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Whirlpool Whispure Air Purifier - AP250 - AP25030S

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Whirlpool Whispure Air Purifier - AP250/ 250 Square Foot Capacity/ 3 Fan Speeds/ Additional 3M HEPA Filter $65/ Additional Filtrete Pre-Filters $23

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Whirlpool Whispure Air Purifier, Model AP250

What makes Whispure so effective?
You're about to find out. The links on the right will let you learn all about Whispure. You'll get the inside story on the revolutionary Filtrete™ True HEPA Filter from 3M, and discover just how quiet Whispure really is. You can also see all three speeds, check the filters, and learn how Whispure works behind the scenes in your home.

Here's the nasty stuff that Whispure inhales for you.
Whispure uses an exclusive 3M Filtrete™ True HEPA Filter to capture 99.97% of of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns from air passing through the filter. Exactly how small is that? 1,100,000,000 would fit in an area smaller than one square inch.

Sound advice: Whispure keps it quiet.
Whipsure filters more air with less sound. But hearing is believing, so click on the air purifier sound comparison at the right, then check out the chart below. You'll discover that Whirlpool's advanced airflow design and the exclusive True HEPA Filtrete™ Technology from 3M make Whispure the quietest high efficiency air purifier, guaranteed.

The inside story on Whispure:

Whispure has the power to inhale microscopic airborne particles like dust, pollen, pet dander and smoke.
Once air is inside Whispure, the 3M Charcoal Pre-Filter pre-cleans it, to reduce odors and filter out large particles.
Next, the exclusive Filtrete™ True HEPA Filter from 3M captures 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns from passing air through the filter.
Finally, Whispure circulates filtered air back into your home. And it filters a roomful of air in just 10 minutes, which maintains the recommended 6 Air Changes per Hour (ACH).

You're in complete control.
Whispure has three fan speeds to fit your needs. You simply turn it on, adjust the speed, and Whispure does the rest. It's that easy to clear the air.

A change for the better.
The two-stage filter system inside Whispure keeps going strong for a long time. But how do you know when it's time to change filters? Just glance at the indicator lights. You can even register on-line to have replacement filters sent directly to your home, precisely when you need them. Keeping your home's air clear simply doesn't get any easier.

Which one uses the most energy?
The Whispure™ Air Purifier swallows plenty of dust, pollen and smoke, but it never consumes a lot of energy. The truth is, the Whispure Air Purifier uses approximately the same wattage as an ordinary light bulb.

Whispure works behind the scenes.
Where's Whispure? Chances are, it's hidden away against a wall or even in a corner. But rest assured, Whispure is still cleaning the air. That's because it uses front to top airflow, so you can put your Whispure wherever you need it most. And there's a Whispure model for every room in your home. Now, see if you find Whispure in the picture below.

Specifications:

Capacity (sp. ft.): 250
CADR (Clean air Density Rate): 150
Additional Filter: Filtrete™ True HEPA Filter from 3M
- 3M HEPA Filter - 1183051 $65.00
- 3M Filtrete Pre-Filters - 8171433 $23.00
Fan Speeds: 3
"Replace Filter" Indicator: Yes
Control Type: Rotary
Cabinet Color: Wispy Putty
Power Cord (ft.): 6
Ideal for use in: Bedroom, Kitchen and Office

Dimensions:

Width: 14"
Height: 19"
Depth: 10"

Approximate Shipping Weight:

17 lbs

Warranty Information:

Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): Full One Year Warranty

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Product Review Summary

4.5 (based on 54 reviews)

67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Quiet (38)
Attractive Design (32)
User friendly (23)
Inexpensive (20)
Simple Controls (8)
Long life (7)

Cons

Expensive (10)
Loud (3)

Best Uses

Bedroom (35)
Smaller Rooms (16)
Anywhere (12)
Asthma Control (7)
Everyday Use (7)
Office (6)

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4.0

little brother of consumer report winner

Reviewed by Swamp Fox (Quality Oriented) from Charlotte, USA on Feb 12, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Bought to hopefully aide in my child's allergies.

