Perfect for an apartment bedroom by: JJD (Boston, MA) "I have been using this air purifier for a couple months now and I just love it - especially for its size and filtration. The air quality in the spring and summer months in Boston is full of allergens and my boyfriend and I were consistently waking up stuffy with sore throats. We saw a tremendous difference in just one night of using the Alen. We run..."
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Alen T300 HEPA Tower Air Purifiers – Space saving tower design
Alen T300 HEPA UV tower air purifier.
Alen T300 HEPA Tower Air Purifiers Includes HEPA filter, UV lamp, ionizer, 3 speeds, LCD display. 28"H x 8"W x 11"D. 12 lbs. Covers up to 300 sq. ft.
The Alen T300 is a good value user-friendly air purifier with style and function. It has an attractive, space saving tower design that is great for rooms where extra floor space is hard to come by. The Alen T300 is applauded by users for its performance, style and features that are usually found on more expensive air purifiers. The T300 features two HEPA filters each with a pre filter and carbon post filter. It also has an optional built-in ionizer and UV lamp for more filtration power. The UV lamp helps kill harmful airborne viruses and bacteria - an especially nice feature during cold and flu season. This air purifier is great for removing allergens, bacteria and viruses from a small to medium sized room up to 300 sq. ft. For more effective cleaning, achieving 6 air changes per hour, we suggest a smaller room size of 156 sq. ft.
Room Coverage: cleans the air in a room up to 300 sq. ft. We recommend a room size of 156 sq. ft. for maximum air cleaning with 6 air changes per hour. (AHAM certified CADR ratings are based on 6 air changes per hour.)
Filtration: 2 HEPA filters with pre filter and carbon post filters attached
HEPA Filtration: removes particles as small as 0.3 microns from the air at 99.97% effectiveness
Filter Indicator: the LED display panel has a filter life indicator for the HEPA filters to notify you when they need to be replaced
UV Sterilization Technology: the UV germicidal bulb kills harmful bacteria and viruses. The UV lamp can be turn on or off as you wish using the UV button on the control panel. The UV indicator will illuminate when it is on.
Built-in Ionizer: releases negative ions into the air to effectively minimize pollutants. Ionizer can be manually turned on or off as desired and does not produce ozone. The ionizer indicator on the display panel will light up to show it is on.
Speeds: 4 fan speed settings with indicator; Low speed is whisper quiet and good for sleeping or quiet work environments, speed 2 and 3 are tolerable and speed 4 is noisy and best used for quick cleaning when no one is in the room.
Space Saving Tower Design: the sleek tower design does not require a lot of floor room and easily blends into any décor - its foot print measures 8"W x 11"D.
Easy Operation: push-button controls are simple and intuitive and the display shows speed setting, UV lamp on/off, ionizer on/off and HEPA filter life indicator
Timer Setting: timer can be set to a desired run time (1-12 hours pre-set settings) and will automatically shut off the air purifier once the timer has reached zero
Safety Feature: the T300 is equipped with the unique safety feature that will automatically power the unit off when the filter cover is removed
Energy Efficient: this air purifier has low energy use 21-58 watts with UV and Ionizer on.
Easy Maintenance: requires 2 replacement filters that come together in one affordable pack and are very easy to replace. Filters under normal use will last 6-9 months. An upgraded filter option for smoke, gas and odor control is also available for purchase. The UV bulb should be replaced annually and requires a screw driver to replace.
Lifetime Warranty: all of the Alen air purifiers have lifetime warranty which is not commonly found! Alen offers one of the best warranties on the market.
The Alen T300 has an attractive space saving tower design that is best suited to clean the air in a small to medium size room. It uses HEPA filtration enhanced with a small amount of carbon and includes a UVC germicidal light to sterilize pathogens such as germs, bacteria, mold, and viruses.
Pluses:
This is a fairly quiet air cleaner with 4 fan speeds and only speed 4 is noisy
Space saving tower design is great for smaller sized rooms that do not have a lot of extra floor space
Swivel base allows the flexibility to direct the air flow where you want it
Filter life indicator monitors the HEPA filters life and lets you know when it needs to be replaced so you do not have to worry about it (keep in mind though, that if you want to keep the lifetime warranty active you will need to replace the filters every 6 months)
Easy to use electronic controls make the air cleaner user friendly
UV lamp equips the T300 with the power to kill bacteria and viruses
HEPA filters capture the tiny airborne particles that cause irritation and allergies
The T300 is energy efficient with low energy usage that will not run up your electricity bill
Good value: the T300 offers performance, style and lots of features for an affordable price
12 hr timer gives the option to run the air purifier for a specific amount of time during the day, and helps operate the unit energy efficiently
Easy filter changes is always a plus especially when the air purifier uses two HEPA filters
Minuses:
To achieve 6 air changers per hour, room coverage is is limited to a smaller sized room up to 156 sq. ft.
The standard HEPA filter does not have enough carbon to sufficiently address gases and odors. For better gas and odor control we recommend the HEPA/Smoke/Odor MCP replacement filter.
The filter must be changed every 6 months if you want to keep the lifetime warranty active, which is a shorter filter life span than comparable HEPA filters
The average annual filter replacement costs is rather high in comparison to the cost of the unit, when you accounting for changing the filters every 6 months and the UV bulb annually
Replacing the UV bulb requires a screw driver and a bit of time and work. We recommend referring to the owner’s manual to make the process as easy and time efficient as possible.
