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Hunter 33202 Carefree Humidifier Plus
From Hunter

Hunter's Cool Mist Care Free Humidifier Plus with Permawick filter that never needs replacement. 2.0 gallon output for up to 1175 sq ft coverage. Easy-to-fill tote away tank.
Amazon Sales Rank: #83892 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Hunter Model: 33202 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 10.50" h x 10.50" w x 12.00" l, 9.88 pounds
Equipped with a filter that never needs to be replaced, Hunter's Carefree, cool-mist humidifier means low maintenance and optimal humidity levels for happier noses, fewer colds, healthy plants, sound musical instruments, and more! The unit's easy-to-fill, tote-away tank snaps on and off for easy transport to the nearest sink. A chic design features contemporary styling and a smaller footprint that takes up less floor space. An exclusive NiteGlo night light casts a soft, blue light when it's time for lights out. And, a separate ON/OFF switch lets the night light glow even when the humidifier is off. The Carefree's exclusive PermaWick filter never needs replacement for cheaper, maintenance-free operation. Hunter included several cleaning enhancements for easy maintenance: Antimicrobial properties hinder the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi on the PermaWick filter and plastic parts. A special release valve helps eliminate mold by releasing stagnant water. The PermaWick is designed so that water flows from the top of the humidifier down; saturating the entire filter to speed up moisture output and to prevent the buildup of harmful mineral residue. Plus, a dishwasher-safe pan and tank makes cleaning effortless while rounded tank corners wipe dry quickly. To simplify the refilling process, the Carefree comes with an extra large tank opening for quick fills at the bathtub or sink. Best of all, the unit's three-speed fan ensures quiet operation while a radial blower delivers maximum moisture with minimal noise. Hunter covers this humidifier with a limited 5-year warranty.
Carefree? Try High Maintenance! Despite the expense of this item, I bought it because of the brand name I trust and the claims of low maintenance. Boy was I disappointed!After one day of use, the water in the base was yellow with what appeared to be algae floating with it. I have had to empty out and scrub this unit every day to keep it clean (note that I use only filtered water to begin with!). Plus its awkward design makes it more difficult to clean than the cheaper models!Also, even on low it is noisier than I expected with what I consider a "harsh" noise, and it doesn't humidify as big of an area as it claims (although it is adequate for a medium size bedroom).Add to this poor customer service and you have one truly disappointing experience. Noisy and Still Dry The unit makes a very loud, very annoying whiny noise. Even on the lowest fan speed, I can't sleep with it on, and if I am watching tv, I have to turn the tv volume up to hear over it. I have tolerated the noise for a full two days now, and the humidity has only increased 2%. It took about 36 hours to empty its water tank, so it's obviously not very effective at getting the moisture into the air. And as others have indicated, the water in the base of the unit is getting a little grungy looking. One more thing I wish I had considered when shopping for a humidifier, is that some put out warm mist while others put out cold mist. If you are cold natured like me, avoid the cold mist ones! I shiver every time I walk past it. Maybe if you plan to use it in the summer this would be refreshing, but in the winter this is not only unpleasant, but it doesn't make sense to have something that blows cold air into a house you are trying to heat. The one positive thing I can say is that the night light looks pretty cool. big disappointment I thought this humidifier sounded perfect--no filters, low noise, yearly cleaning. What a disappointment. It sounds like a constant running faucet and on any setting other than low, it sounds like industrial equipment. After one month, there was slime and mildew all over the inside. I would never recommend it.

   

HWF75 Holmes Humidifier Replacement Filter
From Holmes

Honeycomb filtration to trap mineral pollutants found in water and help prevent them from entering your home. For optimum performance replace filter at the beginning of each season or every 2 months depending on use.
Amazon Sales Rank: #921 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Holmes

humidifier filters I have purchased official Holmes filters as well as aftermarket products for over 5 years. The ones purchased here are absolutely worthless. They last 48 hours then cease to absorb and wick the water, thereby not allowing the machine to humidify the house. I will have to look elsewhere to purchase replacement filters. The service was good - the supplier of the product to the vendor supplied an inferior product. Generic Brand is much Lower Quality than Holmes Filter There is a huge difference between the generic and the OEM filters. They don't last anywhere near as long. We use 4-5 of the generic filters for every Holmes manufactured filter and that is a costly proposition. The generics stop wicking after a short while and are then completely worthless. Holmes Replacement Filter Cheaper option for my humidifier, but the quality isn't as good (sometimes splits apart a bit), and doesn't last as long.

   

Rabbit Air MinusA2 filter replacement kit for (model SPA-700A & SPA-780A)
From Rabbit Air


Amazon Sales Rank: #36704 in Health and Beauty Brand: Rabbit Air Model: Filter Kit: Germ Defense

Great Customer Service Ordered this by mistake, I have the other Rabbit purifier that doesn't take these, but the customer service was excellent and helpful, even helping me figure out what ones I did need to exchange these for. And Rabbit purifiers are amazing as well, well worth the cost.

   

Dr. Fresh Disney Pooh Humidifier
From Dr. Fresh

Create a healthy environment with Disney's Winnie the Pooh Humidifier with Night Light. It features with auto shut off when tank is empty and the water tank holds 1 gallon.


Works great! and the kids love it! I like that I can adjust the amount of humidity that comes out of the humidifier. The mist comes out of both Pooh's ears. It is easy to fill and the kids love it. Great buy. Oh yeah and it is very very quiet. I barely even know it is on. Would buy again. Wonderful This is soooo quiet and my son just loves it. I wouldn't consider anything else for his room. It is easy to manage and clean. Cute Humidifier I ordered this cool mist Ultrasonic humidifier from Amazon about three months ago for my 1 year olds room. It is very cute, and fits his room's them nicely. I like the way that the steam comes out of Pooh's ears. We've had this humidifier running constantly and haven't had any problems yet. It has an automatic shut off for when the water level runs low so that the motor isn't constantly on when there is no steam to produce (a feature missing on my "adult" one in our master bedroom). I also functions as a night light with the tank lighting up - a little large for a night light, but it also has a separate on/off switch so that you can choose whether to light up the room or not. The only drawback to the humidifier is that the water condenses under pooh, so that when you go to fill the tank, there is a puddle of water on top of it that will slosh off. The other very minor issue I have is with the butterfly knob, as you have to spin it almost all the way around before you get any appreciable amount of steam - they could have done a better job in making it more sensitive. It also actually runs over the green/red on/off LED when you turn it on. Other than those two complaints, this is a very good unit and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

   

Cool Mist Humidifier,f/Small Rooms,2 Settings,9"x11"x14",GY
From The Holmes Group

Cool Mist Humidifier is designed for small rooms. Runs up to 18 hours per filling. Filtered with Microban antimicrobial protection and Arm Hammer baking soda. Humidifier offers two-speed settings.
Amazon Sales Rank: #3160 in Office Product Brand: Holmes Dimensions: 3.82 pounds

Noisy, not very effective This works by a noisy fan at the top that draws moist air from a sponge filter inside. Not a great system. Ultrasonic humidifiers work much better, putting out a lot more mist quietly. The vibrating membrane in an ultrasonic that creates the mist can get clogged up with mineral deposits though, and after a while may be uncleanable to the point that it stops vibrating. We have a Holmes ultrasonic that works great.

