After having our house too dry (30%) this unit keeps our upstairs (1,500 ft2) at our chosen humidity (45/50%) level with the unit set at the lowest setting, and the humidistat set to only running the unit about half the time. VERY EFFECTIVE. Easy to refill. Great humidifier!
Someone asked about the need to clean this thing. In my case it requires very little cleaning. Externally it collects dust like everything else. Internally, it probably would depend on the level of purity of the water you use with it. The only actual effort I have to put to maintain it properly (beside keeping up with the water level) is to flip the wicking filter. The first 6 months, I did not do that because I did not understand the value of doing this.
The wicking filter if not reverse regularly, starts to dry up on top. The dried up part stops wicking, and this is irreversible. It is like if its become dead in a way. Once this process has started it keep ongoing until the wick becomes so ineffective that it must be replaced. By flipping the wicking filter regularly (I would recommend a minimum of twice a week. Once every day would be ideal. ...the wicking filter will remain efficient for a much longer period of time.
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Easy to CleanLarge, easy to wipe surfaces |
3 Speeds and Adjustable HumidistatUnit cycles on and off to maintain desired humidity level |
Easy to CarryErgonomic grip |
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Humidity MonitorDisplays indoor humidity level and temperature. The ideal humidity level is 40-60%. |
Protec Humidifier Cleaning BallKeeps your humidifier cleaner longer. Kills up to 99% of odor causing bacteria. Works in all humidifiers. |
Honeywell Replacement Filter HC14 (Filter E)To ensure optimal product performance, use only Genuine Honeywell Replacement Filters - they are specially treated with Protec Antimicrobial on the filter.* *Based on independent laboratory test report #SM211AFLT |
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| capacity | 1.5 gallons | 4.5 liters | 4.5 liters | 2.5 liters | 6 liters | 6 liters |
| floor area | — | 322 square feet | 430 square feet | 280 square feet | 505 square feet | 753 square feet |
| runtime | 24 hours | — | 45 hours | 25 hours | 60 hours | 50 hours |
| power source | Corded Electric | ac | ETL Certified AC Power Adapter | AC | ETL Certified AC Power Adapter | AC |
| material | aircare 1041 super wick filter | Plastic | BPA-Free Meterial, suitable for babies and adults | BPA-Free Material | BPA free, suitable for babies and adults | BPA free, suitable for babies and adults |
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So far it been a great whole house humidifier with no mist or dust
We purchased this humidifier in Feb 2022 after enduring really dry Winter conditions in our house that our built-in furnace unit just couldn't keep up with. So, we're about 1 month into using it and it's been doing a really good job.Things we like:1. Pretty good looking design makes it ok to leave in our living areas (compared to other very ugly ones on the market)2. Multiple speeds are really good to adjust the levels, and at the lowest speed it's barely audible in the room. This last point makes it easy to leave running anytime of the day and in the living room without really bothering anyone.3. The filters are pretty easy to install / change and they're available on Amazon and other retailers at a decent price.4. The 2 water tanks are also pretty easy to use, and because they're smaller -- they don't get too heavy when filled.5. The adjustable humidity levels seem to work very well, though we did add a couple of Acurite humidity monitors in the house to verify what levels we're at.And this is probably the one thing that we don't like: no digital read out on the humidity level, means you do have to adjust the dial until you find you're at the level you want. It seems like this would be a pretty simple design addition.We did also add some felt sliders to the bottom as this sits on hardwood floors in our main room, but overall we're pretty pleased with the performance so far and recommend this as a good solution.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
Things we like:
1. Pretty good looking design makes it ok to leave in our living areas (compared to other very ugly ones on the market)
2. Multiple speeds are really good to adjust the levels, and at the lowest speed it's barely audible in the room. This last point makes it easy to leave running anytime of the day and in the living room without really bothering anyone.
3. The filters are pretty easy to install / change and they're available on Amazon and other retailers at a decent price.
4. The 2 water tanks are also pretty easy to use, and because they're smaller -- they don't get too heavy when filled.
5. The adjustable humidity levels seem to work very well, though we did add a couple of Acurite humidity monitors in the house to verify what levels we're at.
And this is probably the one thing that we don't like: no digital read out on the humidity level, means you do have to adjust the dial until you find you're at the level you want. It seems like this would be a pretty simple design addition.
We did also add some felt sliders to the bottom as this sits on hardwood floors in our main room, but overall we're pretty pleased with the performance so far and recommend this as a good solution.
Color: BlackStyle Name: HumidifierVerified Purchase
So far it been a great whole house humidifier with no mist or dust
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
We purchased this humidifier in Feb 2022 after enduring really dry Winter conditions in our house that our built-in furnace unit just couldn't keep up with. So, we're about 1 month into using it and it's been doing a really good job.Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
Things we like:
1. Pretty good looking design makes it ok to leave in our living areas (compared to other very ugly ones on the market)
2. Multiple speeds are really good to adjust the levels, and at the lowest speed it's barely audible in the room. This last point makes it easy to leave running anytime of the day and in the living room without really bothering anyone.
3. The filters are pretty easy to install / change and they're available on Amazon and other retailers at a decent price.
4. The 2 water tanks are also pretty easy to use, and because they're smaller -- they don't get too heavy when filled.
5. The adjustable humidity levels seem to work very well, though we did add a couple of Acurite humidity monitors in the house to verify what levels we're at.
And this is probably the one thing that we don't like: no digital read out on the humidity level, means you do have to adjust the dial until you find you're at the level you want. It seems like this would be a pretty simple design addition.
We did also add some felt sliders to the bottom as this sits on hardwood floors in our main room, but overall we're pretty pleased with the performance so far and recommend this as a good solution.
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Brian McC
Works Well!
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G. Raine
Great humidifier!
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2019Color: WhiteStyle Name: HumidifierVerified Purchase
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great product
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Doesn't work well
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2019Color: WhiteStyle Name: HumidifierVerified Purchase