Bionaire BAP825-U Review

What the reviewers like:
Owners appreciate the budget price of the Bionaire BAP825-U air purifier, and some unscientific user reviews say it works well.

What the reviewers don’t like:
We found numerous remarks to the effect that the Bionaire BAP825-U Air Purifier is noisy, unreliable and prone to excessive vibration. This air purifier finished near the bottom of the pack in one major comparative review.

Bionaire BAP825-U review highlights

Generally, the consensus among owners is that the Bionaire BAP825-U is a decent air purifier, considering its budget price and limited range (it’s meant for rooms 180 square feet or smaller). Some users say this machine does a good job filtering allergens, but one experienced owner warns that it’s not effective against mold or pollen. We found numerous complaints about noise, vibration and inferior construction, as well as warnings that only more expensive air cleaners are truly effective. In one major comparison test of 30 air cleaners, the Bionaire BAP825-U finishes near the bottom of the pack. For a few dollars more, you can get a better-rated machine such as the Honeywell Enviracaire 50250 (*est. $150).

The only formal review of the Bionaire BAP825-U Air Purifier is by Consumer Reports, which tests this air purifier against 29 other machines in an older October 2005 report (it isn't included in the magazine's more recent November 2007 test). The BAP825-U isn’t discussed at the otherwise reliable enthusiast site Air-Purifier-Power.com (which does skewer another Bionaire model, the now-discontinued 1300). The Bionaire is also one of the few air cleaners to be reviewed by owners at Amazon.com, Epinions and Target.com, who give a good idea of its advantages and drawbacks.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Air Cleaners: Some Do Little Cleaning
Editors of Consumer Reports
Oct. 2005

The Bionaire BAP825-U is one of 30 air purifiers tested in the October 2005 roundup by Consumer Reports. Its performance is measured in lab tests for effectiveness on high and low speeds, and it's evaluated for noise.

2. Amazon.com
Bionaire BAP-825U Air Purifier Review
Contributors to Amazon.com

The owners posting to Amazon.com offer mixed reviews of the Bionaire BAP-825U. Some say it works well -- reducing dust mite and dander -- but others complain of noise, vibration and inferior construction.

3. Epinions
Bionaire BAP825-U Air Purifier Review
Contributors to Epinions

Three of the four owners posting to Epinions provide very thorough reviews of the Bionaire BAP825-U Air Purifier. One user points out that this machine is ineffective against mold and pollen, and very loud. Others cite vibrations and poor quality control. Nonetheless, the BAP825-U receives high average ratings.

4. Sears.com
Bionaire BAP825-U Air Purifier Review
Contributors to Sears.com

The owners posting to Sears.com agree that the Bionaire BAP825-U Air Purifier does a decent job for its budget price. Says one, "This is not the best air cleaner out there, but it is certainly one of the best within its price point."

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Bionaire BAP825-U Review