   

AOS 7144 Ultrasonic Digital Warm/Cool Mist Humidifier
From Air-O-Swiss

Humidification System This Digital Ultrasonic humidifier uses high-frequency vibrations to generate a micro-fine mist when blown into a room immediately evaporates. Choose the pre-heating function and mist exits the appliance at a pleasant 104 °F. «ITCTM» technology (Intelligent Temperature Compensation) monitors the temperature and automatically adjusts the output when conditions change. A replaceable demineralization (Ag+ Ionic Silver Technology) cartridge ensures water mist without lime scale or mineral residues, and the AIR-O-SWISS quad-band microbial protection system prevents microbial growth in the water base. This is particularly important when the humidifier is not used for some time with water remaining in the base.
Amazon Sales Rank: #1327 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Air-O-Swiss Model: 7144 Dimensions: 9.30 pounds

smart, sleek and quite the work horse My family and I moved from Southern California (where we slept with the windows open nearly year round for wonderful, well rested sleep) to Phoenix, Arizona (where the humidity hovers at most to 15% in my house according to my hygrometer.) After a month (and before we got the humidifier), my kids (3 and 1) were absolutely suffering. During the night, they were choking and hacking, wheezing and just plugged up. I was no different. Needless to say, our sleep was badly affected. I knew it was the air situation. After 3 nights of researching the different types of humidifiers, I finally settled on buying two Air O Swiss 7144 units (one for each kid's room). Although it was expensive, I buy things for the long haul and figured better to spend up front then have problems with cheaper models down the road. I have since turned it on absolutely every single night for them and the difference is short of miraculous. Here are some points: 1- a full tank lasts two nights running at 8 hours a night with the windows closed and the door nearly shut (about an inch ajar at most) 2- tank is not difficult to fill. I use one 3 gallon water bottle (normally used for my drinking water dispense) to completely fill up both humidifier units 3- to maximize space and thus get the most water into the humidifier, I removed the demineralization cartridge and use only reverse osmosis drinking water for my unit. I have had ZERO WHITE DUST. The R.O. water is purified enough that there are no remaining minerals to be churned out as white dust. This trick also saves me from having to replace the cartridge. (BTW, our tap water is VERY hard so I didn't want to use it even with the demineralization cartridge because why make the machine work harder than it has to?) R.O. water is perfect and again, NO WHITE DUST AT ALL!!!! 4- It's so quiet, it's ridiculous. I LOVE that. 5- The warm mist feature is perfect. It does not raise the temperature of the room so it's never like a sauna. The air leaving the machine even at warm mist feels somewhat cool (and the first night I kept checking in on the kids to make sure I wasn't freezing them) but the unit actually heats the water to 104 degrees which is just the right temp at maintaining room temp (no moist saunas!!) and/or preventing steam burn to your finger in case a curious little one chooses to wave his/her hand in the mist. 6- I've religiously used the units each night for the last 3 months with absolutely no problem. 7- The buttons don't light up or create distracting glows. Important for me because I wanted the kids' rooms to remain relatively dark as that's what they're used to. 8- There is no leaking or condensation on the unit. The mist is so fine that it evaporates before it touches the little folding dinner tray table that I have each unit placed on. The carpet underneath doesn't feel soggy or anything. It truly produces an ultrafine mist that dissipates almost immediately. 9- I can adjust the flow and humidity to my liking (to get 2 nights' worth of output from one tank, I set it on warm mist at the lowest air flow at 55% humidity) 10- It automatically shuts off when it runs out of water. There is a blinking light that indicates that the machine is on "On" but there's no water. I usually press the off button the after the second night's use. If I forget to press off and fill the tank up on the third night, I noticed that since the machine is technically "on" (even though there's no sound or movement indicating that), as soon as I put the filled tank back on the unit, it immediately starts working on the settings I last set it on. 11- I have yet to use the cool mist (since it's still winter) but I read that it actually helps to maintain (at the very least) or slightly lower the room temp which is convenient in summer months. All in all, I love this machine. By the way, on a few occasions when my older child needed me to sleep next to him until he fell back asleep (usually a nightmare woke him up), I noticed within 10-15 minutes that my breathing was VERY different in his room where the unit had been running for several hours into the night. No clogged sinuses or difficult inhalation. Once he was appropriately tucked in and I would go back to my room, within 5-10 minutes, my breathing would get adversely affected. That's how dry the air is in our house. So, that's why after 3 months of enjoying how well it's worked in the kids' rooms, my husband and I are looking forward to our own good sleep after just purchasing our 3rd machine. I Love this Humidifier! I have been using this humidifier for about a month. I live in the mountains of Idaho and our only heat is from our woodstove. Burning wood dries the air out horribly. We have always had trouble with our sinus' in the winter because of the dry heat. This humidifier brought our humidity level up from 34% to 50% in a little over two hours. Even though it is only meant to work in a single room we have noticed a higher humidity in our breakfast room (two rooms away) while this little machine is running. We are looking forward to a much more comfortable winter this year. A Better Humidifier This unit is much better than the evaporative type. I owned an evaporator for 2 years but it had problems with mold in the wicks and filter. Air-O-Swiss uses ionization, not evaporization, to put mist in your air. Ionization is faster and more efficient. It doesn't require a fan to do it's work, as all evaporitive types do, so it is quiet. For compairison, see the Essick Air 336-500 3-Speed Tabletop Evaporative Humidifier, this is an evaporitive type that I owned before buying the Air-O-Swiss. The Air-O-Swiss is easier to clean, more efficient and it looks pretty cool too! It seems that most air cleaner/humidifier makers don't care much about how the product looks in a room, but this one is sleek and subtle, blending well with my modern taste (I hate taupe/beige appliances, but that's me). Whatever it looks like, it needs to be effective, as this unit is. The higher price seems justified by the very useful controls (which are completely absent in cheaper models), the superior design and efficiency. The unit has many settings and digital controls that allow timed use, heated or cool mist, and humidity control. It flashes a symbol to let me know when to fill more water. No need to keep logbooks about cleaning, a different flashing signal tells me whenever I need to do the simple descaling. It's easy to loose track of cleanings without this feature (who has time to keep notes on such a thing?). All humidifiers need some cleaning and filter replacement. The Air-O-Swiss replacement filters (for cleaning the water, replace about 4 times a year), the silver stick (needs replacement rarely, maybe once a year or less) and descaling packets for cleaning the tank (cheap and must be used once every week or two). The costs for all of these are reasonable, perhaps somewhat lower that the costs of the extra things needed for other units I have owned/checked out. Do not neglect the replacement/cleaning processes. This unit, or any other brand, will begin to fail quickly if you do not keep up the maintenance. This is true with any humidifier, but the Air-O-Swiss manages to make these steps easy and relatively hassle-free. I would never go back to the evaporative type, the filters for them are much more expensive, they seem to mold no matter how carefully maintained (a big problem for sensitive people) and they use more electricity than the Air-O-Swiss. The Air-O-Swiss costs more to start, but consider having to buy the other, cheaper type, 2 years worth of replacement wicks, filters and descalers, then scrapping it all to buy this one anyway. This one is a pleasure to use and own. My advice is to consider my experience and buy the more expensive, but much better, Air-O-Swiss.

   

Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier
From BDI Distributors Inc.

