You can turn off the "plasmawave" feature on the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier. Unfortunately, you have to turn it off every time that you turn the device on. This would not be an issue for someone who intends to keep the air purifier on 24/7... barring a power outage. This filter has the same LED display problem that you mention for the Coway, but electrical tape is the universal cure for LED light pollution.
You are supposed to clean the pre-filter every 2 weeks of regular use, and the carbon filter should be changed at least every 4 months or until they are saturated.
@@scottr7683 you just vacuum the PRE filter or you can hose it down outside real quick. It’s very easy. If you don’t clean the pre filter on ANY air purifier frequently, the filter becomes increasingly ineffective bc the air flow is reduced by the dust and hair on the prefilter
@@Mod0308 My current HEPA filter, winix 5300 (first gen, it's old), uses the carbon filter as a prefilter, and I just tightly roll it up every 3 months and throw it out. Doing it this way means I don't throw dust into the air.
@@Mod0308 My issue was the "every 2 weeks" seems unreasonably common for prefilter cleaning My winix, if I clean it every 3 months, it's fine. There is reasonable airflow through it even after 3 months of dust.
You can turn off the larger air quality light by holding down the ionizer button for 3 seconds. Ps: Ionizers should be safe as long as it complies with the federal ozone emissions limit and is ARB certified
I have this in my asthmatic daughter's bedroom and just cleaned for the first time. I think its really easy to clean, and the girls like the white noise while they sleep. I'm going to try 3rd party filters (still true hepa) to save a few bucks.
I'm having issues with my coways. Have 2 mightys and a 400s. Problem is when cooking they absorb the smell but then it coats the HEPA filter. Then that's all you can smell coming out the clean air side. It's a weaker version of the cooking smell but then that floods the room. It's really noticable if you move the unit from the kitchen to bedroom. I had to replace my filters that were 2 days old. I don't know the point of the purifier if any smells will just coat the filter then still come out the other side. Sucks I have about 1000 in air purifiers that don't do much
Odors will mostly be in the carbon layer. I dunno what the reviewer is talking about, it's actually all in the manual, you can look into how to clean carbon filters online or find appropriate sheets to cut cheaper replacements, etc... I know replacing the HEPA unit is not cost effective.
Good Review mate, I am going to buy one with your link if they send to Australia, I am a prime member so fingers crossed. BTW, don't believe TH-cam when they tell you you need to "hand gesticulate", it was helpful when YT was new and growing but everyone knows now... If it is not natural, then it doesn't look natural and becomes an irritation for the viewer. Your content is interesting enough to keep the audience interested.
Maybe I'm different, but I tend to at least glance at the manual. Page 11 tells you how to turn off the air quality light. I see you aren't cleaning the pre-filter... ever. It's going to work harder (louder) on auto, or perform worse on fan speed 1. Lastly, when you change the HEPA you should also clean your air quality sensor (and consider adjusting its sensitivity to your environment).
I have the Winix 5500-2 and I love it. It’s up to par with the Coway and it has a pellet based carbon filter. I would also say that with its Plasmawave feature it is a better ionizer that doesn’t produce any ozone
Have you ever had a problem when you plug it back in? Mine won’t turn on any more the lights flash and makes a noise then I can’t turn it on, any help ? Thanks
Curious your thoughts on the Briiv, BlueAir, Dyson, and Radic8? I’m new to purifiers and need one for a 380 sq foot space. I need it to be quiet, help with mold, and poor air smell.
Is it good for cigarette smell/ smoke?? I just moved into a new apartment and the woman downstairs smokes, and I could smell it up here and I’m so mad!
hard to say, there's a lot of controversy surrounding the company on the efficacy, all the trusted resources i research alll concluded that the Coway mighty is the best, especially for the money -- check this video th-cam.com/video/VM9CJZpqfpA/w-d-xo.html
@@wellnessdaddy appreciate the reply bro thank you. It’s been on my mind a lot getting one, but I always have been hesitant because I wanted one that was high quality but also not just well marketed hype.
Is it supposed to come with rubber feet? I just unboxed mine, and I don't see anything on the bottom that would allow it to grip to a smooth floor surface.
