Shark

HE601

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Shark HE601

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User sentiment57% positive
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Last updated: Apr 8, 2026

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r/BuyItForLifeAir Purifiers are a rabbit hole
about 2 months ago

I have a Levoit Vital 200S downstairs and it's been okay. I like that it's a connected device as I can turn it up or down when the kids have friends over. ;) Our main purifier is a Shark HE601. I don't recommend it as the filters are super expensive and the sensor is junk. I don't believe it's in production any longer, but I won't be looking at Shark when we go to replace it. Neither are expected to be BIFL. You have to up your price range for BIFL air purifiers, IMHO. 

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r/smarthomeBest air purifier for home on the market today but not too pricey $400+?
10 months ago

My Shark also huffs farts pretty good if anyone was wondering about that brand

r/smarthomeBest air purifier for home on the market today but not too pricey $400+?
10 months ago

No mine is the standard model, but I have been eyeing the "forever filter" model since I moved out of an apartment and into a house to add a second purifier. The standard filters need replacing around every 6 months depending on the environment and the fan setting you run the unit on.

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r/CostcoShark air purifier.. good? bad?
9 months ago

I picked up[ ](https://cosmiccactus706.github.io/website/Shark-Navigator-HE601.html)[this purifier](https://cosmiccactus706.github.io/website/Shark-Navigator-HE601.html) at Costco. it’s quiet and handles my allergies well.

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r/saskatoonAir purifier
10 months ago

I am running a couple of Shark Air Purifier 6s in my home and it makes a notifceable difference.

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r/CleaningandtidyingDealing with dust in apartments and improving air quality
7 months ago

Getting an air purifier has helped me in my 2b/2b apartment - I’m also off a street. I personally have the Shark Clean Sense

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r/AllergiesSeasonal allergies ruining life—what actually helps?
16 days ago

No carpet in the home Leather furniture Daily Claritin and nasal spray Shark Clean Sense air purifiers Alaway eye drops 2x a day

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r/AirPurifiersShark Never change Air purifier
8 months ago

I bought one. Not so sure it works. The light ring that indicates a change in air quality does change when I cook. I’m in an apartment. The unit is in my living room. But it takes a good 40 min to an hour to get back to 100 %. I would think that’s just the natural time of the air clearing. No help from the unit. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Also I just put it in the bathroom w my bf while he poops. No change in the air reading or smell of the bathroom. After this test I am returning.

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r/homeownersThe Best Air Purifier for Home to Buy now? Do you find the air in your house actually better since you started using it?
5 months ago

I have two Shark ones too, I'm happy with them. One is also near my cat's litter box, mainly because I'm super paranoid about my house smelling for guests. I've visited too many homes over the years that look clean, but are definitely smelly. I know when you're the one living there, you don't even notice it. Just a recommendation as a fellow cat owner though, I switched to pine pellets a year and a half ago and there is almost NO smell from the litter box, it really absorbs the urine. Added bonus there's no dust like with clay ones (I don't trust the even the ones that claim they are "dust free". I use this brand: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/feline-pine-cat-litter?srsltid=AfmBOorIHcL_YhTcQId9bj7qgmBmG-vFBd88---gl8sP_gKCQjoiPhx_ A 40 pound bag lasts me around 3.5 months with one cat.

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r/askTOWhat are some tips to survive this smoke? I really struggled today.
10 months ago

I think this is the worst it’s been so far. I’ve had my shark air purifier going full blast, windows closed and wearing a mask indoors.

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r/CostcoShark air purifier.. good? bad?
7 months ago

I have one and I love it! I have two sick people in my house with a cold. It’s been kicking on a lot lately because it detects bacteria and viruses in the air. 🦠

r/AirPurifiersCan anyone convince me that airpurifierers are not a uneccessary waste of money
7 months ago

I just bought a Shark air purifier and it’s near the kitchen. No more food smells lingering in the kitchen. It does NOT like sauerkraut, burnt eggs or fried tortillas 😆