The Winix 5500-2 air purifier is an air purifier with a True HEPA filter, one of the most popular models of the Winix company. For many years, Winix 5500-2 air purifiers have been leading the market. Many users prefer Winix 5500-2 because of its innovative filtering technology, reliability, and simplicity.
What is an indicator of air quality?
The indicator of the quality of air on the toolbar of the Winix 5500-2 air purifier is an indicator that shows the quality of indoor air quality in real-time using an LED backlight.
What do the colors mean on a Winix air purifier? The LED light is color-coded, and each of their colors indicates the corresponding level of air pollution. Red means poor air, Amber means satisfactory, and Blue means good.
Main technical characteristics of the Winix 5500-2 air purifier
Design. The design of the Winix 5500-2 is quite simple, the device will not look too bright and spoil the design of your room. The air cleaner is constructed of high-quality materials.
The air intakes are located in the front panel and on the sides, and the purified air is released from the top of the Winix 5500-2. You can control the air purifier using the control panel, which is located in the upper front part.
The LED indicators that are located above the buttons show indicate the currently active functions. For example, a long indicator above the PlasmaWave button lights up in different colors, determining the quality of air. Winix 5500-2 is a pretty lightweight device that can be moved around the house using the handle located behind the control panel.
Control Panel – Initial operations. The Winix 5500-2 panel has regular buttons, but this does not affect the efficiency of the air cleaner in any way. When the device is connected to the network, all the indicators will light up at one moment, and then you will hear a sound. Moreover, in the first 30 seconds, the indicator of the quality of air will alternate blue, amber, and red colors.
There are 5 main buttons on the panel with which you can control the cleaner:
- Power button – to turn on and off the Winix 5500-2.
- Mode button – to switch between auto mode and sleep mode.
- PlasmaWave is a technology that uses positive and negative ions to purify the air in the room.
- Fan Speed button – switches the cleaner control to manual mode, after which you can take the desired fan speed.
- Timer – allows you to set a specific operating time for your air purifier – 1 hour, 4 hours, or 8 hours.
Dimensions of the Winix 5500-2 air purifier. The Winix 5500-2 weighs only 14.7 pounds, but the device size is 8.2 x 15.0 x 23.6 inches. This is not small, so you may have problems with the placement of the device. Therefore, the recommendations for placing the air purifier will be as follows: Winix 5500-2 should be located at a distance of 12-18 inches from the TV, radio, and other electronic devices, and move it at least 4 inches from the wall.
What’s in the box? When buying a new device, a Winix 5500-2 air purifier, a pre-filter, an AOC carbon filter, a True HEPA filter, a remote control, and a user manual are supplied in the package.
First launch and installation of the filter
Before you turn on the Winix 5500-2, you need to remove the plastic bag from the filters that are inside the device. To do this, remove the front panel of the air cleaner, and then take out the filter bag that you will find there. Take out the filters and remove the plastic bag from them.
Then install the filters in the following order – True HEPA filter, AOC carbon filter, and pre-filter. Remove the plastic protection from the remote control, which serves as protection against battery wear. Now the remote is also ready to work.
Functions
The Winix 5500-2 air purifiers have a large number of useful functions that a modern air purifier should have.
Auto mode. In this auto mode, the air purifier sensors detect contamination, and depending on the level of this contamination, Winix 5500-2 independently selects the fan speed.
Winix PlasmaWave. This is a transfer technology that helps thanks to negative and positive ions to remove pollution from the air. During the operation of the PlasmaWave function, the air purifier emits a little harmful ozone, but in such a minimal amount that you will not feel it.
Air quality sensor. An air sensor is a technology that allows you to determine the degree of indoor air pollution. However, this sensor in the Winix 5500-2 cleaner detects only odors, but will not find such contaminants as dust, pollen, animal dandruff, etc.
Indicator of air quality. Thanks to the colored LED line, which lights up in different colors, you will be able to find out the indoor quality of air in real time. The blue color will show that the air is good, amber – the air is satisfactory, and red – the air in the room is bad.
Sleep mode. In sleep mode, the air purifier becomes very quiet, and all the indicators will be turned off, except for the sleep mode indicator, but it will also emit a very weak light. The air purifier will continue its work at this time.
Remote control. Almost all the options that this air purifier has, can control with the remote control: turn the purifier on and off, change the fan speed, and switch between modes.
Filter replacement indicator. The True HEPA filter must be replaced every 12 months. When the deadline comes, the indicator will remind you about it. And after replacing the filter, press the reset button with the needle to reset the filter replacement indicator.
Washable filters. The pre-filter needs to be washed every 2-3 weeks, and the AOC filter needs cleaning every three months and needs to be replaced with a new one once a year.
