Re: prior review

"I would NOT suggest getting this unit if you are concerned about: 1) Mold (it cannot remove mold spores) 2) Viruses (it cannot) 3) Pollen - it seems only reasonably effective at most. 4) You are an asthmatic or suffer from any type of COPD. (Chronic Lung Disease). 5) Noise. This unit makes a lot of noise. I can't sleep with it on, even on a fan setting of I, the lowest. "

I've had this unit for about 11 months. It actually does include a "true HEPA" filter, so I'm not sure about the prior writer's thoughts above on 1-4 (go to http://www.bionaire.com/faqs_air.aspx to read more). Regarding #5, I guess the writer is a very, very light sleeper. On lowest setting, the filtering system is quiet... like a whisper of white noise. Because I like to clean my entire apartment, however, so I crank it up on full and put it in the main room. I'd think the prior reviewer can do the same, given all the rooms are connected.