If there are allergic people, pets and/or small children in your home, or you are simply looking for a air purifier to breathe better, the Daikin MCK55W may be of interest to you.
Daikin MCK55W | |
Measurements (cm) | 27 x 27 x 70 |
Weight (kg) | 9,5 |
Noise (decibels) | 19 |
Microparticle Efficiency | 99,97% |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Control | Control and panel |
CADR rate (m3/h) | 320 |
plasma ions | Yes |
Night mode | Yes |
Assessment | 98 |
To talk about the Japanese brand Daikin is to talk about one of the world leaders in air purification and treatment. Born in 1924 in the city of Osaka, it has used its current name since 1963 and has been present in Spain since 1982, with more than 80.000 employees worldwide.
The Japanese firm has a wide range of air conditioning and air purification devices, both for the industrial/professional field and for the domestic segment, and as a result of this duality offers high quality and excellent performance in all its products, made to do their job well and to last for many years.
Inside of very interesting purification line, we can find devices like the compact MC30Y, the versatile MC55W and the protagonist of this review, a model that stands out, in addition to its purification power, for the inclusion of a humidification module; Below, we tell you all the details about this machine in our in-depth review.
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Daikin MCK55W: our assessment
The Daikin MCK55W has obtained a rating of 98 points out of 100. It is a purifier with a remarkable air cleaning capacity (CADR of 320 m3/h), designed in white and with the usual quality of the Japanese brand.
Its outstanding purification system includes a electrostatic HEPA filter and plasma ion technology Flash Streamer, which is combined in this model with the ability to humidify the environment, to achieve a purer and easier to breathe air, ideal for people with allergic problems and for times of the year when we have a drier environment, also improving rest.
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Start up
The device is removed from the packaging, and freed from the stickers and protections for transport. Next, We lay it down with the front side up and place the wheels in the corners, using the screws that are included, as detailed in the instructions.
Remove the water tank from the unit, the humidifying tray and remove the container where the deodorizing filter will go.. This is then unpacked, placed, and everything is reassembled. When doing this, it is recommended to use gloves.
The entire process is well explained in the instructions, with illustrative drawings to make it very simple.
To use the humidification function, remove the water tank, remove the cap and It is filled with cold tap water, without adding anything.
If you are not interested in the humidification function, you can take a look at its brother, the Daikin MC55W, a practically the same device, but without this feature, which allows it to have a smaller height.
The location will be on a stable surface (preferably on a hard floor and not on a carpet), leaving at least 10 centimeters to the wall behind, 30 centimeters in front and on the sides (which is where it collects the air) and 100 centimeters from the top.
The dimensions of the device are 27 x 27 x 70 centimeters. Daikin has chosen to make a device that is quite contained in length and width, so It is easily located in any corner.
As usual in this type of devicesWhen placing it, it is recommended not to place it near radiators, or in places exposed to direct sunlight, with high levels of electromagnetic waves. (televisions, radios or cordless phones at least 2 meters away) or directly exposed to soot.
Next, we can plug in the device to start working.
Operation of the Daikin MCK55W
The Daikin MCK55W is a medium capacity purifier, with a 320m CADR rate3/h, so it is designed for rooms of up to 82 m2.
CADR stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate, and it measures the purifier's ability to clean the air in a room, but it also gives a estimation of the speed with which it purifies.
This CADR rate means that the MCK55W is capable of cleaning up to 5.333 liters per minute, so purifies a 25 m room2 in less than 12 minutes, or in other words, it is capable of renewing the air in that room more than 5 times in an hour.
Filter system
To achieve this air cleaning, combines a complete filtration system with plasma ion technology.
The filtering system is made up of:
The Daikin MCK55W filtering system Reaches 99,97% efficiency in trapping 0,3 μm microparticles of dust, mites, pollen and other allergens, and more than 99,9% with viruses (including the SARS-COV2 coronavirus).
Daikin's patented Streamer plasma ion technology kills or inactivates viruses, bacteria and other germs with a oxidative speed 1.000 times higher than that of other systems based on glow discharge, deactivating these harmful elements, which are subsequently trapped in the HEPA filter.
In addition, Streamer technology is cyclical, since the oxygen and nitrogen used subsequently return to their original state, so they can once again be part of the air cleaning process.
