Is an Air Purifier worth it for allergies? (C545 Winix Review Costco)

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @jw6180
    @jw6180 11 месяцев назад

    12/2023 - just bought this at Costco including 2 years worth extra filters for $130! It works great!

  • @MustPassTruck
    @MustPassTruck 4 года назад +7

    I used to lock myself in a room with a big white can shaped honeywell hepa filter during allergy season when I didn't feel like taking meds. Plants hate me.

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  4 года назад +3

      Face it we hate plants too during allergies season 🤧

  • @Tripleh3lix20
    @Tripleh3lix20 4 года назад +7

    Really enjoy the carbon filter on the 5500-2, and have both here. The 5500-2 seems like incredibly strong and feels great, but I feel like the Wifi on this is better and being able to control it with alexa and my phone is a huge bonus. Just don't know if I'm sacrificing that much vs the 5500-2 over just wifi.
    As it has the same specs, the C545 is just a lot smaller without the better carbon filter. Not sure what the actual coverage and filtration rate is on both of these compared. Wish there were more comparisons between the two.

  • @time2heal
    @time2heal 2 года назад +3

    Just got one at Costco yesterday for 120. Excited to use it! I just plugged it in all night. I need to learn to use the app.

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  2 года назад

      It's pretty great! Helped my allergies. Only good for small rooms tho

    • @time2heal
      @time2heal 2 года назад

      @@KevinYeePharmD Do you use the Plasma technology option? I'm a bit concerned even though the company claims it is safe.

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  2 года назад

      @@time2heal If I remember it correctly you can toggle it on and off in the app

  • @RFK_71
    @RFK_71 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the review. I might be buying this tomorrow God willing.

  • @krisschedler
    @krisschedler 9 месяцев назад

    I bought one from Costco this afternoon. The sensor does not work and the Wifi connection will not connect. I Should have taken heed of the warnings from lots of Costco reviewers saying the same. The sensor shows blue in every room and garage. Even shows blue when I burn a match in front of it. My home is under renovation, everyday two months of dust accumulate on kitchen counters. But trying to stay in bedroom/office where it is far less dusty. The actual filtration is probably working fine. Returning for refund tomorrow.

  • @lady33357
    @lady33357 4 года назад +48

    09:40 THE REVIEW STARTS

  • @topcat5992
    @topcat5992 Год назад +3

    Thank you for the info. What time of the year is it on sale in Costco? It is right now $129.

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  Год назад +1

      No idea. But if you see it on sale, I would just pick it up. You can always return it lol

    • @boomfly9543
      @boomfly9543 Месяц назад

      I just picked up two on Offer Up for $20 each 😅

  • @jacquelineye8532
    @jacquelineye8532 4 года назад +4

    You could do a review now given that there’s a lot of wildfire smoke. Unfortunately my AC is a wall unit that is now the new entrance to the smoke. But I’m sort of not convinced that it’s able to get all the 360 square feet that it’s advertised because I just place it around different corners of the living room (smaller than 360 square feet) and get a red light each time.
    On the plus side with non-smoke allergens, I have been sneezing less

  • @SoulSeeker770
    @SoulSeeker770 4 года назад +5

    Just bought one myself today. I’m highly skeptical. I’ll come back in a month! It is extremely quiet.

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  4 года назад +1

      Yeah - if you dont like it then you can always return it. But it's really helped my allergies

    • @CramTabil
      @CramTabil 4 года назад

      Any follow up review?

    • @jessd956
      @jessd956 4 года назад

      Heyyyyyyy! So..?

    • @SoulSeeker770
      @SoulSeeker770 4 года назад +15

      @@jessd956 It really works! My wife used to have a hard time breathing. 99% of the time this works and it is quiet! I turned it on #3 a few hours before we go to bed. Before I used to give her various allergy medications but nothing works. I've actually farted on the machine to test and that thing turn red immediately.

    • @jessd956
      @jessd956 4 года назад

      K Seeker lol... thanks for responding and so glad to hear it works and your wife is feeling better. Allergies and asthma suck!

  • @markjohnson1207
    @markjohnson1207 4 года назад +1

    The led indicator is set on a pre progamned cycle to change from blue to red and back to blue everytime it is plugged back in, it changes colors even with all the filters completely removed!! How do i know? I have 2 of them, try it for yourself, 5mins after plugin it'll be red and about 15mins it'll be back to blue even with no filters!

  • @mariae.bachir3277
    @mariae.bachir3277 3 года назад +6

    Hi. Just got this air purifier for Christmas. My allergies are really bad. I really hope this helps. Thank you for posting this.

    • @jskeith11
      @jskeith11 3 года назад +2

      Has this helped your allergies?

  • @FeelingBeingFromTheLiving
    @FeelingBeingFromTheLiving Год назад +1

    Hi! Did you do the update review of this machine? Thanks!

  • @deharts4
    @deharts4 4 года назад +5

    To the ones that have questions about blinking lights and setup, etc. read the simple to read manual.

