Sharp UA-HD40U-L Air Purifier with Humidification for Small Rooms – Air Flow 216 m3/h, Anti-Allergen Triple Filter (HEPA), Plasmacluster Ion Generator Combats Odours and Static
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Sharp Air Purifier with Humidification
SHARP is an industry leader in air purification
The SHARP UA-HD40U-L Air Purifier uses the latest technology to help you enjoy cleaner and healthier air.
For use at home or work, in small rooms up to 26 sqm in size or 21 sqm with the Humidity function with an airflow rate of 60 – 216 m3/h.
The benefits of purified air include the reduction of airborne bacteria, the elimination of unpleasant odours, and less dust – meaning less cleaning!
- Filters have a lifetime of up to 10 years (Usage time and environment may impact this).
- Compact and Slim Design
- Efficient Air Purification
- 3 Level Filter System
- 6 Settings
- Air Flow: 60 – 216 m3/h
- Removes Odours and Static Electricity
- Child Lock
- Ion shower mode for extra high ion density
Key Features
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3 Intelligent SensorsDust, humidity and temperature sensors constantly monitor the indoor environment and automatically adjust the settings to optimise performance. | Ion Shower ModeThis special mode is used for intensive air cleaning. High-density plasmacluster ions are released for 60 minutes in a strong stream of air to reduce odours. Perfect for freshening and cleaning stale air after cooking or if you’ve been away for long periods of time. | Optimised Air CirculationFor a healthy indoor climate, your air purifier will circulate air around your room via its 20-degree louvre. A major benefit of this is that any dust on the floor will be agitated then directed back into the air purifier to be filtered, making your room feel cleaner and fresher. |
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Plasmacluster Ion TechnologyUsing positive and negative ions (found in nature) this unique system safely and naturally combats airborne bacteria, viruses, mould, odours and static electricity. Putting the power of nature to work in your air. *Plasmacluster Ion Technology is a unique technology by SHARP | Humidification FunctionDry air in living rooms can be a problem for your skin, your breathing and your health – not just for allergy sufferers. The humidification system counteracts this problem. The humidity sensor constantly monitors the air to maintain a healthy moisture level through evaporative humidification – automatically adjusting the settings to optimise performance. | Triple Air Filtration SystemEfficient air purification thanks to 3 levels of filtration.
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| Room size max [m2] | 21 | 26 | 38 | 48 |
| Air flow in max [m3/h] | 60-180 | 60-216 | 60-306 | 90-396 |
| Humidification max [ml/h] | – | 440 | 600 | 660 |
| Noise level [dBA] | 25-46 | 23-47 | 23-55 | 25-55 |
| Filters | Pre-Filter / HEPA | Pre-Filter / Odour / HEPA | Pre-Filter / Odour / HEPA | Pre-Filter / Odour / HEPA |
| Sensors | – | Dust / Humidity / Temperature | Odour / Dust / Humidity / Temperature | Odour / Dust / Humidity / Temperature |
| Operating Modes | Medium / Maximum / Sleep / Quick Clean | Auto / Advanced Auto / Low / Medium / Maxium / Pollen / Humidification | Auto / Advanced Auto / Low / Medium / Maxium / Pollen / Humidification | Auto / Advanced Auto / Low / Medium / Maxium / Pollen / Humidification |
| Replacement filter compatibility | HEPA Filter UZ-HG3HF | HEPA Filter UZ-HD4HF / Odour Filter UZ-HD4DF / Humidification Filter UZ-HD6MF | HEPA Filter UZ-HD4HF / Odour Filter UZ-HD4DF / Humidification Filter UZ-HD6MF | HEPA Filter UZ-HD6HF / Odour Filter UZ-HD6DF / Humidification Filter UZ-HD6MF |
| Height / Width / Depth [mm] | 182 x 400 x 463 | 615 x 399 x 230 | 615 x 399 x 230 | 637 x 420 x 242 |
| Features | 4 Available Settings / 2 Level Filter System / Library Quiet / Integrated Handles | 3 Fan Speeds / Timer / Auto-shutdown / Ion Shower Mode / Odour and Dust Level Indicator / Child Lock | 3 Fan Speeds / Timer / Auto-shutdown / Ion Shower Mode / Odour and Dust Level Indicator / Child Lock | 3 Fan Speeds / Timer / Auto-shutdown / Ion Shower Mode / Odour and Dust Level Indicator / Child Lock |
| Weight: | 7.9 kg |
| Size: | HD40 –Small rooms |
| Dimensions: | 39.9 x 23 x 61.5 cm; 7.9 Kilograms |
| Model: | UA-HD40U-L |
| Colour: | Light Grey |
| Manufacture: | Sharp |
| Colour: | Light Grey |
| Size: | HD40 –Small rooms |
This is my second purchase (UK) Sharpe UA-HD40U-L Air Purifier with Humidification for Small Rooms – Air Flow 216 m3/h. The first purchase was for the larger unit Everything works well and this unit is used 24/7 in the winter and the with the second unit I use the timer function. Very quite on the low setting and will not bother anyones sleep period. Indicator lights can be dimmed or switched off.
