The Ionic Pro Therapure 300 And 201 Air Purifiers Reviewed
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Ionic Pro Therapure series is a special set of air purifiers in that they possess a three-pronged strategy that can completely purify a room in under an hour.
Specifically, the three purifying systems are the Permanent HEPA-type Filter that purifies the air, the UV Light that kills airborne bacteria and viruses and the Photocatalyst Filter that removes fumes and chemicals.
Collectively, the purifying system on both the Ionic Pro Therapure 300 and 201M is called the Triple Action Purification Process in which 99% of airborne pollutants as small as 0.1 micron, as well as various odors and microorganisms, are eliminated.
Ionic Pro Therapure 300 Air Purifier
Pros of the Therapure 300
- The most frequent comment by customers on various review sites is that the Therapure 300 is a great value for the price. There are other brands of air purifiers that tout the same purifying techniques as the Ionic Pro Therapure 300 but they are not as effective in purifying the air and cost a lot more. Customers are very happy with the value of their purchase.
- Customers really like the fact that the Therapure 300 works good and it seems to help relieve symptoms for allergy sufferers.
- The Therapure 300 is very easy to use and to clean.
- The 12-hour timer is a very convenient feature to have.
Cons Of Ionic Pro Therapure 300
- The most complaints about the Therapure 300 seem to be that the control panel is very bright, especially at night which lights up the whole room. People seem to solve this problem by covering up the control panel.
- Although very quiet at low setting, the Therapure 300 tends to be noisy at medium and high levels.
- There is a slight ozone odor that exudes from the unit.
- Although the manufacture claims that there are no filters that need to be replaced, at some point the filter will get old and worn out and will have to be replaced. The only place to buy a filter is on the manufacturer's website.
- There have been customers complaints reported about the bad customer service from this company.
Ionic Pro Therapure 201M Air Purifier
Pros Of Ionic Pro Therapure 201M
- The most positive reviews refer to how well the Therapure 201M really works, especially for allergy sufferers. Also works really well in removing odors such as pet smell and other household odors.
- Almost all of the customers rave at how quickly and thorough the Therapure 201M cleans a room. They almost unanimously agree that this product is highly recommended to other people.
- As good as the air purifier is with all of its technology, the price of the Ionic Pro Therapure 201M is very inexpensive, especially compared to comparable make and models
- The unit is really easy to use and to clean.
- The UV light seems to work in combating airborne bacteria and viruses, which prevents potential diseases.
- The permanent filter is a plus, no extra expense involved with having to replace the filter on a regular basis.
Cons Of Ionic Pro Therapure 201M
- There have been customers complaints reported about the bad customer service from this company.
- As with the Therapure 300, the Ionic Pro Therapure 201M is very quiet at low setting but is noisy at the higher fan speed levels.
What does Ionic Pro Therapure Air Purifiers offer its Users?
- Triple Action Purification Process
Permanent HEPA-type Filter The first step in the triple action purification process is the utilization of the permanent HEPA-type filter in this Ionic pro air purifier. This filtering system never needs to be replaced. All that needs to be done is to clean it with a vacuum cleaner on a regular basis.
This HEPA-type filter is able to eliminate 99% of airborne particles such as allergens, pollutants and irritants down to 0.1 micron.
Specifically, it has the capabilities of removing smoke, dust, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, among many other types of contaminants.
UV Light Technology
Secondly, the ultra violet light kills microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses on contact. In fact, its the same technology that hospitals use to eliminate dangerous airborne diseases to ensure a complete sanitary environment.
Photocatalyst Filter
Finally, the photocatalyst filter remove Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) such as household chemicals like toxic paint, indoor pollution, and other chemical substances found within the household. Like the HEPA-type filter, the photocatalyst filter does not need to be replaced and is easily cleanable.
- Maintenence Requirements
Since there are no filters to be replaced, the Therapure filters will need to be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. The following guidelines are recommended to keep your Ionic Pro Therapure HEPA air purifiers 300 and 201M in top working condition. Permanent HEPA-type Filter should be cleaned after each month of use, or more often if needed, by vacuuming. Do not use water or any other liquids to clean the filter for risk of damaging the unit. The filter should be completely dry before placing back into the air purifier.
UV Lamp the lifetime of a UV lamp is up to 18 month of continuous use. After this time, the UV lamp may still illuminate but may not be effective in killing the germs. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the UV bulb annually.
- Other Shared Features Of The Therapure 300 and Therapure 201M Air Purifiers
Not only do both the Thearapure 300 and 201M models share the same Triple Action Purification Process and maintenance requirements, but there are also other identical features found on both models as well.
- Both models use low power consumption for maximum energy efficiency. For example, the 201M uses 66 watts power consumption at high fan speed, which for pennies a day, you can have room full of fresh, clean air.
- Since most people run their air purifiers almost on a continual basis, it is important that they are able to operate quietly. The Therapure series do just that. Both the 300 and 201M are extremely quiet even though the fans are very powerful. You can now run your air purifier throughout the night without being disturbed by the noise, and wake up to a clean, fresh-smelling room.
- Both models come with a 1-year limited warranty so you can rest assured that your unit can be fixed or replaced during the first year of ownership.
Differences between Therapure 300 And Therapure 201M
Therapure 300
The Therapure 300 is considered the big daddy of air purifiers. Starting with the performance, the Therapure 300 can purify large-sized rooms (16 x 17) in under an hour. It has four fan speed levels (which are both quiet and powerful) that you can choose how rapidly you want to purify the air.
- Low for general day to day use.
- Medium good for areas with more airborne contaminants or frequently by allergy-sufferers.
- High best for those times when an area needs to cleaned rapidly.
- Quiet most silent low-speed operation.
For a fresh, revitalize air, the Therapure 300 contains a built-in Ionizer that releases a correct concentration of negative ions that revitalizes and freshens the air almost instantly. The 12-hour timer allows you to set the air purifier to run a certain length of time up to 12 hours.
The auto power shut-down is a protection mechanism for extra safety when the back cover of the air purifier is removed.
The CADR rating (CADR measures the amount of particle-free air being delivered into the room over a certain period of time) is 180 which is an outstanding performance for air purifiers.
The price of a Therapure 300 range from $150 - $190, depending on the retailer. In addition, the cost for a UV lamp replacement is about $25.
Therapure 201M
The Therapure 201M has the power to purify medium- to large-sized rooms (13 x 14). The Therapure 201M germicidal air purifier tower is sleek and slender, a perfect design for any household décor.
It has 3-speed fan settings that are just enough to do its job by pressing the desired cleaning level.
- Low good for day to day use in areas not heavily polluted with airborne contaminants.
- Medium for a more intense air cleaning in a room that contains a moderate amount of dust, dirt and other airborne contaminants.
- High for heavy-duty cleaning in a short amount of time.
The price for this Ionic Pro air cleaner range from $110 - $130. In addition, the cost of a replacement UV light is around $20.
Both the Ionic Pro Therapure 300 and 201M models are exceptional powerhouses in air purifiers. The three filtering systems on these models effectively and successfully purify the room of almost all of the dangerous airborne pollutants that permeate in the household. The Therapure air purifiers are easy to use, especially effective and very affordable.
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