The Dyson Pure Cool Link Tower: A Smarter Fan for Allergy Sufferers?

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When running normally, the Pure Cool is relatively quiet, but it does have a bit of a “wind rushing by sound” as the fan levels are increased; that’s to be expected, of course.

If you want to keep the Pure Cool in your bedroom, there is a fab night mode that dims the display and makes the fan run more quietly; you can also program it to turn off after a number of hours running.

Now the big question, is does it work?

I’d have to say that from my testing, the answer is YES. I have a flatulent dog (don’t we all?), and I keep the Pure Cool in the same room where we watch TV. Otis likes to lay in front of our ottoman and let things happen as they will, as dogs do. If the Pure Cool is not running when he drops these silent but deadly bombs, it is an easy thing to open the app and blast the purifier and the smell will almost immediately dissipate (thank goodness!). I’m also noticing that since we started using the Pure Cool, it has been less necessary for me to sweep the room daily; we live in the country, and dust has always been an issue. It’s for that reason alone that our fan is left on Continuous Monitoring / Automatic mode.

I like that the Pure Cool’s filter lasts for so long, and I love the connectivity of having an app that gives so much control and information. I think that for allergy and asthma sufferers — or anyone who is concerned about the quality of the air in their home, this fan will be very helpful.

The Dyson Pure Cool Link Tower retails for $499.99, and it is available in iron and blue or white and silver. Replacement filters are $69.99.

Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample

What I Like: Instant feedback and control through the connected Android or iOS app; 360º base allows air to draw in from everywhere — not just the rear of the purifier; Possible to schedule the fan to run automatically during certain hours of the day; There is a definite improvement of air quality when the Pure Cool is running; The fan is quiet as it runs in the background; When in night mode, the fan’s display dims and it runs quietly; When you have continuous monitoring on, the purifier runs continuously at a low-speed monitoring temperature, humidity, and air quality; The filter lasts approximately a year, and the app will tell you when it has reached the end of its life; The fan can be set to oscillate, so it cools the entire room while it purifies the air

What Needs Improvement: It is expensive

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Judie is the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Gear Diary, which she founded in September 2006. She started in 1999 writing software reviews at the now-defunct smaller.com; from mid-2000 through 2006, she wrote hardware reviews for and co-edited at The Gadgeteer. A recipient of the Sigma Kappa Colby Award for Technology, Judie is best known for her device-agnostic approach, deep-dive reviews, and enjoyment of exploring the latest tech, gadgets, and gear.