Its very easy to set up and here are some tips for using the unit.
1. If using 24/7 then i find it beneficial to change the trough which holds the humidifying filter every morning. The water becomes naturally contaminated with filtering out the air flowing through and so I empty the trough every day. In continuous use the larger HD50-UL unit consumes 2 x water dispensing holders per day providing a humidity of 50-55% in the large room on the low setting. 1 x water container in a small room with the HD40 unit when used for 12 hours per day maintaining a humidity of up to 60% based on the low setting.
2. Expect to utilise 2 x humidifying filters (per unit) over the winter period in the UK. Over time the humidifying filter becomes hard and presents an odour when it requires changing. Changing the humidifying filter takes just two minutes no screws involved just press out the old filter and drop in the new one. If the water runs out the unit will “beep” and a red light can be seen.
3. The carbon and hepa-filters will last for years so no issues they just need a quick brush with a soft hand brush as does the out plastic filter cover
The castors make for easy movement on a tiled/hard floor but not a carpeted floor.
The unit removes cooking smells very well but you need to set a higher flow rate for say 30 mins during/after cooking.
4. In the summer i don’t require the humidifier because the UK summer has a high natural humidity, so only use the plasma cluster air purification aspect during summer including the pollen removal cycle. Its quite good at removing pollen just remember not to leave the outside patio doors or windows open since this defeats the object of keeping the room free of pollen. Also keep the internal house doors/windows closed when using the unit since the Sharp unit (or any manufacturer alternative) cannot be expected to clean the whole “open” house air.
5. If you have underfloor heating the room atmosphere tends to dry out as in my case down to 24-30% humidity the Sharp units prevents this from happening.
It takes 5 mins per day in time to service the unit.
I would recommend these Sharp units to anyone requiring increased humidification and or cleaner air.
I’ve researched brands, and Sharp is the best, especially its ion capabilities that help deter Covid-19 particles. We use Sharp in all our homes, and they never fail us. This is worth it. Make sure to check the size vs the room you intend to use the unit in. This does its effectiveness.
My mum has advanced COPD and this machine, whilst not solving her problems, has definitely made things a little more comfortable for her. It clears dust and odours, the fan can be set to high which cools the room faster, the lights on the panel can be toned down or switched off completely so won’t interrupt sleep and when not on the higher fan settings (which it doesn’t need to be), it is whisper quiet so could easily be used in a bedroom. Given all the functions that come with this, it was well worth the money and I’m only sorry it wasn’t purchased sooner. Very very happy with this purchase.
This is a compact and elegantly designed air purifier that I have been very impressed with.
There is no doubt that this unit works well. Even on the lowest setting, the unit does a good job of filtering the air. This unit is unbelievably quiet on the lowest setting. In my bedroom, when it is switched on, I occasionally think I can hear very light rain outside but it is the air purifier. I don’t ever need to put it on a higher setting than the lowest level. It works well!
