3M Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier, FAP02-RS
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of 3M Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier, FAP02-RS
Customer Review: Ditch the fan, keep the filter
Summary: 2 Stars
The filter seems to catch a lot of particulate, yet it seems like the fan is creating very little suction. It seems like the fan and housing is constructed such that it puts out a lot of air* but barely feels like it's sucking in any.
I can't afford to do a scientific test on this, but if I could...
3M makes Filtrete filters in multiple sizes, so I would get a fresh replacement for this unit, as well as a large HVAC filter that I would tape to the back of my big box fan, measure with an airflow meter, vacuum each filter into a empty bagless canister after 2 weeks of runtime, and compare the volume of particulate each pulled out of the air.
My hypothesis is that the box fan would be more effective at cleaning the air in the same amount of time.
As far as noise, I am a professional voice-over actor and I had to turn it off during recording.
*It blows so hard it severely irritated my ear canal from the pressure when I left it running in my bedroom overnight. I wouldn't have left it on, except the air quality was really bad that night.
Customer Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a honeywell purifier before this one and ended up returning it. The honeywell had a reusable filter which will save a lot of money, but what i didn't like about it was the noise. Even on the low setting, it was on the loud side. The filtrete is much quieter. On the high setting, the noise level is about the same as the honeywell on the low setting. The filtrete seems very well made. The fan is balanced, and the unit operates without vibration. I really like the indicator lights that tells you when the filter needs changing. I've added a pre-filter on my unit to help extend the life of the filter. The pre-filter I bought is also made by filtrete, but it was intended for use in air conditioners. The pre-filter comes in a 8"x24" which is big enough to be made into 3 pre-filters for the purifier. It will add some flow restriction, but not enough to set off the indicator lights. By using the pre-filters, your main filter should last you a lot longer. I would definitely recommend this purifier.Customer Review: Awesome! - Money saving tip:
Summary: 4 Stars
The filter is amazing, looks awesome, and quiet. My main complaint is that the fan speed selector has tiny lights on it that, in a way similar to xmas "chasing" lights, appear to spin at various speeds. The problem I have with this is that there's something frustratingly addictive about playing with the fan speeds and watching the lights! Other than that, great all around!!
Now, the money saving tip: There's a certain department store out there with a carbon/charcoal mesh and blue mesh trim-to-fit air filter for $10 (the store is based in Arkansas and has the word "Mart" in it). If you set that up as a "pre-filter" of sorts, you'll not only get nearly a year out of your 3M one, but you'll get rid of odors much better. I believe the $10 filter is made by WEB - I've been able to cut it in such a way as to get 3 pre-filters out of each.
Customer Review: I like my FAP03
Summary: 5 Stars
The FAP03 is quiet and collects most of the pet hair that used to get into the computers.
It has a pleasing air flow sound.
Model number: FAPF03
UPC Code: 051111542941
I did find it frustrating to locate a filter. They are sold here at Amazon, but I wanted to pick one up locally, so I started at the 3m site. The official list of resellers from 3M is incorrect. One of the resellers (krogers) has no filters of any kind for sale on their web site. Other locations like Lowe's and Home Depot do not have the FAP03. The Target website shows they are available in the store near me, but there were none, the girl there couldn't find them in the computer.
I can get them online for now, and I'm still happy with the FAP03.
Customer Review: Great Unit, but replacement filter is expensive and pain to get
Summary: 3 Stars
I have two of these units and it works very well. However, I have been having a hard time finding replacement filters. I ordered a 4-pack replacement filter for 21 dollars (part# FAPF02-4, which no longer on web site) on Amazon in Feburary and still in backorder. (and projected to be backordered until October) I could not find replacement filters anywhere!!! Now, Amazon is selling "ONE" filter for $20!!!! What!?!!?!?!??!?!? Out of necessity, I have to get it at a high price because both of my filters are clogged up! For a three month replacement filter, it is quite expensive. If they would had initially sell "one" filter for 20 bucks, I probably wouldn't have purchased it. Looks like a scam to me..... bait and switch!