    • @subhi7892
      @subhi7892 3 года назад

      It's so simple it's frustrating.😖

  • @youngdoan3465
    @youngdoan3465 4 года назад +2

    $99.00 now at Costco 10.04.2020. It works every penny 😍

  • @jagsterr1
    @jagsterr1 4 года назад +7

    Please do a six month review.

  • @larryc1616
    @larryc1616 2 месяца назад

    Why did they use the cheap paper carbon filter instead of the thick carbon beaded filter in the 5500-2?

  • @melodicprogressivehousemph6429
    @melodicprogressivehousemph6429 4 года назад +2

    Cheers for the review mate. Am getting one.

  • @frankie_CALB
    @frankie_CALB 4 года назад +6

    Cool vid bro, I think your compression is set high tho, your voice volume kept going up and down a lot.

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  4 года назад +1

      Yeah I had some funky settings when I shot this. Thanks for the tips!

    • @Martin__
      @Martin__ 3 года назад +2

      Nah, its the gate. Way to aggressive, cutting to fast, not opening when it should. We essentially hear what the gate is not blocking, probably 60% attenuation or something.

  • @MSRez95
    @MSRez95 4 года назад +3

    Do you need internet access to operate or can this operate without WiFi?

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  4 года назад

      You dont need wifi to operate this. Wifi just allows you to control it through your phone

    • @SickMy_Duck
      @SickMy_Duck 4 года назад

      Kevin Yee work with Alexa?

  • @eshjane
    @eshjane Год назад +1

    Ok. Thank you 😊

  • @sarahhanawalt2036
    @sarahhanawalt2036 3 года назад +2

    If it only covers 360 sq feet, will it defeat the purpose to use it in a classroom?

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  3 года назад

      Yeah I probably wouldn't recommend this if you have to cover a whole classroom. It's better to get a bigger air filter

    • @parkershaw8529
      @parkershaw8529 3 года назад

      Measure the area of your classroom and divide it by 360 to find out how many C545s to buy.

    • @koopasayer5999
      @koopasayer5999 3 года назад

      best to have 1 on front and 1 in back, if your classrooms are like ours then windows plus doors are opened most of the day and defeats the purpose

  • @THEJET52
    @THEJET52 4 года назад

    Purchased one - the blue tooth just won’t come on! Came on at first no problem.

    • @dpanin1419
      @dpanin1419 3 года назад +1

      It doesn’t use Bluetooth it uses wifi

  • @wyvern4588
    @wyvern4588 3 года назад +4

    For anyone watching this, the extra black filters are the Carbon filters, the black filter that is pre-installed is the Pre-filter.
    Place the Carbon filter in front of the hepa, then place the thin black pre-filter in front of that- they do a very poor job telling you how to set it up.
    The reason why it is packed in bags is because Carbon is highly active- if they shipped without a bag, they would start binding to contaminants and be "used up" by the time you get your machine.
    IMHO these are the best bang for the buck, and since using a couple in my home, my allergies are clearing up and I feel more energetic.

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  3 года назад +2

      Thanks the tips Wyvern. Really appreciate it!

  • @stevesimon2694
    @stevesimon2694 4 года назад

    You mention low cost to purchase, but what is cost over time for all those filter replacements? Like Gillette gives you a razor cheap but you have to buy their blades. Guessing no generic filters in the world of Air Purifiers...have to go to the manufacturer's proprietary product. Business model is make money on filters not the machine?

    • @subhi7892
      @subhi7892 3 года назад

      I actually think I just saw some generic ones on Amazon...

  • @davidflory1653
    @davidflory1653 Год назад

    Does the unit generate ozone?

  • @adriluv43
    @adriluv43 4 года назад

    Help! I can't for the life of me figure out the two blinking white lights!! I noticed blinking so I changed the carbon filter and now I still can't get this air cleaner to work again after being great for 2 months!!!

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  4 года назад +1

      Have you tried calling the company?

    • @adriluv43
      @adriluv43 4 года назад

      @@KevinYeePharmD lol no 😭 I know lazy people problems. I'll find the phone number. Thanks for the video. That must be so annoying to deal with those allergies!!

  • @s2kologist
    @s2kologist 3 года назад +2

    The noise gate on your mic is set too high

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  3 года назад +1

      Yeah I realized that after I shot the video. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @dspinoy
    @dspinoy 4 года назад

    Whats difference with bed bath winix 6300 - 2

  • @KenPSI
    @KenPSI 4 года назад +2

    One big problem the filters are extinct.

    • @jerryjohnson2270
      @jerryjohnson2270 4 года назад

      go to winix website they are out of stock only

    • @carlahoppe383
      @carlahoppe383 4 года назад +3

      Measure the filter and get another brand on Amazon or Home Depot. I was able to find a compatible “Fellows” brand HEPA filter.

    • @dpanin1419
      @dpanin1419 3 года назад +1

      They’re selling them at Costco now

  • @lilianeweizmann5748
    @lilianeweizmann5748 4 года назад

    does it removes bad odor?