Upon cleaning the unit, I found that the pre-filter had trapped most of the dust. The prefilter was easily cleaned by vacumning. The inside filter was remarkably clean. this is in contrast to another air purifier that I have where the internal filter quickly gets clogged up. Having the pre-filter capture most of the larger particles will inevitably lead to a much longer filter life. On this basis, I’m not surprised that the filter is reported to last for 17 500 hours. This is a long time! Obviously the longevity of the filter will depend on the environment it is used in. A simple LED indicator will show when it is time to replace the filter.
This filter uses filter part number UZ-HG3HF. An internet search has revealed that they are not yet widely available, but are currently available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/SHARP-Purifier-Replacement-Particles-UA-PE30U-WB-White/dp/B09F715TYD/ for 35.
One useful feature is that when powering off the unit at the wall, when the power is restored the unit will come on at the previously used setting. This means that it can be used with smart plugs to switch it on and off. Yes, you will have to manually change the speed if you wish, but it is easy to add an easy form of remote (voice activated) control when combined with Alexa (or your chosen system).
Unfortunately, there is no display of the air quality, but I’m sure that this would have led to a higher price point.
If you are looking for a quiet, efficient air purifier that is easily cleaned and has a long lasting filter, I can certainly recommend this unit.
The night mode is described as “library quiet”. It’s certainly gentle enough to sleep to. If anything it’s nice to have a little white noise. You may wish to top it up with a speaker (to play the soothing tones of whale song and wind chimes), but I find the air current alone to be relaxing enough to induce slumber. Although it is indeed quiet enough to be used in a library, however, the device is likely too conspicuous to actually bring for a reading session. In my opinion, the average nosy librarian would quickly spot anyone plugging one in. Most likely they’d be straight over to point out that the electrical sockets are for use by staff only and that security are only one phone call away.
Anyway, if it’s your own home that you intend to purify then this seems to be a good solid performer.
Top notch product. Works fantastic during hot season too, as the humidifier function tend to cool down the room it is in.
I have put this air purifier in my bedroom. One of the reasons is that it is white and would stick out like a sore thumb in the lounge. Although it is probably better in the bedroom anyway because on the first night I noticed that when I woke I did not cough nearly as much as normal. It can be set to a quiet mode for sleeping and it didn’t disturb me at all. There maybe a problem with it lighting up the room a bit but it didn’t disturb me and I think it would be easy to tape up or cover any lights that you find a nuisance.
I am quite impressed with this neat little machine and feel confident that I am breathing cleaner air and that will help my asthma.
Highly recommended.
The air is sucked via the filter on the back and projects vertically from the top. The filter consists of a fine plastic mesh which is built into the plastic panel and then a removable HEPA filter. It claims to last upto 10 years, the instructions state 2 years running 24hrs a day, in reality it won’t be run 24/7 so 10 years seems realistic, you can vacuum the back of the filter as stated in the instructions to clean the filter. I’ve had it running for around 20hrs in total now and while the rear does have dust over the pre-filter the HEPA filter looks clean. I cannot confirm how well it cleans the air as I don’t own a device to measure air quality. For allergy sufferers it will be helpful, but won’t clear dust on surfaces, bedding etc so it’s not a substitute for washing, vacuuming the floor or keeping windows shut to keep pollen out.
Three power settings, and then a quick clean option which basically runs the machine for 1 hour on full. No other settings. At the time of writing this review it was a fraction under 140 which I feel is expensive for what is basically a fan with a filter. It has no digital air quality display, no carbon filter for removing smells, VOC’s, no timer function. It’s a large size and long filter life with whisper quiet low setting are it’s key selling points but personally I feel this should be sub 100 for its lack of functions.
Great Air Purifier. Sits in the corner of my bedroom and very quietly goes about doing its work. I have it on sleep mode mostly but kick it up a notch when necessary. It’s not hugely intrusive and looks absolutely fine where it is. Very happy with it….
Helped our 3 month old baby a lot!
