Ionic Pro 90IP01RF01 Turbo Ionic Room Air Purifier

This is my second try at using an ionic air cleansing system. The Ionic Pro is modestly priced and the technology has come a long way since the first high cost electronic air cleaners. When compared to more traditional electric motor and multi filter HEPA units, the Ionic Pro uses less electriciy and runs quietly.

Ionic blade technology has long been used by NASA and in commercial aircraft. It began finding its way into homes initally as add-on units to newly installed furnaces. The current stand-alone towers evolved as separate appliances.

Like the other "Ionic" air cleaning systems, this unit still emits ozone. Though billed in the owner's guide as a "clean scent," the ozone aroma can be overpowering to some people. If you have ever been in a room where power tools have been in use, an electric train set has been running, or a new computer monitor was turned on for the first time you have encountered ozone. In all fairness, the Ionic Pro has come a...Read more

I kind of like the ionic pro. It seems to collect some dust, and even though I keep my house clean, if you can trap about 10 percent extra dust, pollen, etc. then it's probably significant. The unit will buzz if not cleaned per instructions. The unit can catch fire if not cleaned -- according to the manufacturer, the dust will bust into flame if not cleaned per strick (once per week) instructions -- so I won't run the unit when not at home. They also don't tell you that after cleaning the blades with a damp cloth, they must dry for 24 hours before reuse (or they will sustain damage), thus the manufacturer recommends buying an extra set of blades (this is not on the commericials). Also lacking from the commericias is the fact that you must ground the blades to a metal object or kitchen sink before cleaning due to static build up. Also, there is an extra filter that you must vacum. The simple wipe-clean-and-keeping-going scenario of the commericals is therefore, miss-leading...Read more

Since the recent media coverage on the negative effects of ozone inhalation dangers, it looked like ion air purifiers were on the way out. This is one of the new generation (like the new Ionic Breeze) which vows to eliminate that danger. Of course, you can still smell a hint of ozone, but it isn't nearly as pronounced as the brand of another, ozone generating ionic that I've owned. Collection plate cleaning on this one is a breeze. And, as for the effects of eliminating allergens for my wife and I, it's A-1. She doesn't snore anymore. America sleeps better. Cheers.