Summary:
The Alen T300 features the increasingly popular tower design. The tower design is great for people who have limited space for additional appliances in their bedroom, office or living area. It is lucky that the tower design appeals to those will smaller sized rooms because its square foot cover is not as large as one may expect. In the case of the T300, the manufacturer claims it will clean a room up to 300 sq. ft. However, for those who suffer from allergies or asthma, room coverage is better estimated at 156 sq. ft., achieving 6 air changes per hour.
A couple of features that made the Alen T300 stand out from other tower air purifiers we've tested include its swivel base, control panel and quiet operation. The T300's controls are large and easy to use; just tap on or off the ionizer, UV light, timer and fan speeds. The selected settings are shown in the small but clear LCD display, which also monitors the filters life with a five-bar filter life status. It is also notably quiet on speeds 1-3, with only speed 4 being slightly noisy.
The T300 uses two HEPA filters that are enhanced with a little bit of carbon and have washable pre-filters. It also has a UVC germicide bulb to kill pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and mold spores. Our testing showed a 79.6% average reduction in particles 0.3 microns and larger on the first air pass. So in a smaller sized room with 6 air changes per hour, the T300 will do an efficient job clearing the air of dust and allergens. Also, though the amount of carbon in the filters is minimal, it will do a decent job at dissipating common household odors. If you need to remove stronger chemical, gas, pet or smoke odors, we suggest replacing the standard filters with the more robust HEPA/Smoke/Odor MCP Filters for $89.
The Alen T300 does require a little bit of time and effort to maintain and the annual maintenance costs are a bit more than what we expected for a unit of this price. However, the annual maintenance cost greatly differs depending on actually usage, and whether or not you follow the manufacturer's recommended 6 month filter change schedule. For instance, if you only use the air purifier at night or during your 8 hr work day, the filters will actually last much longer than 6 months.
Replacing the filters is a generally easy task. The pre-filters velcro to the HEPA filters and are very easy to vacuum or wash, requiring less than a minute of your time. They should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months and new pre-filters are included with the purchase of the replacement HEPA filters. The two HEPA filters are stacked vertically inside the unit and are very easy to change, as they just slide into place. The standard HEPA filters come in a pack of two for $49. Replacing every 6 months would equal an annual replacement cost of $98.
The addition of the UV bulb is what adds time, effort and cost to the T300's maintenance. But most would agree the benefits of the UVC germicidal light technology are worth it. For maximum effectiveness, the UV bulb should be replaced annually regardless of whether it looks like it is still working. This is because the power of the bulb fades over time, which means it becomes less effective the older it is. The UV bulb costs $59 to replace, bringing the annual replacement cost to $157. To change the UV bulb, you must remove the bottom panel of the air purifier by removing 2 small Philip screws. After removing the panel, you must remove another little screw on a clip that holds the wiring. Then, you can pull out the UV bulb ballast and carefully remove the bulb. The best advice we can give is to consult the owner’s manual before attempting this task, otherwise you may waste a lot of time trying to figure out how to get the bulb out and may end up breaking something.
In summary, if you have a moderately sized room, and are looking for a space saving air cleaner for allergen and virus control, all at a fair price, then the T300 is worthy of consideration. Alen has created a great reputation for itself in the air cleaner market and so far everyone who has tested the T300 has been very pleased with its performance. Its biggest down fall is replacing the UV bulb and luckily that only has to happen once a year.
Filters & Accessories for Alen T300 HEPA Tower Air Purifier
Alen T100 & T300 HEPA Plus Filters (2 pack)
LN AP TRHF$49.00
Standard replacement filters for the T100 and T300. Includes 2 HEPA filters with pre-filter and carbon post filter. The T100 uses 1 filter at a time. The T300 uses 2 filters at a time. Replace filters every 6-9 months depending on use.
Includes 2 standard T100 and T300 HEPA filters coated with silver ions. Eliminates up to 99% of bacteria, 50% of viruses, and 99% of airborne allergens within 24 hr. Fits Alen T100 and T300 air purifier models. Replace every 6-9 months.
HEPA/Smoke/Odor replacement filters for the T100 and T300. Includes 2 HEPA filters each enhanced with 100 grams of an exclusive concentrated powder that uses a patented molecular conversion process (MCP) to neutralize odors and gases on contact. Filters contain no carbon. The T100 uses 1 filter at a time. The T300 uses 2 filters a time. Replace filters every 6-9 months depending on use.
Tower air purifier with swivel base. HEPA filtration with UV lamp and ionizer. No ozone. Low energy use. Covers up to 300 sq. ft. (156 sq. ft. with 6 air changes/hr). 28"H x 8"W x 11"D. 12 lbs.
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4.7/5
The Alen T300 is a good value user-friendly air purifier with style and function. It has an attractive, space saving tower design that is great for rooms where extra floor space is hard to come by. The Alen T300 is applauded by users for its performance, style and features that are usually found on more expensive air purifiers. The T300 features two HEPA filters each with a pre filter and carbon post filter. It also has an optional built-in ionizer and UV lamp for more filtration power. The UV lamp helps kill harmful airborne viruses and bacteria - an especially nice feature during cold and flu season. This air purifier is great for removing allergens, bacteria and viruses from a small to medium sized room up to 300 sq. ft. For more effective cleaning, achieving 6 air changes per hour, we suggest a smaller room size of 156 sq. ft.
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