Vornado provides whole room humidification. By incorporating Vornado's signature Vortex technology, the Vornado Evaporative Humidifier moves large volumes of harsh, dry air through the unit and then pushes the moistened air further out into the room provising complete and even huimidification. It also recovers and circulates heat off of the ceiling for even room temperature. Delivers automatic humidity control with built in humidistat. Easy to use push button panel allows you to choose your desired humidiity level and fan speed. Large 1.5 gallon capacity makes for less refills. Provides coverage up to 1000 sq ft. 5 year limited warranty. Vornado......the most trusted brand in comfort for over 60 years.
Amazon Sales Rank: #5753 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Grey/Black Brand: Vornado Model: HU1-0021-28 Released on: 2008-09-18 Dimensions: 17.72" h x 14.57" w x 12.20" l, 9.90 pounds
Indoor air can get especially dry in the winter months, especially with heating systems in full force. This whole-room evaporative humidifier makes it simple to maintain personal comfort levels. The unit features Vornado's signature Vortex technology, which helps pull dry air in and circulate moist air out, pushing it further out into the room to ensure thorough results. Thanks in part to its deep-pitch blade circulator, warm air gets drawn down from the ceiling for the added benefit of more even temperatures. In addition, the unit's built-in electronic humidistat provides automatic humidity control, while its user-friendly push-button control panel with LED indicator lights allows for easily selecting the desired humidity level and fan speed. Choose from low, medium, or high speed settings. The high-output humidifier can accommodate rooms up to 1000 square feet and will hold up to 1-4/5 gallons of water, producing a 3-gallon output in 24 hours. Other highlights include whisper-quiet operation, two replaceable filters, and a sleek design that will nicely complement any decor. The whole-room evaporative humidifier measures 15-1/2 by 10-1/4 by 12-1/8 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.
Vornado Humidifier Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier We have owned a number of humidifiers in the past. The last one we owned (& liked) was the now discontinued Vornado model (the ugly gray box w/ 2 water tanks and a fan that sat in the lid). This new version, solves some of the problems of the old design and creates new problems of its own. As another reviewer has noted, the beauty of the old system was its simplicity (read: fewer parts to clean). That simplicity, is gone. The design is completely different (and a little more like other brands). The biggest improvement is the noise level. The old design made a loud gargling sound periodically as the air bubbled into the tanks. Further, the lid with the fan, sometimes did not sit right and made a buzzing vibration sound. The new tank now has a filling cap that locks into the tank. There is a separate fancier spring loaded drain for water to move into the basin. The new tank does not sit flat on a surface when you try to fill it, which makes for bonus free isometric training for your biceps under the spout. Finally, there is no longer an option for two tanks, so more refill runs. As for the rest of the design, there is now a physical separation between the evaporation chamber, and where the water tank is placed. At some level, this is nice, since you don't have to worry about bugs and other junk falling into the evaporation chamber. On the other hand, more parts to clean! You also have to be more vigilant about mold buildup inside the chamber since it is closed off and not visible on every refill. On the plus side, the fan is more securely attached to the rest of the humidifier, thus reducing noise. As far as humidification, it still works great. The fan is quieter and just as efficient (if not more). The fancy electronic humidification settings seem to work well and allow for less over-humidification (fewer refills). So in summary: - quiet - efficient - not as simple a design as the older model - more parts that will require careful cleaning. Love Hate relationsihp At first I loved this humidifier. Simple design, easy to refill the tank, easy to replace the filters, quiet efficient operation, simple choices on the electronic pad. Then, one night the fan suddenly began to rattle loud enough that my husband and I couldn't sleep. No matter what I tried, the rattle continued, like the fan had become unbalanced or something. And because it's encased in the lid, there's no way to even attempt to 'wiggle' it back into place. So, due to Amazon's FANTASTIC customer service, I'm sending it back and waiting for a replacement unit that will hopefully work fine for a long time to come. FIVE stars when it worked and ZERO stars now that it doesn't average out to the three stars I gave it. Works great so far. I just got this humidifier a few days ago and it's been great in alleviating respiratory irritation due to dry air in my apartment. Vornado prides itself in having a powerful fan that moves air, and this seems to be the great advantage of this product. You can put it anywhere in your room and it will circulate humid air evenly. There won't even be a wet spot on the ground next to the humidifier. You can't actually see the water vapor coming out, but it doesn't matter since (on the highest setting), the reservoir will be empty after a night's use. The bottom line is that this is easy to use, it's customizable, and it works well. I haven't had to change the filter yet, but will update my opinion once i've had this humidifier for a while.

   

Essick Air D46 720 4-Speed Tower Humidifier, Titanium Charcoal
From Essick Air

This attractive tower unit is cabable of humidifying multiple rooms while taking up minimal space. It's digital controls offer precise humidity monitoring and control. Humidifies 1300-square feet with 3-gallon total water capacity. Uses dual super wick model 1040 for high output and long lasting.
Amazon Sales Rank: #36251 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Charcoal Brand: Essick Air Model: D46 720 Dimensions: 26.25" h x 14.50" w x 9.00" l, 18.00 pounds

   

Holmes HAP424-U Air Purifier HEPA Type
From HOLMES AIR PURIFIERS

"HOLMES" AIR PURIFIER Slim tower design Quiet operation modular Filter system booster assists in particle removal HEPA-type filter with Arm & Hammer(R) baking soda Particle removal: 0.3 microns Room coverage: 180 sq. ft. (12 x 15 size room) Removal rate per hour: 116 x number of speed settings 2 filter change indicator Replacement filter modelno.HAPF30PDQ-U (Ace no. 6091318) Requires 2 filters Black Boxed
Amazon Sales Rank: #115348 in Health and Beauty Brand: HOLMES AIR PURIFIERS Model: HAP424-U Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 11.44 pounds

Headache! Don't buy Holmes® HEPA type Tower Air Purifier - HAP422B-U. The only virtues are superficial: the towers look elegant and take up little space. And OK in the summer it acts as a cooling fan. I don't know that it does any more than a fan. However it came with little instructions, with no pictures, diagrams or any real explanations. Right now I am scouring the net for an 800 number. The filter is almost impossible to change. The door has to be forced open to near breaking; and while you're lining it up to close it back, three of the items keep slipping out of place. Putting it on the floor to do this doesn't help because it rolls around. I'm still not sure the door is completely shut. I can't find any numbers to call, no online instructions, and I can't get the red change filter light to turn off now that I've changed the filter. The ion light is cool but there's no instructions as to when and how to use it. The production must have been outsourced to China, and no translaters were hired. Hepa for the rest of us I think this is a good air cleaner at a reasonable #. + Small footprint (about 10.5" across) vs the typical 14-18" units + highly directional (swivel 80 degrees) + simple controls, it even has a remote for across the room use + Quiet volume (except on HIGH) + Easy access to the filters (x2) + Static discharge (negative ion) feature - The aircraft designed fins are difficult to clean (after a while) - Expensive proprietary filters (they all are but still???) The unit has a door which swings open from the rear, to provide access to the 2 (included) filters. The filters are on grooved tracks; which when moved 3/8 of an inch slide out. The exterior most barrier can be vacuumed gently. This is for medium rooms (rated up to 12' x 16'). Works Great for Indoor Allergy Sufferers I'll start by saying I have pretty bad indoor allergies. I just moved into an apartment about two weeks ago and after the first night, I woke up the next morning feeling terrible. I thought I was just coming down with a bit of a head cold. After only 48 hours after moving in, I noticed the intake fan filters on my computer (custom built by yours truly) were clogged with loads of dust. Normally the filters need to be washed around once per month, not every two days. I wasn't getting sick, it was the ridiculous amount of dust in the air that was screwing with my lungs and sinuses. The carpet in the bedroom had been poorly maintained and didn't look like it had seen a vacuum cleaner in more than a year. If I could have my way I would pull it up and install some linoleum, tile or hard wood to ease my allergies. Since I'm just renting, I had to get creative. I vacuumed the carpet thoroughly and over the course of several days, scrubbed the carpet with a steam cleaning machine. Most folks with a weak stomach would have hurled if they had seen what was floating around in that black dirty water I poured out afterward. Even after all that, there was a tremendous amount of dust in the air. I could turn on my 3 watt LED flashlight and see all of the particulate floating through the air. Late one Saturday night, I wandered into my local Wal-M**t and snatched up this air purifier. Lo and behold! I found something that works! This little slice of heaven moves a ton of air and I don't necessarily consider it to be noisy. I'm used to the white noise my PC makes to begin with and sleep with a fan running so it doesn't bother me at all. I would say it's about as loud as your standard box fan on a medium or low setting. It's comforting to know this machine is chewing through enough air and making a difference in the level of dust in the room. I shut my bedroom door and turned the little unit on "high" and let it go to work. Within two hours there was a noticeable difference in the air and I could no longer see bits of particulate floating through the air with my flashlight. The price of the proprietary filters isn't going to be a problem. I already felt like I was keeping Pfizer (makers of the OTC allergy medicine "Zyrtec") and the Halls cough drop company in business up to this point so in the long run I'll probably end up saving a few bucks. I'm not sure why some people are having trouble attaching and detaching the rear grill. Unless you're a handicapped mongoloid invalid with Parkinson's, it's a pretty straight forward process. I'll have to do a little bit more research on the "ionizer" feature. The instructions claim it's safe, but I know better. I'm not entirely sure it's healthy to inhale electrically charged molecules that are blowing past my head all night. Either way, I'm waking up in the morning feeling great instead of coughing up a lung! I also ordered a 3M Filtrete filter for my central air conditioner. I'm hoping it complements this purifier. My allergies haven't gone away completely, but having this unit around makes a huge difference. It might not work for everyone, but I'm happy with it.

