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Test air purifier IQAir HealthPro 250: clean air, as a work of art.

In the editorial office I was given the task of testing and writing about the air purifier IQAir HealthPro 250. And the device must work in my home where the “full bowl” – children, grandson, hamster, tutors who come, friends and neighbors. My mood, frankly, was skeptical: we were foisted” all sorts of “super-duper – gimmicks” that faith in good products is not left. The editor-in-chief, understanding my mood, said: – But write honestly. They’ll bring it to you and you’ll test it for ten days. Race you back and forth and objectively share your impressions.

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The air purifier IQAir HealthPro 250 is ready to work

The reputation of the company

While waiting for the purifier, I decided to look online to see what they had to say about the manufacturer. As they say the people, all secret becomes clear. Today, in the age of the Internet, it is very difficult to hide the negative facts, for every ordered praise review there is always a truthful one. That’s why I “Googled”, studied all the information and this is what I found out about the company IQAir.

It turned out that the Swiss company Swiss, not registered in Switzerland is known in the market of air purifiers for over 50 years and is one of the leaders in indoor air purification. The high-tech production is located directly in Switzerland not in China , in the town of Goldach. The manufacturer’s reputation is impeccable. At the 2008 Olympics, for example, IQAir cleaned the indoor air in the athletes’ living quarters at the Olympic Village.

IQAir has been named the official air purifier supplier for Team USA Cycling.

In Southern California USA , IQAir is selected as an air cleaner for schools in environmentally sensitive areas.

In 2003, during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, after testing various air purifying systems, selected IQAir to fight the A H1N1 virus and installed its systems in over 150 hospitals.

And here we are

The friendly, smiling representative brought me the IQAir HealthPro 250 air purifier and a professional particleScan air quality tester. After explaining to me in detail how to use it all, the messenger left and the testing began.

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The IQAir HealthPro 250 air purifier

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The clever meter I was given to measure showed 23,427,728 dirt particles per cubic foot, which is about 1/35 of a cubic meter.

Packaging

The box containing the air purifier is made of high-quality, thick cardboard. It has no garish pictures and carries only the essential information. The device is packed reliably, no shaking or minor impacts are harmful for it during transportation. Of course, the box was removed and discarded, but the quality of the materials indirectly indicates the quality of the product, emphasizing its class and purpose.

The design

So, we got it out, we got it out, we got it out.

The first thing that pleasantly surprised me was the intelligent arrangement. The IQAir Health Pro 250 is designed as a column with a slight arch at the bottom.

The column consists of 7 blocks – “cubes” that are assembled into one unit, like a construction set. Untreated air enters the air cleaner from the bottom, in the first intake “cube. This is a smart decision, because all the dust settles on the floor, and the heavy particles tends there.

Then a powerful fan drives the dirty air into the second cube where the PreMax F8 pre-filter is located. This filter traps animal hair, visible dust, coarse and medium airborne debris. It is the first step of the cleaning process and also protects the subsequent ones from contamination.

The PreMax F8 has a total filter media area of 2.8 m².

The third and fourth cube contains the motor and fan. The advantage of this layout is that vibrations from the engine and fan are not transmitted to the floor, but are dampened by the first two cubes, the upper cubes press the engine compartment, reducing the vibration. The result is a significant reduction in noise levels.

Fifth cubicle. This is where V5-Cell MG carbon filter is located. It is a two-component adsorption filter based on granulated activated carbon of a large capacity. It protects against odors and gases. The total mass of the adsorbent is 2.5 kg.

The next, sixth compartment, is a Hyper HEPA H12/H13 fine filter that traps ultra-fine particles as small as 3 nanometers, allergens, bacteria, and viruses. Filter area 5 m². This filter is a proprietary IQAir development.

And the seventh section, which lets the clean air out, completes the composition.

Control panel is on the side tie. These ties hold the “cubes” together, giving the design a finish.

For mobility the entire construction is on castors. By the way, the air purifier IQAir HealthPro 250 on these wheels moves surprisingly easily, almost without any effort.

A little bit of theory

Carbon filters

It is the most widely used because it absorbs volatile organic compounds best of all. Used even in gas masks .

A large number of micropores are important for the efficiency of the filter. The higher the number, the more gases and smells can be eliminated and the longer the filter run time.

The Swiss company IQAir uses granulated carbon with a special unique impregnation, the composition of which is kept in secret. Why the secret? Just to avoid fakes. After all, it does not surprise us that Victorinox or Wenger do not reveal the secret of the composition of steel for their famous knives, and that Tissot and Seiko do not reveal the mechanisms used. But one thing can be said – IQAir charcoal filters purify the air and protect the body from acid vapors and acetone, gases and oxides.

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HEPA

The name derives from the name of the control panel. HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance – High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance is a high efficiency dust air filter. According to the international classification there are 5 classes of HEPA. The higher the class, the higher the filtration quality and airflow resistance. IQAir uses its own special large-area glass fabrics.

The IQAir Hyper HEPA filter captures more than 99.97% of all particles greater than 0.3 μm and more than 99.5% of particles greater than 0.003 μm 3 nanometer ! . For your information: Most allergens pollen, fungal spores, pet hair and dander, mite allergens, house dust, etc. are easily removable. are larger than 1 micron.

These indicators refer to the filters themselves, and many manufacturers write them down when talking about the effectiveness of air purifiers. As a result they mislead the consumer, because the efficiency of the devices themselves is much lower. And the best way to measure the effectiveness of air cleaners is with a special counter by measuring the air quality directly at the outlet of the air cleaner.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

IQAir HealthPro 250 air purifier

Surface area: Max. 85 m².

Performance: max 440 m³ /hour.

Filtration: Three filters – pre-filter, carbon filter, Hyper HEPA H12/H13

– retention of the fine particles of contaminants from 0.3 microns in size – more than 99.97%

– retention of ultrafine particles of contaminants as small as 0.003 microns – more than 99.5%

– Filtering of a wide range of chemical gases and odors.

Digital display of remaining life and analogue color indication of when each filter is clogged.

Test in the nursery

Check with the most expensive. Where to install the device for testing, there was no question: my son suffers from a severe form of allergies, and now just a period of aggravation tests were conducted in the first decade of October 2015 – so in his room.

Air purifier installed in the middle of the room. To create a tougher test environment for the cleaner, I also got stoned. Good thing my wife didn’t see, and my son went off to school. .

I have 5 hours to air it out.

Measuring the air.

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The clever piece of equipment the company representative gave me showed 23,427,728 dirt particles per cubic foot, which is about 1/35 of a cubic meter.

IQAir HealthPro 250 has six speeds.

Deciding to make the task more difficult, I chose the third, since the device is designed for a surface area of up to 85 m. qv., And my son’s room is 18 m. qv. I calculated that it would be optimal for testing the air purifier.

HOLE NOTES: Noted that the air cleaner ties held the compartments well, no gaps. The air enters only through the lower nozzle and leaves through the upper one, there are no “parasitic barriers”, no “crickets”, the quality of the plastic of which the air purifier is made is high.

FIRST VISIT: I walked in a half hour later and was surprised to find there was no tobacco odor. Measured the air quality – readings changed by an order of magnitude -1,400,785.

Climatic engineering

Left the unit running and went about his business.

SECOND VISIT: An hour later, the reading had dropped several times over.

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And coming out of the air cleaner, the results are astounding!

Climatic Technique

IQAir HealthPro 250 really cleans the air!

Still testing

Moved the unit to a corner, reduced the speed to second.

RUNNING NOTES: Speaking of noise. On the second speed it is practically inaudible, on the sixth, maximum, the device is quite noisy – louder than a fridge, but quieter than a vacuum cleaner. But it seems to me that in a large room, more than 50 square meters and the maximum speed is needed exactly in these conditions , this noise will not make you feel uncomfortable, it will be lost.

Cut in

15 dB rustling leaves

22dB is the noise level of the IQAir HealthPro 250 at first speed

30 dB – ticking of the wall clock

50 dB medium volume conversation 1 m distance

57 dB IQAir HealthPro 250 operating at maximum speed

80dB – vacuum cleaner running

I got caught up in the evening with domestic problems, and frankly, I forgot about the unit. It ran all night.

The nicest conclusions

Now imagine my surprise when my son’s skin showed no allergic redness in the morning! We only get that in the winter.

My son had the air purifier for three days, and his allergies didn’t kick in.

The night for three: me, my wife and the air purifier

Air purifier moved into my bedroom and worked there for 5 days. The numbers on the air-pollution meter went from eight-digit to five- and four-digit. It was interesting to assess not only the objective indicators, but also the feelings of my relatives, who were involuntary participants in the test.

After five days and nights I asked my wife to share if anything had changed in her life.

She said she is falling asleep faster and, most importantly, getting up better and easier in the morning. t.e. the quality of sleep has changed, the feeling of being tired in the morning has disappeared, the feeling of not getting enough sleep has disappeared!

