Whirlpool AP51030K
The Whirlpool AP51030K Air Purifier has been Consumer Report’s September 2010 issue top-rated air purifier for home use. With a CADR of 315 it can filter the air 4.8 times per hour in a 500 square feet room using True HEPA 0.3 filtration.
Whirlpool AP51030K CADR
Clean Air Delivery Rate or CADR indicates the volume of particle-free air delivered by an air cleaner according to the standards of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). It is a standardized testing and certification rating recognized by the industry as well as government agencies like the FTC and the EPA.
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The Clean Air Delivery Rate seal indicates the air purifier’s ability to filter the air with regards to dust, pollen and tobacco smoke. The higher the CADR, the bigger the room size can be.
This is important to remember as you could have one manufaturer claiming his product can clean a room of upto 600 sq. ft. in size with the same CADR rating as another model claiming it is able to cover a 400 sq. ft room.
Also don’t forget that the CADR ratings are always measured at highest fan speeds. For a more in-depth explanation on CADR, please visit Wikipedia.
Allergy suffers however require a higher standard of particle filtering and are advised to purchase a larger than recommended unit. Have a look at the site of the manufacturer for more details.
AP51030K Whispure Air Purifier Specs
- HEPA filter under normal usage should be replaced yearlyCarbon Filter needs replacement every 3 months
- Sleep mode uses low fan speed for eight hours until it reverts to the original speed set
- Filter status lights to warn you when you should change the filter
- Quiet 30 day money back guarantee in case you are not satisfied that your new Whirlpool Whispure air purifier is more quiet than your previous high-efficiency air purifier
- One year limited warranty not including replacement filters
- Second through fifth year limited warranty on the air purifier motor
- Quiet Partner® System offering the quietest high efficiency in air purifier technology
- Built in handle for transporting the unit around the house
Customer Reviews
Most consumers are impressed by the quietness of the Whirlpool AP51030K, even at high fan speeds. There are 4 fan speeds available including sleep and turbo mode. As an extra bonus this air purifier does not add ozone to the air like most electric air purifiers.
Another common comment is that the unit really does its job as you can tell from the many positive reviews from people suffering from various allergies like dog or cat hair, dust mites or asthma.
The only drawback for some people seems to be the cost of replacement filters, but keep in mind that according to Consumer Reports, the larger the HEPA filter, the more effective the filtering qualities. And the Whirlpool AP51030K Whispure definitely has a very large HEPA filter when compared to other models in its price range. That is the opinion of some consumers who seem to have done their homework on air purifiers.
Bottom line seems to be no more itchy eyes, sore throat, coughing or wheezing and while some reviewers think the price is a bit steep, the majority of people give the Whirlpool AP51030K air purifier a five star rating on Amazon.