   

Calutech Blue Whole House Uv Air Purifier
From Calutech

The Calutech Blue is a powerful two bulb UV sterilization system that's ideal for most buildings under 10,000 square feet. The Blue destroys musty odors, pet dander, viruses, mold, bacteria, dust mites and other airborne pathogens. It sanitizes the furnace and air conditioning coils and makes them like new again, increasing air flow and efficiency. The Calutech Blue also includes the patented Oxycat Titanium Dioxide Photocatalytic Oxidation system that destroys volatile organic chemicals. This one unit takes care of your entire home, and it's easy to install. No one makes a more powerful and reliable unit than Calutech!
Amazon Sales Rank: #410634 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: CaluTech Model: 9002CB Dimensions: 3.00" h x 3.00" w x 11.25" l, 3.00 pounds

Calutech Blue Whole House Air Purifier I have had this unit for 5 years. I bought it because my basement smelled so musty, all you could smell as soon as you walked into my house was the basement. I was terribly embarassed by the smell and concerned about the health effects. The basement had been damp for the first few years after we built it, and I was concerned the smell was toxic mold. I spent 100's of dollars on mold treatments and preventatives, and expensive one-room air purifiers and Ionizers without any help. I knew the mold spores were in the air, not only on the surfaces and was being spread throughout our home when the furnace or A/C ran. The kid's bedrooms in the basement were unhealthy to sleep in, and even their clothes and bedding smelled like the basement. I installed the unit the day before we left for a 2 day visit out of town. I turned the furnace fan on and locked up the house. When we returned, we were amazed. Usually we come home to a house that smells worse from being closed up. We opened the door and NO SMELL, we walked into the basement, and the whole basement had no smell at all. I know the unit sanitized the air in the whole house and killed the organisms that caused the musty smell, including mold, which I was so worried was adversely affecting my family's health. This unit has turned our house into a HOME where the air is clean and healthy. This whole-house unit was an answer to my prayers, even sanitizing the air ducts throughut the house. I am grateful for the unit and what it has done for us and recommend that every home NEEDS this for a safe and healthy indoor environment at an incredible price for what it does. Amazing [...]It has dramaitcally increased the "breatheability" of my air. I suffer from MCS, astham, and severe allergies, and the use of this product has helped tremendously...and even allowed me to reduce the amount of medication I take! It has already paid for itself!

   

Crane Adorable 1 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier, Cow Shape
From Crane

Adorable Crane Cool Mist Humidifier provides additional comfort to cold symptoms, dry itchy skin, and chapped lips. The whisper quiet humidifier operates on a low power consumption providing up to 11 hours of moisture from a removable one gallon water tank. Includes an automatic shut off safety feature when water tank is empty.
Amazon Sales Rank: #1266 in Health and Beauty Color: Cow Brand: Crane Model: EE-4140 Released on: 2006-09-15 Dimensions: 5.81 pounds

Buy it, enjoy it...it works great plus is cute. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R36GZF9N1KWIF3 A great little humidifier. Well worth the money for its functionality...the cute appearance is a bonus. It is not loud at all and really cranks out serious humidity. Quiet, easy to use, and so gosh darn CUTE! I got the penguin humidifier a week ago after researching multiple brands, some expensive ones, filter ones, big ones, warm ones, etc. And I read the reviews about it leaking or breaking on this one, and essentially there was some complaint on just about every brand out there--always a few problems. So for the $30 this one cost (and the fact that it is ridiculously adorable!) it seemed to cover what I needed: something that was not expensive, not too large and bulky, smaller reservoir so more fresh water going through it (and less water sitting around getting ookey) and would add humidity where ever it was. It has been running almost non-stop for a week, minus filling times or when we were out, and has worked perfectly. The body reservoir, even when running on high, has lasted at least 16 hours. I haven't had problems with white dust on everything like my old-fashioned gigantic noisy one (I use tap water), and it doesn't spray water drops out with the mist either. It definitely made a difference running at night in the bedroom--no noses and throats feeling 'dry as dust' in the AM. The penguin has a small footprint, about 9" diameter and 12.75" tall. It runs almost silently BUT it does make a trickling noise and actually sounds like our tabletop fountain. It's a nice sound during the day but wore on me during the night; I wasn't used the sound and I kept thinking it's leaking when it wasn't. So now I run it for a while before bed and I sleep much better all around. Things to watch out for though... the reservoir opening where you fill it, there is a screw-on cap with a spring-valve (like what's at the bottom of your coffee maker basket). There should be a silicone O-ring that fits in the top of the cap. Our O-ring was inside the opening, and since it was clear-ish could be easily missed. The O-ring could cause the cap to leak if not seated properly and the cap needs to be tightened snuggly. When filled and righted (there's even a little handle to carry it by) it should only drip slightly out of the spring-valve. Check that nothing is clogging the spring-valve by pressing it in (before filling) and that the flap is not folded. Only use COLD water in the reservoir, and if you boiled water WAIT for it to be room temp before using. Using hot water could definitely cause this plastic to crackle and crack. The body must sit squarely on the 'butt' or it can dribble over the side a tiny bit. We have had absolutely no problems with this little cutie, and if I do I'll update my posting. It has a nice rocker on-off switch on his 'left butt cheek'. It has a dial on the front (I'll call it his bellybutton) to adjust the amount of mist; even on high he doesn't drip. The mist dial doesn't seem to affect the fountain noise at all; i.e. the lesser misting does not lessen any gurgling it does. A great little design and it does the job! quiet, efficient and cute! This frog humidifier is wonderful. I'm so glad I finally decided to get one after reading reviews on it since last winter. Unlike this picture, the actual product is a true Granny Smith apple green, or some might call it lime green. PROS -quiet -no expensive filter required. (my Holmes humidifier requires a new $13 filter about every 6 weeks) -shuts off automatically when it runs out of water -easy to refil water -simple and easy to use -cute! CONS -tiny green light is on when humidifier is in use and I persoanlly like a very dark bedroom at night. I just tape a dark piece of paper over it and problem solved. But it can also be a night light for a child's room. -must be on a nightstand or some sort of elevated surface. Some people might not have that room to spare. -it may be TOO cute and irresitible for little ones to keep their hands off it at first. But the newness wears off.

   

RPS #A10 Furn Humidifier Water Pad
From RPS PRODUCTS INC

Furnace Humidifier Water Pad Fits Aprilaire Humidifiers Models 110, 220, 550, 550A, 558, 10, Chippewa Model 220, Lasko 5000L, Honeywell HE220A, HE220B.
Amazon Sales Rank: #3290 in Home Improvement Brand: RPS Model: A10 Dimensions: .75 pounds

WORKS GREAT This is the metal type mesh that the water runs down for the furnace humidifier. It installs easily and works great. It has a black paint mark on top to advise this side up when installed. Good product. Excellent product and Vendor I ordered this product hoping that the filters would be the correct ones....many times they are not even though the vendor describes them as such. These shipped quickly and the filters were exactly what I needed. very satisfied Recieved water pad installed it easily and it is working fine, no goingg store to store and the price a big plus.