Pros:	Attractive Design, User friendly, Quiet
Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	Expensive

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4.0

I would buy this product again

Reviewed by cricket (Quality Oriented) from Annandale, Va on Feb 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We bought 2 units, one for the master bedroom and one for the kitchen. We can tell the difference when we are in the rooms without the units. The facial tissues have to be handy, and the hecking cough is annoying. We will be buying the largest model for the family room.

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4.0

Quiet, inexpensive purifier

Reviewed by Slayer (Value Oriented) from San Antonio, TX on Feb 01, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Does the job right. Quiet - not too much of a difference between middle and lowest setting, though. Energy efficient. All in all - good unit.

Pros:	Quiet, User friendly, Inexpensive
Best Uses:	Smaller rooms

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5.0

This is a great product,

Reviewed by Joe (Quality Oriented) from Redondo Beach, CA. on Jan 31, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I bought this air purifier a year ago and just purchased a second one for the second bedroom. It's quiet and does a great job in cleaning the air, even on the low setting.

Best Uses:	Asthma Control, Bedroom
Pros:	Quiet

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4.0

Great product! Not perfect.

Reviewed by Nakana (Quality Oriented) from Philadelphia PA on Jan 23, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I moved into a new studio apartment about a month ago and the smell was awful. It smelled like flower-scented wall plug-ins. I'm moderately allergic to most scented oils, so I felt ill after being in my room for just minutes. I did manage to live in my room for week without the AP250, and when it came I didn't notice an immediate difference. Only now that I'm reflecting on how my nostrils stung that first week can I appreciate what a great job this product has done for me. During that week without the AP250 I left my windows w-i-d-e open, but the location of the apartment cut off almost all outside airflow (case in point - I had my furnace turned off and I was wearing shorts while sipping coffee next to the window). Therefore my current comfort level can almost entirely be attributed to this product. When I first walk into my apartment after work I can smell a soft tinge of the previous tennant's overwhelmingly fresh scent, but it is much much better.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Smaller rooms, Asthma Control, Bedroom
Cons:	Expensive
Pros:	Quiet, User friendly, Attractive Design, Long life

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5.0

Works Great

Reviewed by Edgar Allen Poe (Value Oriented) from Baltimore, MD on Jan 21, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The unit is quality built and performance. It is quiet and what sound it does produced sounds like white noise.

Best Uses:	Bedroom, Anywhere
Cons:	Expensive
Pros:	User friendly, Quiet

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5.0

Good product appreciated

Reviewed by Saywhat? (Value Oriented) from Vienna, VA on Jan 16, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Have not owned it long enough to ascertain effectiveness. But it was hightest rated in Consumer Reports. Used in family room prone to lots of dust and old and new pet dander. Purchased from ABT Electronics. Arrived promptly and in perfect condition. Price was lowest available.

Pros:	Inexpensive, User friendly, Quiet, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Smaller rooms

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4.0

Perfect for the bedroom

Reviewed by Keepin' 'em healthy Momma (Value Oriented) from Akron-Canton, OH on Jan 07, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I love this little guy. It's just the right size for a bedroom. You can put it anywhere. Super quiet for sleeping.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Smaller rooms, Allergy Control, Bedroom
Cons:	Non yet
Pros:	Quiet, Great deal, Fits anywhere, User friendly

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5.0

Very good product!

Reviewed by Cassandra (Quality Oriented) from San Mateo, Ca. on Dec 31, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

It cleans the air, and I feel much better when I wake in the morning.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Smaller rooms
Pros:	Very good product, Inexpensive

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5.0

This filter is a lifesaver!

Reviewed by Paul (Quality Oriented) from Island Lake, IL on Dec 26, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I am very allergic to dogs (dander) and my girlfriend has a dog. My lungs closed up being in her house too long. However, we put this filter in the bedroom and I have NO problems breathing. Pulled it out of the box and plugged it in - very simple.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	Expensive
Pros:	User friendly, Attractive Design, Quiet

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5.0

Top-rated product

Reviewed by JoRO (Value Oriented) from Davis, CA on Dec 21, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I researched air purifiers on Consumer Report, websites, and with family members with severe allergies and asthma, and decided to spend in the mid-range for a purifier to alleviate allergies from a new cat (dander) that lead to asthma. This product's larger size is top-rated, and I've found that rating to be accurate. I find it quiet, though I personally like white noise, so this may affect my perception of the sound. I use the purifier in my small apartment, turning it on for about 20 minutes before I plan to spend significant time in the room. It's a good size and easy to carry from one room to the other. It seems to be effective, as my allergy symptoms have greatly lessened, and within 3 weeks I was able to stop taking daily asthma medication. I took another reviewer's advice and bought the replacement filters at the same time. I would recommend this -- you're going to like this product, so get those replacements ready so that you can keep it in constant use. The only thing that could make the purifier better would be a timer, so that it would turn off after an hour after I'm asleep.

