, three models from leading manufacturers. Price of each for now about 50 ths. rub.
Air purifier with humidifying function Panasonic F-VK70
Features
For rooms up to 52 sqm.m cleaning, 32 sq.M cleaning and humidifying.
Performance: max. airflow 6,7 m3/min., max. humidification 700 ml/h.
Technologies:
- nanoe – ionization and deodorization to remove viruses and bacteria,
- Econavi is an energy-saving mode of operation.
Filtration: pre-filtering, composite HEPA, deodorizing, humidifying.
Filter life – 10 years with 8 h daily operation .
Antifungal filter to suppress bacterial growth in the tray.
Modes: Econavi, Automatic humidification, Air purification and humidification, Air purification selection of air volume, airflow, dust and odor purification, cleaning from odors and cigarette smoke, allergy-causing substances.
Controls: touch panel with switches, 5 space control sensors – dust, odor, humidity, light, motion
Buttons/indicators – child lock, airflow, Econavi mode, air volume, timer, humidity, type of dirt, cleaning/moistening, on/off./off.
Indication of filter replacement, dirt, check.
Special features: noise level of 53 dB, power 58 watts.
Dimensions: 636x398x265mm.
Weight: 10 kg.
Warranty: 1 year.
Price: 50990 Dollars.
This model is not new on the market, it has already been tested by time. Good user reviews. The price is more friendly than the Panasonic climate complex 2020, and the characteristics are almost the same.
How it works
The control panel has a pollution indicator that shows the condition of the air in the room:
- Blue – pure air,
- Magenta – low pollution,
- Red – dirty.
You choose the mode of operation:
Automatic – in which the air is cleaned and humidified, you can not change the parameters of the device.
Manual – cleaning and humidifying or cleaning and humidifying. In these modes you can change the airflow speed and direction, set the humidity level, deactivate the nanoe and Econavi.
But I think that most people just set the automatic mode and do not think about the nuances, because all monitored by sensors.
If dust or odor sensors detect contaminated air in the room, the front panel of the device automatically moves up to implement increased suction Mega Catcher . Sensitivity of the sensors is adjustable.
When there is no light in the room, the light sensor automatically switches the air purifier to “Automatic Sleep Mode”. During the day, it adjusts the brightness of the indicators.
Motion sensor reacts to presence of person or pet.
Can be programmed to turn off automatically after 2 or 4 hours of operation, or set to sleep for 8 hours, after which the air purifier automatically turns off.
What is a nanoe?
Nanoe is an ionic microparticle embedded in a water shell. Thus, it is ionization, which provides deactivation, suppression of allergens, fungus and elimination of unpleasant odors.
tested by various Japanese organizations, all names and explanations are in the instruction manual of the device
. You can turn on the microparticle generation in any operating mode of the air purifier simply by pressing the button on the control panel.
How the humidifier works
- Cold tap water is recommended.
Automatic humidify mode automatically maintains optimum humidity level.
In air-cleaning and humidifying mode you can set the parameters to around 40%, 50%, 60%.
In air purification mode, humidification is disabled if there is no water in the tank. If there is water left, there will be slight humidification.
There is a humidity indicator on the panel. It is red if the humidity level is below 40% or above 60%.
Where to put it?
The air purifier should be placed on the floor, no closer than 1 meter to the TV set and radio receiver, it is not recommended to place it near a window.
Care
Recommended:
- The tank in which the water is poured should be rinsed daily.
- HEPA composite filter – once every 2 weeks.
- Tray, anti-fungal, humidifying and pre-filter once a month.
- Wipe contamination sensor once every three months with a dry cotton swab.
Bottom Line
Modern technology, smart sensors, no consumables to buy.
No remote control or wheels for easy repositioning.
Philips AC3829/10 climate system
Characteristics
For rooms of 37 sq.m
Performance: air purification 310 m3/h, max. Humidification 600 ml/h.
Technologies:
- VitaShield IPS air purification.
- AeraSense – monitors allergens in the air and displays their levels on a scale of 1 to 12:
1-3 blue – high air quality
4-6 violet blue – satisfactory
7-9 purple-red – low
10-12 red – very bad.
Filtration: VitaShieldIPS air purification technology, antibacterial cartridge, NanoCloud revolving humidifier, pre-filters, Nano Protect 2422, Nano Protect 2420 charcoal filter.
Modes: humidification + cleaning, only cleaning
3 automatic – standard, allergen delay, night, 4 speed,
4 preset humidification settings 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%
Control: Touch panel, digital air quality report, PM2 particle sensor.5, child lock, air quality and alarm lock, timer 1-9 h, control panel light level adjustment.
Indication: Modes, water availability, filter contamination, allergens level.
Features: DC motor, cord length 1.8m, noise level 51dB, has wheels for easy moving.
Dimensions: 692h423h294 mm.
Weight: 11,5 kg.
Warranty: 2 years.
Price: 45 990 Dollars.
In a room of up to 20 m2 this climate system cleans the air in less than 10 minutes., t.e. In just one hour the air is completely purified more than 6.5 times.
Removes 99.7% of particles as small as 3nm, captures 99.9% of H1N1 viruses, 99.9% of bacteria.
How it works?
There are 2 main modes: humidification + cleaning, only humidification.
The control panel has three options for displaying air condition:
- PM2 particle counts.5 in the air,
- allergen level,
- humidity level.
- In AUTO mode, climate system sets fan speed corresponding to the humidity level and air quality.
- Allergen level mode gives you extremely precise information about the slightest change in allergens in the air.
- In sleep mode the cleaner operates at low speed with minimum noise.
