Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000
by Honeywell
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000
Customer Review: Stick to Honeywell for air filters.
Summary: 5 Stars
The first Honeywell air filter HEPA pre-filter I ordered was through Amazon and its site that sounds like a drug store name. It was the wrong filter and it would have taken two that size to accommodate the air cleaner it was supposed to fit, but it was priced like the ones twice its size. It arrived in a box that looked very very tired. My thought was that, in addition to the box, the filter might have been well traveled, too, because it seemed like a deceptive practice. I sent it right back where it came from without even opening it, as well as the two free sheet outer filters to their source, but my credit card has not yet reflected a refund and it has been about two months.
Still needing a filter, I went to the Honeywell website and ordered the proper filter and it arrived faster and is working like a charm at a considerable discount compared to stores, if you can even find them. I would not use the other company ever again but had a good experience with the Honeywell Co.
Customer Review: Wait a second...!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not so much a review as a cautionary note.I've done a lot of research on filters and the such since my son tested positive for exposure to lead.
Both of the reviews of this filter (I have this or a similar Honeywell which is great but I am not sure which model.) Anyway, both of these reviews mention vacuuming the filter(s) to extend the useful life of the item. IF you are using a HEPA filtered vacuum, and only if you are using a HEPA filtered vacuum, should you think of this. But the cost of these filters is not so great that this makes much sense.
If you are not using a HEPA filtered vaccum, than all you are doing is sucking the stuff you don't want to breath out of the filter (which is what you bought the machine to do in the first place) and blowing it back into the air (which is what you boght the machine to prevent.)
Basically, the few bucks you save is not worth the risk.
Customer Review: just as good as any other HEPA filter
Summary: 5 Stars
HEPA filters were developed by the US Atomic energy commision to remove radio active particles from a contaminated environment. So they are more than sufficient for removing dust, mold spores, cockroach feces and dust mites which have been known to cause respiratory problems such as asthma. Don't go by the light on the your Honeywell unit to tell when it's time to change the filter because the manufacturer wants you to change it as frequently as possible. When you find that the flow of air has slowed down and dust in the vicinity of the unit tends to collect more, then it's time to change the air filter. Also, vacuuming the outside of the filter may prolong the life. I vacuumed my HEPA and found that there was an increase in air flow afterwards and less dust collecting around the unit.
Customer Review: fits well
Summary: 5 Stars
These replacement filters come boxed in a set of two. The pre-filter simply wraps around the round HEPA filter, which is inside the unit, and attaches to itself by means of two velcro fasteners. It takes less than five minutes to change the pre-filter. In between changes, I vacuum my pre-filters to remove accumulated dust and pet hair from them. These pre-filters do help to remove some odors from rooms, especially if you are able to keep the space enclosed where you have the air cleaner running.
Be sure to keep a box or two of these pre-filters on hand in case they become back ordered. The HEPA filter needs to be changed in 1-3 years, depending on conditions where it is located.
Customer Review: Don't Buy From This Company!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I placed an order for 2 filter listed as in stock, available for immediate shipping. Items aren't shipped as they're not in stock and an email arrives stating that. No info is in the email as to when they're expected, just a customer service number. Call to customer service, after a long wait on hold, reveals that the filters aren't expected for 2 weeks, placing the ETA at over a month from the order date. Customer service rep isn't thrilled about canceling the order, but claims it is canceled. Best of all, 8 were listed in stock when I placed my order, 7 are still listed in stock right now.
Why would I guess I'll end up disputing this charge on my credit