Does the light change to indicate how bad or good the air quality is? Mine is a constant blue and at the beginning of using this I know I didn't have good air quality and it's been blue entire time. I wish it would just said words like bad good etc
Thanks for the review. Would love to know your thoughts on the air oasis air purifiers. I’ve heard good things and would love for you to compare the air iadapt to Coway. Much appreciated!
Way! To many people try to make videos. And Fail to make a “Good” Video, because they run their mouths waaay Too Much about Other non important dumb things.
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I don’t understand the iodine thing
You can turn off the "plasmawave" feature on the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier. Unfortunately, you have to turn it off every time that you turn the device on. This would not be an issue for someone who intends to keep the air purifier on 24/7... barring a power outage. This filter has the same LED display problem that you mention for the Coway, but electrical tape is the universal cure for LED light pollution.
Why get an air purifier and then not clean it for a year wtf?
I just bought this air purifier! Thank you for sharing! All the best! 😊
Let me know your thoughts
brilliant review. I have one too. with the light, just press and hold the ionise button to toggle the light on and off.
Thanks for sharing at least somebody know what's going on.. forget the duct tape 😂😂🫣
You are supposed to clean the pre-filter every 2 weeks of regular use, and the carbon filter should be changed at least every 4 months or until they are saturated.
My winix, I change the carbon filter every 3 months... cleaning a filter every 2 weeks sounds horrible
@@scottr7683 you just vacuum the PRE filter or you can hose it down outside real quick. It’s very easy.
If you don’t clean the pre filter on ANY air purifier frequently, the filter becomes increasingly ineffective bc the air flow is reduced by the dust and hair on the prefilter
@@Mod0308
My current HEPA filter, winix 5300 (first gen, it's old), uses the carbon filter as a prefilter, and I just tightly roll it up every 3 months and throw it out. Doing it this way means I don't throw dust into the air.
@@Mod0308 My issue was the "every 2 weeks" seems unreasonably common for prefilter cleaning
My winix, if I clean it every 3 months, it's fine. There is reasonable airflow through it even after 3 months of dust.
Ah thank you for putting the time in here- I’ll be needing a few air filters come august for the new house!
i gotchu ;)
I put tape over the lights too!!
Right on!
Oh yea? I read the button under ionizer that says "(LIGHT 3 sec)" -- so I held that button for 3 seconds and, ta-da... no light.
@@sn0fx thank you
You can turn off the larger air quality light by holding down the ionizer button for 3 seconds. Ps: Ionizers should be safe as long as it complies with the federal ozone emissions limit and is ARB certified
I'll have to try that out
I have this in my asthmatic daughter's bedroom and just cleaned for the first time. I think its really easy to clean, and the girls like the white noise while they sleep. I'm going to try 3rd party filters (still true hepa) to save a few bucks.
Thanks for sending in your thoughts! I am glad it is working
I'm having issues with my coways. Have 2 mightys and a 400s. Problem is when cooking they absorb the smell but then it coats the HEPA filter. Then that's all you can smell coming out the clean air side. It's a weaker version of the cooking smell but then that floods the room. It's really noticable if you move the unit from the kitchen to bedroom. I had to replace my filters that were 2 days old. I don't know the point of the purifier if any smells will just coat the filter then still come out the other side. Sucks I have about 1000 in air purifiers that don't do much
Odors will mostly be in the carbon layer. I dunno what the reviewer is talking about, it's actually all in the manual, you can look into how to clean carbon filters online or find appropriate sheets to cut cheaper replacements, etc... I know replacing the HEPA unit is not cost effective.
Good Review mate, I am going to buy one with your link if they send to Australia, I am a prime member so fingers crossed. BTW, don't believe TH-cam when they tell you you need to "hand gesticulate", it was helpful when YT was new and growing but everyone knows now... If it is not natural, then it doesn't look natural and becomes an irritation for the viewer. Your content is interesting enough to keep the audience interested.
Maybe I'm different, but I tend to at least glance at the manual. Page 11 tells you how to turn off the air quality light. I see you aren't cleaning the pre-filter... ever. It's going to work harder (louder) on auto, or perform worse on fan speed 1. Lastly, when you change the HEPA you should also clean your air quality sensor (and consider adjusting its sensitivity to your environment).
