Winix PlasmaWave 5500-2 True HEPA Air Purifier
Winix PlasmaWave 5500-2 True HEPA Air Purifier

Winix PlasmaWave 5500-2 True HEPA Air Purifier

SKU: WX AP 5500

The Winix 5500-2 air purifier is the new replacement for the original Winix 5500 air purifier. The Winix 5500-2 features 3-stage air cleaning, remote control, washable carbon filter and cleans up to 350 square feet. Expert ratings and reviews, customer reviews.

$259.99
$299.00
$259.99
Features
  • Large area coverage: 360 square feet
  • 3-stage filtration:
    • Carbon filter reduces odors, smoke and light chemicals
    • True HEPA filter reduces 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns in size
    • PlasmaWave reduces virus-causing bacteria, odors, gases, and chemical vapors
  • Includes a remote control
  • Washable carbon filter
  • Air quality sensors monitor air quality in real time
  • Auto Mode works with air quality sensors to ensure correct fan speed is maintained
  • Sleep mode reduces the fan speed to its lowest setting and disable the air quality indicator light
  • Great value oriented price
  • Filter change indicator
  • Low filter maintenance
  • Energy Star Rated
Specifications
  • Model Number: 5500-2
  • Square Foot Coverage: 360 Square Feet
  • Power Requirements: AC 110-120V, 60 Hz, .7A
  • Energy Consumption: 6-65 Watts
  • Clean Air Density Rate (CADR): 243 Dust /232 Smoke /246 Pollen
  • Delivered Air Flow: 246 CFM
  • Decibels: 54.8 dB
  • Dimensions: 14.9'W x 7.8'D x 23.6'H
  • Weight: 17.6 lbs
  • Finish / Color: Dark Charcoal
  • Fan Speeds: 4
  • Indicators: Filter replacement
  • Fan Control: Manual or Auto
  • Agency Approvals: 2-year limited warranty
Expert Reviews
The original Winix 5500 air purifier was nothing less than iconic in the air purification world and and we expect that Winix's new version, the Winix 5500-2 air purifier will be received with very positive reviews. The 5500-2 received a complete redesign to its exterior, resulting in a sleek, minimalist design. We have always been impressed with the odor destroying capability of Winix's PlasmaWave Technology; it will even remove the odor from cooking fish, seafood and heavily spiced foods. The 5500-2 air purifier also features, a handy remote control, washable carbon filter, low energy consumption, auto-mode, air quality sensors and a filter change indicator. A very nice feature set at an attractive price.

Customer Reviews

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Shredded Pineapple
Effective, good value, quiet, and efficient

I have 6 of these Winix 5500-2 machines (out of 13 total air purification units). I purchased 2 units 5 years ago. The most recent purchase was 6 months ago.

This machine helps reduce my allergy symptoms and is a great value overall. But of course there are some (mostly minor) things that could be better.

Note that while it does have some carbon, I wouldn't rely on this machine for significant gas/odor removal; you need much more carbon to be effective for that.

The speed settings produce airflow rates of about: 35 (sleep), 70 (speed 1), 90 (speed 2), 125 (speed 3), and 250 (speed 4) CFM. The machine is very quiet on the first 3 speeds. I mainly use speed 3 (not relying on the sensor/auto setting), and go up to speed 4 when vacuuming, rearranging, or temporarily experiencing more allergens getting into the home.

Pros:
- It uses very little power at the first 3 speeds: 5.2 watts (speed 1), 7.6 watts (speed 2), 11.9 watts (speed 3), and 52 watts (speed 4).
- It is easy to maintain, and filters are readily available for a good price.
- The remote is handy. Note that one remote will operate any of the units.

Cons:
- On the high speed, it's loud and makes a whining noise in addition to the sound of air rushing.
- One of my units started making some extra motor noise after about a year, and another might be starting after about 3 years.
- It doesn't resume its power-on state after a power loss; you have to manually turn it back on.
- The PlasmaWave feature turns on by default whenever the unit is powered on. You have to separately turn it off if you don't want to use it.
- You can't turn off the PlasmaWave feature with the remote.
- The latest unit I purchased didn't include a remote.
- The light that indicates air quality is very bright. I feel it's too bright for a bedroom, despite auto-dimming when the room is dark. I cover it by draping a sock on top, but at home, I don't have any of these units in the bedroom. I wish I could disable that light entirely, as I don't rely on the sensor anyway.

Most of the cons are nitpicks, or just things to be aware of. Overall, I find this to be a great machine and a great value. That's why it became my default choice whenever I needed to add an air purifier.

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Denni

You can find this for almost $100 cheaper on other sites. Customer service is helpful when you have a question prior to a purchase but non-existent once you purchase your order. Zero follow through to multiple inquiries. I’ll shop elsewhere next time I need to purchase in this category.