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AQS500

AQS500
Average Customer Rating:
4.643 out of 5
4.6
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14 out of 14(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for AQS500
Review 1 for AQS500
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Appearance 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quiet Operation 
3 / 5
3 / 5
HappyDirtyCat
State: Richmond
State:California

AWESOME - Vornado AQS 500 Air Quality System

Date:January 21, 2012
After owning an Ionic Air Purifier for years, the Vorando is much easier to clean. Yes, you have to pay to replace the filters. It is far better than having to throw out the Ionic Purifier when it becomes clogged and too difficult to clean. The Vorando seems to collect more dust and spores too! You will definitely notice that you have to dust your home less with an air purifier. We have noticed that we don't get sick as often too. It removes the cat dander from the air too, as my cat is a piggy. Make sure you replace the filters when they look dirty, not when the machine suggests you do it, as I have found mine lasts 2-3 times (months) longer. Obviously, I recommend this product. It is a small price to pay for the benefits it provides.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 2 for AQS500
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
stpile
State: arlington va
State:Virgina
Age:35-44
Sex:Female

strange cat behavior

Date:December 20, 2011
After 15 minutes of running on quick clean I noticed the cat was walking slowly and methodically with neck stretched out and nose up, she was sniffing, moving about slowly and with each step turning the nose another direction. This behavior continued till she felt she had made the point to me that I was changing her environment. Product works.
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 3 for AQS500
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Frenchy
State: Cape Coral
State:Florida
Age:55-65
Sex:Male

Performs as expected

Date:December 19, 2011
I purchased 2 units. They were easy to set up, just plug in. The units operate very quietly on the low fan setting. I'm very pleased with the performance. The timer is not what I expected but overall a very good value.
0points
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Review 4 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
BobCz
State: Greenwood, DE
State:Delaware
Age:55-65
Sex:Male

Vornado is the Best

Date:December 18, 2011
I've come to to rely on Vornado's quality and performance. I already have 4 of their heaters from the personal heater that I have at work to the whole room heaters that I have in various areas of my house. Those together with all of my Vornado fans have more than exceeded my expectations. The AQS Whole Room Purifier was no exception. From day one we noticed the air in the house was fresher and cleaner. I highly recommend this purifier, especially in the winter time and if you have pets.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Mommax3
State: LA,CA
State:California
Age:35-44
Sex:Female

The quiet mode is great! The Quick clean is a plus

Date:December 17, 2011
Have not had the machine very long- but can say that I love the quiet mode and quick clean. I have the machine in my toddlers room and it was recently very helpful when he was sick with a virus. No way to tell if it was from the air purification but - my other kids did not get sick! Also- it is quick to remove the smell of a diaper change :)
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 6 for AQS500
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quiet Operation 
2 / 5
2 / 5
WestportGal
State: Connecticut
State:Connecticut
Age:55-65
Sex:Female

Clears the air

Date:December 16, 2011
I love my vornado air circulators so I thought I'd try this air cleaner. On the high speed, it definitely clears out dust quickly but is fairly noisy. Plus, it blows air around and since it is winter here in New England, it creates a bit of a chill in the room. But, the air seems clearer. On the lowest fan setting, the unit is much more quiet but there is still a hum and it doesn't clear the air as well (plus there is still a chill in the air from the circulation). My guess is that this unit will be fantastic in the summer when the a/c is running. Last, it doesn't clear odors like smoke or wet dog, but rather, recirculates the odor. It would be great if there was a way to clear odors, as well.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
grimscraper
State:New Mexico
Sex:Male

Excellent product

Date:December 16, 2011
Like the other Vornado products that I have, the AQS 500 is superb. Mostly, I am impressed with how well they design these things. They are consistently well made and I expect that the AQS 500 will last as long as one of my humidifiers (still running fine after 5 years).
0points
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Review 8 for AQS500
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Appearance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
cleanfreak
State: east coast
State:North Carolina
Age:45-54
Sex:Female

We've got two

Date:December 6, 2011
We first bought this to rid our athletic son's room of that smell that comes from dirty sports gear that can't be easily cleaned. The unit struggles with this task. We bought the second one to get rid of the musty smell in the basement which it does nicely, even when my mother visits and wears too much perfume. The worst part is trying to find replacement filters for it since it's an "older" unit.
0points
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Review 9 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
nosmell
State: Maryland
State:Maryland
Age:45-54
Sex:Male

Works well and it is quiet.

Date:August 14, 2011
We have used the air purifier in our basement and our teenage son's room. All the cleaning could not get rid of the odors but the filter has been quite successful. I am now purchasing a second purifier and more filters.
+10points
11out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 10 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
WainScoting
State: Casper, WY
State:Wyoming
Age:18-24
Sex:Male

Quick and easy

Date:May 8, 2011
I've had terrible seasonal allergies in the spring and fall, and our carpets shed dust like none other. Since I've had this product, the dust in my bedroom has virtually disappeared. My only problem would be that it removes humidity from the air; I also used to get frequent bloody noses, so I had to turn it off, since it would outdo my two humidifiers. It's very dry here to begin with.
That's beside the point. Great product, highly recommended! I have mine in a corner, and it works great!
+11points
11out of 11found this review helpful.
Review 11 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Jazz
State:Washington
Age:18-24
Sex:Female

Date:April 26, 2011
I got this purifier because my girlfriend is allergic to dogs. I have an Akita lab mix so he's a 80lb dog. I put this in my bedroom by the door where he sleeps at and this thing has worked like a charm. the only thing now is i wish i had one in every room. I wish it was a little bit less noticeable maybe all black or something. but what the heck it works. I am just now ordering filters and it's been almost a year and some change. i just leave it on the quiet setting and it makes your room smell so fresh. awesome product love it.
+14points
14out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 12 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
BEEVE08
State:Colorado
Age:18-24
Sex:Male

BEST FILTER I'VE EVER HAD

Date:March 30, 2011
I have several allergies. I am allergic to many plant pollens and dogs. My old filter broke and I bought this one. Its quiet, low maintenance, and has never shown deterioration in performance. I've nearly had it for a year and just now had to replace the filters because the light turned on!
+13points
13out of 13found this review helpful.
Review 13 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quiet Operation 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Vmill
State:Kentucky
Age:18-24
Sex:Female

Great product!

Date:November 20, 2010
My husband has allergies so we originally bought this for him and it helps him to sleep great at night and not wake up wheezing. Then we adopted an asthmatic cat and realized if we just left the vornado on all the time, he didn't have any asthma attacks. Great product! Perfect for our little apartment :)
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 14 for AQS500
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Appearance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quiet Operation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
James
State:Texas
Age:35-44
Sex:Male

Great for bedroom

Date:August 26, 2010
I bought this for my daughter's bedroom. This helps keeps her room clean so she does not react to allergens. I like the timer on this last generation because it allows me to set for an 8 hour sleep. The quiet mode is a nice enhancement.
+18points
18out of 18found this review helpful.