Pros:	Quiet, Attractive Design, User friendly, Effectiveness at cleaning
Best Uses:	Smaller rooms, Living Room, Asthma Control, Bedroom

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3.0

Don't see a lot of difference

Reviewed by CMurphy (Quality Oriented) from Cambridge, MA on Dec 18, 2007

BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

It's too cold to leave on when you're in the room, it's freezing in fact. It also drys out everything in the room, including nose and eyes. Not exactly pleasant. Perhaps if it were in a larger room, this would not be a problem - but we did follow product specifications when deciding on size and sq. ft. etc.

Cons:	Drys out the air, Makes the room freezing
Best Uses:	Larger Rooms, Living Room, Anywhere
Pros:	Quiet, Inexpensive, User friendly

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5.0

nice product

Reviewed by ratty (Quality Oriented) from providence,ri on Dec 12, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

nice product, my room is much more cleaner and feels good to breather in fresher air. It helped a bit in my alllergies. Quiet even on highest speed.

Pros:	Quiet, User friendly, Inexpensive, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Smaller rooms, Anywhere, Asthma Control, Bedroom

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4.0

Helpful with allergies

Reviewed by Sonny (Quality Oriented) from Topeka, Kansas on Dec 07, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We have found the Whirlpool very helpful with our allergies. It is run every night in our bedroom. We have another one that we use in our guest bedroom.

Pros:	Long life, User friendly, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Smaller rooms, Bedroom, Anywhere

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5.0

Great Air Filter

Reviewed by Allergic to Cats but Have One Anyway (Value Oriented) from San Diego on Dec 07, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This is my second unit. I've had the first one for two years -- works great and is pretty quiet. No complaints!

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Quiet, User friendly, Inexpensive, Attractive Design

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4.0

Good product

Reviewed by Vince Marketing Guru (Quality Oriented) from Orlando, Florida on Nov 28, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

It's relatively quiet, does the job, and you only have to change the filters every three months vs monthly for others. There is a major filter change yearly, but that's reasonable. It was easy to set up and we've had it for three weeks now and it's working quite well.

Pros:	Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Bedroom

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5.0

I would buy this product again.

Reviewed by PC (Quality Oriented) from Eugene, OR on Oct 31, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I am using this product to keep air clean in the bedroom at night for sleeping. We just recently installed new carpeting and have a dog so I needed something to help control my allergies. We previously had been using a honeywell ionizer but I have found this unit much more effective. The sound on this unit is quieter than the honeywell. Since this unit is new to me, I have not had to deal with expenses for the filters. When the unit is on high, it does sound like a bigger fan, but I really only use it on low because that does the job just fine. I would buy this again.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	Expensive
Pros:	User friendly, Quiet, Attractive Design

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4.0

Smart purchase

Reviewed by David (Quality Oriented) from San Antonio on Oct 24, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I have research air purifiers extensively and have come to the conclusion that the AP510 and AP250 and the Blueair 402 are the only purifiers you would ever need. I bought the AP250 for a small bedroom and like its 160CADR rating, low wattage, pure physical filter (no ozone spitting electrostatic), front intake top outflow air movement, and [...]. Since allergy sufferers are recommended to have a cadr rating the same as the square feet (and not the usable square feet advertised), most small purifiers at 100 cadrs are too small. This is the perfect size. The only problem is that the three settings are probably at 50% / 75% / 100% power based on my estimates. I would rather they be 30% / 70% / 100%. The low setting is not loud for the air it moves, but you don't get a quieter option. Its too bad whirlpool doesn't state the watt/cadr/decibals for each setting. You only get the watt/cadr for high. By going to energystar.com, you can see that the AP250 (and AP510 for the bigger rooms) have a great watt to cadr rating. The competitors that beat it use degrees of electrostatic and lower merv filters to achieve it, so in my book the AP250 has a low cost of operation.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Pros:	Inexpensive, User friendly
Cons:	Low setting not low

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5.0

Don't buy the others ! !

