Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C - Bringing Health & Harmony to Kids with Asthma
Written: Sep 13 '02 (Updated Feb 19 '03)
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Pros: Attractive, space-saving, REALLY WORKS! HEPA filter
Cons: None!
The Bottom Line: Consider purchasing a HEPA air cleaner to help your family breathe easier.
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| marytara's Full Review: Holmes Products HAP675C Air Purifier |
When my son was diagnosed with childhood asthma as well some allergies, we set out on a mission to try to improve the air quality within our home. Because we have pets that we did not want to get rid of, we wanted to help clear the air that he was breathing. This involved removing some carpets and putting in new flooring in a few rooms in our home. Our family room, which is the largest open space in our home is where my son spends most of his time, so we decided to purchase a brand new air purifier.
Since I, too, suffer asthma and allergy symptoms for most of my life we already owned an older HEPA air purifier (Enviracaire). It had long been put aside because filters were quite costly and it hadn't been working effectively for some time, in addition to being noisy. All the more reasons to replace it with something new.
The air purifier that we decided upon is the Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C which is the largest air cleaner in this line of Holmes Harmony products. The Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C is rated for rooms up to 20X23 size and was on sale at target for around $179. Other sizes are available for smaller rooms, at a lesser cost.
Looks Great!
Unlike many air purifiers one thing that attracted me to the Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C was its great looks and unique styling. Our previous model was shaped like a large drum canister and was quite bulky. The Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C is totally the opposite. Its somewhat rectangular shaped and made so that it can either rest on its side or stand upright. The entire unit is white with a few light grey accents. It is designed so that it can rest up flat and flush against a wall, a space-saving feature. The cord is about 6 feet long so you will need to plan positioning it according to where you have outlets.
The Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C comes assembled, ready to use once you take it out of the box. The unit is 23.4 inches x 11.1 inches x 21.5 inches, so its quite large. The box is even bigger and bulky to transport -but its not super heavy - it weighs 23 pounds. Perhaps I should clarify that its not super heavy for me, I'm used to carrying around a nearly 30 pound child).
Speaking of children, the Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C has been made child-safe. When the front cover is open, the motor shuts off immediately. It cannot be restarted until the front of the unit has been closed.
Directions for Use
After taking it out of the box, simply plug it in and take a big deep breath. Voila! To turn it on there is one button located on the front of the unit. Pressing this button multiple times will change the speed from low to high. There are 4 fan speed settings and which setting you have picked is indicated by a little green light.
You can also use the remote control to turn it on/off or change the settings. The remote requires one battery (AA), and comes with one inside. We don't use the remote often, but I have found it easy to use as long as you aim the remote directly at the Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C.
Most of the time we use ours on the maximum setting and the noise output is minimal. When in use the machine lets out a low humm that is quieter than most room air conditioners and fans. The Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C was specifically designed with reduced noise in mind, its motor was made by GE. On the lowest setting it is nearly silent.
The product comes with a 5 year limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
Peace, Love and Harmony....Breathing Easy!
The Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C relies on two filters to work its magic. They are a HEPA filter which removes over 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron of airborne particles and a carbon filter which captures larger particles that are airborne and also reduces unpleasant odors. The filters need replacing approximately every six months and there is an indicator light to tell you to do so. The HEPA filter costs $25 (at Target) and the carbon filter is around $10 for a 4-pack (also at Target).
The Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C removes the following types of yuckies from the air: dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, and even bacteria. It has what is called Microban antimicrobial protection - which stops the growth of odor-causing bacterias that are in the air. This air purifier has a AHAM certified Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) up to 140 CFM which is one of the better on the market. Consumer reports recently rated this model among the best performers and its reccomended by allergist and respiratory therapists.
With the Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C in place, the majority of pollutants which exist in the air that you breathe daily are eliminated. We have definitely noticed that after installing the Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C a difference in the air quality within our home.
Overall
Since installing the Holmes Harmony Air Purifier HAP675C, we've noticed a decrease in allergy/asthma type problems that our son experiences, as well as less colds and sniffles too - for the whole family. I highly reccommend this air purifier to other families who have children with asthma and allergies.
If your child has asthma you may also be interested in the following advice essay that I have written entitled Breathing Easy.. When Your Child Has Asthma
This review has been brought you as part of the TOAST write-off hosted by the Kids and Family/Education & Health/Beauty category leads MaryTara, Sblaydes, Cntaur5 & Shantel575 in honor of in honor of the start of a new school year..
The following members participated:
MaryTara, sblaydes, Shantel575, cntaur5, jo.com, chrisceb, kristinafh, pogomom , pluckyduck, mountainhigh , Donnie013 , MumMumMum, mind-full , melissasrn , vbfc , kurt_g, bops_mom, maggsmomm , cathyjones, tritter72 , bonniesayers, jillmkk , klueger , arjita, ritag11
~We wish them all a great year, no matter what their age is! ~
ps. a special thanks to Jo.com who added this product for me ages ago and who is a driving wheel for the Health category and assisted with the write-off!
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 179
Battery Life: N/A
Noise Level: Almost noiseless
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