Pros:
When we are cooking it highlights the air quality and works on reducing the odour
Different fan speed
Humidifier tank quantity is good and
Humidifier goes on for longer time
Ionisation feature helped our little one by keeping the air clean
cools the room a bit
Con:
Price, its a valuable product but cannot comment if it is value for money considering there are others that are cheaper
Coverage is a bit smaller than highlighted
Needs to top up water quite frequently but it is quiet and does the job well
I can actually feel a difference with this air purifier, it has a pollen setting which bumps up the baseline fan speed, so you know the air is circulated and any allergens are getting removed.
The rear vent also helps moving air and creates a circulation which helps clean air.
Humidifier function seems to work pretty well, while the humidity level is preset and cannot be adjusted, the machine automatically starts humidifying air when RH goes below 60, and stops when it goes above 60.
With that being said, I prefer slightly dryer air so I don’t use that feature too often.
What drew my attention to this item was the fact that it claimed to be able to purify the air and being someone who suffers from indoor allergies – I jumped at the chance to reduce my antihistamine use. So while I’ll let you read through the wealth of information and features on this page (very well detailed from Amazon), I will focus on my experience and how well it worked.
Thankfully despite being feature packed it is easy to use and to understand the various options and settings. There are a lot of buttons on top of the machine, but the instructions keep things simple and clear – it won’t take long to get to grips with. As you would expect for a three-figure price tag, the build quality is high while keeping the weight (empty) pretty light. It came well packaged (a box with packing in another box) to ensure safe arrival (I think most customers have had bad experiences with couriers at one point or another).
During use there is some noise (which is totally expected) – it is a bit louder than my older dehumidifier which was surprising – but its a better “pitch” and softer sound so it’s actually easier to ignore and get used to. I opted to leave the machine on “intelligent” mode for most of the time. This means the machine automatically monitors the humidity and temperature of adjusts itself as required. It works well to circulate the air in your room with the HEPA filter removing dust and impurities as it does so.
In a “large” room I think it would struggle to do so effectively but there is a larger size should you have colossal sizes rooms. I took advantage of the dehumidifier function by placing it in a double cupboard with some damp and it performed well.
While I said that I wouldn’t focus too much on features (as this page does a far better job than I could), I will just mention that I was pleased with the auto shut-off and indicators that displayed both Air quality and the status of the filter. The fact that it switches on and off as required makes day to day use easier and it was pretty cool to be able to monitor the air quality.
So how did it perform?
I am glad to report that while not fully understanding “how” it made a definite and noticeable difference to air quality. It removes odours in the air such as dampness but more surprising was its ability to remove cooking smells (I use a lot of garlic and cumin) which keeps my neighbours happy. I’ve used this in all my rooms (excluding my bathroom as it is tiny and taking into account electrical safety) and it does make the indoor air feel, smell and taste cleaner.
While some people might ask “why not just open a window?” my answer is you can still do that, but this Air Purifier goes further than that – it cleans the air, removing dust and impurities while helping to circulate the around the room. Not only did it help my allergies but it helped me sleep better (maybe its my imagination or maybe it was down to the cleaner air and automatic monitoring of my environment). Overall if you are looking for an Air Purifier unit then this one looks good and works well. It is definitely worth considering.
As someone who lives in the city, it’s very satisfying to get away polluted city and have clean air right inside your own home!
Overall, I’d recommend this quality product, you can tell it’s well engineered and well made.
This air purifier is great and most importantly it works!
It filters the air making it much cleaner and fresher to breath it. I have had it on for a week and I’m starting to see the difference at home.
There are layers of filters which really does filter the dirt in the air! Features an advanced technology fan system that circulates the air through many filters.True HEPA and Activated Carbon filters reduce unwanted odors
This is really handy for someone with breathing difficulties or even someone with hayfever like myself!
This air purifier is great and most importantly it works!
It filters the air making it much cleaner and fresher to breath it. I have had it on for a week and I’m starting to see the difference at home.
There are layers of filters which really does filter the dirt in the air! Features an advanced technology fan system that circulates the air through many filters.True HEPA and Activated Carbon filters reduce unwanted odors
This is really handy for someone with breathing difficulties or even someone with hayfever like myself!