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Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Plasma Wave Air Cleaners silently remove dust, smoke, pollen, mold and pet dander.  Plasma Hydroxyls neutralize odors, bacteria and flu viruses.  Winix 5-stage air cleaning system includes a washable and anti-bacterial pre-filter, True HEPA filter with 99.99% efficiency, Nano-Silver mesh, washable carbon filter and the PlasmaWave™ Technology. Winix PlasmaWave™ creates Hydroxyls which attack dangerous airborne pollutants such as viruses, bacteria and chemical vapors (VOCs), as well as common household odors caused by pets, tobacco smoke and cooking.  . Below are actual before and after photos of a Winix 9000 prefilter after several months of use in the home of an actual Vitacost customer using two AprilAire electronic air filters (#1 rated at expense of about $1,000 per unit installed) on the central HVAC systems. As you can see, the electronic air filters on central HVAC are failing to remove a massive amount of dust, dust mites, pet dander, pollen, bacteria, viruses, chemicals and other harmful airborne elements:. Before (click to enlarge). After (click to enlarge ). Related Links. Not all air purification units are created equal. Click here to read a ConsumerAffairs.com article on what Consumer Reports had to say about a popular air purification unit. Click here to read Test Data Results on the effectiveness of Winix Air Purification systems. Watch a video on Winix PlasmaWave™ technology. Windows Media Player or Quicktime. Read an article about the top polluted U.S. cities with the worst air. PlasmaWave™. Basic Technology: As it exits the air-cleaning unit, filtered air passes through a corona discharge (a type of electric pulse). This process creates BOTH negative and positive ions - which is air in a plasma state. In Phase Two, the plasma combines with naturally occurring water vapor to form Hydroxyl Radicals (OH, unstable molecules stripped of hydrogen and oxygen atoms). Hydroxyls attack airborne pollutants that include viruses, bacteria, germs, odors, and chemical gases (VOCs). The Pollutants are destroyed in the process while the Hydroxyls reform into water vapor (H2O) or other harmless air molecules. PlasmaWave™ produces NO OZONE or other harmful by-products as it emulates the way nature cleans the air. Five-Stage Cleaning . Step 1 : Washable Anti-Bacterial Pre-Filter. This reusable filter collects large airborne particles such as pollen, dust, pet hair and lint, etc. Step 2 : True HEPA Filter. Captures 99.99% of particles and impurities as small as .3 microns including smoke, dust, pollen, mold spores, and pet dander. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air, and like the name says, these filters are designed to remove 99.97% of all airborne pollutants 0.3 microns or larger from the air that passes through the filter (these include tobacco smoke, household dust and pollen) which represents an extremely high filtration capability. This level of filtration can be very helpful for those managing asthma or allergies. One of the best strategies is to keep away from allergens; this level of filtration can help you to do that. The "True" HEPA filter was developed during World War II by the Atomic Energy Commission and it was designed to remove and capture radioactive dust particles from the air which might escape and present a health hazard to the researchers. For a filter to be labeled "True" HEPA, it must be certified at least 99.97% efficient in capturing 0.3 micron respirable-size-particles (RSP) according to the U.S. Military Standard MIL-STD-282, commonly known as the DOP test. Winix PlasmaWave™ Air cleaner 9000 series’ True HEPA filter boast 99.99% efficiency surpassing our competitors’ 99.97% efficiency. Step 3 : Nano-Silver Mesh. A shield of silver particles one billionth of a meter in size neutralizes bacteria on contact. Throughout history, silver has been recognized as one of the most efficient germicides known. While an antibiotic can kill as many as a half-dozen different kinds of disease organisms, silver is known to kill some 650 species of bacteria or viruses simply by coming into contact with them. Particle size has been the only limiting factor to silver's effectiveness. Now through nano-technology, a rapidly growing science of producing and utilizing particles that measure in nanometers (1 billionth of a meter), silver can be used efficiently as an antimicrobial in medicines, filters, clothing and personal hygiene products.  . Step 4 : Washable Carbon Filter. Activated granular carbon effectively collects chemical vapors and odors caused by cigarette smoke, organic decay and cooking. Step 5 : PlasmaWave Technology. In the final stages of cleaning, PlasmaWave generates negatively and positively charged ions that combine with airborne water vapor to form Hydroxyls. Hydroxyls instantly neutralize viruses and bacteria, chemical vapors, odors and gasses in the air. Digital Controls. - Smart Dust and Odor Sensors. - Auto Mode. - Timer Setting. - Light Sensor. - Programmable Remote Control. - 4-Speed Setting. - Sleep Mode. - Change Filter Alert. Smart Sensors . Winix PlasmaWave™ Air Cleaners or, air purifiers, are equipped with Digital Smart Sensors that automatically monitor air quality in your room. As air pollutant level increases, fan speeds will adjust automatically – True “SET-and-Forget” operation! Dust Sensor - Automatically detects the presence of unusually high levels of dust in the air and adjust fan speed accordingly. It will return to previous setting when excessive dust has been removed. Odor Sensor - Automatically detects the presence of intense odors in the air and adjust fan speed accordingly. It will return to previous setting when excessive odors have been neutralized. Light Sensor (9000 series only) - When the room is darkened, automatically activates Sleep mode to ensure continuosly quiet and energy-efficient operation. It changes its mode back to normal Auto mode in case of the presence of light. Product Specifications. Certifications. The Drexel Plasma Institute is a multi-disciplinary research center coordinating the efforts of professors in engineering, medicine, biomedical engineering, and arts and sciences. The Institute is working on new plasma approaches to material treatment, fuel conversion, environmental control and medical applications, as well as fundamental and applied research into new and nontraditional areas of plasma and combustion science. Institute research is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the National Science Foundation, as well as by industrial partners.

Average Customer Rating: 4.89 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
9 of 9 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

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Customer Reviews for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Awesome quality!, November 8, 2009
By EarthboundYoga from Portage, MI

"My husband and I notice it the most in the bedroom, we wake up without any eye puffiness or congestion. Also use it when we run our gas fireplace and in our massage therapy room. Wonderful product."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
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Review 2 for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Very good choice, June 16, 2009
By rose1 from The hot South

"The Winix Plasma 9000 Air purifier is easy to get up and running and use. It comes with a users manual that clearly explains all you need to know. It also comes with a remote control that stores neatly on the top of the machine. The machine I received was a pretty blue color-very attractive. It is larger than I imagined, but not bad. I would have liked wheels on it to roll from one room to the other, but it isn't that heavy and it is not hard to pick-up and move. You can actually run it in your bedroom while sleeping. It has a sleep mode, that automatically dims the lights and quiets the fan as the room darkens. Infact, it is extremely quiet in sleep mode, yet still does the job. Another nice feature is the fact that the filter does not need to be replaced for about one year. There is another filter that can be washed out after several months, but I have not had to do that yet. We liked this unit enough that we bought a second one. You won't be disappointed with this machine."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Surprised!, May 22, 2009
By Wads from San Antonio, TX

"Dust is so heavy here! After using for a couple of days I am thrilled...I won't have to dust so often and I can actually breathe better! I would recommend this product to anyone. It is attractive and very quiet even on high."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
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Review 4 for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
its works!, May 16, 2009
By cocoatreat from grapevine, tx

"i bought my unit because i have found that i have allergies since moving to texas. my eyes were watery & i was sneezing constantly. the unit works great! its very quiet. sometimes i can hardly believe it has been turned on . i can finally breathe & its quite wonderful. i am able to sleep comfortably.. so i am now at peace ... thnx so very much.. it was a great price & well worth it! i am so pleased"

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
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Review 5 for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great!, April 27, 2009
By BBinColorado from Colorado

"So far this product has been great for cleaning the air and so very quite. Have used other top brands that do much the same thing, but have been much louder. Thank you for this value."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product, February 5, 2009
By gtopher96

"I would recommend this product to anyone! i have an older house that is very dusty and since i have started using the winix i have noticed an incredible reduction in dust and i am noticeably breathing better!"

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best air cleaner, January 15, 2009
By toddk from Los Angeles

"The Winix 9000 exceeded expectations regarding quiet operation, build quality and effectiveness at removing odors. I live in a "sick" apartment building with a persistent musty odor, and despite running 2 BlueAir AV600's with SmokeStop filters and an IQ air HealthPro Plus, the odor persisted and I had runny and congested sinuses. After running the Winix Plasma 9000 for two days, the odor is gone and I can finally breathe. The technology integrated in the Winix is vastly superior to that in traditional hepa/carbon purifiers like the BlueAir and IQ Air. The results achieved are infinitely better. The Winix 9000 is truly a miraculous product."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Very well designed product, May 8, 2008
By lazywmk from Austin (allergy central) TX

"The Winix Plasma 9000 is very well designed and operates like a luxury car. The placement of the filters, etc, reflects good design. It is very sensitive to odor and/or dust pickup, and if in automatic mode it will pick up air circulation volume almost instantly.
Wife has severe allergies and she loves the unit.
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Age: 75+
Gender: Male
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Winix Plasma 9000 Five-Stage Air Purification System Plus Free Shipping! -- 1 Unit

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Amazing results within 24 hours, February 16, 2008
By multipilot from Boca Raton, FL

"After unpacking and running this air filter on turbo mode for 24 hours, my son and his mother both have said their sinus problems have cleared up 100%. Truly amazing when you consider I have a new $1,200 whole house filter by Carrier that seems to be worthless! After six months of use the Carrier filter has done nothing to help anyone's health or reduce the dust in the home, what a ripoff! For under $300 the Winix Plasma 9000 is an amazing buy. Even on high mode it is quiet enough to use in the bedroom at night. I am going to buy three total to cover my entire 3,200 SQF two level home."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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