NewAir AF-330 Portable Evaporative Swamp Air Cooler with Built-In HEPA Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)The AF-330 NewAir Evaporative Swamp Cooler with Special HEPA Air Purifier is a pretty good swamp cooler with just a couple of flaws.As with all swamp coolers, it isn't going to make your room feel air conditioned, but in dry climates, it is good to sleep with it blowing over you, or it is good to get raise the humidity levels somewhat.Now for the good stuff first about this unit.

For starters, the 13-liter water tank means that you won't have to fill it as often.Most portable swamp coolers I've owned only had a 10-liter tank which means they don't last more than 8-hours on "cool."There's also an ice tray to add ice for additional cooling effect.

Next on the plus list are the air filter system.In addition to the standard foam filter, it comes with a HEPA filter and a carbon filter.Combined with the ION setting, this really seemed to make an improvement in air quallity.After a month of use, I haven't noticed the normal "swamp stench" that swamp coolers usually get.I don't know if those filters are the reason or not, but there you go.

The fan is much more powerful than any previous portable swamp cooler I've owned.Even at the low setting, the fan works pretty good when sleeping in front of it.

The controls are pretty standard.You get the 1-8 hour timer, oscillating louver control, 3 fan speeds, "cool" function (to activate the swamp cooler function), and ION control.The unit comes with a handy remote control which handles all features, which is great for controling the unit while in bed. ^_^

There were two negatives.The biggest is adding water to the tank.The portable swamp coolers I've owned before have had a convienent port on the side of the unit were one can add a gallon of water to the tank in a few seconds.This unit has no such port.Instead, water has to be added to the top of the unit where a small section is partitioned off from the ice tray to add water.As such, it only holds a small amount of water and the drain into the tank isn't very large.So it can take a couple of minutes to empty a gallon of water into the tank.That's pretty tedious, especially when you are tired and just want to go to sleep.

The other problem I had was with the documentation.As you note, the product description proudly mentions the carbon filter.The box the unit comes in proudly mentions this.And a carbon filter comes sealed with the unit.Initially, I thought that maybe this was some sort of water filter since I've used carbon filters for fish tanks and for water pitchers.However, there is NOTHING in the documentation that says anything about the carbon filter.The regular foam air filter and the HEPA filter are mentioned, but that's it.Since it didn't seem to obviously go into the water tank (that is a bit of a pain to get to) and it did fit the back panel where the air filters are, I put it back there.But does it go before or after the HEPA filter?Some documentation would have been nice.

The final negative about the unit is purchasing replacement filters.I found none on Amazon's site. Air & Water, the company from which the unit actually came, has a website, and while ordering the unit directly from them gives you the option to purchase additional filters, their website has no place to just purchase replacement filters.That's pretty stupid if you ask me.

Bottom line: There are many good things about this swamp cooler to include the HEPA filter, carbon filter, larger water tank, ION feature, and greater fan power.The lack of a good water input port, no information about the carbon filter, and a lack of ease to aquire replacement filters weren't enough to stop me from giving this an overall "buy" recommendation.

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When you need supplemental cooling or an alternative to air conditioning, consider eco-friendly swamp coolers such as the NewAir AF-330. This evaporative swamp cooler delivers refreshingly cool air for just pennies day - much less than traditional air conditioning!
8 Hour Programmable Timer: Keep your cooling completely energy efficient by programming it to switch off automatically at a chosen number of hours ahead. You can either set the machine to turn off 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours ahead or keep the machine running continuously by turning the timer off.
3 Selectable Fan Speeds: There are three air speeds that are selectable to customize your cooling experience. The settings are low, medium or high.
Fixed or Continuously Sweeping Air Flow: The swing button on the control panel switches the oscillation feature on for evenly distributed cool air. For fixed air flow, the oscillation can be turned off once the oscillation louvers are in your desired position.
Built-in Ionizer, Carbon Filter, and HEPA Filter: The ionizer can be turned on to introduce negative ions into the air. The carbon filter eliminates odors and the HEPA filter removes up to 99.97 percent of particles from the air.
Revolutionary Cooling Pad: This expertly designed water cooling pad never needs to be replaced.