Reviewed by Jeffroar (Health Oriented, Quality Oriented, Value Oriented) from Los Angeles, CA on Oct 19, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Most other air purifiers produce by-products that are actually unhealthful, according to Consumer Reports. Not this one. Good prices on line if you shop around. And it comes in a larger size for larger rooms.

Cons:	A bit larger than expectd
Best Uses:	Smaller rooms
Pros:	User friendly, Non-ozone producing, Attractive Design, Quiet, Inexpensive

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5.0

Good, quiet air purifier

Reviewed by Ben (Value Oriented, Quality Oriented) from St. Louis, MO on Oct 09, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The product works great -- just as described on the product description and on consumer reports. The fan is quite quiet on the lowest setting. Check the dimensions of the purifier before buying, it is somewhat large if you have a small bedroom like me. This is the first air purifier I have purchased so I don't have anything to compare it against, but I am fully satisfied with this one and don't see a reason to look anywhere else in the future.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Pros:	Quiet, Inexpensive

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5.0

great item

Reviewed by Jett Gutierro (Quality Oriented) from san diego, ca on Aug 10, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

just leave it on the low setting and it does its job.

Best Uses:	Asthma Control, Anywhere
Cons:	Large
Pros:	Quiet, Works well, User friendly

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4.0

As advertised and a good value

Reviewed by Gary (Quality Oriented) from Austin, TX on Jul 30, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Not having seen one in a store the description defined the product. A true HEPA filter not a HEPA-type for less money than locally. Slightly more noisy on a wood floor than I had hoped for but definitely quieter than the one it replaced. Appears to be made and/or assembled in the USA with 3M filters.

Best Uses:	Smaller rooms
Pros:	User friendly, Inexpensive, Long life

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5.0

Whispure Air Purifier Rocks!

Reviewed by Laura (Value Oriented, Quality Oriented) from Weston, Fl on Jul 19, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This is my third purchase of Whispure Hepa-products. I have been very satisfied in the past and I am positive I will be with this purchase as well.

Best Uses:	Anywhere, Asthma Control
Pros:	Inexpensive, Long life, Attractive Design, Quiet, User friendly

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4.0

"It worked for me"

Reviewed by PL (Value Oriented, Quality Oriented) from Chicago on Jul 18, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Air feels cleaner

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	User friendly, Quiet

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5.0

If you have allergies, you need this!

Reviewed by KDG-Allergy Sufferer (Quality Oriented, Value Oriented) from Missouri on Jul 17, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This air purifier is great! I have had really bad body aches along with my other allergy symptoms. My doctor thought my body aches were due to my mold allergy. He recommended this air purifier to help clean up my environment. It has really helped!!!!

Pros:	Attractive Design, User friendly, Quiet, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Bedroom, Asthma Control, Allergy Control

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4.0

Excellent Product, but...

Reviewed by Ken (Quality Oriented) from Miami, FL on Jul 10, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I have both the AP510 and the AP250. The only thing I have to say about the 250 is that it is not as quiet as the 510. It is still an excellent product. For the bedroom, it may be a little noisy. Also, the only other issue I have is that you need to replace the Pre-Filter every 3 months or so. The HEPA filter needs to be replaced every year. When you buy any Whispure product, it only comes with one Pre Filter. It should come with 4 to keep up with the HEPA filter. Happy Breathing!

