The test of Cuckoo CAH-40 air washer

The Cuckoo CAH-40 air washer helps to solve two problems common to all apartments at once: it increases humidity and cleans the air in the room from dust. That said, the two filters make sure that bacteria don’t breed in the water used in the sink, which is also very important. A variety of different modes provide efficient operation in all conditions, you can also manually set the level of humidity that you need, and the device will work “on your terms. Manufacturers have provided for almost everything: convenient operation, comfortable operation and more or less uncomplicated maintenance.

Air washer Cuckoo CAH-40

Water tank

CHARACTERISTICS

EVAPORATION POWER:

natural evaporation – 230 cc /h warm air – 430 cc /h.

OPERATING TIME

: without water change natural evaporation for about 19 hours warm air for 11 hours.

POWER

: power consumption – natural evaporation 44 W warm air 340 W.

CONTROL

: on the top panel, external humidity indicator on the front panel, ON button, Mode Select button indication of Comfort, Sleep, Spa, Manual modes , Humidify/Clean switch, timer 2,4,6,8 h , Warm Steam button, Lock button to set the humidity level mode , Indicator of the device, Empty tank indicator. Color indication changes when switching modes orange – humidification+cleaning, green – cleaning

FILTER

: Filter series SAN-4011 allergen + particle + antiviral , SAN-4012 antibacterial , antibacterial beads, antibacterial disc.

CONSTRUCTION

: water tank, water tank 4,5 l, water level scale.

DIMENSIONS

WITHIN: 38.2×21.7×41.7 CM. WEIGHT: 7.6 kg.

WARRANTY :

1 year.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

: South Korea.

PRICE

: 20 000 Dollars.

PREPARATION FOR WORK

No problem. Place the sink on level ground, pour water into the tank, put it in place, check the filter installation, plug it in and press the power button – it’s very simple.

FUNCTIONALITY

This air washer has several modes of operation, which allows you to use it for different tasks.

COMFORT mode

automatically maintains humidity 55%.

SPA mode

Maintains 65% humidity automatically.

The unit automatically senses ambient temperature and humidity to create the right balance of cleaning and humidifying. Two types of airflow are involved: weak and strong.

SLEEP mode

The humidity is automatically maintained at 55%. The cleaning/humidifying balance is controlled only by the weak air jet. So the already low noise level is reduced, and the appliance is almost silent. Even the pickiest person can fall asleep in peace and will not complain of extraneous noises.

MANUAL mode

allows you to set the desired humidity level according to your preferences.

Each of the 4 modes can be run on either Humidify + Purify or Purify only. In first mode air is heated up to 90 degrees for faster humidifying at this temperature 90% of bacteria die , but its temperature decreases at the outlet, because the heat is neutralized in the evaporation process. The warm steam inside the sink is destructive to bacteria, thus taking care of cleanliness and sterility.

FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT

A variety of modes allows you to choose the best one for every situation: for daily life the COMFORT mode is quite appropriate – it helps to maintain the ideal humidity level of 55%. If you want to help the plants in the room, you can set the SPA mode or set even higher humidity in manual mode. This feature comes in handy for the winter garden or just places where there are tropical plants. It’s so hard for them to maintain their vigorous growth and succulent greens in the winter.

Sleep mode is practically silent, because weak air currents are used. In reviews of other models of air washers, I came across such a concept as “bulbs”. Well, there is nothing like that, the device works quietly, smoothly and without any “bubbles.

The air in the room was noticeably fresher almost within a few hours of starting the device. The effect was as if I had just wet cleaned the room. Not only me but all my family have noticed it.

CONTROL

The panel is very conveniently located. The buttons are large and clearly marked, and the display is clear and complete. Everything’s just fine. There is no difficulty in switching between modes. Useful indicators are the one that signals the end of water in the tank and the one that lights up if something goes wrong in the system.

Great that there is a button to lock the control panel. Few children would deny themselves the pleasure of pressing such nice buttons and admiring the multi-colored lights. No need for parents to worry: by locking the panel, they won’t have to worry about your baby’s safety, nor will they have to worry about the appliance working properly.

The moisture level indicator is located on the front panel. It lights up so you can see it clearly from a distance.

It is convenient that the air washer is equipped with a timer: the operation of the air washer can be programmed for a certain number of hours, after which the cleaner automatically cleans itself.

CARE

Water tank should be cleaned daily. To do this, you just need to fill it with some water, shake it, and pour the water out. No complicated procedures.

The evaporation filter should be cleaned 2-3 times a week soak it in water, then wipe it dry .

Once a week, you need to clean the bacteria filter with a soft brush. It’s not hard either, since the filter is small and the procedure doesn’t take more than a couple of minutes.

You will have to clean the water tank once a week. This is where you see for yourself that you have not wasted your money: The dirt that was in the air in the room before will be there.

ERGONOMIC EVALUATION

The whole system of control and maintenance is thought out to the smallest detail. Access to all the parts that need attention is extremely easy. That is why the maintenance, which is a bit cumbersome for all air washers, is made as simple as possible. Even the evaporation filter does not need to be rubbed with a brush, but simply soaked for some time in water.

Of course, it will take some time to take care of the air washer, and cleaning will have to be included in the weekly cleaning process. But even in such an uninteresting occupation, you can highlight the positive aspects.

First, you make sure how much dust that used to hang in the air is now trapped in the bowels of the sink.

And secondly, thanks to the daily action of the air washer, there will be less visible dust in the house, which means that the total cleaning time will be shorter.

DESIGN

The air washer is usually on view, so its appearance is very important. Design of Cuckoo CAH-40 is laconic and fresh. Streamlined shape, white color – the device harmonizes with both classic and modern design.

A TOTAL APPRAISAL

Air washer Cuckoo CAH-40 helps to solve two problems, common to all apartments: it increases humidity and cleans the air in the room from dust. The two filters make sure that bacteria don’t breed in the water used in the sink, which is also very important.

A variety of different modes ensure the effectiveness of the sink in all conditions, you can also manually set the humidity level you want, and the unit will work “on your terms.

The manufacturers have provided practically everything: convenient operation, comfortable operation and more or less easy care.

The main working part of the air washer

Inlet filter

How to install the air washer correctly?

The sink must stand so that the distance from the back panel to the wall is more than 30 cm, on the sides – more than 50 cm, the distance to the ceiling must be more than 1 m. The sink must stand on a flat surface, otherwise water may leak from the tank.

Control panel

Humidity indicator

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The air washer is a humidifier that has an air cleaning function.

The scheme of the device is simple: at the bottom there is a rod with rotating discs of complex hydrodynamic shape, the lower part of which is in a tank with water. Fan moves air directly onto the wet surface of the drives. And humidified and purified air after that enters the room.

Water level indicator