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Yep it was in the box and yes it was used . The fan had a lot of smoke tar and dust build up in it and through the unit It had a smell so after 2 hours of cleaning the smell and smoke tar dust was gone . The unit works and smells like it should so overall still not a bad deal.
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This air purifier is an excellent value and can clean a mid-sized room in about 20 minutes... the filter is easy to clean and the ionizer works well (especially if you use a spray bottle or humidifier in conjunction with it) -- The only downside is this specific one smelled strongly of fabreeze and also has a noisy fan blade. Otherwise it's in excellent working condition and I greatly appreciate the discounted price.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Purchased product because of a chronic cough. Since purchase, that cough has practically disappeared. System is easy to clean - as advertised. Product has three speeds: 1. Silent mode is very quiet but pushes the least amount of air 2. Medium and high speeds filter and push more air but is relatively noisy - more so than an ordinary blade fan. Consequently, the unit is on silent mode 95% of the time. It is more than adequate for a small room at the lowest speed. First product of this kind that I have purchased, thus cannot make any comparisons to other with cells or actual filters. Note: this item is not Energy Star certified. Plus side: Unit does filter air efficiently enough to alleviate the chronic cough I was experiencing. (I do not think it was a coincidence either.) Easy to clean, no filters to mess with. Minus side: Noisy at higher speeds and not Energy Star certified. If Oreck comes out with a more energy efficient and quieter model using the Truman cell technology, would definitely take a serious look at it if in need of another air purifier.Read full review
Skeena_north had a very interesting review. Please note that there are no studies that state what the dangerous levels are for a consumer device nor what their effects will be over time. The general rule is to decrease the amount of time of exposure as you get closer to the emitting object. So I decided to measure the distance of several household devices at the 4 milligauss threshold where the level of magnetic field is considered to be unsafe. I am also using a Trifield Meter that Skeen_north used in his analysis. I found that the Oreck Air 8 measured 4 milliguass at about 28 inches. The new model Oreck XL tabletop Professional model measured the same intensity at less than 6 inches. So Oreck has apparently decreased the magnetic radiation given off by their latest model. If this is a concern, consider updating to the Professional model. For a comparison: 19” CRT Television – 30 inches 33” CRT Television – 32 inches Front of Rear Projection TV – 4 inches LCD display 23” – 1 ½ inches measured at center. Base of Halogon Lamp – ¼ inches Mechanical Timer – 4 inches Keyboard of Laptop Computer – 3 inches (intensity was irratic and varied to 40 mg) Iron – 6 inches Tube Stereo Amplifier – 10 inches External Hard drive – 2 inches Air Oasis Air purifier – 8 inches Blue Air 501 Air Filter – 4 inches (measured front and center, unit had no reading at top) So if you type on a lap top computer or iron your clothes, your fingers and wrists are experiencing exposure to magnetic fields of the same intensity as the Oreck XL at 28 inches. It is all relative but one should consider minimizing their exposure if there are any questions. I have used both the XL and the Professional located at opposite ends of a great room. The pre-filter and internal collector cell are removed and washed about every 4 weeks. There is a lot of dust and lint. As I have 3 parrots, I find that my dusting is reduced but my vacuuming is not. My use of the XL has been for a period of almost 4 years. The units are pretty well built and easily serviced. I had the motor bearings go out after 2 1/2 years on the kitchen unit. The bearings are locally available at your Oreck service center and with minimal tools I disassembled and replaced the noisy motor bearings and the fan bearing as well. The part support by Oreck is second to none both locally and by phone. Their technicians can also provide any support required for those less mechanically inclined. I would conservatively assume that their filters can be kept running for many years. Considering the amount of particles collected by these filters, I would suggest one unit for a maximum of 200 square feet. The Oreck Professional would be great for any pet owner who is concerned about the air quality not only for themselves but for their visitors as well.Read full review
I have an Oreck XL professional air pruifier. I love what this unit has done for the air quality in my home. I also own a gauss meter (Trifield Meter Model 100XE) which is designed to alert you to your level of environmental exposure to electromagnetic fields. Since the XL uses electrostatic action to clean the air, it generates a pretty strong EMF field. There are a whole variety of symptoms related to EMF exposure, none of them good, so when dealing with a device like the Oreck XL, it would be wise to take some precautions. Here are the readings I got. At 6 inches from the unit - 500 volts/meter AC electric field / 50 milligauss AC magnetic field At one foot from the unit - 20 volts/meter AC electric field / 25 milligauss AC magnetic field At two feet from the unit - 0 volts/meter AC electric field / 5 milligauss AC magnetic field At three feet from the unit - - / 1.7 milligauss AC magnetic field At four feet from the unit - - / .8 milligauss AC magnetic field At five feet from the unit - - / 0.4 milligauss AC magnetic field At six feet from the unit - - 0 - The following is written on the back of my meter: "HAZARD THRESHOLDS Absolute hazard thresholds have not been established. Studies suggest biological effects may begin to occour near 3 miligauss of AC magnetic field, 1 kilovolt/m of AC electric feild. " So basically you want to place your Oreck XL at least 3 feet away, preferably 6 feet or more away from any people or pets (better to walk past it from time to time than sit next to it). I have heard of someone putting one of these units on their bedside table. Obviously, based on this data, that is not such a good idea. I hope this review helps you get the most health benefits from this great product.Read full review
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