AprilAire 201 Replacement Space Gard Purifiers Reviews Summary

Installation

Pros:

• "Pretty easy to install and now I don't have to do the old filter thing."
• "The guy just gave me the kit at no charge. It was easy to install and now it will be much easier to change the filter."
• "This product assembled very easily. Once the old media is removed, no more combs, and heavy casing. The new filter expands open and slides into place."
• "The new upgrade kit was very easy to install and the new filter slides right in."
• "This thing is foolproof to install--just six metal parts and they're impossible to assemble incorrectly."
• "Very easy to assemble and install in my 2200 Filter enclosure."
• "It's a tool-free installation--30 seconds to snap the parts together and slide into the existing filter box."

Cons:

• "I found it difficult to orient and properly install the filtration."
• "Just bought a new house, had one of these, took me an hour to get this filter in with all the combs-broke some of the plastic ends trying to get them to fit in place."
• "Be careful putting the comb in because the tips that hold it in place break easily."
• "Insertion of #213 media onto rails was tricky, top and bottom hard to align at the same time to slide in properly."
• "These are nice filters, but be aware that the filter holder design itself, may result in a frustrating 15 minute installation."
• "The installation is VERY easy, just snap together a few steel pieces and side it in."
• "It's a little bit of a challenge to install in my set up but it works very well, filters out dust excellent."

Quality and Performance

Pros:

• "First thing I noticed, after cleaning the fan, was, after a few months, NO DEBRIS on the fan."
• "Although the filter media for the new-style costs more it's supposed to do a better job of filtering."
• "The filter was a bit more expensive than the previous one but he also said it was a better quality."
• "Good price. Slightly thinner filter, but changed regularly and seems to work fine."
• "Best quality to use; does take some patience to swap out the old but once completed, works great (rated for 12-18 months)."
• "The quality of the new media is noticeably better. Upgrade, is my advice."
• "This kit dealt with our problem, now we can install a filter that fits and doesn't allow air to just blow by unfiltered."

Cons:

• "The fabric made my skin itch and break out in hives. Will not be buying again."
• "The filter seemed to be un-damaged but no question it had been already opened and should have been sold as an open box item."
• "Original product held the product together w string types along sides. New product uses ribbon type affixed along top of ribs, and interferes with securing product in frame."
• "they must be making them from cheaper materials.material rips easily, does not have the same fibrous texture as original."
• "All in all, not sure i'd buy these again - but they were half the price or two of these filters for the price of one aprilaire filterfwiw."
• "The most recently purchased filters have visibly fewer (or no?) fibers embedded and are very prone to separate or tear at the folds."
• "As another reviewer pointed out, these filters are no longer reinforced with strands of fiberglass and are so flimsy they tear when installing them."

Brand Authenticity

Pros:

• "Great filters at a great price. These were genuine Aprilaire OEM filters that were shipped, and made a difference immediately."
• "It is in fact a genuine Aprilaire filter just as described."
• "My kit included the authentic Aprilaire 213 filter (no knock-off brand, as some others claimed)."
• "This is a new, genuine Aprilaire filter."
• "Good price for two Aprilaire OEM filters."
• "The Aprilaire 201 filters I received from amazon.com appear to be the same as the genuine Aprilaire 201 filters I previously purchased from a local dealer."
• "Bought filter made by the manufacturer of the air filter unit. Of course it fit perfectly and seems of higher quality than off-brand filters I have bought in the past."