Winix HR900 Air Purifier Review

Today we are going to review Winix HR900 for its design, durability and performance. So have a read below.

We have been using this air purifier for about 2 months and here is what we like and dislike about it.

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Construction and Design

The Winix HR900 Air Purifier comes in a white rectangular design that features a perforated front air inlet grille. This air purifier also features black side grilles and front LED lights that change color to indicate your indoor air quality variations. We love the short flat-base pedestal that gives this unit a floating appearance. This air purifier also comes with a 2-year warranty that covers both parts and labor.

• Height: 23.6 inches
• Width: 9.6 inches
• Length: 16.3 inches
• Weight: 18.7 pounds

At almost two feet tall, we consider the Winix HR900 Air Purifier to be considerably large. Its generous size is attributable to the huge filters that provide the unit with an advanced filtration surface. This air purifier’s weight is also average, which means that it may be quite challenging for some people to lift or move it around depending on their age or body size.

Purification Level and Type of Filter

We appreciate the five-stage filtration system on the Winix HR900 Air Purifier, which helps with providing utmost purification of your indoor atmosphere:

• The Ultimate Pet Pre-Filter

This filter is designed to capture large airborne pollutants like pet fur and hair. We recommend replacing the pre-filter once a month, which is especially true if your pets shed a lot of fur.

• The Washable Mesh Pre-filter

This filter captures small airborne particulates like pet dander and dust. It can be washed and reused as many times as possible.

• Activated Carbon Filter

This is the third line of defense; it absorbs all the household odors from pets, kitchen food, and aerosols

• True HEPA Filter

With the ability to capture 99.97% of airborne pollutants as tiny as 0.3 microns, this filter ensures that all the residents in your home, including the sensitive ones living with asthma or allergies, can survive indoors comfortably.

• Winix PlasmaWave

This feature is exclusive to Winix air purifiers and reserves the ability to keep your indoor air free from microbes. It creates hydroxyls that react with the moisture in your indoor air to neutralize bacteria and viruses. Using this feature is optional; it comes with an ON/OFF button.

Coverage and Performance

The Winix HR900 provides a CADR of up to 301, making it powerful enough to provide efficient purification in spaces as large as 300 sq. ft. without breaking a sweat. We love that this air purifier has a 4x ACH rating, which means that it recycles and cleans your indoor air four times an hour to ensure that all the pollutants are trapped before they spread. We also appreciate the Energy Star certification; it’s enough proof that this air purifier doesn’t consume excessive power. Despite its generous size, this air purifier produces a maximum noise level of 55dB and a minimal sound output of 26dB.

Usability

During our testing, we were happy to find that the control panel on the Winix HR900 Air Purifier is strategically located on the top section of the unit and features six clickable buttons. We also appreciate the fact that each function on the buttons is well-labeled to avoid confusion. This air purifier also features a child lock button, which we found extremely useful in preventing kids and pets from interfering with your configurations. It also comes with a four-speed motor that affords you maximum control over the purification rate.

Special Features

We also discovered the following features on the Winix HR900 Air Purifier, which makes it a more efficient device:

• Smart Sensors

The sensors come in handy in monitoring the current airborne pollutants and odors. They consequently trigger the internal system to adjust the fan speed to deal with the contaminants. Similarly, the light sensor triggers the Sleep Mode automatically upon detecting darkness.

• Air Quality Indicator

By working hand in hand with the air sensor, this feature informs the user regarding the level of pollution in their indoor air by changing the LED light’s color as follows: Red—Poor, Amber—Fair, and Blue—Good

• Auto Mode

By relying on the smart sensor, this mode adjusts the fan speeds automatically to ensure that you enjoy the freshest air possible with minimal input from your side

• Timer

The timer functions as an alternative to the auto mode; instead of adjusting the fan speed, it turns the unit ON/OFF when the selected period of operation depletes. With this feature, you may program your unit to work for a particular number of hours among 1, 6, and 8.

• Check Filter

This feature alerts the user when the filter requires replacement

Cleaning and Maintenance

The Winix HR900 Air Purifier requires a few cleaning and maintenance practices to perform optimally and for a long period. We recommend cleaning the grilles with compressed air to ensure smooth airflow in and out of the unit. It’s would also be in your best interest to wash and replace the filters as the manufacturer deems fit.

Key Take-Away

Following our research, we can confidently recommend the Winix HR900 Air Purifier as the ultimate air cleaner for medium-sized homes. Armed with its PlasmaWave technology, this air cleaner takes purification of your indoor environment to a whole new level, giving its competitors a run for their money. The unique combination of smart sensors, timer, auto mode and sleep mode enhances its usability tenfold and eliminates the need to babysit the unit. Besides, this air cleaner comes with a unique air quality indicator that makes it a noteworthy device for homes with babies or people with asthma.

Expert Ratings of Winix HR900 Air Purifier

9.7

Construction and Design

9.5/10

Coverage and Performance

9.9/10

Setup and Usability

9.8/10

Size and Portability

9.8/10

Cleaning and Maintenance

9.5/10

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