Room coverage
The Winix 5500-2 air purifier shows the greatest efficiency in a 360-square-foot room, but you can use the device in both larger and smaller rooms.
Winix 5500-2 filtration technology
Winix 5500-2 air purifiers clean the air in 4 stages using the following steps:
- Pre-filter
- AOC carbon filter
- True HEPA filter
- PlasmaWave technology
Moreover, the first three steps are used in any case, and you can turn PlasmaWave technology on and off at will.
Pre-filter. The pre-filter cleans the air from large debris such as dust, hair, pet hair, etc. The pre-filter needs regular cleaning, about once every 2 weeks. You can clean the pre-filter with a vacuum cleaner.
AOC washable carbon filter. The AOC filter is used for the effective removal of granules. Carbon filters come in the form of fiber filters coated with coal, or filters with carbon granules. The Winix 5500-2 air purifier uses the second version of the carbon filter. You can wash the activated carbon filter from time to time, and thus clean it.
HEPA filter. The True HEPA filter can remove the smallest particles of the pollutant from the air, the size of which is more than 0.3 microns. This filter is a very important stage of air purification. Please note that True HEPA filters cannot be washed.
How to replace Winix 5500-2 filters?
When it’s time to replace the filter, the indicator of the filter on the panel will signal you about it. For the True HEPA air filters and the AOC carbon filters, this happens every 12 months. Replacing filters will not cause you any trouble, it is very easy to do.
- Disconnect the air purifier from the mains, then remove the front panel of the device. To do this, grasp the upper edge of the panel and gently pull up.
- Now you need to remove the pre-filter and the rest of the filters. To do this, click on the protrusions at the top of the filter and pull them towards you.
- Vacuum the inside of the pre-filter to remove all dust and dirt.
- Remove the new filters from the plastic packaging and place them in the air purifier in the following order: first the filter True HEPA, and then the AOC carbon filter.
- Replace the front panel of the cleaner, then connect it to the mains. Using a needle or paper clip, press the “Reset” button for 5 seconds, so that the filter indicator is updated and starts counting again.
When it’s time to replace the filter, the indicator of the filter on the panel will signal you about it. For the True HEPA air filters and the AOC carbon filters, this happens every 12 months. Replacing filters will not cause you any trouble, it is very easy to do.
- Disconnect the air purifier from the mains, then remove the front panel of the device. To do this, grasp the upper edge of the panel and gently pull up.
- Now you need to remove the pre-filter and the rest of the filters. To do this, click on the protrusions at the top of the filter and pull them towards you.
- Vacuum the inside of the pre-filter to remove all dust and dirt.
- Remove the new filters from the plastic packaging and place them in the air purifier in the following order: first the filter True HEPA, and then the AOC carbon filter.
- Replace the front panel of the cleaner, then connect it to the mains. Using a needle or paper clip, press the “Reset” button for 5 seconds, so that the filter indicator is updated and starts counting again.
Noise test. The Winix 5500-2 air purifier has 5 different fan speeds and depending on the fan speed, the noise level increases or decreases. In sleep mode, the air purifier makes almost no noise, so it is ideal for working in your bedroom.
Performance test. The Winix 5500-2 air purifier shows high efficiency, especially if you need to clean the air from odors, so you can use this device in a place where you, for example, smoke or cook food. This model is designed for a 360-square-foot room, and the innovative PlasmaWave technology can further improve air quality.
Operating costs. Winix 5500-2 has a power of 70 watts, so it consumes a lot of electricity. However, at the first speed, it consumes only 6.4 watts, and in standby mode only 1.2 watts. Therefore, the cost of electricity will not be as big as you might think. The biggest expense item of Winix 5500-2 is the purchase of replaceable filters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Winix air quality Indicator work? The indicator of the quality of air scans the quality of air for a few seconds, and then with the help of a color code on the LED backlight will show you the scan results. If the backlight is lit in red, then the air is poor, if amber, then satisfactory, if blue– then good.
What does poor air quality mean Winix? If your Winix 5500-2 air purifier detects poor air, the indicator will turn red. There’s nothing to worry about, just let the air purifier work for a while, and then the air quality indicator light turns blue again.
What does it mean when Winix air purifier is red? The red color on the indicator of your purifier indicates that the air is of poor quality, and it is heavily polluted.
Should I leave my Winix air purifier on all the time? Yes, you can leave your Winix on all the time. The fact is that in auto mode, your air purifier will independently adjust the fan speed, depending on the purity of the air.
Conclusion
Winix 5500-2 is an excellent air purifier that can clean the air both in a small room and in a large one. The Winix 5500-2 air purifier uses a four-stage air purification system, as well as modern PlasmaWave technology. And a handy indicator of the quality of air will tell you when it’s time to use your air purifier.
