Winix 5500-2 PlasmaWave Review
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The Winix 5500-2 PlasmaWave (On special until end Jan, 2021) 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, mould spores, VOC (volatile organic compounds) and household odours. 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
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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