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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Alen
Color: Black
EAN: 0893127001001
Item Dimensions: 280011001200900
Label: Alen
Manufacturer: Alen
Model: T300
MPN: T300
Publisher: Alen
Studio: Alen
Warranty: Lifetime warranty
Features:- Pre-filter/Allergy-HEPA Filters
- Enhanced activated carbon filter for even greater odor removal
- Effectively removes smoke, pollen, dust, animal dander, dust mites, molds, bacteria and viruses
- Built-in Ionizer to effectively minimize pollutants. Ionizer can be manually turned on or off - produces no ozone
- UV lamp for bacteria removal
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Rating:  -
I purchased two T300 purifiers about three years ago based on extensive research and user reviews. One was for use downstairs in the family room and one upstairs in my bedroom. The hepa filters were replaced as recommended by Alen.
I plugged in the bedroom unit and heard a rattling noise on the two highest speeds. Alen customer service advised that this was common in some T300 models but would not effect the operation of the unit. I thought, well okay and continued to use it. About 18 months later the rattling became more and more noticeable. It finally got to the point where it sounded like the machine was coming apart. I notified Alen and they replaced the purifier. I turned on the replacment and the rattling noise was worse than the one I had sent back. I notified Alen and they apologized for sending a defective unit that another customer had returned. They sent another replacement and thankfully, the only sound detectable was the air going through the fan. Okay, this is great. Two weeks ago the machine started "whistling". The noise is more intense as the fan speed is increased. It got to the point where I couldn't use the machine even at the lowest setting during the night.
The downstairs T300 developed a burning smell after about two weeks. I emailed Alen customer service and they said to return it immediately. They replaced the unit within a few days. So far, so good. Just recently this purifier also developed a whistling noise at every fan speed. The higher the speed the louder the whistle. I tried removing the filters to see if the noise was generated there. The whistling noise was even louder. Again, I can't use the machine because of the loud noise. What's the point?
This morning I'm donating both units to the Salvation Army. I'm VERY disappointed in the product. I will say that Alen customer service responded quickly to all of my inquiries but what good does that do if I keep getting defective units as replacements? I certainly wouldn't recommend the T300. I'm shopping around for a different product made by a different manufacturer.
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I did a lot of research, reading and talking to people before finally deciding on the Alen T300. I was worried about a few things: 1.Noise 2.Filter price, 3.Ozone generation, and 4.power consumption. Im happy that this air filter really met all the criteria I was after.
1. Noise. Really what good is an air purifier if you cant sleep with the thing on? Or hear the TV for that matter? This air purifer is really quiet. The white noise it provides at night when all is silent is equivalent to the sound of a hotel air conditioner running. My wife and I find it quite relaxing and its nice to sleep along to.
2. Filter. The filter has a foam pre-filter that is easily removable and washable so the filters should last a long time, when they need to be replaced they cost $49. a pair (it uses two at a time) Not bad seeing that most people can get two years out of the filters running about 2200 hours a year. The UV bulb that can be turned on and off to kill Virus and bacteria in the air can be easily replaced.
3.Ozone- Read the EPA report people, Ozone is bad for your lungs!!! Many ionizing air purifiers produce Ozone (not good) the Inizer with the T300 is a negative ionizer (negative ions = good for humans, Positive Ions = bad for humans) so it doesnt produce ozone and its not harmful to humans. If you dont like the idea of an ionizer at all you can simply turn it off.
4.Power consumption- The power consumption over the past three months with two of these running on the #2 fan speed (low is 1, high is 4) for approx. 9 hours a day hasnt added much to our bill at all, actually its hardly noticeable that there even was a change in consumption of electricity.
Fit and finish is top notch, and the controls are clear and easy to use. All settings are clearly laid out for you when the unit is running so you know with a glance at the LCD screen whats on.
If your considering an air purifier, this should be at the top of your list. I purchased my units brand new for a cost of $270. each and best of all Alen offers a lifetime warranty on their products, because as they state "We dont want our products to wind up taking up space in a landfill somewhere". Sounds pretty environmentally responsible to me.
Go ahead, try one. I dont think you'll be disappointed with this unit.
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I purchased this item to replace an Ionic Breeze. This Alen air cleaner worked for one week, then totally stopped. I called Alen customer service and after a wait on hold I was connected to someone who took all my information and promised someone would call back. Several hours later I called again and got someone else who took all my information and asked me to try a few things - which did not work. Guy #2 promised to send an confirming email within 1/2 hour with further instructions. Still no return calls from Alen. Guy #2 said that it will take 2 weeks ~~ or so ~~ to process return. Great Company ! For the week that the unit worked it was rather noisy on all but low speeds and the rear filter cover is hard to get off and then to get back on. The small switch at the bottom "has caused some problems" however, my unit is is DOA -- even with the switch depressed. With air cleaner companies like Alen - there may be a lot more DOAs in hospitals during allergy seasons.
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I purchased the Alen T300 this February and I've been pretty happy with the results. However, my major complaint comes from the fact that the UV lamp has already burned out and it just seems a bit ludicrous to have to replace a $79 lamp in four months. Of course, it's not covered under the warranty so along with replacing the filters for $45 every 6 months, now I have to replace the UV lamp even sooner. I don't know about you but it seems a bit steep!
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I have a bad allergy and i was looking for somthing to help me.
I found about alen t300 and I had to give it a try
I place it in my bed room and I would say that I feel a diffrent.
I'm the kind of guy who run to his car after leaving home and never stay outside because I can feel getting sick, my bed room is the best place where i can spend my time since i have it placed there and I only breath perfectly with full open nose there
I would say, this is one of the best thing I ever bought in my life
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