Friedrich C-90B Electronic Air Purifier
by Friedrich
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Friedrich C-90B Electronic Air Purifier
Customer Review: I wish I could afford 2
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased one of these after extensive research. Since we have a two story home, I find myself moving it back and forth. The only downside is the size. It's about the size of a medium dog carrier. But the fact that it is so quiet and works so well, make it worth it. My husband and I both smoke and our house smells fresh and clean for the first time in several years. His mother, a non-smoker, is even amazed. Next year I will definately be buying another one. You don't even know it's running on low and when I turn it up, it's still fairly quiet and non-distracting.Customer Review: Cream Of The Crop
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best Air Cleaner on the market,period. I have had mine for 11 years and I am ordering a new one as soon as I finish this review. It is worth every penny and then some. It really works, I guarantee it. Don't listen to the negative reviews.Customer Review: I wish I could return this...
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this air purifier because of the good reviews. Within the first week I had to contact customer service because it because it rattled and made snapping noises. Customer service was very nice, and they arranged to have a new one sent out.
I got the new one, and although it didn't rattle, it continued to make a "snapping" sound. When I called about this, I was told that it would eventually stop, and it was only because the product was still new. (And by the way, I am very careful about following all the instructions regarding the cleaning and care of the unit.)
Well, it's been over 6 months and it hasn't stopped. My husband is furious that I got rid of the old purifier, because this one wakes us up at least 3 times a week at night with that "snapping" sound.
I just got off the phone with their customer service today to complain again, and I was *now* just told that the popping sound just means the unit is working - and that it will never stop! I would never have bought this product if I knew that.
I will grant you that it cleans the air well, very well - but who wants to put up with the sound of a whip cracking every other night? It's unbearable, and unless something like this wouldn't bother you, I would pass on the product.
Update: I just got an email from Friedrich which said the following:
"From everything you have written it sounds as if your unit is operating as designed. If you feel that there is something wrong with the unit, you can certainly send it to the nearest Service Center as listed on page 9 of your Operator's Guide.However, if they find nothing wrong with the unit you would be liable for all service charges."
Buyer beware....
Customer Review: Economical filtering, high quality, slightly noisy
Summary: 5 Stars
In comparison to many air filters which use disposable (and expensive) HEPA filter units, this Friedrich uses an electrostatic filter element to collect and trap dust particles. This is far superior to the electrostatic filters sold by Sharper Image because the total surface area for collecting dust is MUCH greater. The Friedrich C-90 (A or B) has an internal fan that draws air through a pre-filter, then through an aluminum element with many electrostatically-charged plates that capture dust particles, and finally through a carbon filter for cleaning up odors. Filtration has 3 stages: 1)an outer filter to catch hair and large dust particles, etc. 2) the main inner filter element and 3) a final charcoal filter. Each are removable to clean. The main filter element can be cleaned in a dishwasher; the pre- and carbon filters can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner brush. I've never bothered replacing the carbon filter - but have no strong odors in the apartment. I've never noticed any "ozone" smell noted by other reviewers. Friederich after-sales support is terrific.
NET: The unit is well-built, American-made, solid, but fairly large (like a small college-dorm refridgerator). The fan has 3 speeds. I have no problem with the noise level, (a low hum from the internal fan even at the lowest setting) but it bothers my wife. Prices vary widely; I've owned mine for 5+ years and would consider buying another/the same unit again.
ONE CAVEAT: the plates on the main electrostatic filter element are extremely fragile, and easily bent. Once bent out of alignment, the unit will continually pop and crackle as sparks jump between the unaligned plates. A replacement filter element is costly, but not when one considers the first one lasted over 5 years.
Customer Review: not satisfied
Summary: 1 Stars
Here some background. I used to use the Ionic Breeze aircleaner to clean the air against my allergies. The Ionic Breeze is not a good aircleaner as it has no fan to drive the air. I had it next to my face, literally, at night to feel an effect. I was not all too offended by the ozone smell until CR came up with its warning against the device and I threw it in the trash. I bought the Friedrich with the highest expectation but I am somewhat disapointed. I run it at night in my bedroom. I am not sure the cleaning power exceeds conventional HEPA filters (myallergies tell me "no"). People in other reviews point out the macroscopic dust that they see. This is what every air cleaner does terrific well (the ones with a fan at least). It's hard to judge the microscopic cleaning power. Let alone I am very disappointed about the ozone emission. I am a physicist. I am not paranoid but the smell from the ozone emission is at least as bad as the Ionic Breeze. Someone above called it wet dog smell. I just don't believe that with the low emission as stated in CR it would smell that bad. Maybe CR tested a particular good model, don't know. For my part I have a 500 $ failed health investment for the garage...