Hamilton Beach 04271R TrueAir Plug-Mount Odor Eliminator

Customer Rating: Rating 4.0 out of 5

List Price: ~~$29.99~~

* as of Saturday September 4, 2010 08:57:20, America/Chicago

Product information Brand: Hamilton Beach
Publisher: Hamilton Beach
Category: Kitchen
Release Date: July 29, 2004
Number Of Items: 1
Model: 04271R

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Features

2 speeds allow for quiet mode or quick clean mode
OdorSmart carbon filter eliminates odors, does not mask them
Swivel plug allows for the TrueAir Plug-Mount Odor Eliminator to be placed in almost any outlet
Electronic filter replacement indicator reminds you when to change the filter
Use the all purpose filter or odor specific filters designed to remove tobacco, diaper or pet odors

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review: Equipped with a quiet fan to draw in foul air and expel clean air, this appliance reduces odors near their source, making it useful in bathrooms and the kitchen and for pets (keep it near the cat's litter box) and tobacco smoke. The on/off switch permits either normal speed or QuickClean speed for fast results. An indicator light shows the unit is operating, and a month-to-month dial serves as a filter-change reminder. The unit comes with an all-purpose carbon filter. Replacement filters are available separately, as are specialty filters for pets, tobacco, and diapers. The expected one-month filter life is with the unit running continuously; if it's turned on only occasionally, the filter should last for up to four months. The top snaps open for easy filter replacement. The unit plugs into a wall socket and works best within 6 feet of an odor source. It measures 6-3/4 inches wide, 8-1/4 inches high, and 3-1/2 inches deep and carries a two-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Product Description: 2- SpeedsFeaturing Quick CleanFor all OdorsContinuous cleaning action

Customer Reviews

It works!

by S. Forest King 2004-02-26, 31 people found this review helpful

I was somewhat skeptical since there doesn't seem to be much interest in this product and even a bad review, but for less than $20 it was worth taking a chance. We use ours in the bathroom and it works great. I am now ordering a couple of replacement filters since we have had our unit for over 6 months. For such a small fan, it moves a lot of air and does a fantastic job of removing (and not masking) odor. Highly recommended.

A college student's perspective

by R. Ebert 2005-12-02, 15 people found this review helpful

I just recently received this odor eliminator. It was much bigger than I expected but very easy to setup and use. The filters are relatively cheap and only need to be purchased every 2 months.

On whisper quiet mode well the unit is just about whisper quiet. If you are trying to get rid of a particularly bad smell you can turn it on high speed which is a moderately noisy fan noise.

Living in a dorm sometimes things can get a bit smelly (if you know what I mean).This device always has your back whether it's your garbage you don't want to take out or your room mate's pile of smelly clothes. In this modern age we don't always have time to take care of these things and most sprays simply mask odors. This great Hamilton Beach product ELIMINATES odors and sends them packing.

So So

by G. Pasternack 2004-10-10, 24 people found this review helpful

I bought one to counter the stench of the litter box used by 2 cats. The purifier was a miracle worker for the first week operating on "whisper mode", so I bought a second one for my office, since my dog comes to work every day and adds his smell to the place. After the first week, the one by the cat litter box stopped being effective. I opened it and it was pretty choked with dust, so i cleaned it out as best as I could and put it back. It doesn't seem to work like it did the first few days any more. I could try replacing the filter, but the cost would add up quick if I have to replace them once a week! Yikes! I'd have to say it worked so great to start with that I'll stick it out a while longer, but overall it hasn't lived up to its full billing. In terms of "whisper mode", the sound level of the fan is less than an window A/C, but more than a computer fan...

After a couple of years of ownership, i find that my large HEPA filtration units far outperform these little cleaners. it just makes more sense to get a good room-size filter and stick with that.

Seems small, but it's really effective

by Matthew 2004-04-29, 10 people found this review helpful

We have two. One of them runs in the bathroom all the time, and works well to eliminate the musty odor. The other is in the kitchen and while it's running all the time, it's a bit more negligable because there's a lot of air circulation. Best to keep it in a smaller area, or very close to the souce of the odor. I still find that an open bowl of arm & hammer works the best...go figure. But you should see the dust they collect...convinces me that they're doing something good. I recomend.

Excellent for the kitchen

by Ray Balker 2004-11-12, 7 people found this review helpful

This product is excellent in the kitchen. We cook a lot of indian food and this product is a 'match made in heaven' for this type of odor-intensive cooking. nowadays, we even fry fish and this takes care of all the odor. Havent had to replace filter until now. It would have been great if Hamilton bundled a free filter along with the machine.

Amazing product for the price!

by Mark Winkler 2004-02-11, 7 people found this review helpful

I have been using two of these units for over six months now and they are great. I use one at home with a pet odor filter to reduce the smell coming from my hamster cage and it does an amazing job. When it's running You couldn't tell there was a hamster in the room unless you put your nose up to the cage. The other one I use in an old musty dorm room and it has helped with the smell. The other nice thing is they take a lot of dust out of the air. I vacuum my filters about every month because they get so full of dust. Overall for a $20 product they do a great job and I highly recommend them.

Works as described ...

by KKN 2006-01-17, 6 people found this review helpful

This little unit works well. I had a cat "accident" in a very cramped area in my basement that ended up causing a very nasty smell in our basement and part of our house upstairs. We put it near the location of the "accident" and ran it on the "quick clean" mode for a few hours and then in standard mode the rest of that day and the following day. The smell diminished substantially over that time. Operates fairly quietly. Only complaint is cost of filter refills (are they really worth 8 bucks?).

it works!

by Charlotte Kate 2005-08-30, 6 people found this review helpful

We purchased this to put in the closet that holds the kitty litter box. It is unbelievable how well this works. It gets rid of any smell, and also gets rid of the odor from the cat food which is usually more unplesent than the box. The big downside is that after two weeks, the filter did stop working, so it had to be replaced. The filter that comes in a three-pack for $7.99 works great, you don't need to buy the special pet ones which are more than 8 dollars each. So for $70 a year, you can have a fresh smelling kitty area. And the filters have free shipping and no tax. Get this, it works and the filters are worth it.

works better than expected, good for small space

by Concerned One 2006-10-02, 8 people found this review helpful

I got a model very similar for about 10 bucks on clearence, and plugged it in, not expecting much. I placed it in the finished portion of my basement near the catbox. After 1 day, I noticed the air was a little fresher, crisper. It took that ammonia smell directly above the box away. After about a week, the whole basement was a little clearer. I noticed the difference the most after I unplugged it vacuuming one day and didn't plug it back in. The next morning the odor was creeping back. This is a relatively affordable item, does descent job for a small space. I have now had this for about 2 1/2 years, still working good with refills.

Great Job

by veer 2005-03-19, 5 people found this review helpful

I bought it yeterday. We do lots of Indian cooking with lots of smoke. This guy has significantly reduced the smoke and odor.
Every one at home can feel the difference.
I al planning to buy more filters from Hamilton.

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