Friedrich C-90B Air Cleaner
by Friedrich
 |
List Price: Category: Home See more product details |
(Click here)
Product Details
Manufacturer: FriedrichBrand: Friedrich
Edition: Kitchen
Model: C-90B
Publisher: Friedrich
Studio: Friedrich
Music Label: Friedrich
Product features:
- Power Requirements: 120 volts AC
- Power Consumption: 90 watts, 0.80 amps
- Fan Speed: 220 cfm, 280 cfm, 390 cfm
- Dust CADR: 384
- Tobacco Smoke CADR: 326
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Friedrich C-90B Air Cleaner
Customer Review: Cleans great but poor quality control; the truth about "snapping"
Summary: 2 Stars
We've bought 4 of these for use throughout our home ahd have had to return half of them (50%) due to quality control problems and "snapping". This is ridiculous for a product of this high rating and price. We've been seemingly through the trenches with these, dealt with dealers AND the factory and here's the result of our research.
Now, here's the deal re "snapping". There is appropriate snapping and inappropriate snapping/rubbing noises. Like bug zappers, large dust and dirt particules drawn into the cleaner are ionized and charged, sticking to the metal filter elements and may create a sharp electrical, bug-zapper type snapping noise. We've noticed that and can discern it. This is good and we have no problem with it.
The other snapping noise we've had is the fan blades hitting the inner plastic appliance/fan housing, especially when run on high. This is NOT good and we've had repeated problems. Our current crop of 90-B we can run the one in the basement on High and its quiet. The living room one we can only run on Med; on High in a short time we hear this rubbing/snapping-type noise. Both sit on level hard floors.
I let one of these run a while snapping/rubbing and upon examination of the inner plastic fan housing (you can look when you clean the filters) noticed black skuff marks where the fan blades (black plastic...that can flex on higher rpms?) rubbed the bottom of the housing. Taking coarse sandpaper I rubbed the scuff area repeatedly, over time eventually removing enough excess plastic, and the fan stopped the rubbing/snapping.
I called another high volume allergy product retailer in the area and asked if they had any problems, the clerk responded "You mean like parts rubbing? Uh...no. Never! Never had any problems". Well, the disingenuous answer and tone told me this was something they had heard before. I described the problems and types of noises to the Factory and they suspected the fan may have gotten misalligned, hence rubbing, in shipping to the distributor...told me to return it immediately. My retailer in Delaware had a good return policy, I kept all papers and documentation and conversations and actions on our part, worked with us and we were eventually able to weed through poorly performing units and do Frederich's QC research for them.
In summary, an incredible air cleaner when it works like its supposed to that I'd love to rate high but recommend to purchase only after reviewing your vendor's return policy (definately NOT mail order!!!) ...and don't modify the unit like we did to fix the problem as it will likely void any warranty. BTW, we've also not noticed any odor problems or anything else.
Description of Friedrich C-90B Air Cleaner
Friedrich's C-90B electronic air purifier uses the same technology generally used in whole-house and commercial installations. This Friedrich Air Purifier is ideal for allergy sufferers because it is very effective in removing pollen, dust, mold spores, and other particulates from the airflow that trigger allergy symptoms. This filterless unit supports a thin carbon mat to absorb odors. This electronic unit works with two sets of plates. One set of plates charges the airflow and another collects any particles that were charged by the first set. This makes it a true electrostatic system. Since there is relatively little constriction of the airflow, the units tend to be quiet, producing only a quality white noise due to the operation of the fan.Tools and Hardware
Bestsellers in Tools
Sophies World (Chinese Edition)by qiao si tan ·jia de
Wall Art City; Writers Publishing House; Published: 2010-01-05; Paperback; Book
Best price: $13.99
NEW JDD 75W 75 Watt 120V E26 Clear Halogen Light BulbCBconcept DeSign; CBconcept DeSign; CBconcept DeSign; Lighting
Best price: $5.99
Wall Decor Removable Decal Sticker - Colorful ButterfliesWall decor; Lemon Tree; Baby Product
Best price: $10.95
OEM Car Charger for your brand new Sanyo Cellular Phone, Version 011!Generic; CE
Price in other shops:
OEM Blackberry Motorola LG & Hitachi Car Charger for your Mobile Cellular Phone. (Version 2.002)Generic; CE
Best price: $2.99
Price in other shops:
SEM 15713 - COLOR COAT AEROSOLS-Ladera, 16 oz. AerosolSEM; SEM; SEM; Automotive Parts and Accessories
Mighty Bright silver Xtraflex LED Book Lightmighty bright; Mighty Bright; Published: 2010-12; Kitchen; Book
Best price: $6.72
Price in other shops:
Heavy Gear Slotted Hex Bases (25)DP9; Tools
Best price: $12.15
Flexible LED Book Light - Great for Jigsaw Puzzles too!UltraOptix; Toy
Best price: $9.98
Family Planner 2012 Wall Calendar with Stickersby DateWorks
Trends International Calendars; Published: 2011-08-01; Calendar; Book
Price in other shops:
Similar Tools and Hardware Products
Nylon Pre-Filter for Friedrich C90 Air PurifierFriedrich; Friedrich; Friedrich; Kitchen; Home
Best price: $38.84
Price in other shops:
Friedrich CF Carbon FilterFriedrich; Friedrich; Friedrich; Kitchen; Home
Best price: $22.72
Price in other shops: