Alen Paralda Air Purifier

Alen Paralda Air Purifier

Alen Paralda Air Purifier Product Features

• Eco-Friendly and EnergyStar qualified uses less energy than a standard light bulb at its highest setting
• RoHS compliant (Reduction of Hazardous Substances – lead free directive)
• Ozone Safe
• Translucent outer core with 2 color choices on inner core: white, bamboo green
• HEPA Filter – effectively traps 99.97% of all particles 0.3 microns and larger
• Long lasting UV lamps (3-5 years)
• Permanent Titanium Dioxide filter for VOC and chemical filtration
• Optional Ionizer – complements HEPA filter to improve filtration performance
• Air vents hidden on sides and back so you do not see them on front or top like other models
• Air flow pulls in air from the back and circulates out two sides to improve air flow
• Cable management system allows you to wrap cord within Paralda to minimize cord length
• Programmable – clock feature that lets you program fan speed changes throughout the day
• Light touch electronic controls with remote
• Filter replacement indicator – lets you know when it is time to replace the HEPA filter
• Small footprint – takes up little floor space
• Quiet air flow design with 4 fan speeds

Alen Paralda Air Purifier Product Reviews

Alen Paralda Air Purifier

With the Paralda, Alen has taken the “green” trend to the next level. Like others it consumes very little electricity, but what sets it apart is that none of the harmful substances found in many modern electronics are used in the Paralda. Visually appealing and lightweight, the Paralda offers excellent filtration and an industry best, lifetime warranty.

What I like about the Alen Paralda

The Paralda could very well be the most eco friendly air purifier on the market. It is EnergyStar rated and uses less electricity than most of the light bulbs in your home. You can literally operate this unit for pennies a day.

What really sets this unit apart is that the Paralda is the only air purifier sold in the U.S. that is RoHS compliant. The Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) initiative was passed by the European Union in 2006 to eliminate the use of certain hazardous chemicals in electronics. This initiative tries to curb the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, PBB’s and PBDE’s (both used as flame retardants in plastics). None of these substances are found in the housing or electronics of the Paralda.

This unit also comes equipped with a UV lamp to neutralize pathogens. Unlike most UV lamps, the bulbs in the Paralda last 3-5 years, and fewer replacement bulbs means lower maintenance costs.

The control panel offers the same great features found in many of the Alen products. In addition to having a timer, filter change indicator, and speed setting indicator, the Paralda is programmable, much like a digital thermostat.

The Paralda is aesthetically pleasing and will fit almost anywhere in your home. The translucent and bamboo colored housing gives the Paralda unobtrusive yet sleek appearance, and a narrow footprint means it can fit nearly anywhere.

Lightweight and compact, the Paralda weighs only 15 lbs. Moving it from room to room is a breeze, and it is small enough to fit nearly anywhere in your home.

Like all Alen air purifiers, the Paralda comes with a Lifetime Warranty. With proper filter replacement (every six months), Alen ensures that should their product malfunction or ever fail due to workmanship or materials, you will be covered. This kind of peace of mind is unmatched in the industry.

What I do not like about the Alen Paralda

Though Alen claims the unit is rated for a room up to 400 sq. ft. you are likely best off using it in a medium to smaller room. Based on the CFM, the Paralda will give you the recommended 5-6 air exchanges per hour in 12x12 rooms (with a standard 8' ceiling).

The Paralda is not the best unit for odor removal. The thin layer of activated carbon built into the standard HEPA filter is a start but can handle only light levels of odor pollutants. Alen offers another filter to address this problem can be purchased separately.

This unit, like many others in the series, comes with an optional ionizer. This function can be turned on or off at your discretion. However, even with regular use, it has been tested to be essentially ozone free.

The Paralda is an excellent unit, and for those most concerned about their impact on the environment, this unit is an excellent choice. For medium to small rooms the Paralda is a great fit. Eco conscious allergy and asthma sufferers who need excellent allergen filtration but do not have heavy smoke or odor control issues should consider the Paralda.

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