Alen Air Purifier Reviews

Alen air purifier is made by Alen Corporation, which was born out of a need to provide clean indoor air to one small child - the son of Alen Corp. founder, Peter Mann. This tells us that the quest to find the best technology and the best air purifier was driven by a personal need, and this is what makes the Alen air purifiers a cut above the rest.

Ask any expert on air purifiers, and he will tell you that you need to base an air purifier’s performance on 4 counts: price, warranty, effectiveness, and reliability. When it comes to the Alen air purifiers, you will see that on those 4 counts, it delivers.

Why ?

Because Alen air purifiers have been known as an affordable air purifiers with great effectiveness and reliability. Its lifetime warranty also currently can't be beaten.

How Alen Air Purifier Works

Most air purifiers which have shown effectiveness in curbing particles have at least two stage of air purification: HEPA filtration and prefiltration. A prefilter is great for getting rid of bigger particles whereas HEPA filter is most effective in capturing particles sized 0.3 micron or above.

If you have a good quality air purifier with both HEPA and prefilter, you will certainly feel the difference in your indoor air quality.

However, Alen air purifier goes above and beyond the norm. Not only it's equipped by a prefilter and a high quality HEPA filter. It also includes an non-ozone producing ionizer which can be turned on or off and a light carbon filter to help capture gases. The result is air purifier units which can curb over 90% of particles 0.3 micron or above (HEPA efficiency) and are on par with premium air purifiers such as BlueAir and IQAir as tested by air-purifiers-america.com.

In addition, some of Alen air purifiers include: germicidal or UV light which can kill bacteria and viruses, as well as extra carbon filter for a boost in capability in capturing smoke, odor and all VOC (volatile organic compound).

There is also an option to upgrade the all-in-one filter (consist of prefilter, HEPA filter and carbon filter) into the one which also consist of silver screen. Silver screen will automatically kills the germs which are trapped in the filter.

Types of Alen Air Purifiers.

Today, Alen Corp has different types of products under the name of Alen air purifiers, with a room coverage ranging between 125-800 sq feet and with the price between $149 to $599.

1. Alen T100 air purifier.

This is the smallest and cheapest ($149) purifier from Alen and is so portable and mini, it's suitable for your office cubicle and is a good air purifier to bring for vacation or visiting. This air cleaner is capable of removing particulates purifier up to 84%. It comes with a HEPA filter, but does not include the UV bulb.

2. Alen HEPA T300 tower air purifier.

The next Alen HEPA air purifier is the T300 model. This air purifier is being sold for $299 and comes with the usual HEPA filter and ionizer. It also has a UV bulb. This allows the machine to capture the smallest of particles like bacteria and air borne viruses that can trigger an allergy or sinus attack. This model looks like a tower and easily fits and cleans the air in a room of about 300 square feet.

3. Alen A350 air purifier.

The Alen A350 is the top seller, and it can remove 98% of particles of 0.3 micron or above, which makes its efficiency on par with premium air purifier for particles that size. It still cannot surpass premium air purifiers like IQAir and Blue Air for capturing volatile organic compound (VOC) or gases,though, because for optimal performance in controlling gases and odor, you would need a more substatntial carbon filter than what Alen provides.

But the strength of Alen air purifier lies in price and its lifetime warranty. For almost half the price of premium air purifiers, you get an air purifier with great efficiency for curbing particulates which can be used for approximately the same sq feet (800 sq.feet) as premium air purifier. It's not surprising that this model of Alen air purifiers has been voted a consumer’s Best Value for being able to deliver cleaner air at an affordable price.

4. Alen Multigas A375UV and Alen Paralda air purifiers

The last 2 Alen HEPA air purifiers being offered are the Alen Multigas and the Paralda which are sold at $599 and $499, respectively and have 98% efficiency in capturing particles.

The Alen Multigas 375UV can be used in a room up to 800 sqfeet and comes with the usual filters, 2 Alen UV lamps and a substantial carbon filter which gives a boost in its ability to capture volatile organic gases. It is acknowledged to be able to remove chemical pollutants which are infamous for being trigger factors for people with respiratory problems and prone to allergies and asthma. Therefore it is best used for people who are allergic and have major respiratory problems.

The Paralda, on the other hand, completes the Alen profile with a product that has HEPA filter, ozone safe ionizer, an amazing Alen UV bulb life span of up to 5 years, and high energy efficiency ratings. It should be used in room 400sq feet or lower, and it also receives the Respiratory Product of the year.

The Positive Features of Alen Air purifier

• For the price of an Alen HEPA Air purifier, you get more than your money’s worth because of the lifetime warranty and fantastic efficiency.
  
  
• The percentage of cleaner air that these air purifiers produce is consistently high.
  
  
• You will not have problems with replacement procedures, availability of parts, and after sales service. Many other high end brands that cost more than the Alen counterparts have limited warranty and complicated replacement procedures.
  
  
• RoHS compliancy. This means that these air purifiers do not have mercury or lead.
  
  
• Filter replacement indicators and remote control are available.
  
  
• Many Alen air purifier reviews have ranked the these air purifiers as top of the line, and most preferred brands.
  
  
• Most Alen HEPA air purifiers are eco friendly, energy-star certified and look extremely modern and stylish. Some can also be mounted on wall.
  
  
• All Alen HEPA air purifiers that come with an Alen UV bulb also have a safety feature that will protect the user from the rays of the UV light

The Drawbacks of Alen Air Purifier

• The higher settings of the Alen air purifiers can be a little too loud for comfort, and can interfere with your sleep. However, at the lower setting, noise is barely discernable.
  
  
• The blower system of the Alen A350 has been a cause for concern because sometimes there can be a squeaking sound. Of course, with the lifetime warranty, you can always request for a replacement unit, and assume that the unit you initially got squeezed through the quality control cracks.
  
  
• The Alen Paralda air purifiers are more complicated to operate, and takes some effort to learn the controls.
  
  
• Substantial carbon filter is only offered as part of Alen Multigas 375UV. Therefore, although other Alen purifiers are good in curbing particulates, it only has limited efficiency with odors and smoke particles as they tend to be smaller than 0.3 micron and need a carbon filter to control optimally.
  
  
• There is a 'string attached' to the much touted life warranty from Alen. In order for you to keep the warranty, Alen requests that you should participate in their filter replacement subscription program where you should change the filter for at least once every 6 month. At $60 a pop for the most basic filter, Alen filter is definitely not on the cheap end.

What Kind of Particles Are Trapped With Alen Air Purifier and Who Needs This Air Purifier The Most?

If you really want to have the cleanest indoor air, you can buy either the Alen Multigas or Paralda. These are their top of the line air purifiers that can compete with premium air purifiers in terms of performance. These air purifiers can cleanse the air up to 98% of the time. In fact, in many reviews, the Alen air purifiers are ranked higher than the IQAir, just because they cost so much less, and unless you have severe problems with air such as people with severe asthma, allergy or multiple chemical sensitivity, buying the affordable Alen will not make much difference from buying the more expensive premium air purifiers, such as Blueair and IQAir.

Otherwise, for moderate allergy or asthma sufferers, the cheaper Alen A350 will do the job.

All in all, Alen air cleaners are good air purifiers because they are reliable and efficient. Yet, because of the low price and lifetime guarantee, it makes sense to buy these air purifiers.

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