Eileen Steenburg writes:

Subject: Still have it?

Hi, Are you interested in selling it? Eileen

Enjoying Breathing Indoors due to Fresh Air Purifier writes:

Subject: I'll take your Alpine Classic any day.....my oh my....that good old EPA scared another one off with their false reporting.

I repeat....

I'll take your Alpine Classic any day.....my oh my....that good old EPA scared another one off with their false reporting. Did you know that Classic is now worth $100 on tradein for their finest air purifier? I'll take it.

William Jones writes:

Subject: So: why does it work so well for me?

I appreciate the article, but it simply raises more questions than it answers. The EPA's position on ozone is a head-scratcher. I can only repeat my own direct experience with ozone generators in general.

I had severe mold allergies prior to using the Living Aire; after using it in my basement my allergies all but disappeared. Why would this happen if "ozone failed to purify the air"? The so-called adverse health effects of ozone have also completely failed to occur for my family.

I also have noticed that odors are effectively eliminated. Ozone seems quite effective and safe at reasonable levels. Disclaimer: simply my opinion and direct experience.

My Living Aire unit failed after six months of use. My allergies returned within a week. It was purchased used on eBay for $200, so no warrantee. I then bought another brand (Air-Zone; awesome product and warrantee) ozone generator and experienced similar positive results, and no negative symptoms at all.

So I just wonder: why do EPA studies directly contradict most people's experiences?

Data Driven writes:

Subject: Just the facts

I am inclined to apply a great deal of weight to the EPA's opinion on this. Especially given Ecoquest's own literature which specifically warns against staying in a room with the appliance set on high. I am also suspicious of a product whose literature boasts high CADR, but does not publish the number....

VA Naturegal writes:

Subject: Pull the Plug on Alpine

So what does ozone generated from an Alpine Living Air Unit do? It poisons the inside of a new log home; it causes everything in the house made of rubber and elastic to disintegrate (unless kept in drawers), including soles of shoes, elastic in expensive clothing, rubber backing on bath mats, belts on electronic equipment. On the health front, it causes headaches, coughing, the inability to get over respiratory infections, it makes you so tired you can't get out of bed. Take my advice from someone who has seen it first hand, if strange things are happening in your home and you are running an Alpine Living Air purifier, unplug it immediately, open up your windows, and get the place tested for high levels of ozone.

Dan Sizemore writes:

Subject: Expensive indoor air pollution

I purchased the living air classic several years ago. It does decrease odors, but ozone is ozone folks. EPA aside, it is the the major pollutant in smog. OK maybe it's a contrallable monster in the house. (yeah right) I used it in three locations with similar nasty results. Just leave it on and don't clean the windows for a month or so, there will be a film on everything. Try putting the unit on a glass table top for faster results if you don't believe it. This fine particulate film is hard to get off. It happened in 3 locations in my house and office, and I even sent the unit in for repairs after the first time. Eco quest claims that it's the first they've heard of it. Try putting brass nearby. It will pit it past the point of brasso's help. I can't believe they're still on the market. OH, you naysayers--check out consumers guide, consumer reports, and California air board as well as the EPA. They can't all be nuts. I'm a dentist and several of my patients keep trying to push this stuff off on me. Not only is the product w******** the sellers are there with Amway like zeal. BEWARE

Stanley Sneed writes:

Subject: Over exposure to ozone can hurt you.

I bought a living air classic in 1997, since the sale person said to leave it on high day and night I did. For 2 years this machine ran as I noticed something was slowly happening to my breathing. The doctors told me that it was something I was breathing that was causing it. I finally devolped COPD from over exposer to a long term air pollutant. I finally quit using this machine after 5 years and can breath 10 times better with it in the closet but the over exposure to ozone for long periods of time was killing my lungs, now I have serve lung problems and I am a non smoker. Funny how my breathing test increased after 6 months. My doctor ask me what ever I was doing to keep it up, there was a lot of improvement. People!!! All I did different was turn this machine off and put it in the closet. I never knew anything about over exposure to ozone would be my problem. Go figure, just my opinion about my health problem.

Sherri writes:

Subject: I tried it...

Being a salon owner and worried about nail products and hairsprays, I purchased the Living Air unit about 9 years ago.

I sold my salon a few years ago and just today found my unit up on a shelf and decided to take it down. I was all set to use it again but wasn't sure I remembered what it all entailed so I thought I'd do some web research.

I am very glad I happened upon this page. I won't be plugging my unit in again. Thanks for the enlightenment!

Michael writes:

Subject: Living Air Purifier

I have a Living Air Breeze AT and it works beautifully! Honestly, I am very surprised at all the bad press regarding ozone generators because it directly contradicts my personal experience. During the fires in the San Bernardino mountains in 2003 I noticed we had no smell of smoke in our home even though ash was falling from the sky outside. We were THAT close! Just a matter of blocks from the fire line! I noticed that when I closed the bedroom door there was as strong smell of smoke after just a few minutes because the Breeze AT was outside in the hallway. Leaving the door open cleared up the smell very quickly and was a welcome relief! I do NOT run the machine on "high" or "sanitize mode" because that would be stupid and the manual even tells you NOT to do that. Right now the air in my 1,200+ square foot apartment stays fresh by just setting the unit to low with the fan on level two. During the fires I had it set to level three with the fan on high in a 1,400 square foot house. Does it remove dust? I don't think so... but it does freshen the air and remove nasty odors. For the record... I am NOT a dealer... I don't even know anyone who is... I ordered it after hearing ads for it on the radio... and I am glad I did.

James writes:

Subject: Living Air Makes House Smell Better

I'm also surprised by the negative comments about living air. I've had an Alpine for years and it sure does make the house smell better.

Janet Smith writes:

Subject: Ditto on pulling to the plug on Alpine

VA Naturegirl, Your comment about strange things begin happening in your home hit the nail right on the head (bands on electronic equipment, etc., breaking) I had no idea why all the rubber bands on several (cd, dvd, pc) electronis were all of a sudden breaking on relatively new equipment until I read that post. Thank you! I am pulling the plug and throwing it out, tonight!

Janet Smith writes:

Subject: Pull the Plug on Alpine

VA Naturegirl. You solved my problem!! All the rubber bands were breaking on all my electronic equipment. This Living Air purifier is going out the window, tonight! Thanks!

Janet Smith writes:

Subject: Plus the Plug Part II

VAnaturegirl. You solved my problem with the rubber bands breaking on my electronics. Thanks a million. This thing is out of here, tonight!