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- Programmable
- Very quiet on low settings
- Good coverage
- Not enough activated carbon in its pre-filter
- HEPA filters difficult to change
- Loud at higher speed settings
Reviewers and owners agree that the Hunter QuietFlo 30401 is a good value, but other models are better rated overall. This air purifier finished in the top 10 in one thorough, comparative review, and both Air-Purifier-Power.com and AllergyBuyersClub.com say it does a good job cleaning fairly large (300 square foot) rooms, and they also praise its programmable operation. However, Air-Purifier-Power.com says the 30401 doesn't have enough activated carbon in its pre-filter, and AllergyBuyersClub.com says its HEPA filters can be confusing to change. Also, while reviewers say this machine is quiet on low settings, it's much louder on high settings. Experts prefer other models, including the Austin Air HealthMate (*Est. $490) and Honeywell Enviracaire 50250-N (*Est. $195).
The Hunter QuietFlo 30401 (which is also known as the Hunter 401) pops up in a fair number of reviews. This machine was tested by ConsumerReports.org in November 2007, and it is thoroughly evaluated by the enthusiast site Air-Purifier-Power.com and the retailer AllergyBuyersClub.com. We also found one fairly thorough owner review of the QuietFlo posted on Epinions.com.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Hunter QuietFlo 30401 is one of 36 air purifiers tested in the November 2007 roundup by ConsumerReports.org. By injecting allergens into a test chamber, then measuring air purifier performance at several time intervals on both high and low speeds, editors test models for dust and smoke removal, ozone emission and noise level.
Review: Air Purifiers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Nov. 2007
Reviewer Ed Sherbenou doesn't test the Hunter QuietFlo 30401 himself, but he does a good job of comparing its specs and mechanics to other air purifiers. His biggest complaint is that the QuietFlo doesn't have enough activated carbon in its pre-filter; otherwise, he gives this machine good grades, saying it's "worth the money in the lower part of [its] price range."
Review: Hunter 30401 Air Purifier Review, Ed Sherbenou
AllergyBuyersClub.com -- which points out the pluses and minuses of the products it sells -- says the Hunter QuietFlo 30401 picks up a high proportion of particles and is very quiet on its low settings. On the downside, editors say the HEPA filters can be confusing to change. They say they especially like the 30401 because it can be programmed to change speeds at various times of the day.
Review: Hunter QuietFlo Air Purifiers: Great Value with Lots of Features, Editors of AllergyBuyersClub.com
4. Epinions.com
Only two owners post a comment about the Hunter QuietFlo 30401, but both go into a reasonable amount of depth. Both say this machine cleans effectively, but is slightly noisy on its higher settings.
Review: Hunter Fan Company QuietFlo 401 HEPA Air Purifier with Ionizer, Contributors to Epinions.com
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