Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000
by Honeywell
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Enviracaire 20500 HEPA Filter Fits 10500, 17000
Customer Review: wrong size
Summary: 1 Stars
suggested by Amazon after selecting the correct size - cheaper so purchased - had to return it since it didn't fit. Customer Review: Very satisfied
Summary: 5 Stars
This replacement HEPA filter for the Honeywell 20500 Enviracaire air purifier was easy to install and was much more economical than found at other sites. Was well packaged, received within a week of my order.Customer Review: Wait a second...!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not so much a review as a cautionary note.I've done a lot of research on filters and the such since my son tested positive for exposure to lead.
Both of the reviews of this filter (I have this or a similar Honeywell which is great but I am not sure which model.) Anyway, both of these reviews mention vacuuming the filter(s) to extend the useful life of the item. IF you are using a HEPA filtered vacuum, and only if you are using a HEPA filtered vacuum, should you think of this. But the cost of these filters is not so great that this makes much sense.
If you are not using a HEPA filtered vaccum, than all you are doing is sucking the stuff you don't want to breath out of the filter (which is what you bought the machine to do in the first place) and blowing it back into the air (which is what you boght the machine to prevent.)
Basically, the few bucks you save is not worth the risk.
Customer Review: just as good as any other HEPA filter
Summary: 5 Stars
HEPA filters were developed by the US Atomic energy commision to remove radio active particles from a contaminated environment. So they are more than sufficient for removing dust, mold spores, cockroach feces and dust mites which have been known to cause respiratory problems such as asthma. Don't go by the light on the your Honeywell unit to tell when it's time to change the filter because the manufacturer wants you to change it as frequently as possible. When you find that the flow of air has slowed down and dust in the vicinity of the unit tends to collect more, then it's time to change the air filter. Also, vacuuming the outside of the filter may prolong the life. I vacuumed my HEPA and found that there was an increase in air flow afterwards and less dust collecting around the unit.
Customer Review: Time to Change the HEPA Filter on Your Air Cleaner?
Summary: 5 Stars
Before ordering a replacement HEPA filter for your Honeywell (or other brand) Air Cleaner, be sure to check the model number on the unit. This filter is for the smaller round unit (Model 10500) and for the smaller of the two upright units with handles (Model 17000). I replace my HEPA filter every year because I am very allergic to cigarette smoke, pollens, dust, molds, and other allergens and irritants. Also, this HEPA filter has pre-filters that wrap around it, so you may want to order a box of those, too. The pre-filters should be changed every 3 months, but I check them more often and vacuum off any accumulated pet hair.