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Originally Posted by Gerco
Actually, it works great... to well in fact. Since it also has an ionizer in it it tends to create to much ozone. Not a big deal to most people, but both my wife and I get headaches from too much. So, we have to turn it off once in awhile. Had the same issue with all the sharper image products. As an air cleaner, it's really the single best you can buy, plus there are options for moving old air out of the house and replacing it with fresh air etc... Mind you this is not a cheap way to go... but if you suffer from allergies then its the only real option for taking care of your entire house.
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yes I suffer from allergies, I wonder how effcient my 7 year old model is. Probably sucks compared to what's today on the market.
with ionizers, you are right, also wikipedia says:
Air ionizers and ozone
As with all health-related appliances, there is some controversy surrounding the claims of certain companies, specifically involving ionic air purifiers. Particularly, some ionic air purifiers generate the pollutants ozone (an energetic allotrope of oxygen) and NOx. Either can be toxic in sufficient concentrations. Ironically, people who have asthma and allergy are most prone to the adverse effects. For example, increasing ozone concentration can increase the risk of asthma attacks. Due to the below average performance and potential health risks, Consumer Reports have advised against using ionizers.
In September, 2007, the California Air Resources Board announced a ban of in-home ozone purifiers. This law, which will take effect in 2009, will require testing and certification of all types of air purifiers for ozone emissions