Rabbit Air BioGS (model 421A - covers 600 sq. ft.) High Quality Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier - Low Maintenance - Washable Filters!
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Rabbit Air BioGS (model 421A - covers 600 sq. ft.) High Quality Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier - Low Maintenance - Washable Filters!
Customer Review: I very pleased with machine. Great customer service too
Summary: 5 Stars
I was having a bad allergy problem, causing a deep cough and frequent sneezing for weeks. That ended up in giving me continuous bronchial spasms. I was on medication to control the coughing, and spasms, and I was given an emergency inhaler, allow me to stop asthmatic type attacks.
The problems had lasted for over a month. When I finally pinpointed that it was some kind of allergen, I ordered the BioGS. I received it quickly - within a few days. In just a couple of weeks the breathing problems were gone. I'm not coughing anymore, nor having any breathing problems. After over 2 months of feeling horrible, I'm finally well.
The purifier consumes only a tiny amount of energy. I have a watt meter. I plugged the purifier into it and I was really surprised at how it just sips energy, while performing better than any air cleaner I've had before.
The carbon and dust prefilter are both washable. The Hepa needs to be replaced but they say it should last at least a couple of years. That's so much cheaper than the filters I've had to buy for other less effective machines.
It's almost silent most of the time. It's sensors are always monitoring for a raise in particulate matter or odors. When detected, the Rabbit will go to a higher speed and stay there until the problem is gone. I'm very pleased with it's operation.
I also had a very nice customer service interaction. I bought it here at Amazon. I knew it came with other colored front panels, so immediately after ordering I called their customer service line - it was after 10pm, I think, on the West Coast. A person answered and I told him I preferred Green. He said he'd note it on the order. When I received the unit, it was a blue one. It was a shipping error, because right there on the shipping label, it said - Send green color per customer request. I called their customer service line and again got a live person right away (these were local people also, not some far off country). He apologized and offered to send out a replacement green panel immediately. He said I could keep the blue one and that allowed me to start using the cleaner immediately. He said it would probably arrive the next day or day after, since we are in the same general area. It got here the second morning after my call. No charge, no hassle.
Since they called it "lime green". I was concerned that it might be gaudy or too bright. I'd call it "Frosted Sage Green", a really attractive color that fits my apartment beautifully.
I'm very happy with my choice.
Customer Review: Wow! This air purifier is NO JOKE! Priced accordingly.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was pleased to see that they wrapped the retail box with a shipping box and bubblewrap. All too often you get the retail box completely destroyed in shipping, and subsequently damaged goods.
It took me about 10 minutes to open the box, unwrap the filters and plug it in. I was going slow, so you could have yours up in less time. Just one look at the filters and you KNOW this thing is no joke.
The remote is nice. Minimal, small, and just a bit slow to respond. (There will be no quick action button-mashing here.) I DID NOTICE THAT IF YOU LOSE THE REMOTE YOU WILL BE SCREWED. All of the functions are selected via the remote! The only button on the unit itself is the on/off button. BUT! You can purchase a spare remote for $13 through Rabbit Air's website. Not bad.
Quiet! Quiet! Quiet! I can't stress how QUIET this thing is. I cranked it up to the highest fan setting and found that it was quiet enough to sleep with. All other settings are really quiet. I had to put a piece of ribbon in front of the vent in order to check if the lowest setting was even working - it's that quiet!
I agree with one of the other reviewers: the negative ion setting is a default setting that comes on every time you change something. No biggie for me since I leave it on, but I figured this was a little weird to make as a default.
Lightweight unit. If you have trouble picking up a sack of sugar or a really obese cat, you might have trouble with this. Other than that, I feel that this is the lightest air purifier (of its size and function) that I have ever seen.
I like that you can shove it right up against the wall (product pictures coming soon.) The air goes in the front and gets blown out the top toward the back.
Nice display, too. Only a little goofy looking in their choice of colorful icons, but I have seen far worse. Actually, I have seen some units that don't have any display what-so-ever, so this one is nice in that department. The (Replacement HEPA Filter - Flu Prevention) for Rabbit Air BioGP Air Purifier is nicely priced and lasts between 1.5 years and 3 years, depending on usage.
Anyway, I highly recommend this air purifier over ALL of the rest.
Customer Review: Let me explain why this filter is an Outstanding unit
Summary: 5 Stars
First I would mention that I am a filtration designer for another company. Being familiar with filtration I am able to evaluate the claims and performance of a consumer air filtration device. I have bought and thrown out many air filtration devices due to inefficiency. Let me simply outline why this air filter system is the real thing and not a gimmick.
1.The multi-stage filter system is logical and based on proven science. The first layer of filtration is a washable coarse screen. This catches the largest dust particles. It is the protector of the replaceable paper filter behind it. The next layer is a paper filter covered with a spun synthetic fabric. This filter is non-washable. The spun layer captures the larger dust, allowing finer particles to pass through and be captured by the paper layer. You can gently vacuum the spun material if it gets dusty. The final stage is the activated carbon filter. This filter captures chemicals and odors that are in the air.
