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Hunter 30030 Microban (HEPAtech) HEPA Filteration Unit Reviewed

27 April, 2011 17:41 CST6CDT

The Hunter HEPA filter model 30030 was on sale at Menards in La Crosse Wisconsin for $28.  Because of allergies I grabbed what looked to be a bargain, though I am still considering its cost benefit.

The HEPAtech HEPA filter unit has an on or off selectable ionizer in addition to the HEPA filtration system fan controls selectable to off, low, medium, or high.

The 30030 comes with a starter filter that may last up to 3 months cleaning a 10x11' room in approximately 72 hours to remove allergens, mold, dust, and viruses in a reasonable amount considering the low cost of this unit.  Replacement HEPA filters are sold for a suggested retail price of $16.00 and may last 6 to 12 months.  There is a HEPA filter color table printed inside the unit to determine when the filter should be replaced.

The Hunter 30030 HEPAtech requires a pre-filter in addition to the HEPA filter, though also included in the box, it is suggested to be replaced every 3 months at SRP $22.00.  I plan on boiling the pre-filter at a low simmer releasing the internal silt and providing a longer odor removing life and increasing efficiency as the instructions point out its purpose.

The 30030 is loud!  On the low fan setting it releases an uneasy audible pitch to the ears.  On the medium fan setting, it is more adaptable to background noise.  On its highest fan setting, you are recommended to wear ear protection.

I have the unit placed in my apartment where it is appropriate to keep the HEPA filter fan on low while sleeping, medium fan speed during the day, and when I leave I set it to the highest fan speed.

While I do like the low profile size of the unit, and the Hunter made HEPA filter fits my needs and works well for my room space, I would place this model on the lowest of low end HEPA filtration systems.  While I am sure the HEPAtech line has many exceptional models, I would suggest not wasting your money on the Hunter HEPAtech 30030.

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