Name: SleepStyle 254 Auto CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier
Brand: Fisher & Paykel
SKU: HC254JHU
Price: 549.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.8 (45 reviews)

The SleepStyle 200 Auto Series is designed to provide pressure on-demand utilizing a flow-based auto-adjusting algorithm that continually checks for flow limitations, apneas, and hypopneas. Fisher and Paykel has created a fully integrated system that includes several comfort features such as Altitude compensation up to 9,000ft, leak compensation, and a new SensAwake Technology.

SensAwake addresses user intolerance for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy. Comfort is critical during an awakened state, particularly for new users who have difficulty returning back to sleep when CPAP pressures are high. SensAwake monitors CPAP airflow and reduces pressure levels when respiration becomes irregular. Irregular breathing is a general marker that a user is transitioning from a sleep state to an awakened state. This personalized treatment prevents users from awakening and ultimately improves therapy effectiveness.

Unlike other machines, the SleepStyle 200 Auto is an all-in-one, fully integrated solution that ensures the machine travels easily and is compact. The built in humidifier comes with Ambient Tracking Plus, which provides effective humidity under changing conditions. Sensors measure both the inside and outside temperatures of the airflow, then adjusts the humidity levels to prevent condensation buildup and nasal discomfort during mask leaks.

Lastly, track your therapy effectiveness with PerformanceMaximizer and the SmartStick. The software offers detailed reporting including data regarding compliance, AHI, leak and pressure readings.

Sound Level: 30 dB

Machine Weight: 4.2

Machine Warranty: 2 Years

Default Machine Settings: 4-20cm H20

Humidification Available: Yes

Humidification Type: Built-In

Exhalation Relief: Yes

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User Manual:

The user manual included with this machine can be viewed and downloaded here: SleepStyle Machine.

Manufacturer Warranty
This machine comes with a 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty. CPAP.com will work with the manufacturer on your behalf if the machine needs repairs. Please follow these steps:

Contact us at cpap@cpap.com or 1-800-356-5221 to receive an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Number before returning the equipment
Include a note with the machine describing the issue you are experiencing, along with your full contact information to include a return shipping address and the RMA number provided to you
Ship only the defective items to CPAP.com at 13235 N Promenade Blvd Stafford, TX 77477
Do not return accessory items such as the carry bag, hose or power cords
Email updates will be sent to keep you informed as the machine moves through the warranty process
CPAP.com will contact the manufacturer on your behalf and handle all shipping between us and the manufacturer
The repaired or replaced unit will be returned to you. Shipping charges may apply.

Please note: The manufacturer warranty is voided by water damage or misuse of the machine.

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Disposable White Fine Filters for Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle 231, 232, 233, 234, 236, 238, 254, 600, 604 and 608 (6 Pack)

$11.95

HC355 Extended Life Humidifier Chamber for SleepStyle 200 Series CPAP Machines

$38.95

Power Cord for Respironics, Resmed S8 & S9, Sandman, and IntelliPAP Machines

$12.99

Replacement Water Chamber for all SleepStyle 200 Series CPAP Machines

$14.00

Universal Power

These CPAP machines operate automatically between 110v and 240v AC. When traveling either inside or outside the USA, there are no switches to switch or fuses to change. The machine will automatically sense what voltage is needed and set itself to run on that power.

The user will need to adapt the plug that goes into the wall to fit the style of outlet socket that is being used. This is simply done with a Power Adapter Plug kit. This is the same type of plug adapter that would be used with a hair dryer or an electric shaver. World Traveler Power Adapter Plugs.

Respironics Battery Kit with 400 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter.

This battery kit comes with an external 400 Watt DC to AC power inverter for CPAP and BiPAP machines. The kit provides AC power for machines that do not come with a DC input. Use your machine's AC cord to connect to the power inverter. The Respironics portable battery pack is an external lead acid battery that is the ultimate in power, portability and convenience. This battery kit comes with the Respironics battery and the 400 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter.

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What does CPAP therapy do?

CPAP therapy provides a constant airflow which holds the airway open so that uninterrupted breathing is maintained during sleep. It is traditionally provided through a nasal mask that seals around the nose to maintain the pressure level.