I myself felt a kind of a rush of power. Mornings are made good! On the fifth day I wanted to and most importantly I was able to do my morning run. And before, we just didn’t have enough energy for it.

HOWEVER: Of course, 5 days is not a long time for conclusions. Maybe it was a coincidence that all the households felt good at this time, and we can not speak about the direct and rapid impact of the air purifier on our health. Maybe the very fact that we knew about its functioning influenced the results. I can say one thing for sure – it’s easier to breathe and there are fewer remarks that I smell of tobacco, although I have not quit smoking.

Takes care of us, we take care of him

Naturally, it is the necessity to change the filters that bothers most of all the users.

It is clear that the frequency of replacement depends on the intensity of use and the condition of the ambient air. The higher speed and the dirtier the air around, the more often you will have to change the carbon and HEPA filters.

The average figures are rather high: the 1st filter serves about 16 months, the 2nd one – 21 months, the 3rd one, fine filter and the most expensive one – 45 months. These readings are for operation at speed three when used every day for 12 hours. This can easily be calculated from the countdown timer.

You can always see the remaining life on the control panel display, shown in hours. But we’re all human and, once programmed once, we forget to look at the display. The manufacturer has taken into account this moment and deduced a special indication window on the control panel, for each filter its own, where you can clearly see the rest of the resource.

If all is well – the window is a quiet green, 20% of life left – the color will change to yellow, critical remnant – a red light, urgent replacement – blinking red. It’s like a traffic light!

You can change the filter elements yourself, the procedure is simple. Or you can call a service representative and have them change it for you, free of charge.

As a separate option, a 4th filter is added to the base of the diffuser under the first pre-filter . Called PF40. It is washable and protects all three main ones, thus prolonging the life of the latter by about a half.

Do you want to know how polluted the air in your office, apartment or cottage is??

The company offers a FREE measurement. Call or write and a representative will come to you with all the equipment.

The level of service is very high: a specialist will come to you at short notice.

To get acquainted with the products of the company also do not have to go to the office, a representative will come to you and show the equipment in operation, you yourself can evaluate the effectiveness of devices in relation to your home or office space.

Control

All the information about the appliance is visible on the information display.

The display is in English, but it’s easy to understand. The manual describes all the steps in detail. You can program the timer and the device will start/stop by itself at a certain time and at a certain speed. It’s very convenient: why clean the air when everyone is at work? But to return – it is necessary, after all it is pleasant to enter the premise filled with pure air.

You can control the air purifier from the control panel, as well as with the remote control, which comes with the IQAir HealthPro 250. The remote control is handy – small and lightweight, the buttons are convex, work clearly and informatively.

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And I’ll finish by saying

The warranty of the device is 3 years from the date of purchase, which is indeed a long period of time. IQAir produces only air purifiers, so the range of such devices is large, you can choose exactly what you need. The choice is huge: there are solutions for private homes and residences, lofts and regular apartments – most importantly, do not hesitate to call and get information from them. And the company has some unique solutions. For example, they know how to protect against ammonia, mercury and a host of other hazards.

I sincerely regretted that I did not know about such an air purifier in 2010 when the forests near New York were burning and the air was saturated with soot. My son then spent about 1.5 months in the hospital, suffocating from lack of oxygen. After all, such an air purifier would have saved us then, it is actually a means of protection for the whole family. Technogenic disasters, unfortunately, happen all the time. The latest examples: last November there was a hydrogen sulfide emission at a New York oil refinery and in August of this year there was a fire on the Moskva River.

Technique corporation IQAir cleans the air from vapors of chlorine and acids, gaseous pollutants, volatile organic compounds, a wide range of chemical pollutants, and so on, you only need to choose an air purifier from the entire range of manufactured products. Having an off-the-shelf solution from the company or purchasing a commercial air purifier will protect you and your family from man-made disasters, provide a new, quality standard of living. The saying “you can’t buy your health” does not work in this case.

P.S. While this article was being written another “emission of hydrogen sulfide was recorded in New York at several sites of Vodokanal, as the result of which the strong smell of chemicals spread throughout the capital …”.

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John Techno

Greetings, everyone! I am John Techno, and my expedition in the realm of household appliances has been a thrilling adventure spanning over 30 years. What began as a curiosity about the mechanics of these everyday marvels transformed into a fulfilling career journey.

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Comments: 2
  1. Avalon

    How effective is the IQAir HealthPro 250 air purifier in improving air quality?

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  2. Joseph Lynch

    Can the IQAir HealthPro 250 truly deliver clean air that can be described as a work of art? How effective is it in purifying the air and removing pollutants?

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