The Purifan: Hit with the ugly stick?
The Purifan is an energy-efficient, air-purifying ceiling fan that dramatically improves the indoor air quality of homes and other settings. But are its less-than-stellar looks a deal breaker?
Wed, Aug 25 2010 at 11:41 AM EST
Image: via EcoFriend Although this post is about a particular line of products that are a touch out of my yearly indoor air quality/household lighting budget at $399.95 and up (plus $47.50 for replacement filters), it’s a concept I can still totally get behind. Called Purifans, they're a range of new energy-efficient, air-purifying ceiling fans. Super cool, right?
Well, mostly. Like the folks over at Unpluggd, I’m a bit iffy about the product design although I dig the concept. I wouldn’t call ‘em outright atrocious but I think for $400 (this is without a motor and light kit — that will cost you extra) Purifans could be a bit sleeker. I second the thoughts expressed over at Unpluggd:
We like the idea of circulating purified air in a ceiling-mounted form factor with the addition of lighting options, but the less than stellar, decor-unfriendly design has us hoping Purifan hires a new industrial designer to blow away the spare tire look for something more eye-pleasing.
Purifans consume a not-too-shabby 60W of power (costing about $17 annually to operate) and feature a 5-stage filter with a paper media particle filter to trap airborne particles and an activated charcoal medium to wipe out unwanted odors. Originally marketed as a secondhand smoke removal device in places like bars, bingo halls, and VWF posts, Purifans are now being geared for all-purpose home use (particularly allergy-sensitive homes) as well as schools, daycare centers, hotels, offices, and nursing homes.
Check out the Purifan website to learn more. The sheer amount of text is a bit daunting, especially the “place an order” page — you'd think you were ordering a new car or something — but I suppose it’s good that all the bases are covered before placing an order. On that note, would you invest in a Purifan or is the not-so-attractive design a deal breaker? As for me, I think I'll keep on saving up for a Dyson Air Multiplier and a few new, air-purifying indoor houseplants.
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Comments
Johnny B. Goode
04/01/2011 21:13 PM
The Purifan is by far the best purifier on the market even if it is considered ugly. Nothing to break on it, lifetime warranty and purifies the room of 400 square ft every 60 seconds.