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Unistar DF158 Multi-functional 4-in-1 Portable Air Cooler Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit is nothing to write home about but I guess it serves its purpose.I purchased this fan for my small studio apartment.To be honest I'm slightly disappointed.If you are looking for a medium sized unit for an office or small apartment this unit does help.

That being said, don't be misled by the air cooling feature.This is not an air conditioner and will only give you slightly cooler air flow.The fan on high isn't really powerful.The two reusable ice packs are nice so that you can rotate them in.The timer control works well so that you can set it to run when you leave or go to sleep and it will continue to run for 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours.The setup and controls are very user friendly.You can get this unit up and running within 2 minutes of opening the box.

I don't think I would buy this unit again.I'd probably look for something with a higher speed fan or something that cools the air a little bit better.

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No installation! Save 95% on your AC electric bill with this 4-in-1 cooler/ionizer/humidifier/fan with a power consumption of 38 Watts only.This year, beat high energy costs with the Kaito Air-Cooler-Ionizer-Humidifier, yet the room temperature is reduced by as much as 12 F in the direct air way. The built-in fresh air anion generator releases streams of negative ions that attract dust and other allergens down and out of the air you inhale. Air feels as fresh as after a springtime rain. It uses the water to cool and humidify the air, ideal for desert areas such as California, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and etc. The drawer-type water tank capacity is about half a gallon, which means the cooler can run for 8 hours continuously or even longer.To achieve higher cooling efficiency, you can even mix water with ice. There are no expensive filters to buy; just rinse the permanent filter. Other features include three air speed: H/ M/ L, Two modes selectable, 8 hour timer.For more information, please call toll free 1-866-524-8676.

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Holmes HM630-U Tower Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)In the past, I have been very disappointed with humidifiers.Either they leak or don't seem to do much of anything.However, this Holmes U Tower humidifier is sleek in design and has a few nice features such as:

- The two filters are easily accessible at the base of the unit.

- The tank is easy to handle, fill, and not too heavy to carry. If you have a small sink, you can always fill this slightly long tank in the bathtub or by using a teapot or water jug.

- You have the option to set the humdifier manually on low, medium, or high humidity continuously or you can set it to automatically go on at low, medium, or high at a pre-set humidity level. If you use the automtic feature, then the unit cycles on and off like a thermostat would (although it does that too frequently for my taste).

- In addition, the display shows the humidity of the room the unit is in, which is a nice feature.

- The humidity level increases pretty fast, which is not typical of other units I've experienced.

- According to the manual (I haven't tried this feature), you also have an hour timer option of setting the unit to turn on or off after so many hours.This means, for example, you can program it to turn off 5 hours later or turn on 5 hours later.

- The unit has a small footprint (see cavaet below), so it doesn't take up much floor space.

With regard to the operation of the unit, you must remember to press and hold the on/off button to turn off the unit.If you unplug the unit, the humidifier returns to its factory default settings so you'll have to quickly reprogram it every time.This is exceptionally easy to do, but some might find this annoying.

One very nice feature that remains in operation when turning off the unit from the front panel but leaving it plugged in is that the humidity of the room is always displayed.Obviously, you lose this benefit when you unplug the humidifier from the wall outlet.

When setting the unit to the automatic feature that enables it to operate like a thermostat, the unit may cycle on and off every few seconds or minutes depending on the humidity of the room, which means you'll hear the fan cycle on and off repeatedly.If this is likely to disturb you while sleeping, then just put the unit into manual mode as I find you can never have too much humidity in the winter anyway.Of course, make sure you have enough water in the tank to run all night.The tank is rated to hold water for 36 hours of continuous use.However, I have only been able to get 10 hours continuous use on a tank at the highest humidity setting - so keep this in mind when leaving the unit unattended.

