Honeywell 50101 Air Purifier Review

Post date: October 12th, 2011

The Honeywell 50101 air purifier is a model which is suitable for small to medium-sized rooms up to 150 square feet or around 12 by 12 feet. For the price it does a lot of air cleaning!

It has a two stage filtering process using a carbon pre-filter and a true HEPA filter which captures airborne particles down to 0.3 microns such as dust, cat dander, tobacco smoke, pollen and mold spores.

It also has a filter change calendar to remind you when to change the HEPA filter.

It has a patented 360 degree air intake and discharge system. The air is taken in at the bottom of the unit and discharged at the top but in a 360″ circle which allows excellent circulation of the purified air around the room.

It’s also has SurroundSeal HEPA filter technology. This means that is has a special seal which prevents leakage and ensures that all the air taken into the unit passes through the HEPA filter.

This is one of the Enviracaire series of air purifiers produced by Honeywell which include the 50100, 50150, 50200, 50250 and 50300. You can check our Honeywell 50250 review. The Honeywell 50250 has electronic indicators to tell you when the pre-filter needs changing and has a permanent true HEPA filter which can be vacuum cleaned and has a much longer life than a normal HEPA filter like that in the 50101.

Read the rest of the Honeywell 50101 air purifier review below:

Table of Contents (click ahead!)
Filter Type          Coverage Area           Clean Air Delivery Rate
Features          Noise Level               Dimensions
Fan Speeds          Customer Reviews      Pros & Cons

Honeywell 50101 Air Purifier Filter Type

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The Honeywell 50101 has a two-stage cleaning process incorporating a carbon pre-filter and a true HEPA filter. The true HEPA filter removes 99.97% of common airborne particles like dust, pollen, tobacco smoke, mold spore and cat dander as small as 0.3 microns.

The model has a HEPA filter change calendar wheel to remind you when to change the HEPA filter. You have to set calendar from 1 to 3 years depending upon the level of pollutants in the air. So, if you have a few cats or dogs, you probably need to set it to 1 year. If you live in a pretty clean environment, you could possibly get away with 3 years. Once you’ve set this, you move the calendar along three months every time you replace the pre-filter. So, it’s a manual system to keep a record of when the change is due.

The carbon pre-filter (model 38002) helps to remove household odors and prevents the coarser airborne particles reaching the HEPA filter and thereby extending its life. It’s advisable to at least replace the pre-filter every three months. The replacement for this filter is the 38002.

This model has SurroundSeal HEPA filter technology which minimizes air leaks and ensures all the air drawn into the air purifier passes through the HEPA filter.

Fan Speed

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The Honeywell 50101 air purifier has three speeds: low for night-time quiet operation, medium for daytime operation and high for fast initial cleaning.

Coverage Area

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This model is suitable for a room up to 150 square feet. This means a room of about 12 by 12 feet. So, it’s suitable for most small and medium rooms.

Clean Air Delivery Rate

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The Clean Air Delivery Rate is certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers after testing in independent third party laboratories. For the Honeywell 50250 model the results are :

Type of Particle	CADR
Dust	100
Tobacco Smoke	100
Pollen	100

AHAM specify that the tobacco smoke rating should be at least two thirds of the room size in square feet. This means this purifier is rated for a room of 150 square feet. This model doesn’t have Energy Star rating.

Features

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Has calendar wheel to remind you when to change the HEPA filter
Carrying handle on top of the unit
3 Fan speeds

Noise Level

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Some consider this model quiet on lowest setting and acceptable on other settings. The majority of reviews seem to think it’s a bit on the noisy side. If you’re really sensitive to noise, especially if you want it in your bedroom, you may wish to consider quieter models such as the Winix Plasmawave 5300 air cleaner. Usually, you’re looking at a higher price for a really quiet model that is also very effective.

Dimensions

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The dimensions are 12 by 14 by 14 inches. The air purifier weighs 12 pounds.

Customer Reviews

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As of this date, there are 30 reviews on Amazon of which 28 are 4 or 5 stars and only 2 reviews are 3 stars or less. As you can see, the reviews are overwhelmingly positive.

“Yes, there is some noise, even on the lowest setting, but who cares. Especially when the product really works. I used it in a friend’s home for about a week, and I NEVER would have survived all the cat hair and dust without this. I recommend it to anyone that has pet allergies. I kept the purifier on level 2 and level 3 (highest setting) the entire week. It made a huge difference. Order this product with confidence… (read more here: Honeywell 50101 Air Purifier Review)”

“This air purifier is amazing for the money. I use to sneeze all the time in the spring and so far I have not sneezed once! I have put this purifier in our bedroom and it works great. bedroom is about 200 square feet… (read more here: Honeywell 50101 Air Purifier Review)”

Average Amazon Rating: 4.6

Pros & Cons

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Pros:

360 degree air intake and discharge which optimizes air circulation and efficiency
SurroundSeal HEPA technology which means all the air taken in goes through the filter
Very efficient for the price
5 year limited warranty.

Cons: