Customer Ratings & Reviews

MY BISSELL - air220 arrived yesterday, and I couldn't wait to unbox it & get it set up. The item arrived well packed in a sturdy box, with reinforcements in the right spots to keep everything just so during the shipping process, and unboxing the air purifier was simple & easy. After taking the unit out of the box & out of the protective plastic bag, I then opened the unit up to remove the filters which were packed (in plastic covering) inside, & removed the plastic, then replaced the carbon filter & pre-filter & hepa filter, positioned the Air Purifier in my living room where I desired, pressed the on button, and it immediately defaulted (as described in the manual) to "A"utomatic mode, and began it's room diagnostics for the first 30 minutes, after which I happened to just glance over at the purifier and noticed it switched to a blueish gloc with the letter "A" indicating the air quality was good in my room, the fan noise lowered (indicating it now switched to a lower setting) and the cool thing is at night when I turned out the living room light, almost instantly, the display dimmed as did the blue glow (switching into night mode) so (IF) you happen to place the unit in the bedroom, there won't be an annoying glow of LED's to disturb you. I'm already noticing a difference after just 24 hours of operation in my apartment, and I will say the build of the unit, along with the overall quality and well thought out easy to operate features make this air purifier a great choice for my needs. It's about the side of a small (overhead bin) suitcase you would use on a plane, not too big, but it's a sturdy device which sits comfortably on it's small stands, and the cord is about three feet, leaving enough room for you to position the purifier near a socket. I bought this item after about a weeks worth of researching & watching a lot of videos for online reviews of various air purifiers, and I love the fact the filters for this device are real charcoal pellets, and the replacement filters aren't overly expensive. From my personal experience so far, I'm quite pleased with the quality of the air purifier, it's build, & ease of operation, and would recommend this device for someone seeking a quality solution for a reasonable price.

Love the efficient of this air purifier. It looks like a cool retro speaker! It cleans the air and automatically turns up to really help if air quality starts to get bad, like when cooking steaks in house! Super quiet! We wanted one for main living area and do not regret this purchase at all

Somehow we ended up with four pets. I was vacuuming every other day and my husbands allergies were getting pretty bad. This air purifier is a dream! I am back to vacuuming once a week and no more fur tumbleweeds rolling across the floor. I accidentally burned a pot on the stove, the purifier automatically set the fan to high and the smoke was removed in minutes. I also spray painted the bathroom sink, the fumes were eliminated in record time. I did also notice my candles and diffuser are almost useless as this thing sucks up just about every smell in the house (including the kitty litter box). I don’t like the smell of food after I’ve cooked and eaten it. All of those smells are gone. Pretty impressed with this purchase and would definitely purchase again. I also think it had a nice chic look.

I am very satisfied with this Bissell Air Purifier. I like the sleek design. It is quiet. I do vacuum the filter from time to time to extend the life of it.

BISSELL - air220 800 Sq. Ft. Air Purifier Is it “Cedar Fever” season? or Spring tree pollen? or Summer grasses? or Ragweed season? It often feels like there is no safe space for me. With an effective air filter in my home, I’ve discovered that I can lower the amount of antihistamines I need to control my symptoms. This newest Bissell Air Purifier is proving to be very effective, quite attractive, and almost the easiest-to-live-with air purifier we’ve owned. And, when my cooking gets out of control, the Bissell air220 seems to know, because it kicks into higher speeds to clear the air. I’m having mixed feelings about this reaction to my cooking, but the resulting fresh smelling air is all good. (Hey, that’s not burned toast. I like it with more color!)) SETUP and OPERATION: Out of its rugged, well packed box, the Bissell was up and running in minutes. It’s easy to move, but not a light-weight, and it has a cord wrap hidden in the back to keep things neat. DO NOT forget to take off the plastic wrapping that protects the two filters. Press the POWER button to start or stop the purifier. The DIAL surrounding the POWER button selects any of 5 speeds or an AUTO mode. There is an automated NIGHT mode that turns off the control lighting. Air flow is through the front filter array and out the top of the purifier. This makes placement very easy. AUTO mode enables a sensor that reads and displays your AIR QUALITY using a number read out as well as a color display (green - yellow - red). It’s really cool looking, and certainly more accurate than our human senses. FILTER RESET INDICATOR: The Bissell purifier will even let you know if either the “efficiency” or carbon” filters or both need replacing. (F1, F2 or both) Replacement filters will ultimately be the biggest expense with this or any other home air purifier. The Bissell replacement costs ($40+ for the set) are not at all unreasonable considering the 6 month suggested replacement cycle. The reality that Bissell must face, if their units are as popular as I’d expect them to be, is the likelihood that other companies will step in to provide filters if the prices aren’t competitive. So, this initial price is good, but Bissell could offer some discounted multipacks or other ways to help control costs. SUMMARY: Air purifiers are a fairly competitive product category. The Bissell air220 is very nicely made, presenting an attractive, thoughtfully designed unit that gets the important goals accomplished. Everything about the air220 says it’s getting the air clean. The added features are focused on that goal. Easy to manage (mostly automatic), readouts of air quality and replacement indicators add to our confidence. Highly recommended.

Pros Looks more like a piece of furniture Quiet most of the time Automatic mode adjusts speed based on need Automatic night mode turns off lights in the dark No back intake means you can put it flush against a wall Cons Very loud on high Only measures PM2.5 No timer Design The Bissell Air320 departs from most purifiers that tend to look very functional and don’t really blend into your décor or others that mimic the style of a fan. Instead, the Air320 looks more like a piece of furniture with design cues from furniture of the 1960-1970s. The legs are rounded with a faux wood finish to continue the furniture theme. A single dial with a button in the center controls everything with an oversized dot matrix display hidden in the plastic on the front that indicates the PM2.5 levels. Also included is a hidden color changing light the creates a glow directly under the display with the color indicating the general air quality going from green to red. The fan has 5 speeds as well as an auto mode. Included is a PM2.5 sensor which can measure fine particles but there is no mention of a PM10 sensor to measure dust, mold, and pollen. Air is pulled into the mesh fabric on the front and filtered air exits from the top. This design means you can put the unit flush against a wall without impeding operation. It also has a cord organizer built into the back to keep things tidy. The overall build feels sturdy. Performance and Operation Overall operation is very simple. There are no smartphone controls or WiFi to set up. Just press the button in the middle to turn in on and then turn the dial to set the fan speed. Nothing else is needed. On low, the unit is barely audible and can be easily drowned out by regular noises in a room. On high, you will likely hear if even over a very loud TV. Thankfully you only hear the sound of air rushing, but it is still noticeable. If you keep it on one speed you could probably just tune it out after time but on auto the change can be quite abrupt. If it is anywhere near where you are cooking and is set to auto, you will know withing a few minutes if any smoke, fumes, or anything else is floating in your room as it goes into turbo for a few minutes to clean things up. Even in a 30x22 room it only takes between 15-30 minutes to get levels under control once no more pollutants are added. At that point, the pollution levels drop low enough for the automatic mode to drop the speed down to more tolerable levels. There is a bit of a tradeoff in moving so much air in a short time but it seems quite effective in taking care of even large rooms. In most cases, the filter can keep the room clean enough that running on full speed is rare. The only downside is the effectiveness of auto mode for allergies is questionable because it sets filter speed based on measurements. If you are expecting this to automatically sense dust, mold, and pollen it would seem unlikely as it doesn’t measure that particle size. Unfortunately, other measurement tools have not shown that not enough of the pollen has been making its way into the house lately to do a proper test even though several trees are pollinating currently. That said, if your only hang-up is a PM10 for other allergens you can always run it on manual since the filter media itself is capable of handling it. The main question is how effective auto mode actually is. The digital readout and color light to indicate air quality are straightforward and make it easy to tell the overall air quality even from across the room without adding too much information. A thoughtful touch is when the room goes dark it turns off all lighting and displays. This is helpful for bedtime, but it would also be helpful to include a timer function to allow scheduled mode changes. It’s hard to justify running a purifier when you away from the house all day. Remembering to turn it off an on again will likely lead to someone forgetting. It would also be nice to have a way to set it to force a lower maximum speed at bedtime. Most people would likely be willing to wait a little longer to get fully cleaned air at bedtime if it meant not listening to a jet engine in their room for up 15-30 minutes or longer depending on there is more being added to the room. Although its nice to make things as simple as possible, these additional features would make it more likely to be used regularly as well as make it more effective. Final Thoughts The Bissell Air320 is an attractive and simply designed purifier with just enough to help without causing confusion for those less technically inclined. No need to expect calls from the grandparents asking how to use it. The main question is if it is overly simplistic for your purposes. If you mainly need a purifier that can move a lot of air and clean a larger space, the Air320 could potentially fit the bill.

I’m very impressed by this air purifier it cleans the air and picks up any smoke or odor automatically. Set to highest speed and it’s loud, But set to a 2 and it’s fine for bedroom. It’s 1000sqf so it covers a vast area. I love the old/modern look. Definitely buy!

Last year we got the Bissell air400, which we liked and so got this to replace another, older purifier. This is a large air purifier for larger rooms (Rated 1000 Sq. ft). We're currently using this in our Master Bedroom. It shows a lot of thought was put into the design of this machine: First, dare to say, looks great. With its wooden legs, fabric front and minimalistic controls, it has a timeless design of mid-century furniture. My first impression is how nice it looks. It's fairly thin with just enough space for the central fan and the filters. (about 9" deep). The controls very are simple to operate: Press the center button for on and off, and rotate the dial to go from automatic to 5 speeds. That's it. The auto mode regulates the speed based on the air quality, this is displayed in a hidden display in the front, below the control, which has numbers up to 999 indicating air quality, and a glow light below that changes color depending on the air quality. It then has an auto night mode, so it goes completely dark when the lights are out. Filters: It has large an thick HEPA filter, a carbon filter of the same size, and a the front cover also serves as a fabric mesh. Replacing the filters takes seconds and no tools. The unit has a filter replacement indicator for each filter: F1 or F2 instead of the air quality readout. The HEPA filter is for particulates, including allergens. The activated carbon filter is for reducing ambient odors. The auto mode uses a dust sensor on the side of the unit, that the manual indicates it should be cleaned twice a year. The cover for this comes out with no tools. The unit is very well constructed. The air movement is provided by an aluminum 'squirrel cage' fan (similar to most HVAC units) powered by a digital motor (These are the most precise motors, also used by the latest high-end vacuums, etc.). The air comes from the front mesh and it's exhausted trough the top of the unit, which has a metal grid. It does not blow air from the back, and has a simple cord manager Note that if the unit looses power it will remain off, so it won't work with smart switches, and has no remote controls. It also does not generate negative ion particles. Both carbon and HEPA filter are replaceable (not washable) but the front fabric cover should be vacuumed as needed, and it's not consumable. Noise is still noticeable when at its lowest level: It's spec sheet refers to 37 dB at its lowest. Overall it looks great, it's very simple to operate and very well constructed.

We're firm believers in use of air purifying technologies--we have 3-6 month filters on all our air handler outlets and a few ionizer fans dotted around the house for good measure. I work in a moldy, dusty office where lots of allergens hang in the air and ancient ductwork blows who-knows-what into my lungs. So it was with great curiosity and interest that we tore into the Air 320. In your house--this thing is big, much bigger than I think we were originally expecting. Think something along the lines of a tall kitchen garbage can and you have an idea of what sort of floor space will be required. The white color is a welcome departure from black or dark brown that many of these larger floor appliances tend to feature. Styling has a bit of a vintage feeling, like an old 50s/60s style radio or TV on wooden legs with cloth accents. And yet somehow, it still comes off kind of modern-looking, too--probably due to the simple silver control and LED displays. There's a nice integrated cord wrap at the back so in case you put this unit near an outlet, you don't have to leave a cord dangling down on the floor or wrapped around the admittedly handsome looking stubby wooden legs. From a usability standpoint, there's not a lot to complain about here. The single control dial serves triple duty--power (press), fan speed (turn), reset filter (hold down 3 sec). It's mercifully simple and keeps the face clean and uncluttered. The LED readouts are actually pretty slick. The white numerical display indicates air quality, from very good starting at 002 (why start at 2?) up into the mid hundreds for poor air quality. An small colored LED also glows beneath the display to indicate air quality running from blue (good) to amber (moderate) to red (time to move). But if you're like us and have enough LEDs glowing at night to cook by, you'll like the Bissell's light-sensitive display. It starts out bright when you turn the power on so it’s easy to read. Then as it runs during the day, the display starts to dim, and at night they turn off completely--no distractions when trying to fall asleep! The unit is very easy to set up--just remember to take the filters out from behind the plastic covers and remove them from plastic. No tools are required...the cover snaps open and the filters (charcoal and pleated) have pull tabs to make removal a cinch. In operation, the fan has 5 speeds including an "auto" setting. We thought virtually all of the fan settings were actually VERY quiet--depending on how low it's running, the Bissell even makes for a pretty good white noise generator. The auto setting constantly monitors air quality via a small side panel sensor and adjusts fan speed accordingly. Where this unit wins out over our other ionizers is the total lack of smell. My wife and I are both pretty sensitive to the odor that seems to accompany most consumer-grade ionizing floor fans, but the Bissell was blissfully neutral whirring away in the corner as it did its air filtration job. Speaking of which, let's get to performance. In this respect--I guess we have to have a little faith. Apparently, if you already have pretty hefty filters on your A/C and heating units, there might not be a lot of stuff still floating in the air that needs filtration. We tested this unit in the dirtiest, most allergen filled room we could find--our daughter's bedroom, sitting right next to her birdcage. The digital display spiked a bit all the way up to ... GASP ... 009, and then settled back down to 002. Okay, so apparently even our dirtiest air was relatively clean according to the Bissell. Still, we did notice some fine particulates slowly starting to accumulate on the pleated filter so we can report that even when there's not a lot to do, the Bissell still seemed to be doing it well and catching the even smaller flotsam and debris still hanging in the air. If you have a small apartment or a BIG room that could use some air filtration treatment, I honestly think this unit is worth the money and effort--it's quiet, simple to use, probably won't intrude on most modern décor, and has a capacity that far outpaces and performance that outclasses most run-of-the-mill floor standing ionizing fans. The only tradeoff you have to make is space--this unit may have some decent styling cues, but it's not subtle or small so it will be a little harder to tuck away in a corner somewhere. We might not have been the best test case--it would have been more telling if we turned it on and the display glowed angrily red at us, and then slowly turned blue over a period of a few days--but for what it is and what it does, we're still very satisfied.

The packaging/assembly: The Bissell Air320 air purifier is a must have for anyone suffering from allergies or just wants cleaner air within your home. I absolutely love how simple it was to assemble directly from the box. The only thing I had to remove were plastic from 2 filters and put them back in, plug it in and voila. It was very well packaged for safe transporting directly from the manufacturer. All the filters are front accessible so replacement will be a breeze without having to move the entire unit from the wall. It also includes a carry handle for easy transport from room to room if needed and lightweight enough to do so ~19lbs. The operation: After I installed all the filters, it was time to plug it in. I did so and it immediately displayed a number on the front LED panel indicating the real time air quality reading. The soft touch dial up top allows for easy adjustment of fan speeds or leave it in auto mode and it will switch the fan speeds for you. There is also a whisper quite mode for night time which is perfect for my kid’s room and as less light enters a room, the digital display light will turn off. The fan speeds are noticeable as you turn the dial up but expected from a powerful machine that is able to clean air in a 1000sq. ft room once every hour. The washable fabric filter is part of the 3 stage filtration which is easy to clean and maintain. There is an additional pleated High efficiency filter to clean up the dust/pollen/dander, and a carbon filter for all the unwanted smells/smoke/odors. Overall the filters due their job well and capture much unwanted dust/allergens. All of this is backed by a 5 year Bissell warranty so no worries there from a trusted brand. I love how it’s energy efficient and energy star rated so I leave it on 24/7 without worrying about high electric bills knowing that my family breaths clean air within our home. My allergies kick in much less now and I have been a lot more comfortable. It works flawlessly so far and it’s definitely a lot quieter than most purifiers we had in the past which is a huge plus especially while watching TV. The looks: The design itself is very sleek modern look and feels/looks like a full premium unit. Elegant with a wood trim, smooth edges, and clean look. The discreet cord wrap on the back is a plus as it accents the room without the messy jumbled mess of visible cords. The fabric front filter compliments the designs of my home and matches well with my gray furniture. It is not a bulky item but still large and tends to fit in any room in my house. It comes in white color and well-designed trim. Overall an excellent product from all aspects - functionality, convenience, design, and health benefits.

Does an amazing job getting gunk out of the air! It's not annoyingly loud either

I had never had an air purifier prior to getting the Bissell air320. It’s claimed to handle room sizes up to 1000 square feet but my test room was about half the size. Out of the box, it’s not intrusive and actually adds some décor (in my opinion) with its retro design, highlighted by the faux wooden legs. Unit ships with two filters: a high efficiency and an activated carbon filter. There’s also fabric cover where the air is drawn in, essentially providing 3 stage filtration. The filters appear reasonably priced come replacement time. The unit will alert (display a code) when changes are due. Operationally, it has 6 fan speed settings: 5 different fan speed settings and an auto mode. I used an app sound meter) to measure the various noise levels associated with the 5 fan speed settings. I have only used at the lowest level as the others get noticeable in operation. The unit is in the auto mode by default and runs at a higher fan speed initially at start up for about 30 seconds (perhaps to get a good whiff of the environment); this is normal operation. In my application, it was for the kids’ bedroom to help with their allergy. The core of the device is a PM 2.5 sensor that’s able to measure dust, pollen and smoke. It appears to work for now but spring will be the real test when tree pollen levels spike. The purifier provides a lit three-digit air quality measure while in use. This lit air quality indicator uses an ambient light sensor to turn it off in dark settings (to help promote sleep, not serve as a distraction etc.). A simple push of the power button will display the reading, if needed when the surroundings are dark. There are also three categories of air quality this unit assigns (good, moderate and poor). There’s a colored visual for the air quality categories for an at-a-glance determination; this appears restricted to the auto mode operation only (good air quality = blue light, moderate air quality = orange light and poor air quality = red light.) In my use, I have never gone beyond the good air quality threshold. My numbers, however, have fluctuated a bit. On the first day, the measure was 003. Within about 30 minutes, it had changed to 002 (“resting” measure or lowest reading the unit will output). I have also noticed it typically spikes in the morning after the kids flock around it from the shower (body heat, perhaps)? It shoots up to about 009 but reverts to the resting reading of 002 in a short time. All in all, I have a good feeling about this unit (literally when in use). The real-time indication of the air quality conditions is definitely a plus, especially for anyone with allergies.

I will start of by saying we basically have a zoo in our home! 2 giant breed dogs, a medium sized dog with long fur, 8 reptiles and a toddler. Needless to say there was a lot of pet dander in the home. This thing has been fantastic! I did not realize how big of a difference an air purifier could make in a home. We have ours in the open concept area of the home- nestled between our couch and love seat. When we walk in the house you no longer get that "we have dogs" smell. The air is truly more crisp and fresh; like walking outside on a cool winter day. I have also noticed in the few weeks we have had this that my sinus issues have almost gone away. Our home is also prone to dust. I attribute much of this to the dogs coming in and out. While we still get dust, the amount has significantly lessened. You can see in the pictures how much the pre filter has already caught in just a few weeks. This is a fairly sizable unit, it stands about as tall as a standard end table. However its modern design helps it fit in most decor. One thing I enjoy about this unit is how it was designed with the user in mind! It has LEDs that signify real time air quality; red is poor, green/yellow is moderate and blue is great. If you are like me, super sensitive to even the smallest light while sleeping; this unit is for you! The unit senses darkness and dims/shuts off the leds accordingly. The unit is also easy to control with a small knob at the top that has different fan speeds or an auto function. The air also blows out the top of the unit. This is quite refreshing as it truley circulates the purified air throughout the home. It is very easy to get to the 2 filters inside the unit. These even have little fabric tabs that make them even easier to remove and change when it indicates to do so. The only con I have encountered so far is ease of finding replacement filters. Although I will not need them for quite some time, they do not seem to be readily available yet. Bissells website shows them as coming soon.

I have many air purifiers/cleaners/hepa filters/etc. and have had many over the years. In most cases, these are marketed as HEPA filter units and what that means is the very finite particles are removed, in addition to the bigger particles. The problem with HEPA, while the best for you, is that the filters are very expensive to replace, and on an expensive machine, the filters are expensive proportionally it seems. So, why buy this instead? Well, I'll tell you that it does a very good job at cleaning the air, which will prolong the filters in my expensive HEPA machines. That will save me money for sure and frankly since my biggest problem is dog hair, dander, dust, and other things like this, so getting that taken care of by the Bissell machine first is great! Not to mention that the replacement filter costs are nowhere near the cost of the HEPA filters, this is a great choice for probably many folks. So the build on this, besides being a unique and cool retro TV console looking design, is very decent. A lot of metal, and that is something I've never seen before. The filter pack has a pre-filter sheet of material I've also never seen before, that filters out the big dust, dander, etc. before it can get into the HEPA looking filter. Then, after that, there is a real charcoal filter that has a honeycomb type design. It filters the air well, cleans out odors extremely well, and is the first time I've seen a charcoal filter with actual charcoal in it. Very impressive. And again, replacement costs are not bad at all, nowhere near the costs to replace the HEPA filters. I use air quality monitors (Awair and Foobot) to monitor the air quality in my home, due to the fact I was a WTC 9/11 first responder and have many sinus infections. So, eliminating dust, dirt, etc. is critical for my health. And having dogs doesn't help, but I'm not getting rid of the dogs, so I use air cleaners/filters/etc. to offset the dog issue. And of course the dogs (two of them, a big one and a little one) are both long hair dogs, which carry dirt and dust with them, plus the endless shedding that occurs basically year round. I would recommend this for anyone looking to get into an air cleaner to either see how it helps them, and/or to help support and reduce the amount of work their HEPA air cleaners are doing which will save money not having to replace the filters as often. I make it a point to vacuum the pre-filter sheet and grille at least once a week, to prolong the filters as well. And this makes easy work of this. The grille is easy to remove and put back on, the pre-filter sheet is not the typical one with lots of holes, so it is preventing the filters from getting worn out too early. The AUTO function works very well. It will show an "A" if on AUTO mode, which adjusts the fan based on the air quality sensor telling the machine the current state of the air, and will display a BLUE light when all is good. If it turns GREEN (not yellow as the owners guide says), it means it is detecting something and is working a bit harder clean the air, and if it displays RED, it is in full clean mode and you'll hear the fan ramp up even faster. So, in summary, YES I recommend this, and YES I really like it, YES it has a build quality unlike anything else I've seen or used with the metal construction in many places, and the filter costs are more than reasonable. It will suffice for many who just want to clean up the air, and will assist any HEPA filters last longer by cleaning out the bigger stuff in the air.

I was looking for an air cleaner as we have a lot of cedar and grasses at our farm that release lots of pollen, as well as plain old dirt in the air. We also have two inside dogs! I wanted to try this air purifier. The purifier came out of the box complete, I plugged it in and watched it work. So, install the filter and, voila'!, you are on your way to cleaner air. When I first turned it on, I set it on 'auto' and let it run. On the front of the purifier, near the top it displays a three-digit number AND a colored light. I have attached two pictures: Value 002 and a blue light (this is excellent!), and value 754 and a red light (this resulted from burning bacon!). It also displays green light in the midrange, but I have been unable to capture that as it quickly clears the air from red zone. The purifier comes with five fan speeds, plus auto. I recommend auto as this machine seems to really circulate the air and know when to kick in to a higher speed. For instance, when I started cooking bacon, it went up to 100 or so on the monitor. When it began to burn, it jumped way up and the fan shifted into the highest speed, 5. I feel that this machine is very accurate to what is in the air in my house. Every morning when we start coffee, it goes up two or three points, then quickly goes back down to a 002 or 003. Functionally, the purifier takes in air from the face, pulls it through the filters and exhausts it from the top There is a single control on top. Press it to turn it on and turn it to change speed. I will say that when it is at top speed, it is as noisy as a fan over a stove, but that just means it's working! If you have it on auto and it goes to full speed, but you need it less, you can dial the fan down-- this will just take it longer to clear whatever is in the air. Normally, you can't hear it at all, about the same noise level as a top-end refrigerator.

I have had this air purifier for a few weeks now, and I really enjoy it. It is quiet, and monitors the air on its own. It will automatically adjust fan speed as the air quality changes in my home. When it is showing 002 for air quality (the best) it is almost silent and I forget it is even running. I do wish it would turn itself off and on automatically when the air quality is good, but it's so quiet I do not mind it running all the time. It also looks modern and not out of place in my home. Build quality is sturdy, and my air has been fresh and clean since I first set it up.

