374 Sq. Ft. Coverage, HEPA Filter
The Honeywell 50250 HEPA Air Purifier is a quiet, surprisingly compact device that can make everyday household life a little healthier, and a shade or two more pleasant. A special activated charcoal pre filter reduces odors from tobacco smoke, cooking, nursery, pet and plant odors.
Price Range: $153 - $300
Epinions Rating: 
(16 Reviews)
MPN: enviracaire
Sq. Ft. Coverage: 374 Sq. Ft.
HEPA Filter: With HEPA Filter
Width: 17.75 in.
Depth: 19 in.
Height: 17.75 in.
Weight: 21 lb.
Product ID: 20790975
Breathe Easy: Honeywell Enviracaire Air Purifier
Author's Rating:
Pros: Filters very well, reduces allergic reactions, runs reliably
Cons: Loud and bulky
The Bottom Line: If you need serious air purification and can put up with the racket, this is a great appliance.
Review: My husband and I both suffer from seasonal allergies. We also have friends and family members who are allergic to our cats. So getting a high-quality air filter seemed like a no-brainer. We tried a cheaper model before buying the Honeywell... Read Full Review by lyagushka, Feb 28, 2008
Honeywell Enviracaire 50250: An Affordable Air Filter for Larger Areas
Author's Rating:
Pros: Cleanable filter, 3 fan speeds, well built.
Cons: Somewhat noisy at high speed. Overall larger size may be a concern.
The Bottom Line: Great air filter for larger areas with low operation cost.
Review: It's not the cost of buying an air filter that will hurt....it's the cost of buying replacement filters. With a filter that can be vacuumed, the Honeywell 50250 offers many advantages over other filters. If you are looking for an air filter, do your... Read Full Review by swb, Jan 20, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Effective!
Cons: Loud!
The Bottom Line: If you are torn, make the buy!
Review: I did a lot of online researching to find the best air purifier for the best possible price. The Honeywell 50250 is def it! This air purifier has it all - a great pre filter and an effective hepa filter. I have heard that one of these can be vacuumed out... Read Full Review by gracielor, Apr 1, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sturdy, handles large rooms, reduces allergy-causing particles effectively.
Cons: Very loud on high, tolerable on medium, noticeable on low. Uses a lot of energy.
The Bottom Line: Best, by far, for this price range despite the noise and energy use.
Review: This unit works incredibly well. I have it positioned in the living room of an average-sized apartment and it has done a tremendous job so far of cleaning the air. I have allergies that are getting worse with age (I'm 26) and this unit has helped limit... Read Full Review by justin1818, Jun 30, 2007
Honeywell Enviracaire 50250 Air Purifier
Author's Rating:
Pros: Works great!No replacing filters
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: The Honeywell Enviracaire 50250 Air Purifier surpassed my expectations by far. I am glad to own it!
Review: After suffering the past 2months with having been off my medications due to pregnancy. I had found myself to be suffering from a variety of things. My constant stuffy noses, dander from my pets bothering me to the fullest extent and incredibly enhanced... Read Full Review by michelle7898, Mar 22, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Inexpensive, High CADR, Lifetime HEPA Filter, Easy to Use, Great Support from Kaz.
Cons: Noisy, High Power Consumption, Not Stylish
The Bottom Line: A truly powerful HEPA purifier in term of CADR per dollar.
Review: I have a great personal experience with this unit. This is a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) purifier, highly rated by many independent reviewer panels such as consumer reports and consumer search. Many of us like to spend as little money as... Read Full Review by chi_dan, Apr 29, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: High CADR rating for the price, works very well,'permanent'filter means low operating price.
Cons: Can be noisy for some, VERY noisy on high
The Bottom Line: EXTREMELY effective, especially considering the price. Great air purifier for those on a budget (and can stand a little noise).
Review: I have some fairly severe allergies and after enough misrable days of being able to breathe through one nostril, I decided to get an air purifier. I used a pair of cheap Hunter models (i forget which) that only had a CADR rating of 100, which WORKED,... Read Full Review by dankim333, Nov 10, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quality air cleaning. Filters can be vacuumed clean.
Cons: A bit noisy on high speed.
The Bottom Line: I found this product worthwhile because it cleans the air well and the filters can be vacuumed clean.
Review: This was one of the higher-rated air filters in Consumer Reports magazine. Of the high rated filters, this one seemed to be the most reasonably priced higher quality filters. I would say it is a worthwhile purchase. There are two cats in our apartment... Read Full Review by calguy, Jun 30, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: The loud noise droned out my husbands snoring for a peaceful nights sleep.
Cons: Filters are a little high but worth it in the end.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: After much searching and calling the company I finally located this air machine at my Home Depot. Love it. Can't speak highly enough. My pro is other people's con. I have placed this machine in my master room and ladies it totally droned out my husbands... Read Full Review by babypiper2, Feb 9, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Easy to use, much better than many of the ionizers I have tried
Cons: VERY LOUD
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I have 1 in a room with 4 ferrets. Helps remove odor nicely. I've tried several others, none of them worked except this one... Read Full Review by skaf, Aug 26, 2005
This air purifier has helped me be able to function again
Author's Rating:
Pros: They are very helpful for people with allergies living in apartments
Cons: They are kind of loud when on the high setting
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this air purifier. It has really helped me with my allergy symptoms.
Review: About a month and a half ago, my neighbors below me started smoking (I'm in an apartment complex). I have bad allergies and it was horrible. I missed some days of work, had to go to the doctor, was put on more medication for my allergies, still was... Read Full Review by carolinagirl74, Oct 28, 2004
Author's Rating:
Pros: cleans the air well
Cons: loud on the high setting
The Bottom Line: Because of the Honeywell Air Purifier, I am able to breath in my office.
Review: There was a flood in the basement of the office building I work in and a lot of moldy files, etc. are being stored in the basement until the insurance company finally pays up. My allergies kicked up so badly because of this mold that I thought I was... Read Full Review by bfgrd10, Oct 18, 2004
A"Must Have"for People with Allergies.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Cleans extremely well, out-of-the-box easy operation and assembly
Cons: Loud, expensive replacement filters.
The Bottom Line: Our air is noticeably cleaner, and for that it was worth every penny.
Review: When an anti-allergen furnace filter isn't enough you'll want to consider this one-room air purifier. The results are dramatic. My wife has allergies, and we buy micro-allergen filters to help, but sometimes its just not enough. So we bought this... Read Full Review by jrrglobe, Mar 13, 2004