   

Kaz KWT-8 Humidifier and Vaporizer Water Treatment
From Kaz

Kaz Humidifier and Vaporizer Water Treatment
Brand: Kaz Model: KWT-8 Number of items: 1
A dose of Kaz water treatment on a regular basis helps keeps humidifiers and vaporizers clean, fresh smelling, and free of lime build-up. The liquid is compatible with all types of vaporizers and humidifiers, including ultrasonic, evaporative, and cool mist machines. It is not intended for use with facial steam units. One capful treats three gallons of water, and Kaz recommends using it every time you refill. --Emily Bedard
Good product Bought because of the other reviews I read. Seems to be a good product to lengthen the time of your filter. Fresh Air I need to have a humidifier running most of the day because of my sensitive nasal passages. Proper humidity level in the room helps me with breathing, avoiding dry nasal passages that often bleed when too dry. So I have several humidifiers in my home. The problem is that most "cool mist" humidifiers become a breading ground for bacteria and mold. The Kaz KWT-8 Humidifier and Vaporizer Water Treatment is designed to keep "humidifiers and vaporizers clean, fresh smelling, and free of lime build-up." Before I used this treatment, my filters turned yellow and eventually black. The humidifier began to smell. Now that I use the Kaz treatment I have lessened my problems. The air no longer smells and the filters (replacements) have not changed color. I recommend this product for use in cool mist humidifiers. This stuff is great. Saves on filter costs I have a Hamilton Beach TrueAir Cool Mist Humidifier. I use this product and the Kaz Humidifier Bacteriostatic Treatment. Both work awesome! I've been able to stretch a filter up to 4 months without smell, crude build-up, or algea. And, at $15 bucks a filter, you want to use it for as long as possible. Tips: Run the humidifier unitl the filter is dry.(I've been able to figure out how much water to put in the tank for exactly one eight-hour period.) Only use distilled water.(yes its pricey and inconvinient but the filter lasts longer and the humidifier runs cleaner. Just do it...you won't regret it.)

   

Crane Thomas the Train Cool Mist Humidifier
From Wachsmuth & Krogmann

Protect your children from dry, arid air and keep their rooms whimsical and fun with the Crane EE-4094 Thomas the Tank Engine cool mist humidifier.
Amazon Sales Rank: #181741 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Blue/Red/Black Brand: Crane Model: EE-4094 Dimensions: 14.00" h x 11.00" w x 11.00" l, 6.00 pounds

Cute, but poorly made I am getting ready to throw away my child's 2nd Thomas the Tank Humidifier in 4 months. There is a small piece of plastic in the tank that covers the night light on the base that has broken on both of the units. Without this little piece of plastic, the water will not stay in the tank and pours out EVERYWHERE! It is a very cute concept and very appealing to children, but it is just not sturdy enough. CRANE Thomas the Tank needs to goto SODOR for repair!!!! As with the last reviewer, that clear little plastic piece designed to light up the tank fell into the tank after the third time we filled it. Then water leaked everywhere, including onto the electronics. Apparently the plastic is simply glued into the tank and with even the slightest touch it falls back inside. When you place the tank back onto Thomas this piece fits over the other clear plastic piece that houses the actual bulb light. This apparently is enough to cause the piece to loosen and fall into the tank. There is no way to fix this or any warning NOT to touch it. In the course of normal filling its almost guaranteed you will touch this at some time. I dont know about you, but mixing toddlers, water and electricity is a recipe for DISASTER!! CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED ANYWHERE NEAR THIS PRODUCT!! THIS IS A MAJOR DEFECT AND SAFETY HAZARD!!!! THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE RECALLED!!! Thomas Tank Humdifier cooling mist This is a very cute product and sure to be a hit with any Thomas fan. The vapor shoots up out of the steam pipe, the nightlight is nice, and Thomas is adorable. BUT There is a product flaw--the light bulb casing under the water tank comes off and floods the room/table. We had to reglue it once so far--after only five fill ups. Hopefully we'll find a solid fix for it. Otherwise, we'll need to stop using it. As one other person said, electricity and water DO NOT MIX.

   

Essick Air 4D7-800 Digital Control Console Evaporative Humidifier
From Bemis

Console style whole house evaporative humidifier, contemporary style, new digital control panel with hygrometer that measures room humidity, set desired humidity with digital control, variable speed control with quiet nighttime setting,refill lights, automatic shutoff, 13 gallons of output per day, humidifies 2700 sg. ft. 5.5-gal water-holding capacity, easy-fill dual water bottles with refill hose, replaceable two-stage aircare filter that traps airborne particles and odors, Bemis pattened super wick, removable power pack for easy cleaning, ez-roll casters, 28x133/4x22, 28lbs.
Amazon Sales Rank: #59939 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Bemis Model: 4D7-800 Dimensions: 13.50" h x 21.90" w x 27.40" l,
With the power to humidify an entire 2,700-square-foot house, this model’s bulk is quite economical. Plus, a special air-flow system lets you stow it out of the way in a corner or against a wall. Using an evaporative system and unheated, natural, evaporated water, this humidifier requires less energy than warm mist or steam units. You also won’t have to deal with white dust, spray, or mist on furniture or floors. Other benefits of the evaporative system include: relief from symptoms of dry skin, itchy eyes, chapped lips, and scratchy throat; it prevents plants and furniture from becoming overly dry; reduced static electricity protects computers and electronics. In addition, this humidifier has a high-performance wick that traps mineral deposits, and a two-stage filter to reduce pollen, dust, smoke, and other odor-causing particles from the air. Two water bottles hold and disperse up to 13 gallons of water per day, for up to 24 hours, at 30 percent humidity before needing refilling. The bottles remove and refill easily and neatly in the sink via an included hose. The digital humidistat makes it easy to set preferred humidity by just pressing a few buttons. The humidistat also automatically turns itself on and off to maintain a set humidity level, displaying both current and desired humidity levels, at all times, on the LCD. In addition, this humidifier’s fan offers variable speeds, including a quieter nighttime setting. This humidifier measures 28 by 13-3/4 by 22 inches with casters attached below, allowing easy transport from room to room. Bemis covers this unit under a one-year limited warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
It does the Job. I have used it all this winter and it did the trick. My wife was suffering from nose bleeds and cracked skin before we bought this and now she is fine. It holds enough water to only need changed about every other day. The lights that tell you when the resivour needs changed can be seen from across the room. I run mine at the lowest fan speed and it is like it isn't there when the TV is on. With the room quiet you know its there but it isn't annoying. I was dissapointed with the airfilter. It looks like one on a furnace and is loosley attached to the back. It's deffinitly not HEPA quality if thats what your looking for. The Best Bet Tropical is not a word that comes to mind when thinking about Boston in the winter (although, with the magic of global warming, it may not be so far off...). One thing that has been very difficult for us the past few years has been the dryness of the winter months with the associated dry nose, throat and eyes. We bought a Venta Airwasher and, I must confess, this is largely a waste of money. It's well-intentioned, but just didn't really add much moisture to the air. At the same time, the Venta was very expensive to buy and expensive to operate needing lots of additive. As one reviewer put it: "Holy mother of G*d! $439 and for what?!" That about sums up our experience with the Venta... So, as per usual I spent days and days reading about humidifiers and learning that, basically, they all have craptacular aspects, but a few emerged as really promising. One of them was the Vornado, which a friend has and enjoys. We really liked the design and the technology of this unit, but found that for a little bit more, we could pull trigger on the Bemis 4D7 800 Digital Evaporative Humidifier w/ AirCare® Filter. The main differences we could see were that the Bemis had a bigger capacity for taking care of our whole house basically in the same way as the Vornado, and with a few added features: * Disperse up to 13 gallons of water per day over 2700 square feet of space. * Holds up to 5.5 gallons of water. * Continuously variable fan speed setting with quiet night-time setting. * Digital Control Panel * Automatic humidistat maintains optimum humidity level. * Removable power pack simplifies cleaning. * Concealed control panel maintains the clean, smooth lines of the unit. So, I hooked it up and put it in our foyer and it seems to be doing a good job. It's a nice machine, pretty clean lines and goes well with the house. It is BIG, however, and it's like having a radiator in that room now, but the space was sort of dead anyways, so it's no great loss. One key thing, however, is that, just like the Vornado, it makes the GLUG GLUG GLUG sound from time to time, which is taking some getting used to... In my search, NO humidifier is perfect--they all have a number of flaws. This unit seems to be among the best in that it does a good job adding humidity to the air (but not over-doing it as some complain with warm-mist humidifiers) and is fairly easy to clean. In sum, this is an excellent humidifier that is well-made and does its job admirably. Recommended. good while it worked---but poor reliability This is a big humidifier for adding moisture to several rooms or an entire house. My house is ~1800 sq feet and gets very dry in the winter. This humidifier did a nice job of adding a lot of moisture to the house before it died. Within the first year, the motor stopped working, and I had to send the entire motor unit in for repair. Then it died again---same problem with the motor failing. Very frustrating, and now I have a large piece of useless plastic. I would not recommend Essick/Bemis products because of very poor reliability.

