Winix 5500-2 PlasmaWave Review
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The Winix 5500-2 PlasmaWave (On special until end Oct, 2020) has all the qualities and features, giving it an added advantage and an edge over its competitors.
Winix 5500-2 PlasmaWave Air Purifier
Review Feature Summary
- 4 Fan Speeds.
- Smart Sensors & Auto Mode.
- Sleep Mode.
Quick Summary of the Winix 5500-2 PlasmaWave
The WINIX 5500-2 Air Cleaner replaces the wildly popular 5500 model; designed for any home environment and ready to capture dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, mold spores, VOC (volatile organic compounds) and household odors. With a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) rating from AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers), this unit is best used for medium to large living spaces, kitchens, or bedrooms.
The Good & the Bad
Pros
- Features Incredible True HEPA filter
- Simple to Use
- Noise-Free
Cons
- Filters are costly but if they work, they are on par with other cartridge style hepa filters.
Key Features
- 4 Fan Speeds – You can effortlessly choose either low or medium settings for near silent cleaning & high or turbo settings for maximum air flow & cleaning power.
- Smart Sensors & Auto Mode – The Smart Sensors allow you to consistently monitor the air in your environment.
- Sleep Mode – It senses the amount of ambient light in the room, adjusts the fan speed, & dims the indicator lights to provide a quiet clean that does not disturb sleep.
- Filter Replacement Indicator – When the filters needs to be replaced, the Filter Replacement Indicator LED illuminates. After replacing the filters, make sure that you reset the Filter Replacement Indicator by using a pin or needle to press the Filter Reset Button.
- 3 Stage Air Purification – It offers you the AOC (Advanced Odor Control) Carbon Filter, True HEPA Filter, PlasmaWave Technology.
Useful Product Info
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 8.2 x 23.6 Inches
- Product Weight: 15.4 Pounds
- Product Color: Charcoal Gray
What Others Think
At the time of writing this review, there were:
- 3129 Customers
- Who Gave it a Rating of 4.6 Out of 5.
What's Included?
Here's what you get when you buy this Air Purifier:
- PlasmaWave
- 1 year warranty
- True HEPA Filter
- Carbon Filter
- User's Manual
Common Questions
- What's the difference between Winix PlasmaWave 5300-2 and 5500-2?
Well, the5500–2 has a remote control and a washable carbon filter that must be cleaned every 3 months and replaced after a year. Otherwise they're identical.
- What is the negative ion output in the Winix 5500 PlasmaWave?
Many people realize this, but negative ions result in Ozone production much higher than is present even in outdoors rainfall.
Our Verdict
The unit is an amazing air purifier, True HEPA filter captures 99.97% of airborne pollutants; dust mites, pet dander, pollen and other allergens as small as 0.3 microns.
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