Honeywell Long-Life Pure HEPA QuietCare Air Purifier 17000

Yes, the package came this evening around 1700-1800hrs. Most surprising since the estimated delivery date was 19th July. Thank you Amazon for under promising but over delivering. Strange thing though was I ordered 2 pieces but only 1 arrived. Oh well they (Speedpost) will probably send the other one over tomorrow.

Interestingly enough, this did not come double boxed unlike my previous Amazon buy of the Lego Imperial Flagship.

Its claim to fame is that it is a true HEPA filter type air purifier which removes 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns as you can see that the claim is found all over the box.

One one of its side touts all the advantages of true HEPA goodness as well as having recommendations supposedly by doctors...which I am sure is not allowed in Singapore.

Okay the bottom of the package is plain.

As this is a US electrical device, there is a need for voltage conversion. This device consumes 80 watts, so I got a 100 watts one to match as closely as possible. This is a Winstar brand one which comes with only 2 settings. Input 220AC, output 110AC or input 110AC, output 220AC by means of a toggle switch. Super basic but enough for my needs.

So let us see what lies inside of the box! Wow a big red warning leaflet.

So it comes with some leaflets to read before operating the device. The quick start manual is really all you need and the rest of the important instructions are stuck on the device itself.

Important thing to note, the pre-filter which is the activated carbon filter needs to be installed as stated in the quick start manual.

Before we do that, here is the front of the 17K. Very plain and simple. Reminds me of those old PC days.

See another sticker stuck on the unit informing a user to turn it on high setting for 5 minutes with new filters, whether pre-filter or the HEPA filter itself. I guess this is to "run in" them by trapping some particles stabilising their efficiency in filtering.

The back view is even more plain since it lacks any buttons.

The left hand side has nothing on it

It is on the right hand side that where the filter change is done.

So with the cover removed, we can see the HEPA filter.

One the inside portion of the lid, there are instructions on how to reset the change filter indicator LED.

So the pre-filter is wrapped around the HEPA filter and is held by means of 2 short strips of velcro.

Without the HEPA filter, we can see the motor that is going to do all the heavy lifting in the centre of the housing. Again, the colour scheme is very plain. Which works for me.

There are only 4 buttons at the front, OFF, HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW. Just hit the desired speed and off the device goes! This is definitely not a quiet machine at high settings which the ratings are derived.

The back vent at the upper portion of the device is where the air is vented out and is pretty strong. It creates a very nice breeze for anyone looking to dry a wet t-shirt or towel.

So if the haze should return, this is going to be my front line warrior. If not I will just remember to turn this on once in a while or when someone wants a strong breeze to dry anything.

Now some might say hey this only has the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) for 15 square metres which is awfully small. Well remember that for most of us, the aircon system is the recirculating type. The air in the room is cooled and return to the room. Hence, once the air purifier scrubs through the whole volume of air in the room once, the rest of the time it should be operating like in maintenance mode of cleaning whatever new unfiltered air that is introduced by means of door opening and by leaks present at the seams and so on.

Of course proof is in the pudding when the haze comes back. Stay tuned on how effective this is if the haze returns.