3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier

Is it an air purifier, or a stylish, new DVD case? It's hard to tell from a few feet away. If you like quiet air purifiers that blend in with their surroundings, the Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier is the one for you. With quality particle filtration and simple operation, this 3M air purifier is not only efficient but also economical.

3M Ultra Quiet Product Features

• Quietest air purifier on the market for its size.
• The electrostatically charged 3M filter captures 99.9% of airborne particles 0.1 microns or larger, including pollen, mold, dust mite feces, smoke, and pet dander.
• Effective for room sizes up to 110 sq. ft.
• Filter change timer lets you know when it's time to change the filter; replace approximately every three months.
• Easy to replace the filter.
• Streamlined design takes up little space.
• Produces no ozone.
• 3-speed fan.
• 1-year limited warranty.

3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Product Reviews

3M Filtrete Ultra Quiet Air Purifier

The 3M Ultra Quiet (FAP01-RS) is one of the absolute quietest air purifiers available on the market. The charged fibers in the filter capture microscopic debris like: smoke, smog, household dust, pet dander, bacteria, and particles that can carry viruses. Additionally, the easily changeable filter captures 99.9% of large airborne allergens like pollen, mold and dust mite debris. Compact, light and economical, this 3M air purifier is a good buy for someone wanting cleaner air on a budget.

What I like about the 3M Ultra Quiet Air Purifier

The best attribute of the 3M Ultra Quiet is that this air purifier is one of the most reasonably priced models available. When you factor in the initial cost, replacement filters and energy consumption this compact air purifier will cost about $0.30 per day to own and operate. That's a little over $8 a month. Many models will cost you 2 to 3 times that amount to own and operate.

Secondly, this unit is light and very quiet. This air purifier is low enough to be standing next to it and still hold a conversation over the phone without having to turn the unit down or off all together.

While no 3M air purifier uses traditional HEPA filters, the electrostatic filters is made of the same media that makes Filtrete furnace filters some of the best and most popular available today. The electrostatic nature of the filter media leads to a cleaning efficiency that is higher than HEPA standards. The drawback to this is listed below.

What I do not like about the 3M Ultra Quiet Air Purifier

The Ultra Quiet is limited by its size. An 11' x 10' room is about all the larger you can go with and this unit still be effective. Additionally, because 3M uses electrostatic filters in lieu of traditional, more expensive HEPA filter media, filter changes are more frequent. Still, with the added cost of the filter, this air purifier is inexpensive to own and operate, as illustrated by the cost listed above. Lack of smoke or odor control could be improved. While the filters to capture smoke particles, activated carbon is needed to tackle medium to heavy smoke and odor pollution.

In summary, the 3M Ultra Quiet Air Purifier comes complete with the latest advances in air filtration technology in a stylish yet unobtrusive design. The filters provide high filtration efficiency and low airflow resistance which results in a highly efficient air purifier that operates quietly. This purifier offers a no frills approach to air filtration at a very reasonable price. For smaller areas in need of particle and allergen (dander, dust mite allergen, pollen, mold spores) filtration a 3M air purifier may be just right for you.

3M Ultra Quiet Detailed Specifications

3m Filtrete Utra Clean Medium / Ultra Quiet Filter