I’ve been meaning to get an air purifier for a few years now. In the last few years I’ve suffered from allergies, and we recently moved into a ‘new’ 101 year old house which means perpetual dusting. About a month ago, we received the Holmes^® HAP9424B-TUS Medium Room Air Purifier and the aer1 germ fighter replacement filter. In the few weeks that we’ve had the system running, there’s a noticEable difference in the air quality of our home.

About the Holmes^® HAP9424B-TUS Medium Room Air Purifier

• HEPA-Type filtration
• Slim design and integrated handle allow flexibility in placing the unit throughout the home
• 3 speed settings
• Optional ionizer
• Filter Service Indicator
• Recommended for medium rooms, up to 165 sq ft

 Our Experience

The Holmes Air Purifier required no assembly. I pulled it out of the box, checked to make sure the filters were in place, plugged it in, and turned it on. I decided to put this purifier in the living room/dining room area because this particular model is meant for medium/large areas, and because we spend most of our time there. The machine creates a soft, white noise that is barely noticeable when on the low setting. When placed on the highest setting, it is definitely noticeable, so I try to increase to that setting after we’ve gone to bed. As a side note, this purifier would work wonders in a nursery because the low hum would most definitely be soothing to baby at bedtime.

Perhaps as exciting as cleaner air quality in our home, is the fact that there is less dust circulating our home. Old houses produce a lot of dust, and though it seems excessive, I end up dusting every two or three days. Since we’ve used the Holmes Air Purifier system, I have noticed much less dust on surfaces where the purifier is located. YAY for less dusting!

In addition to the Holmes Air Purifier, we also received the aer1™ Germ Fighter Replacement Filter, which is perfect for this time of year with all of the colds going around. As moms we can’t do much about the germs out kids pick up at school, but we can create a healthy and hopefully germ-free environment for our kids at home. There are several types of Aer1 Replacement Filters, so you can select one that is perfect for your home. (For example, if you have pets you may want to try the Odor Eliminator filter.)

The aer1™ Germ Fighter Replacement Filter:

• Infused with Silver technology- reduces airborne germs and bacteria known to cause cold or flu
• True HEPA filtration removes up to 99.97% of air borne allergens from air passing through the filter
• Compatible with all aer1 ready™ air purifiers

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy… We’ve had this system now for a month, so obviously I haven’t had the system for an entire cold/flu season, but I do believe my kids have benefited from having it. We all got colds around Halloween (like we do every year), but we all seemed to ‘kick’ them faster than usual. I do think the Holmes Air Purifier & Aer1 System helped us make a speedy recovery. The sleek/slim design of the Holmes purifier stands easily and blends in with the room.

Or Not to Buy… The low hum that this machine produces is not noticeable once you become accustomed to it. When set on the lowest setting it is barely noticeable, though on the highest setting it sounds more like a fan. I can see how this may be a drawback for some people, but I also think this is a huge benefit in a nursery where parents often buy machines to produce this sort of soothing hum.

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Do you currently use an air purifier? How has it effected the air quality in your home?

Disclosure: Thanks to Jarden Consumer Solutions for providing a sample product for the purpose of this review. Opinions here are my own and uninfluenced by receipt of product. http://cmp.ly/2