Best Uses:	Bedroom, Smaller rooms, Anywhere
Pros:	Long life, User friendly, Attractive Design
Cons:	Loud

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4.0

Solid product, reasonable price relative

Reviewed by NPO (Homeowner) from Memphis, TN on Jun 20, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great price relative to the alternatives, it has seemed to help my wifes allergies, has not cured them but they seem better than before. I think it has been a good investment for us, I just wish the replacement filters werent so expensive.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	Expensive
Pros:	Quiet, Attractive Design

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4.0

Works well but lacks info in it's manual

Reviewed by acleanair (Homeowner, Renter) from Northern, CA on Jun 06, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Whirlpool AP250 air purifier is a great product to have. It works well if your an allergy sufferer as I am. That's the reason why I bought it. When allergy season arrives I cough, sneeze, watery eyes, everything! The AP250 saved me and I love it. It also removes odors in the house especially cooking smell. It's a great product and to some it is expensive but if you research some of the other products (big named brands) out there have a much higher price. The Whirlpool AP250 got great reviews on consumer digest and reports. [...] Great product buy it! Oh and if you do purchase it, just to let everyone know that you do not have to remove the styrofoam inside the unit that is to remain in the unit to provide noise reduction.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Quiet
Best Uses:	Bedroom, Home, Office
Cons:	Lack of info in manual, No info on styrofoam insi

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5.0

Love this air purifier!

Reviewed by Rose the teacher (Homeowner) from Mesa, AZ on Jun 04, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I purchased this product based on reviews in Consumer Reports, and I am extremely happy with the product.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Quiet, Long life
Best Uses:	Office, Bedroom

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5.0

Good Value and Performance

Reviewed by NA (Homeowner) from Palm Bay, Fl on May 17, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Considering how expensive some other makes were, this unit does an outstanding job in a bedroom of 180 sq feet at a fair price. It is relatively quite on the medium speed. My son's allergies have been greatly helped.

Pros:	Inexpensive, Attractive Design, Quiet
Best Uses:	Office, Bedroom

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4.0

Quiet at low speeds.

Reviewed by Steve (Homeowner) from Los Angeles, CA on May 10, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Dimensions of this unit are about 2.5 feet tall by 1.5 feet wide by 1 foot deep. Not sure if that is provided anywhere.

Best Uses:	Home, Office, Bedroom
Pros:	Inexpensive, Quiet, Attractive Design

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4.0

Quiet and efficient

Reviewed by Steven (Homeowner) from San Diego on May 04, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We bought the AP450 for a larger room in the house due to a very positive review from Consumer Reports. The AP450 is great, but it was to big for my son's bedroom. So we bought the AP250. It is much quieter. I don't know if it filters air as well as the AP450, but I assume that it works fine for a small bedroom.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Inexpensive, Quiet
Best Uses:	Bedroom

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4.0

Good Product for a Good Price

Reviewed by Arlo (Renter) from Dublin, PA on May 01, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We have had this item in our bedroom for about 3 weeks. We leave it running on low constantly as recommended. We have noticed a big difference in air quality. Especially when sleeping. We wake up and our allergies have been much better. Highly recommend.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Pros:	Quiet, Attractive Design

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5.0

Exceptional Value!

Reviewed by Mary (Renter, Professional) from Baseball Heaven, St. Louis, Missouri on Apr 15, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I love my little Whirlpool AP250. I'ts absolutely perfect for my bedroom! It can sit right up against a wall and work perfectly. I was suffering at night from my allergies and this air purifier has helped tremendously. I did a LOT of research before settling on this one. It has everything - price, ability, quietness....an excellent choice and I couldn't be happier. ABT is superb! The air purifier came quickly and was exceptionally well packaged. Thank you much!

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Pros:	Quiet, Attractive Design, Inexpensive

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4.0

Best value for your money

Reviewed by Very satisfied customer (Homeowner) from Coral Gables, FL on Apr 09, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Better than expected! Very quiet and affordable. I will definitely buy another Whispure air purifier.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Pros:	Inexpensive, Quiet

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5.0

Excellent Purifier

Reviewed by TJack (Homeowner) from Santa Clara, UT on Mar 06, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This purifier was recommended to me by my allergist for my son who has allergies. We actually all have allergies in my house so I purchased this unit for his room. Within minutes I could smell and feel a difference. When it is on and I am in his room, my eyes don't itch and it smells like clean fresh air. I would highly recommend this item to anyone with allergies or wanting clean air.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Inexpensive, Quiet
Best Uses:	Home, Bedroom

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4.0

Better than other well-known brands!

