Hamilton Beach TrueAir 04381 Allergen Reducer Air Cleaner

 (175 customer reviews)

To start, I just want to let it be known that I've had my Hamilton Beach TrueAir Allergen Reducer for all of a week... But there's been so much of a difference that I couldn't wait any longer to write this review.

I've never had any hardcore allergies to cats or dogs, and I love pets. When I married my wife, I became Dad to her six cats. Long hair, shorthair, hair everywhere. And a few months ago, I began noticing that waking up in the morning was getting increasingly unpleasant. As of last month (and I'll try not to be overly graphic) I was waking up without fail each day with what felt like a concrete mixer behind my eyes. Congested every morning, and having to take extra-long, piping hot showers to feel any better... usually followed by at 500 mg of Tylenol and an additional allergy medicine.

So I saw this Allergen Reducer for a 210 square foot room online and decided the price was right to give it a shot (replacement filters are less than $15 each,...Read more

I live in a small split level home that was built in the 1940's. We have two cats and now babysitting two more cats for the winter. With the addition of the 2 new cats, my wife was being affected by the dander and we both were sucking in a lot of cat hair. I did some research online and found mostly mixed reviews. This one had the best reviews, but only from 4 different people. I figured the best way to know for sure was to buy one and try it out.

I got the 250 square foot bigger brother of this model and have to say that the first impression is very good. I put it in the bedroom, set fan on high, and a couple hours later, the room smelled great. I can't comment on the allergy effect yet as it is too early. However, I did notice that some of the finer cat hairs were trapped in the HEPA filter.

We have our cat pans in the lower level bathroom. Smell has always been a problem. I put the new air purifier in this room, closed the door and an hour later, noticed a...Read more

These WERE great air cleaners. I purchased 6 of them on March 23, 2008 for a charity along with 18 replacement filters. Little did I know, those would be all the filters we'd ever get.

I tried to order a number of replacement filters about a week ago right here on Amazon, and after they didn't show up I inquired as to their whereabouts. I was informed that the vendor checked with Hamilton Beach and they are no longer producing the replacement filters.

So, I would highly NOT recommend purchasing one of these unless you only intend to use it for 120 days and then throw it away.

Have a nice day.