According to the study conducted by Daikin, in cooperation with the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Tokyo and the Department of Microbiology at Okayama University of Science, Its Streamer technology inactivates the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by 99,9% after being irradiated for 3 hours.
The results of this device are endorsed by prestigious institutions, such as the European Center for Allergy Research (ECARF) and by Allergy UK (previously the British Allergy Foundation).
Humidification
The Daikin MCK55W includes a humidification module, which allows you to avoid dry environments, which has a double layer filter, which lasts 10 years without needing to replace it.
It has a 2,7 liter capacity water tank and a humidification capacity of 500 milliliters/hour (depending on the temperature and humidity level in the room).
The humidification system provides various advantages:
The water used for this process passes through the filters and is treated by the Streamer to achieve maximum cleanliness, and humidifier tray includes a silver ion cartridge, a material known for its germicidal and antibacterial properties.
Handling of the device
The Daikin MCK55W can be handled using the panel located on the front or using the remote control.
Daikin MCK55W panel
With these very low noise levels, this model (and in general, the Daikin purification range) is placed among the quietest devices in the segment, providing a greater degree of comfort.
Remote control
By pressing the HUM button we activate or deactivate the humidification mode. From the remote control you can also set the desired humidification target. (with the HUM button with a drop next to it): low (1 drop), standard (2 drops) or high (3 drops), which correspond to humidification levels of 40%, 50% and 60%, respectively.
In addition, we can activate other special functions:
Advantages of the Daikin MCK55W humidifier purifier
It's a Daikin
The Japanese brand has a 90 years of experience in the market, the result of the high quality and functionality of its products, and is the leader in the segment, with 80.000 employees and a presence on all 5 continents.
Advanced Purification
This model includes a complete filtration system with electrostatic HEPA filter and plasma ion purification to obtain a purer air, free of allergens, germs and other contaminants.
Electrostatic HEPA filtering
The electrostatic HEPA filter with which this machine is equipped reaches an effectiveness of 99,97% when it comes to capturing microparticles of 0,3 microns and does not clog, maintaining performance.
Flash Streamer Technology
Daikin Flash Streamer's exclusive patented technology uses plasma ions to deactivate and eliminate a wide variety of germs, bacteria, viruses and other harmful elements, achieving superior cleaning.
Silent
This device and the entire Daikin purification range are distinguished by their super low noise level, only 19 dB in silent mode, effectively cleaning the air without disturbing you, even at bedtime.
Easy to handle
The protagonist of this analysis is operated in a simple and intuitive way, using the panel or using the remote control, and It has sensors to monitor the air and operate in automatic mode if desired.
Ideal for allergy sufferers
This model includes humidification capacity, adding to the advantages of advanced air cleaning those of a less dry environment, which prevents irritation and illness, and helps you breathe and sleep better.
Lower maintenance costs
Its electrostatic filtering technology reduces blockages, minimizing maintenance of the device and achieving unique durability of its filters, up to 10 years without changing them.
Opinions about the Daikin MCK55W
It works very well, it is very quiet, it neutralizes odors, it consumes little and the wheels allow it to be easily moved from one place to another.. At the moment we have not used the humidifier, which we will activate in summer. A good purchase, with a great quality-price ratio.
Purification and humidification
I have various respiratory allergies, to dust, mold, pollen..., so having a good purifier is essential for me, especially to have it in the bedroom, to sleep well. I've had it for a few days and I've already noticed improvement, I feel relieved. It is silent, discreet, and does not require maintenance like others, which require changing the filters every six months.. I just miss that it doesn't have connectivity to manage it from my mobile.
Daikin MCK55W in a meeting room
I live in an area with a lot of pollution, so I decided to buy an air purifier. Since I have the Daikin MCK55W, I notice that the air is much better, fresher and more breathable, and it also helps eliminate odors. In addition, the filter regenerates itself and lasts ten years. The best air purifier.
Why buy a Daikin MCK55W
If you suffer from respiratory problems, there are pets and/or small children in your home, or you simply want to breathe and sleep better, thanks to its effective filtration system with electrostatic HEPA filter and Flash Streamer plasma ion technology.
If you're looking for very configurable and easy to handle purifier, via the panel or via the remote control, with automatic purification and a very low noise level, which you can even use at bedtime and is not annoying even at maximum power.
If you want a effective and quality device, with humidification capacity and manufactured by the world's leading brand, the Daikin MCK55W may be the model you were looking for.
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