Reviewed by Sly (Homeowner) from Detroit, MI on Mar 04, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

MEt all expectations. I replaced another well-known brand with this one because I needed a quieter unit. I run this unit 24/7 and never think about it. Its that quiet. I have two other whirlpool units (Larger) and I love them too.

Pros:	Attractive Design, User friendly, Quiet
Best Uses:	Bedroom, Pet room, Office, Home
Cons:	Expensive

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5.0

couldn't get any better

Reviewed by no longer sniffly (Homeowner) from northern michigan on Jan 08, 2007

after much research on air filters, i found the whirlpool to be best suited to what i needed. abt electronics offered the best purchase price. [...] i use this in my bedroom and i love it. i've always enjoyed a little background noise when i'm sleeping and this little unit is perfect. i've noticed a dramatic decrease in the amount of dust in the air and on my furniture/appliances.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	don't know of any
Pros:	Quiet

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4.0

Great Christmas Gift

Reviewed by Barbara (Homeowner) from Corona, CA on Dec 28, 2006

Purchased this for my Mom and within 24 hours she already noticed how well the product was performing. This was a good investment. Glad we didn't settle for one of the big name/heavily advertised brands.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Pros:	Quiet, Attractive Design, Inexpensive

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5.0

Great product, super quiet!

Reviewed by Laura the Librarian (Homeowner) from St. Petersburg, FL on Dec 28, 2006

I bought this product to replace my aging HEPA filter. I didn't realize how loud my old one was until I crawled into bed and realized that I could now hear the clock ticking over this new unit! It got good reviews[...]and is Energy Star compliant. Now I just have to do something about the clock...

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	Expensive
Pros:	Quiet, Attractive Design, Energy efficient

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5.0

Works Well for me

Reviewed by pk (Homeowner) from Walnut Creek, CA on Dec 18, 2006

No setup -- it just works

Pros:	Attractive Design, Inexpensive, Quiet
Best Uses:	Exercise Room

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4.0

ALLERGIC DAUGHTER SLEEPS BETTER.

Reviewed by EL CUBANO (Homeowner) from BERGEN COUNTY, NJ on Nov 16, 2006

EASY TO GET OPERATIONAL AND LOOKS GREAT.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Quiet
Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	Expensive

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4.0

Small but effective.

Reviewed by HP (Homeowner) from Picayune, MS on Nov 03, 2006

Not as effective in large rooms. Great for smaller spaces and medium bedrooms. Takes longer to circulate the air than the larger Whirlpool Wispure models, but air quality remains clean and free of odor.

Best Uses:	Bedroom, Smaller rooms
Cons:	Expensive
Pros:	Quiet, Compact, Attractive Design, Lightweight, User friendly

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4.0

Good product.

Reviewed by Kelli (Homeowner) from Coquille, OR on Oct 24, 2006

Overall a good product. Good size/good fit for our bedroom, price is right. We'd bought a larger model for our living room and in comparison, this smaller unit is somewhat noisier than the larger unit. But overall, it's a good unit for the $$.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Inexpensive
Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	Loud

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5.0

Great product, great vendor!

Reviewed by Tom (Homeowner) from Dallas, TX on Oct 24, 2006

This is the third AP250 that I've purchased. The first two have worked great with no problems. [...]

Pros:	Attractive Design, Long life
Best Uses:	Bedroom
Cons:	Repl HEPA filter is $$$

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4.0

seems to help with kitty fuzz

Reviewed by Kathy (Homeowner) from St. Louis MO on Sep 14, 2006

This is our 2nd Whirlpool air filter. We purchased a Model 510 several years ago to use in a large bedroom. Since we moved to a smaller condo, it's at work in our large living/dining area. We purchased 2 Model 250s for the bedrooms. They seem to be doing the job! We have a lot less dust and kitty fuzz to clean up. When we change the pre-filters, we can see how much work the filters have done. I highly recommend these Whirlpool air filters to anyone looking for a basically quiet and effective way to improve the air quality in their house.

Best Uses:	Bedroom, Office
Pros:	Quiet, Attractive Design

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4.0

Doing the job.