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Machines come with a six foot hose, power cord, at least one filter, and manuals. Most manufacturers include a carrying case which is designed specifically for their equipment. CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP machines do not come with a delivery system or mask. CPAP masks must be purchased separately.

To see the list of what specifically comes with each machine, you can Browse for a machine. Then on the product page, click the "Specs" tab to see a full list of what comes with the machine.

Do all CPAPs use filters?

Yes, all CPAPs use at least one filter that is usually a type of foam material and washable. Some CPAPs offer finer filtration with the addition of a disposable paper filter.

Cleaning and changing filters is the only maintenance required for a CPAP machine.

The filters are located at the back of the machine at the air intake.

Are prescriptions required for mask, machine, humidifier, and EPAP purchases?

Yes. Federal law requires we have a valid prescription on file before we ship your mask, machine, humidifier, or EPAP therapy, including Provent and Bongo RX. You will also need a prescription to purchase the Nightbalance POSA device.

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What is exhalation relief?

Exhalation relief is a comfort feature which reduces the air flow at the time of exhalation, making the breathing process more natural.

The following are the different types of exhalation relief names by manufacturer.

Philips Respironics = C-Flex, C-Flex+, A-Flex and Bi-Flex
Resmed = EPR (Expiratory Pressure Relief)
3B Medical = RESlex
Apex Medical = PVA (Pressure Variation Algorithm) Pressure Relief
Curative Medical = EUT (Expiratory Unloading Technology)
DeVilbiss = SmartFlex
Fisher & Paykel = SensAwake Technology
Human Design Medical = Z-Breathe
Somnetics = EZEX

Here are some machines with an exhalation relief feature:

Transcend Auto miniCPAP™ Machine with EZEX
PR System One REMStar 60 Series Auto with Bluetooth
AirSense™ 10 AutoSet CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
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What maintenance is required on machines?

The only care a CPAP, APAP or BiPAP machine requires is to clean or change the filters at the air intake. This keeps the internal parts from accumulating dust. Fine paper filters should be changed out every 30 days, or when they appear soiled. Foam washable filters should be rinsed with clear running water once a week, allowed to air dry, and reinserted.

Here are some other suggested actions to care for your machine:

Keep the area around your machine clean by removing any dust from the area to improve the air quality delivered to your machine and to you.
Keep the air intake of the machine unblocked. Curtains, bedding, and papers can easily block the air intake of your machine, reducing the airflow.
If a humidifier is used with your therapy, do not pick up the machine with the humidifier attached. With most machines it is easy to spill water from the humidifier chamber into the machine causing damage. Manufacturer warranties are voided by water damage to the machine. To avoid this, remove the chamber from the humidifier and then remove the humidifier from the machine rather than transporting them together.
If a humidifier is used, empty the water from the chamber every morning. Accidents happen. If a family pet or family member moves the machine and humidifier with water in the chamber it is more likely that water could be spilled into your machine. Water damage to a machine voids the manufacturer warranty.

What data capable machines are available?

AutoPAP ("Autotitrating CPAP" or "APAP") machines which record full data:

BiLevel ("BiPAP") machines which record full data:

AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
AirCurve™ 10 S BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
DreamStation BiPAP Pro Machine
DreamStation BiPAP Auto Machine
IntelliPAP AutoBiLevel Machine with SmartCode
IntelliPAP BiLevel Machine with SmartCode
PR System One REMStar 60 Series BiPAP Auto with Bluetooth
RESmart BPAP 25A Auto Bi-Level Machine with RESlex and Heated Humidifier
S9 VPAP™ Auto BiLevel Machine
S9 VPAP™ S BiLevel Machine

CPAP Machines that only record compliance data (hours used) are: Curasa CPAP Machine with EUT
DreamStation CPAP Machine
IntelliPAP Standard Travel CPAP Machine
S9 Escape™ CPAP Machine with EPR™
XT Fit CPAP Machine

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Overall Rating

4.8 45 Reviews

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2013-12-24

Very quiet machine. Water chamber takes two hands to operate more easily, but this is not a big issue. Overall, an excellent buy.

