Alen FLEX Air Purifier, Quiet Air Flow for Large Rooms, 700 SqFt, Air Cleaner for Allergens, Dust, Mold, Pet Odors with Long Filter Life

If you are thinking of getting the Alen FLEX air purifier to help with allergies or asthma or pets, read on (because I have all 3):For context, I had been having worsening asthma and allergy attacks over the past few months, to the point where my asthma went from being predominantly exercise or allergy induced to recurring several times a day. After a trip to an asthma and allergy specialist and receiving a full allergy test, I was told that I was allergic to almost everything (every tree, grass and weed, dust mites, cockroaches, cats, dogs, etc. plus other food and miscellaneous allergies). I already knew I was allergic to all of those things but the doctor confirmed that I was on the "severe" end of the scale and I was advised to get rid of our cats and get an air purifier.As most cat owners know, getting rid of a beloved cat would be like throwing your child out on to the street, so the cats had to stay even if it meant using inhalers twice a day, popping allergy medication daily and maybe just banning the cats from the bed and wardrobe. But we knew we would need a GREAT air purifier to help with all the allergens coming from our furry friends and everything else permeating our allergen-laden Northeast American air. You know how some people have "spring allergies"? I have spring, summer and fall allergies thanks to the wide range of trees, grass, and weeds that all decide to pollinate at different times.I had been obsessed with getting a Molekule for a while, and if not, a Dyson. But to be entirely honest, neither was in our current budget due to a recent influx of life expenses. My husband and I agreed that getting a second air purifier from one of those brands might be in the cards when we move into a bigger home in a year, but for now, I should buy the best possible air purifier in the $300 range to cover 700-800 square feet.After days of research and reading hundreds of reviews, I finally settled on this Alan FLEX purifier in Oak.It's a beautiful air purifier, and if you have a home with a more natural aesthetic like we do, the "wood" front helps the machine blend in more with its surroundings instead of sticking out like a sore thumb. We tend to like wood, natural fibers, ceramics, etc. for our decor, and I wanted a purifier that was barely noticeable at a glance because it somewhat camouflaged with its surroundings. Because it has such a minimalist design with clean lines and few obvious vents or mechanical-looking parts, I feel it would blend well with most decor schemes, and it's so great that this model also has numerous colors and wood types to choose from.As for how well it works, I could not confirm its effect on my health immediately but 3 weeks later, I absolutely noticed a reduction in the frequency of my asthma attacks. While I was having several attacks a day, I now have one every 2 to 3 days, and my health in general is improving with each passing week. With cats in the house, things are never going to be 100 percent perfect in that department but this air purifier has made significant improvements. I also wake up a lot less with puffy red eyes or a scratchy throat.For the price point - neither cheap nor extremely expensive, I honestly do feel that Alen FLEX may be the best (if not, one of the best) options on the market, and is a wonderful combination of effectiveness and good design.On the downside? It can be a bit loud when on the highest setting, which may be an issue for those interested in placing it in the bedroom like we do. Not overly loud but it depends on your personal opinion/perception of what constitutes "loud" for such a machine. Personally, I don't really notice the noise anymore - it's almost like white noise in the background. And I think that if it's bothersome at night, you can put it on the low setting, which significantly reduces the noise when you sleep.

I liked the unit~ noise level is fine, it is not ugly; the air seems quite clean and fresh as we have allergies and pets. However, the green filter light never changed to alert us as to when to change the filter. Finally, today I opened up the unit after 6 months and almost suffocated ~ it was stuffed to the gills like an old pillow with dust, dander, etc. What is the deal with this? I called and am waiting to hear from Alen. I am Not too happy about this, and as I was going to purchase two more units for bedrooms, I will wait until I hear from Alen. But I called the ALen store and left a voice message. That was 7 days ago. Still have not heard back. I will be looking other options.Updates: The company never called back. The lights to change the filters never worked. Today I am looking for a different option.

This air purifier was very recently purchased in anticipation of a guest who was coming to stay for a week who happens to be highly allergic to cats. Turns out I have a cat, so my hope was that this purifier would at least help with her asthma that would surely flare during her stay. No asthma, no sneezing, and she slept through the night every night. I know its expensive, but it is seemingly worth the price. She asked if she could take it home with her! It looks great and the settings allow for the illuminated lights to go out for those sensitive to night light and with a setting that is whisper quiet to ensure a quiet sleep. The 'turbo' setting is louder, so I leave that on all day while at work and truly notice a difference in the air quality upon my return. Nice product; I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Before this filter, I had a floor unit. I feel it was not in a good location. This is on top of a TV hutch which seems to distribute clean air better. Since there are a number a facades, it even matches the furniture in the room.The power light can be dimmed which is essential to not light up the bedroom at night. It seems to be working. Without all kinds of scientific instruments, it's just a perception. I know my allergic reactions are worse when I leave the house and especially when I drive my convertible with the top down!Over a year later..........I definitely feel much better after sleeping with this filter on. I leave the bedroom, and the allergy symptoms start. I used to have them all night. I've even cheated by vacuuming the carbon filter and it's still great. The sound level is low but just enough for a bit of "white sound. This is the best all-room filter I've ever had.It is the best I've owned so far.

My daughter has had so many problems with allergies in her room. After buying this air purifier, I understand why she has those problems (See picture for reference) My husband and I know now that her window must not have a very good seal to it. We have only had the air purifier since August 20t which is only 4 months and this was all accumulated during that time. Im impressed! I threw away the other air purifier we were using in her room and will be buying a few more of these to spread throughout the home. Do your lungs a favor and buy this!