3M Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier, FAP03-RS
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Product Details
Manufacturer: 3MBrand: 3M
Edition: Kitchen
Model: FAPF03-RS
Color: White
Publisher: 3M
Studio: 3M
Music Label: 3M
Product features:
- Air purifier with powerful air cleaning, streamlined design and quiet operation
- Better than HEPA at capturing airborne particles--99.9 percent of large airborne allergens like pollen, mold and dust mite debris
- State-of-the-art filter life analyzer recognizes gradual changes and displays a warning signal when time to change
- Ideal for rooms up to 350 square feet; three fan speeds
- Measures 20 by 9-1/4 by 28 inches (WxDxH); backed by 1-year warranty
Tools and Hardware Reviews of 3M Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier, FAP03-RS
Customer Review: No difference from FAP03-RS and FAP03-RC but price!
Summary: 4 Stars
Yes, that is right, the $50 or so premium is completely arbitrary.
I can only guess that the "RS" version is marked up since it was reviewed by Consumer Reports. And it ranked only mid pack in the comparison tests. The trouble is that according to 3M's own Filtrete brand representatives, the "RS" and "RC" versions are mechanically identical. The two differences that have nothing to do with units reliablity or performance is aesthetics and controls.
The "RS" (Consumer Reports tested) has a pretty knob control with a plain filter cover while the "RC" has a dash control with three buttons and a perforated ring on the filter cover.
On performance, I purchased this specifically to eliminate fireplace odors from my neighbors. Doesn't do anything for that at all, but my sinuses are clearer, I'm not as stuffy as prior. The nice slight breeze in the room is welcome but as there is no charcoal prefilter, chemical smells won't be cleaned by this unit. Units with this ability tend to go past $300 with annual filter rates above $100, so the FAP03 is better for allergies and as a nice fan.
On size, build, etc. It is simply constructed with good quality plastics. Design of the "RS" control knob is gimmicky but complimentary to the product as well as giving a light hearted touch to the product. The noise is acceptable during the day but as I have audiophile quality hearing, it is deafeningly irritating at night (in my bedroom) that I have to wear earplugs. Most "normal" ears will like its soothing swooshing sound I'd imagine.
As for looks, If you've got lots of white plastic furniture, this will be right at home...if you've got a Victorian decor it will look as out of place as Eve on Earth in the first act of the Wall-E movie. I don't mean that as a compliment.
I've decided to keep mine since I'm smitten with the silly light show knob, my sinuses are clear and I have a CostCo sized can of ear plugs. But most of all, because the shipping costs would wipe out any savings. But if I had another go, I'd get the "RC" version and get an extra set of filters for the same street price as well as lower my expectations appropriate to the unit/consumable costs per year.
If you're even more frugal and DIY'y, you could buy a $20 box fan and the nearly-as-good $14 3M Filtrete Ultra Alergen 20x20 for furnace/ventilation and save yourself $50 more. But that wouldn't help the Taiwanese economy would it?
Description of 3M Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier, FAP03-RS
The Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier is the perfect complement to any home comfort product set. Until now, consumers had to choose between bulky, noisy HEPA purifiers, or quiet, but much less effective, smaller designs. Now 3M has developed an air purifier that delivers maximum efficiency in one quiet, stylish, compact unit. The key to this delivery system is the combination of Filtrete filter technology and cutting edge design. This Filtrete(TM) Air Purifier offers more Air circulation and a higher dust and pollen capture rate than a comparable HEPA Air Purifier. For rooms 350 sq. feet. or less.Tools and Hardware
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