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2013-09-24

sleep Style 254

I like the water tank better it is easy to fill and have gotten good night sleep every night. Thank you.

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2013-09-12

New type of CAAP

This unit took about a week to get used to it. The self regulator starts out much lower pressure than my old unit, another Fisher P unit. I sleep for longer hours, my wife tells me that it is much quieter, and I do less tossing and turning in bed now.

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2013-08-07

Not the greatest. Machine tend to run away with pressure as compared with other makes. Total system leak rate reported is way to high not a mask issue.

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2013-06-20

owner/user

In ten years using a CPAP, this is my first Automatic CPAP. I think my wife is happier than me! Using it about a week now and both of us have been getting great sleep.. She says she doesn't hear it run. I couldn't be any happier with this machine.

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2013-06-11

Sleep Style 200 Series

Is the best machine I have ever used, easy, simple & quite, very quite. Just a dream machine. Thank you

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2013-05-26

Good machine, pity about the software

As part of my sleep study I had a Res-Med Auto machine which gave me valuable information each morning and there is free software avaliable to review more detailed information. Unfortunately the 254 information that is available each morning is inacurate and the Performance Maximiser software is no longer available to the public, so a good machine is compromised. The SensAwake feature is really great. No waking up in the middle of the night due to high pressures, something I experienced regularily with the Resmed machine.

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2013-05-03

if you are using the cpap in the auto mode and have previously been using a standard one pressure cpap, be sure you get the auto cpap starting pressure set to just a little below the pressure to which you were accustomed. I felt like I was suffocating without enough pressure at 4cm. I have been on cpap for over 20 years at a pressure of 13cm. When my wife finally got the cpap adjusted to an auto range of 10cm-20cm I absolutely love the machine!!!

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2013-03-30

Pretty Good

Easy to use, very similar to my last one. Buying direct and paying for it myself allowed me to own an "unlocked" unit which gives me the option to change the settings if I need to. Needed my last one changed and they wouldn't do it without another sleep study. I've been using one for a long time, I don't need a mother hen who charges large amounts of money to tell me what to do. It was worth the price of the machine for that alone. My only concern with the machine is the way the tube attaches to the water tank. It's a flexible rubber connection instead of hard plastic and I'm a little concerned with how long it will last. Time will tell. I bought this particular machine to see if I could use the automatic mode which adjusts the pressure as needed while you sleep but it made me feel like I was suffocating so I changed it back to continuous mode. If this one lasts as long as my last one (SleepStyle 600, lasted about 7 years) I'll be happy. This one also uses less water than the last one. Distilled water is cheap but over the years it adds up. The water tank empties a lot better too.

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2013-03-28

My wife can sleep again

I purchased the SleepStyle 254 Auto CPAP machine and have been using it for almost a week now. This unit replaces the HC220LE unit that I've had for about seven years. The 220 heater no longer worked and became much louder over the years. The 254 is extremely quiet. When I first turned it on, my wife wasn't even aware the machine was working. There is a pressure drop of about 1 cmH2O between the setting and the actual reading. This was adjusted by simply increasing the pressure by 1 cmH2O. Everything worked exactly as expected. The old unit had an analog style knob that infinitely adjusted the heat to the water. The new unit is digital and is adjustable in 0.5 increments. I would prefer to see 0.1 increments. It would give the user more precise water addition to the CPAP air. Overall, I would recommend this unit to anyone. It does its job well and is reasonably priced as compared to the original machine. I bought the 254 because I liked the 220. And I like the 254, also.

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2013-02-21

Overall, Great Machine!

This is my first CPAP machine, and I am happy with my purchase. It's super quiet. It comes with a handy bag in case you want to travel with it. The only things that I don't like is that there is no ramping feature, so the air comes on at full blast and takes a few moments to get used to while it finds the right pressure. Also, the bag fits the CPAP machine and all its accessories but not the full-face mask.

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2013-02-17

I have owned a remstar for 15 years and i am so glad i bought this cpap. it is so quite you cant tell it's on and i sleep so much better

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