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Rabbit Air BioGS (model 582A - covers 780 sq. ft.) Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier w/ Germicidal Sterilization - Low Maintenance - Washable Filters! | 
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| Brand: Rabbit Air
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $375.95 - $399.95 (On sale from $403.94)
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Rating:  77 reviews
ASIN: B000KMRZME
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 It works. July 26, 2010
cecie starr
Love this product. Cleans air fast, and it's quiet. Sent one to my oldest grandchild, who lives in an occasionally musty room in a wonderful historic house. Enter lime-green RabbitAir. No musty. Youngest grandchild in same house felt slighted because lime green is HER favorite color. The color works, but so does the product; it helps with her allergies as well. Cleaning the filters is a snap with a handheld vacuum cleaner and Q-tips (sorry, RabbitAir, they do work); no need to continually replace HEPA filters.
Worth the Money July 3, 2010
Deborah M. Cartwright
I got this to replace the other air filter (not Rabbit Air) we were moving downstairs into the basement. I really like this one better because it has an Auto feature which senses the air and cylces the fan speed accordingly. It has a pollen setting which will run constantly. Filters are not expensive (comparatively) and the HEPA only has to be replaced every 18 months and the Carbon filter ever 3 years! Just vacuum to maintain!
On auto, the sensor senses chemicals or odors and kicks on accordingly. It has a NON-OZONE creating ion setting which freshens the air it circulates with no funny OZONE smell. Another nice feature is the Turbo Mode. You select Turbo and it runs the fan on high for 10 minutes and then it switches to Auto Mode.
Drawbacks are the bright LCD panel since we have it in the bedroom but I have just put some post it notes over top. If you aren't planning on having it a bedroom (it is a bit large for just one room anyway) this shouldn't be an issue. The other drawback is that if you have it on the pollen setting, you can't use the Auto setting. I had it on Auto (it wasn't running) and switched to Pollen and it started to run. I'm not sure I want it to run on a low speed all the time (which it what the other one did) because I rather liked the idea it kicked off when not needed but... I guess that's the purpose of the Pollen setting. The other drawback is several functions are not available without the remote control. To help not lose it there is a storage slot on the top of the machine.
I would recommend.
Well designed and effective June 22, 2010
P. Kalina (Midland, MI USA)
I bought the RA 582A back in November 2007, so I have a few years experience with it. I am just getting ready to replace the HEPA filter on the unit. I soak the charcoal filter in a vinegar solution to freshen it, and I don't see a need to replace it now. The HEPA filter is more fragile, but I find that using a damp microfiber cloth, I can wipe many of the pollutants from the thin membrane that protects the HEPA filter. I am replacing the filter now because when I put it on, I notice a decrease in the air flow, probably due to blockage of the HEPA filter. However, it's been over 2 years, so that's not bad. The plastic (coarse) filter in front is easily rinsed and brushed clean. Wow, it captures a lot of dust, pollen, and this time even a large bug! The effectiveness of this coarse filter is probably why the HEPA can be maintained for a longer time.
The unit seems to perform well, but you must maintain the grill around the two sensors, by vacuuming or wiping away the dust that accumulates over time. The auto setting works, but I find it better to keep the fan running continuously on the low setting. It is very quiet and doesn't disturb us. The unit is in our family room near the kitchen. It effectively draws out most of the kitchen odors before they travel upstairs to the bedroom.
The controls are very well designed. I like the red warning light that comes on every 90 days or so, to warn you to clean the filters. The remote is also very nice, but stays tucked away in a 'pocket' at the top rear of the unit.
Sorry to see that some others have had some problems with their units, but so far we haven't experienced any. I highly recommend this model of the Rabbit Air purifiers.
 I feel ripped off April 20, 2010
Melnorme (Boulder, CO)
5 out of 13 found this review helpful
I ordered a 582BioGS model after being a very happy owner of the RabbitAir BioGS421. I wanted a unit with a higher CADR (clean air throughput) rating than the 421 for downstairs, so I paid the extra $80 or so dollars for a bigger unit. My new filter arrived today, and it works just like my 421. Which is the problem.
A quick check on the Rabbitair website seems to confirm my suspicion that the 582 and 421 are identical: the dimensions are the same, the weight is the same, and all three filters are the same. If this is supposedly a beefier unit, shouldn't it use a bigger air filter? Shouldn't it require a mode heavy duty motor? Most likely the only difference is that the turbine is programmed to run at a higher speed on the 582. This leads me to a lot of questions such as, how can the 582 and 421 have the same advertised filter life if the 582 pumps more air through the same filter? Won't the motor burn out quicker on the 582 since it is driven harder? Unless you are running the 582 at the "turbo" setting very often and want to risk potential reliability issues a couple of years down the line, save your money and buy the 421. I resent having paid an extra $80 for the ability to run the fan a little bit faster.
Works so well, I may buy another. April 6, 2010
Dr. James Williamson
For a few years, I have been using a Sharp Plasmacluster air purifier in one bedroom. Although the Sharp purifier has functioned well, I wanted to try another brand in a second bedroom. The RabbitAir BioGS SPA-582A was my choice. It has functioned well during the four weeks that I have owned it, and is quiet on its lowest two speeds. I had an inquiry for RabbitAir customer support, and they responded quickly, and courteously. Thus far, I am completely satisfied with this product. My sister took delivery of one yesterday, and another friend of mind will likely order one as well.
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