Reviewed by Jimmy the Greek (Homeowner) from Raleigh, NC on Sep 08, 2006

This air cleaner, is an air cleaner, not a toy. You turn it on, (our house is air conditioned) and you leave it on all the time, and after a few days you can tell the difference in the air quality in the room it's in. Our son and daughter in law have the same units with the same results. It's not absolutely quiet, but it has a soothing white noise that you really don't notice at night. I run my on the middle setting and am satisfied with my purchase.

Cons:	A little noisey
Pros:	Compact, Simple Controls, Easy To Assemble, Easy To Clean, The right price
Best Uses:	Everyday Use

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2.0

loud!!!!

Reviewed by josh (Homeowner) from ny, ny on Sep 06, 2006

it is louder then expected

Best Uses:	Everyday Use
Cons:	Loud
Pros:	Simple Controls

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4.0

The Price is Right [...]

Reviewed by singingjim (Homeowner) from Deerfield Beach, FL on Aug 23, 2006

It's not exactly whisper quiet, but it's not obnoxious enough to wake you up. Sort of like soft, pink noise.

Best Uses:	Bedroom, Everyday Use
Cons:	Not exactly a whisper
Pros:	Powerful, Simple Controls, It works

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5.0

Consumer Reports Recommended

Reviewed by Aida (Homeowner) from Southern, CA on Aug 18, 2006

The AP250 is an ideal choice for a bedroom or nursery. I have used the larger version, the Whirlpool AP450, for about a year in the main living area and was very satisfied with how it cleared the air of general household odors and how much the household dust level subsided. I decided to try the smaller version in my bedroom during my allergy time (April-May) and it made sleeping so much easier. I discovered these units in a Consumer's Report rating and as usual, they were right. If you are deligent about keeping the prefilter replaced, (about $6 for the charcoal prefilter which I do monthly with 2 dogs and one cat in the house), you should be able to go a very long time without changing the main, and more expensive, Hepa filter. I have found that using both of these air purifiers has even saved on how often I need to replace my main house filter with the furnace and AC unit. I operate each unit about 12 hours a day (7PM-7AM) and have seen no drastic increase in my utility bill.

Best Uses:	Everyday Use, Ideal for Bedrooms, Smaller Rooms
Pros:	Simple Controls, Compact, Easy To Clean, Low Noise

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5.0

Best Purifier We've Tried

Reviewed by The Hayfever Family (Homeowner) from Oak Park, IL on Aug 11, 2006

Much to our dismay, we were forced to shop for a new air purifier when the filters for our favorite one were no longer manufactured. It turned out to be an unexpected benefit. We thought our old one was quiet, but this one is even quieter. And not only does it make less noise than the three others we tried, it works better as well. Highly recommended. As a small aside, there are also no annoying bright lights on the control panel (personal pet peeve). I wish more small appliances were made with such practical considerations in mind.

Cons:	A little large
Pros:	Simple Controls, Quiet. VERY quiet
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

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4.0

Compact/easy-to-use/quiet/emits no ozone

Reviewed by [...] (Homeowner) from St. Louis, MO on Aug 01, 2006

As this is a True HEPA filter unit, it doesn't emit dangerous ozone. Also includes a charcoal pre-filter to kill odors. The filters are not washable so you have to purchase new ones eventually, but they last awhile. Seems well designed, small footprint, simple to use, and supposedly requires not much more energy than a lightbulb so it can run all the time. One thing I don't like about it is that the entire exhaust-port area inside the unit down to the blower motor is lined with cheap styrofoam, I dont know why. I really have no way to tell if the unit actually processes all the air in the room every 10 minutes as it claims to, but [...] very good reviews to the Whirlpool HEPA purifier that was a little bigger than this one that uses the same design, so I assume this one does ok too in the smaller areas it was made for.

Pros:	Moves alot of air, Simple Controls, Charcoal pre-filter, No assembly to do, Filter-clog lights, True HEPA filter, Very quiet, 3 fan speeds, Compact, No dangerous ozone
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms, Everyday Use, Can run perpetually
Cons:	Styrofoam lining

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4.0

A quiet machine

Reviewed by allergy sufferer in Crystal Lake (Homeowner) from Crystal Lake, IL on Jul 25, 2006

Pleased that it is so quiet. Old air cleaner was pretty noisy even at the lowest setting. Here's hoping this motor lasts longer than 2 years because that is what happened to my old air cleaner.