I ordered the wick filters from the manufacturer because they are hard to find elsewhere; even though Wal Mart and other local stores carry the Holmes line, they don't necessarily sell all the filters for every model.The filters arrived promptly within a few days.

The box says the unit comes with a 5-year limited warranty but the pamphlet inside says a 3-year limited warranty.I called Holmes at 1-800-546-5637 and they confirmed it was actually a 3-year limited warranty, so don't be swayed by the box advertising.

There is one caveat that you might consider important, although this would not deter me from buying the unit.Since this unit is a tower model, it is easier to knock over (especially on an unsturdy surface such as carpet). You might want to take this into consideration in case you have young kids that run around or large pets that might wreck havoc in your house--meaning you may have to alter the placement of the unit to account for this scenario.My observation is that the chances of knocking this unit over are somewhat higher than the squat-to-the-floor models I'm so use to and which have been so ineffective.

Overall, I am very impressed with the unit compared to the four other humidifiers I've had previously.I had a Vicks humidifier, a different Holmes humidifier, a Hunter humidifier, and another one whose name I can't remember.I've always been less than satisfied, so this is a nice change. I've been so pleased with this unit that over six months later, I ordered a second one.

Update October 2010 - Finally one of my unit's humidity sensors failed.However, since I've had this unit for several years that is to be expected.I can still use the unit to increase the humidity in the room but I just won't know what the humidity level is unless I look at my second humidifier.

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The smart Tower design of this Holmes Humidifier is perfect for medium sized rooms. It will run up to 36 hours per filling and features Arm & Hammer odor removal.

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Battery Fan / Desk Fan / Portable Fan / Cooling Fan: Stay Cool Anywhere with Handy Cooler - PINK Review

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(More customer reviews)I was scheduled for a business to Arizona and I knew I could not stand that heat. So I shopped for a misting fan on amazon and came across this. I had my doubts since I never seen anything like this, but I was convinced by the positive reviews this product achieved. Although I've been using misting fans for the last two decades, I find this hand held swamp cooler idea a really cool idea - literally! The product cools the air well enough like a misting fan, AND it doesn't require me to pump air into a cylinder or spray water all over myself. However if you want to take it out, you need to use alkaline batteries which die out in a few hours. I use my own rechargeable batteries and it works fine. The product is designed to be held in the hands like a handy-cam. It is not too heavy or big. The hand strap included is very comfortable.

What I will complain about is the high price tag. It is much more expensive than alternative cooling options such as the misting fans and cooling bandannas. But you get what you pay for.

BTW the product does come in a nicely packaged retail box which shows where all my money went! I rather them just send it in a cardboard box and charge me less!

Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to make this purchase again, and I'd replace this unit with the same if needed.

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Mini air conditioner / small portable fan that can cool air up to 30F. The only mini fan in the world that is hand held! Can also be used a desk fan. Provides gentle cool breeze. Uses evaporative cooling technology. Add water to soak the cooling filter. Ambient air is forced through the wet cooling filter and cools down. Works best in dry and hot climates. Fully portable and mobile, take it literally anywhere you want. Rotatable turbine wheel allows adjustment of the cool breeze of air. Humidifies air - makes breathing comfortable and alleviates allergies. Variable power control. Stands by itself on any flat surface. Comfortable adjustable leather strap. Ergonomically designed, user-friendly, and easy to use. Environmentally friendly. 4xAA batteries allow 5 hours portable operation. Connect to USB (cable included) or home socket power (sold separately) for continuous operation. Includes dedicated 60ml water bottle, USB cable and 1x cooling filter. Best for hot flashes, home and office use, camping, outdoor sports, watching the game, and more. Mere 12oz with batteries loaded! Cooling filter life expectancy: 1 year. Patent-pending. Version 2.0. Comes with 1 year manufacturer's warranty. Wall Socket Home Adapter (extra 30% power), Replacement Cooling Filters Pack (x2pcs) and Flexible Air Tube (redirects air anywhere) finally available on sale on amazon! Add them to your order. Either search for keywords or browse on our 'Genexus' amazon storefront.

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