   

Air King 9940 12 Gallon Digital Console Whole House Humidifier
From Air King

Make dry, uncomfortable air a distant memory when you choose the Air King 9940 12-gallon humidifier. This high-capacity unit is designed to provide atmospheric comfort throughout your whole home, with a coverage area of 4,200 square feet. Three speeds and an adjustable humidistat give you easy environmental control. Air King's specialized water recirculation system maximizes efficiency and moisture output. The 9940 features a contemporary cabinet design with attractive oak grain and an accenting floor skirt. Its rich, warm appearance adds a homey touch to any room.


Very Good Unit I've had this unit for 5 years now and it has worked extremely well. Lasko is also a very good company to deal with. When I originally bought it from a local retailer, the humidistat control was acting a little weird so I called Lasko. They paid for the return postage and sent me another one. The replacement unit was damaged during transit, so I called them again and they paid to have it returned again and sent me another unit before I actually sent the damaged one back. All this happened with a 2 or 3 week period. Can't say enough good about Lasko customer service. In the 5 years of ownership, I've only had to replace the drip shield once because it got too rusty. The pump just went so I am ordering another one. Parts and filters are very reasonably priced. The unit humidifies my mobile home easily and doesn't overwork to keep my place a 50% humidity. When this one goes, I won't hesitate to buy another Lasko. Read the instructions... or else. We bought two of these to help with some process control. Sadly, the guy who installed them just poured in water and plugged it in. It seemed to work but... The instructions clearly tell you to release the float from its packing tape. If you do not, the humidifier will continue to run even when it is out of water. We found this destroys the circulation pumps. On one, the impeller assembly melted and on the other the windings opened. Sooo... be sure to read the instructions!

   

Sunbeam HM1865-U Large Room Cool Humidifier
From JARDEN CONSUMER-HEATER/HUM

Large Room Cool Mist Humidifier, Accuset Plus Digital Programmable Humidistat, LED Display , On/Off Timer, Easy To Read Display For Night Time Viewing, Removable Tank With Easy Carry Handle
Amazon Sales Rank: #16025 in Consumer Electronics Brand: JARDEN CONSUMER-HEATER/HUM Model: HM1865-U Dimensions: 10.92 pounds

Pricey and ineffective This humidifier does the job...poorly. I live in Maine and the air gets terribly dry because of winter and heat from the furnace. If I put this in the auto setting, the unit turns on and off every few seconds! The filters for this model are really hard to find, so unless you have time to drive around town or you like to buy for stuff online, it is not worth it. And did I mention that this humidifier makes my house stink? It did it from day ONE -at first I thought it was because it was new-. One week later it would stink even more because of mold in the filter!!! This junk is not made for heavy duty, like the manufacturer suggests. Save some nomey and buy either a cheaper humidifier or invest in one that is better quality. Same as Holmes -- crappy humidifier As another reviewer mentioned, you cannot use the "auto" settings on this humidifier, because it perpetually cycles on and off (set it on 45, and it goes on at 44, off three seconds later at 45, on two seconds later at 44, etc.). I also don't think it humidifies my house. And aside from all of that, the filter is only good for a month or so (if you have dogs or cats, even less). I'd say save the money from buying these over and over (I have, until this year, bought one every other year) and just get a really good warm-mist or cool-mist humidifier. I'm not convinced these fan-based things even work, and they are incredibly loud in addition to all of that. Aggravating This humidifier works well but cycles on and off, on and off EVERY 6 SECONDS!!!! If you set it to 50% humidity, it turns on at 49% and off at 51% just a few seconds later, and then starts over. I can't sleep at all with it. It is useless unless you want to run it continuously, in which case buy a cheaper humidifier!

   

Vicks Soothing Vapors Replacement Pads
From Vicks

Vicks Soothing Vapors Replacement Pads - 5 Pack for Model V1700.
Amazon Sales Rank: #13882 in Health and Beauty Brand: Vicks Model: VVP-6 Released on: 2008-09-11 Ingredients: Menthol, Eucalyptus Oil, Myristica Oil, Nutmeg Oil, Thymol Dimensions: 5.13" h x .88" w x 3.00" l, .7 pounds

Vicks soothing pads We use it with our baby who is 8 months old and in a room that is about 12 x 12 and it works very good. I am sure that if we went into a smaller room it would work better. It helps anyone breath easier when congested.

   

Essick Air Products 1970 Bacteria Treatment
From Essick Air Products

Helps control bacteria and algae build up. Keeps humidifier smelling fresh. 32 oz.
Amazon Sales Rank: #206944 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Essick Air Model: 1970 Dimensions: 27.60 pounds

Use It Exclusively Now for the second year, I use this product exclusively. From October through March, my humidifer gets a workout, being used at least every night in the bedroom. This product keeps the humidifer clean, smelling good, and appears to exdend the filter wick life. I have had no sinus infections for the second year in a row - and used to have them on a regular basis. Of course, I have nothing scientific to prove its the ant-bacteria treatment, but that's the only thing different I am doing as far as air quality treatment in the bedroom. Impossible directions for use The directions for use on this bottle say to add one capful of liquid to a gallon of water. Given the shape of the cap and an internal seal-ring, the volume you'd get would be about 1/2 teaspoon. The old green bottle with yellow top had a cap that could be used for measuring, the cap volume was about one tablespoon. When I phoned Essick Air, customer service told me to 'just pour a little out, whatever you think is a good amount.' About two years' ago Essick Air switched from the green bottle w yellow cap to the blue bottle w white cap, but they have never updated their labeling (an EPA violation), and never updated the images on their website or on Amazon.com. You will frequently see the green bottle offered for sale, but only the blue bottle will be delivered! I saved a couple of old green bottles and now I transfer the liquid from the blue bottle to the green one so I have a measuring device readily available. Great Bacteriostatic Our home humidifier is on non stop. We had purchased Essick Humidifier Bacteriostatic Treatment when we purchased the humidifier and have an excellent result. We never have a slime or bacteria problem and I only refill the humidifier once a week.