You can manually change the speed. Offers three speeds and turbo mode.
The timer allows you to set the duration of operation from 1 to 12 hours.
How the humidifier works
- Cold tap water can be poured.
- Blinks when there is not enough water in the tank.
- 4 different humidity levels available. 70% max.
Where to put?
The manual is self-explanatory.
Care
Recommended:
- Water tank, drip tray and humidifying filter must be cleaned once a week.
- Clean pre-filter and descale the humidifying filter – when the corresponding icons on the control panel light up.
- We recommend cleaning the air quality sensor every 2 months.
- Indicators to inform you when HEPA, activated charcoal and humidifying filters need to be changed.
- The antibacterial cartridge needs to be replaced once a year.
The bottom line is
Separate mode for tracking allergens, quality air purification, easy to move.
Many consumables: filters need to be replaced, and each has its own service life.
Hitachi EP-A7000 climate system
Features
For rooms 30 – 55 m2
Air performance: air volume 420 m3/h, max. humidification 670 ml/h.
Filtering: pre-filter, anti-allergenic HEPA H13, deodorizing, humidifying.
Modes: 5 automatic modes – Air Purification, Dusting, Intensive Deodorization, Humidification, Skin Moisturization, Esau. Regulating air flow with a flap.
Control: electronic, fan speed/vaporization intensity adjustment, LED indication, remote control, 4-hour timer backlight level adjustment.
Odor, dust, humidity sensors.
Indication: airflow rate, humidity level, operating mode, the need to clean the humidifying filter, air sensor.
Special features: power consumption 60W, noise level 15 – 52dB, power cord length 1.8m, carrying handle.
Dimensions: 584x430x273mm.
Weight: 10 kg.
Warranty: 1 year.
Price: 48990 Dollars.
The color of the model can be chosen: there are black and red complexes for the same price.
This air purifier has a multilayer HEPA filter to trap all dirt up to 0.02 micron and an antibacterial impregnation to kill germs and mold. Deodorizing filter effective against various odors and particles carrying them. Removes tobacco smoke.
Lifetime of humidifying filter – up to 3 years, other filters – 8-10 years.
How it Works?
When you turn on the climate system automatically determines the degree of air pollution and humidity level in the room with the help of smell, dust and humidity sensors.
This air purifier has 5 automatic modes. All clean the air and operate the fan.
- Main mode – Air Purification. The odor sensor evaluates the degree of air contamination and automatically sets the airflow rate from silent to high.
- Pollen mode is recommended for those who are allergic to plant pollen. Cleaner operates at a medium speed, measuring the dirtiness every 20 minutes. When its condition improves, the speed of operation is reduced. Speed – from silent to medium.
- Intensive deodorization is suitable for the cases when it is necessary to clear the air in the room from various smells. The sensor measures the dirtiness of the air, and the air purifier switches to a mode with stronger cleaning. The speed can be varied from low to maximum.
When the air in the room is purified, the unit starts running at its lowest – Silent – speed. If the air is clean for 10 minutes, the fan stops for 50 minutes and runs in Silent mode for 10 minutes. The air purifier switches off automatically after 8 hours of operation.
If you want the air purified without humidification, pour water out of the reservoir and tray.
Can change the airflow rate independently. For example, if somebody smokes in the room, you can press the button on the remote control and the air purifier will work at maximum for 5 minutes. After this time, the air purifier continues to run automatically. Timer can be programmed for 4 hours of operation. There is no other time interval.
When the unit is turned on again, it will operate in the mode that was set before it was turned off.
Sensors:
- Air – green indication if the air is clean, if dirty – green blinking.
- Odor – detects odors of tobacco smoke, animals, combustion products from heaters, alcohol vapors, perfume, cosmetics. Detects sudden temperature fluctuations.
- Dust – detects tobacco smoke, house dust, plant pollen, etc.
- Humidity – determines the humidity level in the room
The sensitivity of the sensors is adjustable.
How the humidifier works
Air humidification occurs in all modes of air purification, but there are two modes in which this function becomes paramount.
- In humidification mode, purified air is humidified up to 50%.
- In humidify mode, the humidity level can be raised up to 60%.
Speed of operation varies from silent to high.
Use of cold tap water is recommended. The water in the reservoir should be changed daily.
Care
Recommended:
- Water tank – wash it daily.
- Humidifying filter – clean after about 720 hours of operation once a month . Indicator reminds about the necessity of cleaning. Replace – once in two years.
- Pre-cleaning filter – clean monthly.
- Dust sensor – clean it every 3-6 months.
- HEPA filter can be replaced after 8 years.
- Deodorizing filter life is 10 years.
Where to put?
Mustn’t put in the bathroom, kitchen, workshop.
It is not recommended to install near a radiator.
Do not place the cleaner near walls, which can get dirty near the air outlet.
Distance from electronics – 2 m, from walls – 90 cm both sides .
Bottom line
Remote control, large selection of automatic programs, long filter life.
No ionization.
Both the coronavirus and the fall of the ruble, which leads to higher prices for appliances, push for quick solutions. If you want to inhale clean air and have no fear of viruses and pollen – then it’s time to buy a climatic complex so that even in conditions of quarantine and spring bloom you could feel protected at home.
What are the key features and advantages of the three climate systems available for 50 thousand dollars?
Can you please provide more information about the climate systems that are available for 50 ths. dollars? What are the features and capabilities of these systems? Do they differ in terms of energy efficiency? How long do they typically last? Any guidance on which system would be the most suitable for my needs and budget would be appreciated. Thank you!