Honeywell Enviracaire 18155 Review

What the reviewers like:
Some experts say the Honeywell Enviracaire 18155 does a decent job clearing smoke and odors from small rooms. Reviewers agree that it’s quiet, and appreciate its "lifetime" HEPA filter.

What the reviewers don’t like:
We found some references to that "lifetime" HEPA filter having to be replaced after a few years. In one major comparative test, the Honeywell performed below average at removing dust and odors, and some owners report quality problems out of the box.

Honeywell Enviracaire 18155 review highlights

Reviewers are equivocal about the Honeywell Enviracaire 18155. In one major comparative test, this air purifier finished in the bottom third of the pack, receiving below-average grades for everything but noise. Ed Sherbenou of Air-Purifier-Power.com says it’s a decent choice for small (150 square feet) rooms, but according to reviews, a better choice would be the Honeywell Enviracaire 50250 (*est. $150). Most owners seem satisfied with this air cleaner, praising its low noise level, but a few report quality issues right out of the box.

The Honeywell Enviracaire 18155 air purifier -- which is also sold as the Honeywell SilentComfort -- is among the 30 air purifiers tested by Consumer Reports in October 2005. The Enviracaire is also reviewed by ConsumerGuide.com, and is the subject of a thorough writeup at Air-Purifier-Power.com. Finally, we found a fair number of reviews from owners of this air cleaner on Amazon.com.

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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 Honeywell Enviracaire 18150 is one of the air purifiers tested by Consumer Reports in its October 2005 roundup. It's evaluated on its ability to remove particulate allergens from a sealed test chamber on both high and low speeds. Editors also measure noise.

2. Air-Purifier-Power.com
Honeywell 18155 Review
Ed Sherbenou

Reviewer Ed Sherbenou doesn’t own or test the Honeywell Enviracaire 18155, but his observations are still valuable. He says this air purifier works only for extremely small rooms (about 150 square feet), and has some issues with what he says is poor sealing around the pre-filter’s wrap. He recommends the Honeywell 50250 (*est. $150) as a better choice.

3. Consumer Guide.com
Expert Review: Honeywell Enviracaire 18150 Air Cleaner
Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
18-Jun-02

ConsumerGuide.com editors write a thorough review of the Honeywell Enviracaire 18150, providing details of how the air purifier effectively cleans a 150-square-foot test room and runs very quietly. They also note that the noise output is better than comparable offerings. However, it's not clear exactly how editors tested this air purifier.

4. Amazon.com
Honeywell 18155N SilentComfort Permanent
Contributors to Amazon.com

Most of the reviewers posting to Amazon.com are very satisfied with the Honeywell Enviracaire 18155, but a few say they encountered performance issues right out of the box. The most thorough reviewer says it’s exceptionally quiet on the low- and medium-speed settings.

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Honeywell Enviracaire 18155 Review