   

Crane 1 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier, Thomas the Tank
From Crane

Crane Cool Mist Humidifier provides additional comfort to cold symptoms, dry itchy skin, and chapped lips. The whisper quiet humidifier operates on a low power consumption providing up to 11 hours of moisture from a removable one gallon water tank. Includes an automatic shut off safety feature when water tank is empty.
Amazon Sales Rank: #4211 in Health and Beauty Color: Thomas the Tank Brand: Crane Model: EE-4094 Released on: 2007-02-17 Dimensions: 8.50" h x 10.60" w x 16.30" l, 6.80 pounds

Buy it, enjoy it...it works great plus is cute. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R36GZF9N1KWIF3 A great little humidifier. Well worth the money for its functionality...the cute appearance is a bonus. It is not loud at all and really cranks out serious humidity. Quiet, easy to use, and so gosh darn CUTE! I got the penguin humidifier a week ago after researching multiple brands, some expensive ones, filter ones, big ones, warm ones, etc. And I read the reviews about it leaking or breaking on this one, and essentially there was some complaint on just about every brand out there--always a few problems. So for the $30 this one cost (and the fact that it is ridiculously adorable!) it seemed to cover what I needed: something that was not expensive, not too large and bulky, smaller reservoir so more fresh water going through it (and less water sitting around getting ookey) and would add humidity where ever it was. It has been running almost non-stop for a week, minus filling times or when we were out, and has worked perfectly. The body reservoir, even when running on high, has lasted at least 16 hours. I haven't had problems with white dust on everything like my old-fashioned gigantic noisy one (I use tap water), and it doesn't spray water drops out with the mist either. It definitely made a difference running at night in the bedroom--no noses and throats feeling 'dry as dust' in the AM. The penguin has a small footprint, about 9" diameter and 12.75" tall. It runs almost silently BUT it does make a trickling noise and actually sounds like our tabletop fountain. It's a nice sound during the day but wore on me during the night; I wasn't used the sound and I kept thinking it's leaking when it wasn't. So now I run it for a while before bed and I sleep much better all around. Things to watch out for though... the reservoir opening where you fill it, there is a screw-on cap with a spring-valve (like what's at the bottom of your coffee maker basket). There should be a silicone O-ring that fits in the top of the cap. Our O-ring was inside the opening, and since it was clear-ish could be easily missed. The O-ring could cause the cap to leak if not seated properly and the cap needs to be tightened snuggly. When filled and righted (there's even a little handle to carry it by) it should only drip slightly out of the spring-valve. Check that nothing is clogging the spring-valve by pressing it in (before filling) and that the flap is not folded. Only use COLD water in the reservoir, and if you boiled water WAIT for it to be room temp before using. Using hot water could definitely cause this plastic to crackle and crack. The body must sit squarely on the 'butt' or it can dribble over the side a tiny bit. We have had absolutely no problems with this little cutie, and if I do I'll update my posting. It has a nice rocker on-off switch on his 'left butt cheek'. It has a dial on the front (I'll call it his bellybutton) to adjust the amount of mist; even on high he doesn't drip. The mist dial doesn't seem to affect the fountain noise at all; i.e. the lesser misting does not lessen any gurgling it does. A great little design and it does the job! quiet, efficient and cute! This frog humidifier is wonderful. I'm so glad I finally decided to get one after reading reviews on it since last winter. Unlike this picture, the actual product is a true Granny Smith apple green, or some might call it lime green. PROS -quiet -no expensive filter required. (my Holmes humidifier requires a new $13 filter about every 6 weeks) -shuts off automatically when it runs out of water -easy to refil water -simple and easy to use -cute! CONS -tiny green light is on when humidifier is in use and I persoanlly like a very dark bedroom at night. I just tape a dark piece of paper over it and problem solved. But it can also be a night light for a child's room. -must be on a nightstand or some sort of elevated surface. Some people might not have that room to spare. -it may be TOO cute and irresitible for little ones to keep their hands off it at first. But the newness wears off.

   

Zojirushi EE-LAC50HA 3-Liter Warm-Mist Humidifier
From Zojirushi

Zojirushi's New Warm Mist Humidifier is manufactured in Japan. It has a 101 ounce / 3 liters capacity with output of 3 gallons per day. Many features including moisture level indicator and refill light.
Amazon Sales Rank: #38296 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Stainless Steel Brand: Zojirushi Model: EE-LAC50HA Dimensions: 13.00" h x 11.00" w x 9.00" l,
Increase the moisture level in rooms up to 675 square feet with this compact warm-mist humidifier. The unit provides a 3-liter capacity and delivers 6 to 12 hours of continuous operation without the need to refill. By outputting up to three gallons of water per day, the appliance easily counters the results of dry air. The humidifier offers auto-on and auto-off timers, as well as triple safety features that include a lid lock, a control-button lock, and automatic shut-off, which stops the unit if it tilts or runs out of water. Choose from two speeds in manual operation mode, or select automatic operation, which monitors the moisture level and adjusts the speed accordingly. Other highlights include a large control panel, a moisture-level indicator and refill light, a generous carrying handle, and a wide opening for convenient filling, as well as a simple-to-clean nonstick interior. Providing 800 watts of power during heating and 400 watts of power during humidification, the humidifier works great for home or office use and measures 11-1/16 by 9-3/8 by 12-7/8 inches.
Expensive, but worth it for those who like humidity The folks who made this humidifier were not playing around. This easy-to-clean, easy-to-program, easy-to-set-up machine has changed my world. It is not very loud--no louder than other warm-air humidifiers I've bought before, you don't have to hold it under a sink to fil it, and there's no chance of it tipping over and spilling water all over your floor because of it's lockable cover. This humidifier is a lot like a rice cooker, with a huge display and a bunch of on and off settings. You can set the machine so that it humidifies just for a few minutes, or you can set it so that it runs on high or low for just an hour or just two hours. You can also set whether it comes back on at high or low in four hours or in six hours. Oh my god, I love this machine. I will never try and reach my hand into some tiny space to clean off mineral buildup again. Cleaning this thing is like washing dishes. best humidifier i have found I've tried many humidifiers over the years and this one is by far the best I've found, and well worth the price. It is easy to use, does the job superbly, and -- most importantly -- is super-easy to clean. (Tip: buy a 1-lb tub of citric acid from Amazon along with the humidifier. It's all you need to clean the device, will cost you only five bucks, and is enough for at least a year of use.) I highly, highly recommend this humidifier. I'm giving it to friends this year for the holiday season. Zojirushi Humidifier This product is far more expensive than most of the common brands (Honeywell, Kaz etc..) However it is worth the price. This is a warm steam humidifier, which i found better than cool mist counterparts for the winter season (it even helps relieve your breathing when you have a bad cold)... The unit is very easy to set up and maintain, and it can be cleaned very easily. It produces a large amount of steam, even on the LOW mode, On the other side, i found it a bit noisy sometimes, but nothing that will prevent you from sleeping. You can feel the "made in Japan" quality, and i am confident it will last a long time. In conclusion, this is a very good purchase.

   

Fujitronic FH-776HL 4-in-1 Air cooler, Fan, Humidifier, and Ionic Air Purifier
From Fujitronic Manufacturing Inc.

Fujitronic 4-in-1 Air Cooler, Fan, Humidifer & Air Purfier are the portable Air Cooler cools personal air space considerably cooler than a regular fan, using about the same amount of power as a light bulb. This Air Cooler shoots a stream of air with oscillating louvers, to evenly distribute refreshing cool air. Can also be used as a fan or Humidifer if temperature is not an issue. - plus get the air cleaning benefits of the ionic air purifier. The remote control allows you to easily change settings. This Air cooler is a cost effective alternative to the more expensive portable air conditioners. Great for the home or office, these air coolers are environmentally friendly because they do not use hazardous freon.
Amazon Sales Rank: #320607 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Silver Brand: Fujitronic Model: FH-776HL Dimensions: 29.53" h x 11.81" w x 12.09" l, 33.00 pounds
Combining versatility with an economic design, this four-in-one unit functions as an air cooler, fan, humidifier, and ionic air purifier. More energy efficient than an air conditioner, the air cooler features a water-sprinkling cyclic system with cold compress and two included ice packs for additional cooling power. The unit provides relief from the heat in the summer months, plus can be used as an air-circulating fan throughout the year. Choose from three speed settings or set the 7-1/2-hour timer from anywhere in the room thanks to the handy remote control. As an air purifier, the unit offers a built-in oxygen bar that releases negative ions for fresh air, while its humidifier mode helps produce comfortable levels of moisture in the air. Other highlights include oscillating louvers for even distribution, a washable strainer for maximum efficiency, an environmentally friendly design (does not use Freon), sleek-looking housing with trendy silver plating, and durable wheels for portability. Ideal for home or office as an air cooler, fan, humidifier, or air purifier, the four-in-one unit measures 11-4/5 by 12 by 29-1/2 inches.
Burr!! My friend has this item. She showed me how to use it and it works incredibly well. I bought one and love it!! I then bought one for my sister who lives in Hawaii. They are shipping it to her for free!! Unheard of shipping to Hawaii let alone free! It really cools the air and is light and easy to move. You just put these cooling things in the freezer and add cold water. It does the rest! You will love it!! GARBAGE, DO NOT BUY! Wouldn't recommend this product. When I got this cooler the remote was already dead, the on/off button wouldn't work! It doesn't really cool the air that much. I have an older (10-year old) air cooler that I use at home which cooled my room better! Don't waste your money on this product! Total garbage! Cool? The product did not cool the air. It was just a fan. I called the service number to see if I was doing something wrong. I never was able to reach a person. I emailed the company and they never returned my call. I returned the product and got full credit.

