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Danby DAP290BAW

Room Air Purifiers / Large Room (350 to 650 sq. ft.)
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DAP290BAW
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The Danby DAP290BAW air purifier is designed for floor or tabletop use in a large room, up to 450 square feet. It uses A HEPA filter and activated carbon filtration as its primary air-cleaning mechanisms. It has 4 fan speeds as well as auto mode and is Energy Star certified. This model has the following features: filter-life indicator, dirt sensor, and VOC sensor. The unit is 26.75" high, 12.19" wide, 12.19" deep, and weighs 21 pounds. It comes with a 2-year warranty.
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The Danby DAP290BAW air purifier is designed for floor or tabletop use in a large room, up to 450 square feet. It uses A HEPA filter and activated carbon filtration as its primary air-cleaning mechanisms. It has 4 fan speeds as well as auto mode and is Energy Star certified. This model has the following features: filter-life indicator, dirt sensor, and VOC sensor. The unit is 26.75" high, 12.19" wide, 12.19" deep, and weighs 21 pounds. It comes with a 2-year warranty.
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Predicted Reliability
 /  5
Owner Satisfaction
 /  5
Dust, pollen, smoke removal (low)
 /  5
Dust, pollen, smoke removal (high)
 /  5
Noise (low speed)
 /  5
Noise (high speed)
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
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The Danby DAP290BAW is part of the Air Purifiers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Room Air Purifier models like the DAP290BAW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dust, pollen, smoke removal (low): How well a model clears air of dust and smoke when operating at a lower, quiet speed.

Dust, pollen, smoke removal (high): How well a model clears air of dust and smoke when operating at its highest speed.

Noise (low speed): How loud a model is at the speed used for Low Speed testing.

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