Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Alen
Feature: 3 filtration methods control particles and odors: pre-filter, HEPA filter, activated carbon filter
Label: Alen
Manufacturer: Alen
Model: A350
Publisher: Alen
Size: 18.5 x 8.23 x 17.48
Studio: Alen
Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
MPN: A350

• 3 filtration methods control particles and odors: pre-filter, HEPA filter, activated carbon filter
• Dust & Odor Sensors - When in auto mode, the unit fan will automatically adjust to pollution levels
• Timer, 4 fan speeds, plus saftey features
• Cleans up to 800 square feet; 400 square feet for allergy sufferers
• Wall mountable space saving design

All-purpose HEPA air purifier offers excellent performance at an affordable price. Three filtration methods control air pollution particles (dust, pollen, molds) and odors. Complete with 4 speed settings, timer and space-saving design. Treats up to 800 square feet (400 square feet for allergy sufferers).

Customer Rating:
Summary: A good buy
Comment: It definitely removes odor from the air in my studio apartment, which is about 450 square feet. It is particularly effective with the "Ionizer" turned on. However, I only use this feature occasionally (e.g., right after cooking fish), as I worry about potential adverse health effects. I don't know whether such concern is truly warranted, but after the debacle with Sharper Image's purifiers, better safe than sorry.

The only drawback I can think of is the cost of replacement filters. That said, given that the machine is cleaning the air in your living space, something's got to handle the dirt/dust/germs, thus the price for a new filter is hardly a deal-breaker.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: works well
Comment: Received the unit in 4 days in Hawaii(amazing)My only complaint is it was making a loud ticking noise at all speeds right out of the box. I contacted tech support. They responded in a few days by email. They told me how to open the unit and tighten a loose nut. It did fix the problem and works fine now. It helps with our vog on the Big Island.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: effective and a good value
Comment: The only caveat is that I've had it for but a month. That said, it's still as quiet (low speed) as I need. Additional speeds are noisy. Keeping the filter clean is easy- after I figured out how to access it. Which brings me to one small issue. The instruction book is an after-thought at best. Good illustrations to accompany the too brief text would improve things. Perhaps their site could be more thorough in providing info. However, it is worth noting that the few questions I had, were answered quickly and completely. Time will tell, particularly regarding the quietness that it currently exhibits, but so far it's a very effective unit. It delivers as promised.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Very pleased thus far.
Comment: After spending some time researching the large number of air purifiers on the market, I decided this would be the best option in regard to price, efficiency and quality. The A350 had good reviews for the most part, so I went ahead and ordered it. The anticipation was high waiting for it to arrive and, since its arrival, it has not let us down. This seems like a well-built product and I anticipate many years of service out of it (it comes with a lifetime warantee). It's got four fan speeds, and we seem to use 2 the most, particularly when sleeping. Three and four are a bit too noisy, four being fairly aggressive. We like this though, particularly if we've been away from the house for a while and we want some quick air cleaning. The controls on the machine are simple yet very functional, and it seems to me that my sinuses are not as clogged since having this purifier. This review is fairly long, but the reviews were very helpful to me in choosing a product. This is the only air purifier I have ever owned, but am very happy with it this far. I hope this review has been helpful. I'd say get one if you're reading this and considering it. You've got nothing to lose but some air pollution.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Where is this product made?
Comment: I am trying to decide between three different air purifiers. One is made in China, one is made in Switzerland, I can't get a straight answer on where this one is manufactured. Guess which one I'm leaning towards. Can anyone help me out here???....

update...

I finally just called a number for Alen (even though it was a business only number) and was told that they are made in China. I have just come up with a new rule of thumb for myself. If it is not easy to find out where a product is made then I am going to assume it was made in China. If they were proud of where it was made, or thought it would be a good selling point - they would advertise proudly where it was made...not make consumers run through a maze to find out. It looks like I am going with the IQ...unless someone else knows of a good brand made in the U.S.

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