  • @icantfindmyphone
    @icantfindmyphone 4 года назад +1

    my name is "I can't find my PHONE" not I can't find my i-PHONE or eye-PHONE. THERE'S NO "I" OR "EYE" before the phone. btw, thanks for the investing course. making my way thru it.

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  4 года назад

      Actually doing a reboot on it through a different platform. Glad you're liking it

  • @rega1039
    @rega1039 Год назад

    Hi is this okay to use without wifi? Thanks

  • @EliMamba24
    @EliMamba24 3 года назад

    Salio uno nuevo modelo am80 será mejor o no ?

  • @mrzguzman1
    @mrzguzman1 4 года назад

    Help! I can’t figure out how to set it up

    • @GDanielCho
      @GDanielCho 3 года назад

      You have to turn off mobile data when setting up

  • @jP-nw7nm
    @jP-nw7nm 4 года назад

    Yes please do a review!

  • @dearcoffee85
    @dearcoffee85 4 года назад +1

    Something is wrong with your audio. It goes in and out

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  4 года назад

      Thanks for pointing it out. I had some settings issues with my SM7B. Appreciate the feedback. By the way, what videos would you want to see next?

  • @NotMyName888
    @NotMyName888 4 года назад

    So.... did it help with allergies??

    • @Mwandi83
      @Mwandi83 2 месяца назад

      Yes. I used it in my bedroom for my bf, who's allergic to my cat when he'd come stay at my place and it helped significantly!

  • @Henry-vq6tl
    @Henry-vq6tl 3 года назад +1

    This will be on sale come 3/10/21-4/4/21 at costco for $99.99

    • @GDanielCho
      @GDanielCho 3 года назад +2

      Lmao i just bought one today for 129.99 connecting to the app wasnt the easiest and i can see why a lot of people cant connect. But its pretty quite and seems like it works decently. For the extra 30 bucks i paid im not too mad

    • @aaronchen4841
      @aaronchen4841 3 года назад

      I only have allergies during spring 🤧 I'm still wondering if it's worth it ....if I want to get rid off the pollen , does that mean I have to buy multiple ones in different rooms ?

    • @GDanielCho
      @GDanielCho 3 года назад +1

      @@aaronchen4841 yea i just have it in my bedroom, if you really do suffer, buy it, its well worth the relief

  • @gerardomurillo7692
    @gerardomurillo7692 4 года назад

    Why can’t I use the control on my phone! :( I’m connected but it’s saying I need to purchase the filter %

    • @ariconsul
      @ariconsul 4 года назад

      I had the same issue. I reseated the filters, restarted the purifier (off/on) and the application and it showed good.

  • @iicei2
    @iicei2 2 года назад +1

    140$ its nothing now days I fill my car 500$

    • @KevinYeePharmD
      @KevinYeePharmD  2 года назад +1

      Lol so true. Inflation 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

  • @TheDebawv
    @TheDebawv 4 года назад +11

    Don't buy. They do not make replacement filters for this model anymore.

    • @jessd956
      @jessd956 4 года назад +1

      Omg! Really? I just bought this today. Thank you.

    • @Sailor-nr7il
      @Sailor-nr7il 4 года назад +2

      They make them, they are just currently out of stock.

    • @TheDebawv
      @TheDebawv 4 года назад +3

      @@Sailor-nr7il Originally I thought this too, and I could still be wrong on this, but it does not appear they make them. They C545 is no longer in production. No one has any of these in stock. They have been out of stock for a while. I guess I shouldn't say they do not make them. It is more accurate to say I have not seen the filters in stock for quite some time.

    • @Sailor-nr7il
      @Sailor-nr7il 4 года назад +2

      Mike Peterson good to know. Thanks

    • @TheDebawv
      @TheDebawv 4 года назад +2

      @@Sailor-nr7il I tried. When I tried to add it to cart it said I couldn't because it was out of stock..... not kidding :|

  • @kewGarden
    @kewGarden 2 года назад

    Don't expect any machine to do away with symptoms. It may clear away for a while for idiosyncratic reasons, but it'll come back.

  • @LetsAllLoveLain_
    @LetsAllLoveLain_ 4 года назад +1

    Do these filters help with corona virus

    • @HM-yr1vr
      @HM-yr1vr 4 года назад +5

      Yes, ebola and aids.

    • @onenation7784
      @onenation7784 4 года назад +2

      Noble
      It help with Spanish Flu Also

    • @jhvghjgjkhlihli
      @jhvghjgjkhlihli 4 года назад +3

      i heard it helps cure cancer

    • @JRAnalyzes
      @JRAnalyzes 4 года назад +1

      Its been proven to help filter out herpes

    • @snugglytv5642
      @snugglytv5642 4 года назад +1

      It gives you wings too I flew to the moon tonight

  • @onenation7784
    @onenation7784 4 года назад

    Yea review that

  • @PrimeLandHomeBuyers
    @PrimeLandHomeBuyers 3 месяца назад

  • @mydaddy5393
    @mydaddy5393 3 года назад +1

    Good review but first 5 minutes are worthless. Thanks!

  • @hendikaf3525
    @hendikaf3525 3 года назад

    Worthless review