2. The ionization unit works by sending out charged particles into the air. The charges attract dust and cause them to settle. In theory they get sucked into the filter and removed from the air.
3. The filter uses are particle sensor to monitor the dust level in the air. The fan in the filter pulls air into the sensor for analysis. If dust is detected the sensor turns the filter on high(er) until the dust level drops.
4. The "odor" sensor detects odors in the air. Honestly, it will detect bad breath and a fart. I am 100% serious and have tested it. When an odor is sensed, the fan ramps up until the odor level drops. The activated carbon filter is responsible for odor removal.
5. When the paper filter gets clogged, the air flow rate slows down. The unit detects this and send a visual warning to change the filter. You can vacuum the paper filter and get up to a year out of it if you like. I replace mine once every 15 months.
The unit is quiet and needs very little hand-holding. Just set the device to the level of filter activity you want and walk away. It is really very simple. Read the brief instructions and you will easily grasp what to do. This filter is the best I have ever used. I am completely satisfied.
Customer Review: Quietest Unit on the Market
Summary: 5 Stars
Clean air and great sleep - what a deal!
Several years ago I purchased a GE HEPA Air Purifier from Wal-Mart for about $100. I have some moderate dust mite allergies and, being a college student with roommates, I this was the best option to contol the dust (the house certainly wasn't going to be cleaned regularly!) The GE unit was very noisy. I simply assumed that all purifiers were noisy. I assumed that this was something I had to learn to deal with. I'm a light sleeper. After a few days of no sleep with the GE Purifier, I began only to run it when I was gone at class or work.
I've since graduated and decided to try an upgrade. The market has a ton of expensive unit. This one I'd say is "middle priced." But don't let that get you down. This unit has VALUE. You can drop a benjamin for a noisy unit from Wal-Mart. Or, you can bite the bullet and make a WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT. The HEPA filter that comes with the unit is hefty. The unit itself is very stylish. The remote is great (it can be stored on top of the unit too so you don't loose it).
I found the most frustrating part of shopping for an air purifier is a lack decibel ratings. I did the research for you - this is the quietest unit on the market. Silent mode really is silent! Low mode is almost inaudible. I would equate the medium mode to sounding like like air coming blowing from any AC vent in your home. High mode is noticeable, but hey, it's moving a lot of air on high mode.
The automatic function is great. It senses air quality and adjusts. It's one of those "set it and forget it" products. Today is the first day of using the unit so I can't comment on long-term efficacy. From the looks of it though, this is going to be a great product with low maintenance. I'm the king of buyer's remorse. I'm also fresh out of college and not loaded with cash. I feel no regret in purchasing this product. If you're skeptical of my strong recommmendaiton, don't be. I so emphatically support this product because it's one of the few products out there (besides an apple computer) that lives up to its promise. The biofresh is an awesome product.
Customer Review: You will be amazed by the difference
Summary: 5 Stars
We recently purchased the Bio Fresh Air Purifier through Sparo products which we received within a few days. At the same time we purchased the LifeWise Ultra Air Purifier at Radio Shack. We decided to put the Bio Fresh down in a room in the basement where it was most needed not to mention the LifeWise Ultra Air Purifier was not recommended for the space. We put the LifeWise Ultra Air Purifier in our bedroom. It wasn't two weeks before we started hearing a very annoying ticking sound in the LifeWise Ultra Air Purifier so we took it back to Radio Shack and exchanged it for a new one. In the mean time the Bio Fresh was working like a charm and the mildew smell was almost gone. Unfortunately we had since decided to move so we weren't down in the room as much. It took about two and a half weeks before we started hearing a humming sound in the new LifeWise Ultra Air Purifier, it went from low to louder to low again (hard to sleep with that). So we took it back to Radio Shack and got our money back. We put the Bio Fresh in our bedroom and it is so quiet. I love the remote control that came with it and it's so sleek looking. The Bio Fresh is so quiet that, I have a constant ringing in my ears and I actually had to turn up the fan to hear it in order to help drown out the ringing. Oh yah the Bio Fresh reads the particles and odor in a room when you first turn it on (it's really cool), that when we put it in our room, the same day we took the other one back, the reading wasn't the best. But it didn't take long before the Bio Fresh took care of it. And the best part we have two dogs and they sleep in the bedroom with us in a kennel and before my husband used to snore so loud and now he doesn't snore as much or as loud as he use to. I surfed the net for hours trying to find the best air purifier for the money and the Bio Fresh is soooo worth the price. I am so happy with the Bio Fresh and the service that when we get settled into our new place we will be purchasing another Bio Fresh from Sparo products.