HoMedics TotalClean 5-in-1 Tower Air Purifier AP-T30 Review: UV-ready!
HoMedics AP-T30 TotalClean Specification
| Product | HoMedics AP-T30 TotalClean |
Dimension | 11.5 x 24 x 11.3 in (29.2 x 61 x 28.7 cm) |
| Weight | 12.2 lb (5.5 kg) |
| Fanspeed | 3 |
| Coverage (up to) | 195 sq. ft. (18 m2) |
| Airflow speed | |
| Dust free (CADR) | |
| Pollen free (CADR) | |
| Smoke free (CADR) | |
| Humidifying(H) speed | |
| Filtration | 5-stage |
Pre-Filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | Pre-filter 12 months |
HEPA filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | HEPA filter 12 months |
Carbon filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | Carbon Odor Filter 12 months |
| Ionizer/ Technologies | Ionizer |
UV-light/ PCO | UV-C light |
Other filter | - |
All-in-one filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | Homedics TotalClean Replacement Filter 12 months 55 |
Optional/ Addon | - |
| Noise level | |
| Power usage level | |
| Timer/ Scheduler | 2, 4, 8, 12 hours |
| Sensors | |
| Auto mode | |
| Air qualityAQ indicator | |
| Filter change indicator | |
| More color options | |
| Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth | |
| ENERGY STAR | |
| Remote control | |
| Child lock | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Email/ Phone support |
Key features
- 4-stage filtration with 360-degree filtration
- Whisper quiet oscillation 3 speeds
- True HEPA Filter
- Carbon Odor Filter
- UV-C Technology
- Customized programming timer
- Night light
- Essential Oil Slot with 3 Pads
Pros
- Complete 5-in-1 HEPA filtration including UV sanitizer for less than 150 dollars.
- UV-C Technology that kills bacteria and viruses permanently.
- Standalone True HEPA filter and carbon filter to support the UV-C light.
- Child-friendly night light for the extra sense of security at night.
- Aromatherapy ready with a built-in essential oil slot.
Cons
- Unorthodox design that has a smaller base than the top section.
- Average airflow performance for an air purifier of its class.
- Can be a bit noisy at the highest fan speed.
The starters
An unconventional design that may not be everyone’s cup of tea. HoMedics TotalClean 5-in-1 AP-T30 is a sleek modern tower air purifier that is on the “fatter” side. At 24 inches tall, 11+ inches in diameter, it is not exactly space-saving and can take up quite a bit of your interior space. The 12.2 pounds weight also makes it slightly hard to carry it around if you decide to use only one air purifier throughout the entire room. There are other slimmer and lighter tower air cleaners out there that would do a better job at fitting in but typically at the cost of the filtration performance.
One design element we particularly like is the front control panel. Besides able to make adjustments to the air purifier at the eye-sight view, it has many customizable programming that helps ease the usability of HoMedics TotalClean. From left to right, you have the replace filter light indicator that reminds you to change a dirty filter, standard power on/ off button, 3 fan speeds with indicator, UV-C sanitize button, Ion button on/ off, night light button on/ off, and a 4 preset timer with indicator. The optional night light is very useful to give the children that sleep in a separate room a sense of security. There is even an essential oil slot where you can insert your favorite aromatherapy pad to help you relax, relieve, and sleep better at night.
Rounding up the passive features, Homedics TotalClean Tower AP-T30 is UL listed (ozone below the limit of 0.05 ppm), CARB certified, pet safe, and comes in a standard 1-year warranty. Build quality is good with top to bottom airflow distribution setup. Available in black or white color options, you can safely use Homedics TotalClean for many years to come.
Airflow, speed, and CADR
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What’s inside count
Do not be fool by Homedics TotalClean tower air purifier size. It comes with the much sought-after 5-in-1 air purification. Starting with the pre-filter that traps large particles like dust, debris, pet hair, lint from taking up the HEPA filter space. The free True HEPA filter will capture up to 99.97% of airborne allergens as small as 0.3 microns such as dust mite, pet dander, mold spore, mildew, and pollen. The carbon filter will remove chemical fume, and smoke coming from cooking, cigarette, paint, pet odor, musty mold, diaper. The built-in UV-C technology kills germs, bacteria, and viruses permanently by destroying their DNA. The ionizer generates millions of ions that attract and pull down airborne contaminants for the filter to capture. Overall, the filter quality surpasses our expectations and we can feel the improvement in the air as we breathe.Keep it down
Depending on your acceptance level of white noise, HoMedics TotalClean 5-in-1 can be whisper quiet at the lowest speed, and frustratingly noisy at the highest speed. You can still run it in the living room or bedroom anonymously by keeping the fan speed low. Power consumption is not too shabby for all-day operation. Our utility bill did not see any major surge after we left Medics TotalClean running for months (low speed + night light off).At what cost
^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost
HoMedics AP-T30 TotalClean VS the challengers
SilverOnyx True HEPA
If you don't mind giving up the night light and essential oil slot, this would be a good alternative option.
InvisiClean Aura II 4 in 1
A well-rounded UV air purifier that offers strong airflow output with the medical-grade H13 True HEPA filter.
GermGuardian AC5250PT
A better all-around model in terms of airflow performance. You do have to settle with a bulkier body, higher filter upkeeping, and no essential oil tray.Final thoughts on HoMedics AP-T30 TotalClean
There are only around 200 reviews online, but the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. A high 91% of the 4-5 stars rated buyers are happy with their HoMedics TotalClean AP-T30 purchase. The indoor air quality has improved, they breathe, sleep better, and experiencing fewer allergies. Most people also feel HoMedics TotalClean air purifier is excellent for the money where you get so many filtrations for the price of one. The effective UV-light addon is another common praise received from the buyers and we couldn't agree more. As for the negatives, only 5% of the 1-2 stars buyers share their dissatisfaction. Most of the complaints are directed towards the loud fan noise or the plasticky build quality. If you are the unfortunate few that receive a broken unit, you can easily request a new replacement unit as long as the air purifier is still under warranty.
To summarize, HoMedics TotalClean 5-in-1 air purifier will be a good purchase even though we do not agree with some of HoMedics ozone products. It is difficultto find something that offered the same caliber as HoMedics TotalClean AP-T30.