Im confused so your saying don't ever put in on auto or 1? Why
Where is the air quality sensor?😊
I have the Winix 5500-2 and I love it. It’s up to par with the Coway and it has a pellet based carbon filter. I would also say that with its Plasmawave feature it is a better ionizer that doesn’t produce any ozone
Have you ever had a problem when you plug it back in? Mine won’t turn on any more the lights flash and makes a noise then I can’t turn it on, any help ? Thanks
Is this quieter than the Winix 5500 on its lower setting with a better cfm
it's pretty quiet on the lower setting
Curious your thoughts on the Briiv, BlueAir, Dyson, and Radic8? I’m new to purifiers and need one for a 380 sq foot space. I need it to be quiet, help with mold, and poor air smell.
haven't tried any of them so hard to say
I believe the filter reset lights come on when the filter(s) need replacing. Do yours always stay on? Mine out of the box have been off.
Very, very helpful! Thank you.
Great informative video 👍🏼
Is it good for cigarette smell/ smoke??
I just moved into a new apartment and the woman downstairs smokes, and I could smell it up here and I’m so mad!
The pre filter,can we open and clean it before a year? That seems like an insanely long time before we clean it
It's a good filter but I prefer the Honeywell HPA600B.
Thanks for the vid. What're your thoughts on the Molekule Air Mini?
hard to say, there's a lot of controversy surrounding the company on the efficacy, all the trusted resources i research alll concluded that the Coway mighty is the best, especially for the money -- check this video th-cam.com/video/VM9CJZpqfpA/w-d-xo.html
@@wellnessdaddy appreciate the reply bro thank you. It’s been on my mind a lot getting one, but I always have been hesitant because I wanted one that was high quality but also not just well marketed hype.
@@matthojsik yeah man of course, hope it helps!
Is it supposed to come with rubber feet? I just unboxed mine, and I don't see anything on the bottom that would allow it to grip to a smooth floor surface.
Does the light change to indicate how bad or good the air quality is? Mine is a constant blue and at the beginning of using this I know I didn't have good air quality and it's been blue entire time. I wish it would just said words like bad good etc
If you press and hold the “IONIZER” button for 3 seconds, the bright color changing AIR QUALITY light will turn off. You wont need duct tape
thank you!
What do the colors indicate? Mine is dark blue
Thanks for the review. Would love to know your thoughts on the air oasis air purifiers. I’ve heard good things and would love for you to compare the air iadapt to Coway. Much appreciated!
haven't tried other ones. i did hella research and this was the best one based on what i was looking for
Thank you and sharing this Video we have and like it, but great instructional video.
Thanks for watching
aren't you supposed to put the carbon filter in the back slits of the pre-filtet?
Yessssss
Great review and editing! How often do you have to replace your filter?
Get light dims for the lights :)
Hold the ionizer button down for 4 seconds and the lights cuts off at night. No tape needed. 🤣💪🏽🤣
Awesome, thanks!
So, I’m looking for a Unit that would help more with pet dander, Oder and dust.
What’s your thoughts?
Thanks!!
I use coway air purifier storm
You literally just sold me this air purifier
glad you enjoyed!
Do any of them purify the air from bad flatulence? My farts are particularly pungent
You said you can’t turn off the ionizer on the other air purifier (The Winix) but you actually can
If you hold the ionizer button for 3 seconds, the blue light will turn off.
Thanks for the insight
@@wellnessdaddy No problem, just got one yesterday. Thx for the upload.
nice bro
thanks g
Soo if you have a bigger house would you then buy several of these? That would get pricey.
Quality air comes at a price
Way! To many people try to make videos.
And Fail to make a “Good” Video, because they run their mouths waaay Too Much about Other non important dumb things.
Way! to many people comment from their mom's basement shit they would never say to someone's face ;)
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Don’t be a Wuss! The video over all is good info. But don’t add all this fluff. BORING! Lol the little light Monsters coming to get me! Lol
All you have to do is hold down the ionizer button for 3 seconds and the light shuts off @kylegotcamera