The Bissell air220 is a stylish Air Purifier with sophisticated automatic control. The color is a modern 2-tone gray. It blends perfectly with the most popular home interior colors and is designed in an attractive rectangular shape with curved lines. A single button control is blended in the top of this machine. A gentle push activates the Air Purifier. There are 5) fan speeds, which increase or decrease automatically upon air condition, as needed. The electronic display located just below the single button displays "A" for Automatic, or the fan speed during manual operation. It even displays when the filters should be changed. The color coded display provides an immediate air condition indicator. Night Mode even dims the LED at night. Two easy to change replaceable filters snap in / out from the front without tools. They are estimated to need to be changed every 6 months. Unlike many air purifiers, this unit can be placed directly against a wall, since the exit air is at the top, not in the back. This greatly enhances the flexibility of placement within the room. A bracket is built into the back, to allow the power cord to easily coil up any excess power cord, to keep the room looking neat. I have another electronic Air Purifier, which sits directly on the floor. The air220 sits above the floor on legs. This is a much better design, as it keeps the filters and the air flow unrestricted, and makes vacuuming around the Air Filter a breeze. This Air Purifier is Energy Star certified, an assurance that it operates at the highest efficiency with the lowest energy cost. It operates very quietly & measures 34-51dB(A) according to Bissell. It is light enough to move around easily, weighing only 18.25 lb., yet is sturdy & is fabricated from strong, light weight material. It measures 8.3 X 14.8 X 25 Inches. CONCLUSION: The Bissell air220 offers stylish looks with amazing sophistication for unattended automatic clean air. It earns 5 Stars & is highly recommended.

This Bissell purifier is amazing! During the CA fires I woke up with terrible headaches and my lungs were burning. Plugging in this unit turned the air in our home to normal breathable air! I have also noticed a huge improvement in my allergies! I have only used this in my bedroom but it seems to clear the air there and down the hall. Not in the other bedrooms though. I may buy an additional one for the family room. It was super easy to set up. Ready to use right out of the box once you remove the plastic wrap on the filters . The unit looks classy and you can lean it against a wall without effecting it's performance. The filters are reasonably priced but I haven't had to replace them yet. A cool feature worth mentioning is that at night the unit automatically turns to quiet mode so there is no sound or light. Definitely no regrets here!

My apartment tends to get stuffy and being poorly ventilated doesn't really help with the smells of cooking and the front yard full of dandelions. I got the Bissell Air220 air purifier to help purify the air in my apartment. Sure you can open all the windows to move the air but that just introduces pollen from outside, also I can't really leave the window open when I leave for work. When you open the box, you get the Bissell Air220, an air filter and charcoal filter. Nothing special just what you see in the photos is what you get. I do have to say it looks nice aesthetically. It goes well with my room. The Bissell Air220 is rated for 800 sq. ft. which I'm using for my 670 sq. ft. apartment. it doesn't purify the air instantly so don't expect instant gratification. I've set the air purify on for a couple of hours and come home to a nice "no smell" home. The Bissell Air220 does have an auto setting and will analyse the air to change how much air it needs to move and clean. Jerry's final words, this is a great little air purify. I like coming home to air I can breath without dealing with my allergies and a "no smells" home.

The Bissell air320 is a great air purifier for a larger room. It is a pretty large unit sitting at 15.5"(W) × 8.5" (D) × 25" (H). It is about the size you would expect for a 1000 sq ft coverage. Considering it is only one inch taller than the air320 model and covers 200 more sq ft, I find the air320 model the better option. Not to mention that white casing with a wood color finish for the legs, makes it blend in with the decor a bit better than the black finish. There has been some mixed reviews on the noise level and I would say this could be attributed to the size of the room you want to cover as well as your air quality. The current live feedback on my air quality sits at a 0.02 which allows me to keep the setting at its lowest setting. I would say it is equivalent to a room fan. It's pretty quiet and doesn't bother me very much. Even at the lowest setting, I can definitely feel a slight draft circulating in my large living room which gives me a good indication that it is cycling the air through the room. However, if your air quality comes in higher and you need to turn to a higher setting, I can understand why some say the unit is very load. This purification unit uses a 3 filter system, which includes a honeycomb with activated carbon, a thick high efficiency filter and the gray fabric filter that snaps in front of the unit. I can definitely see how this unit can help filter out the dust and allergens in the air. Our family has lots of seasonal allergies which I am hopeful this unit will help alleviate some of those symptoms, since it is currently winter, we I am not yet able to truly comment on its allergy reducing capabilities other than visible seeing that this is a quality build unit.