Honeywell 50250-S – 2022 Reviews

Main Features

The Honeywell 50250 S True HEPA Air Purifier is manufactured to handle tough assignments. It purifies the air aggressively and comprehensively, to suit the needs of those who suffer from allergies, asthma and other nagging respiratory issues.

Its main features include:

Top Line Filtering Technology

HEPA stands for ‘high efficiency particulate air’ and a HEPA filter meets the highest standards of excellence in the air purifying category. To gain this designation from the Department of Energy, an air filter must remove 99.97 percent of airborne particulate matter larger than .3 microns in diameter. The Honeywell 50250 S HEPA filter hits both of these target numbers, certifying its master status as an authentic remedy for indoor air pollution.

Multiple Speeds and Settings

The Honeywell 50250 S has three fan speeds: low, medium, and high. This lets you customize its performance based on the size of the room, levels of airborne contamination, and how quickly you want the air purified. If you plan to run your air purifier continuously, the low setting is usually sufficient to guarantee reliable and sustained performance. 

Large-Room Capacity

The Honeywell 50250 S is built to fully purify the air in rooms of up to 390 square feet in size. It can also function efficiently in larger spaces, on a high-speed setting, even if it doesn’t remove the normal 99.97 percent of particulate matter.

Double-Filtering System

Before air reaches the HEPA filter, it first must pass through an activated carbon pre-filter. This pre-filter removes a significant portion of the larger particulate matter that could quickly clog an unprotected HEPA filter, extending its lifespan and increasing its efficiency.

360-Degree Filtering and Discharge Design

The Honeywell 50250 S is constructed in the shape of a cylinder, with a 360-degree filtering range to match. Air intake and discharge take place around the entire circumference of this air purifier, which sets it apart from less efficient models that have intake and discharge grills facing a single direction.

Pros

Here are some pros:

Advanced Allergen Removal

Microscopic particles cause allergic reactions and other serious respiratory issues by penetrating far inside the nasal passages and the lungs. But the Honeywell 50250 S HEPA filter captures particles down to a size of .3 microns, which is as good as it gets in air purifiers. HEPA filters will successfully trap airborne dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, chemical traces, mold spores, and bacteria, letting you and your family breathe deeply and easily with total peace of mind.

Maximized Filtering and Air Distribution Range

The filtering and air distribution grill wind around the entire surface of the Honeywell 50250 S, providing for maximum coverage of the surrounding space. The cylindrical filter has a larger surface than most air purifying filters, giving it the capacity to capture prodigious quantities of airborne pollutants. When purified air is discharged by the Honeywell 50250 S, it is distributed equally in all directions, meaning everyone will be breathing easier no matter what part of the room they occupy.

Superior Odor Reduction

The activated carbon pre-filter reduces the quantity of particulate matter that reaches the HEPA filter. But it performs another important function as well. Activated charcoal does an outstanding job of absorbing particles that cause bad odors. Your home will have a much fresher and purer fragrance after the Honeywell 50250 S has been in action for a few days.

Filter Cleaning and Changing Alerts

The Honeywell 50250 S features two filter warning lights. One will notify you when the pre-filter needs to be changed, which is approximately every three months in most cases. The other will let you know when the HEPA filter needs cleaning, which will be every one or two months in most cases.

Cons

Here are some cons:

Noisy on Medium and High Settings

This is the number one consumer complaint about this air purifier. When the Honeywell 50250 S is set on medium or high, some people find the noise it produces distracting or annoying. Even on its lowest setting, it may not be suitable for overnight use in bedrooms, unless hearing a steady background noise helps you sleep.

Some Allergens or Microbes May Get Through

HEPA filters are highly effective. However, they are not perfect. Some viruses and smoke particles have diameters of less than .3 microns, meaning the Honeywell 50250 S will let them through. It should be noted, however, that this limitation is inherent in filtering technology and is not a problem with this air purifier in particular.

Regular Filter Replacement is Necessary

The activated carbon pre-filters should be replaced every three months, to ensure optimal air purifying performance. This is not difficult to do. But the Honeywell 50250 S uses filters specially manufactured for its cylindrical shape and they are not the cheapest available on the market. Also, while you can extend the lifespan of the appliance’s HEPA filter by vacuuming it with a hand vacuuming attachment every month or so, it is not a permanent filter and must be replaced every three to five years.