   

Cigar Oasis Ultra Electonic Humidifier
From Cigar Oasis

A sleek and smart humidifier for personal size humidors. It provides you with totally unattended long-term reliable operation. You will not have to worry about mold or chemicals as it uses a 100% distilled water cartridge. An alarm indicates when water or batteries are low and it has a built-in hygrometer. You can use the Cigar Oasis powered from any wall outlet or six AA battery pack included with unit. Manufacturer one-year warranty. Small size: 1 H x 2.5 W x 6.375 L
Amazon Sales Rank: #18164 in Health and Beauty Model: Ultra

Cigar Oasis Humidifier Had to return the humidifier under warranty because it would not regulate the humidity in my humidor. The company was very cooperative and returned the repaired unit a couple weeks ago. Since then everything seems to be working properly. I'm happy with the product and service from Cigar Oasis. Use only with travel humidors This humidifier will do fine for humidors that hold 10 or less cigars. Any more than that and you will be disappointed with the unit's efficiency. I had a box of cigars in my humidor (which holds about 40 sticks) and I was constantly refilling the water cartridge everyday. I did not fill it for two days, only to find that a good portion of my cigars were ruined! Stick with the XL version if you don't want to deal with the hassle(and potential loss of cigars) that the Ultra brings. Very nifty - albiet a little inaccurate I like this gadget. Eventhough the setting is a little inaccurate in regards to actual hunidity levels - this can be compensated by selecting a higher humidity level setting. I.e. I selected 78 to get the desired 74. I am buying another one for my second humidor.

   

Vicks Waterless Vaporizer Scent Pads (6 Packs, 5 Pads Each)
From Vicks

Waterless scent pads for use with V1900 Waterless Vaporizer
Amazon Sales Rank: #15677 in Health and Beauty Brand: Vicks Released on: 2006-05-02 Number of items: 6

Wonderful product This is a wonderful product. It has helped my son sleep at night when he needs it. The negative reviews on here are referring to pricing, which don't make the reviews valid. If you don't like the price, buy it somewhere else, but don't think that it is a bad product. It really works! I use this for my kids whenever they have colds. It really relieves them during nighttime and also helps them get well faster. The room smells so good also. You just have to make sure to use it in a small room because it's not as effective when it is in our room (bigger). Price comparison I don't know because we don't have the product here. Overall, I would recommend it for all ages. 6x6, great price, great product Product came direct from Amazon and was 6 x 6-packs. It was a great price compared to local stores and service was great. We love this product versus giving our child medecine. From infancy until now (18mths) whenever we see her starting to get a runny nose, we run the humidifier each night with these and it clears up in a few days. Maybe we are just lucky, be we beleive in it.

   

AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier Air Filter - Ionic + Ozone Free with
From Airfree

AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier Air Filter - Ionic & Ozone FreeThe AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier Air Filter uses heated air to destroy airborne mold bacteria viruses dust mites and pollens. Unlike commonly available ionic units it does not produce harmfully elevated ozone levels; it also reduces existing indoor ozone which the EPA indicates can be a serious respiratory irritant and asthma trigger. With no filters to replace or clean the compact cleaner pulls air into the internal chamber which is heated to 400F to silently destroy airborne mold bacteria viruses pet dander pollen and common household dust mites in a room up to 450 sq. ft.. Despite its high internal heat level the purifier will not change the room temperature. For the highest level of air purification it is recommended for use 24-hours a day every day yet it draws less power than a 60-watt light bulb. A soothing adjustable night light is built in. 10 1/2" H x 8 1/2" Diam. (2 1/2 lbs.)Indepedent TestsRemember don't just take our word for it. Airfree offers copies of independent tests in real working conditions assuring Airfrees outstanding efficiency in drastically reducing airborne microorganisms. On top of this there are dozens of testimonials from delighted users.So before you buy your next air cleaner ask yourself the following questions and find out why Airfree is the best option:1. Does the manufacturer have independent tests to prove their claims?2. Does the air purifier generate ozone? Is it safe?3. How does it purify the air?4. How much will it cost to run? What about hidden costs?5. Is it noisy?6. Is the technology clean and environmentally friendly?7. What about size and portability?8. How long does the warranty last?
Amazon Sales Rank: #10096 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Airfree Model: P1000 Dimensions: 12.00" h x 12.00" w x 12.00" l, 8.00 pounds

I was skeptical at first I was skeptical at first but was won over by this product. I originally bought the air purifier to help our family's allergies and sinus problems. It was hard to believe that a product that has no filters, nothing to clean or wash off, could actually work. My brother-in-law who has a severe allergy to dogs has never been able to spend more than an hour or two at our house. Since we got our air purifier, he has been able to spend several hours at our house without any symptoms or discomfort. I'm a believer! IT WORKS (Owner of an Airfree P1000 and a RabbitAir BioGS) I make about 10 to 20 purchases on Amazon every month - both for personal and business uses - but I almost never review the products I buy. However, I thought I should write one for the Airfree P1000 because it really is a great product that deserves a little of my time and effort. We own an Airfree P1000 and a RabbitAir BioGS. We put the Airfree P1000 in our bedroom because it's silent and serves as a nightlight for me; I am night blind. The light is adjustable so I can keep it dim and not disturb my husband. We don't always get to open our bedroom window because it is right by our neighbor's patio where she keeps one of her dogs and she is not always home to clean up after the dog right after it goes. Also, we have two cats and a dog so it's impossible to have the bedroom smelling fresh. However, the P1000 was able to completely freshen-up the bedroom in just a couple of hours. It even removed the scent coming from the plug-in air freshener. And being inexpensive and virtually maintenance free are definitely additional pluses. I am extremely pleased with the Airfree P1000. p1000 I think it does what it's supposed to. Less allergies since I started using it. I'm afraid to unplug just in case it is doing it's job! Would recommend if you have pets and allergies.

   

ProTec Humidifier Tank Cleaning Cartridge
From ProTec

Model PC-1. Your humidifier stays cleaner, longer. Simply drop in tank for fresh, clean mist; Works in all humidifiers; Keeps cleaning for 30 days; Safe and non-toxic. Concentrated antimicrobial cartridge. Continuous protection against slimy build-up in humidifier. The Protec Cleaning Cartridge features a patented antimicrobial Aquastat, to continually inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria and mold in the cartridge as well as help prevent the buildup of slime in your humidifier. In addition the Protec Cartridge provides peace of mind that the mist is fresh and clean. Safe, non-toxic the Protec Cartridge uses the same antimicrobial that has been used for years in the food and drinking water industry to prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The Protec Cleaning Cartridge is antimicrobially treated to help prevent the growth and migration of mold, fungus, algae and odor-causing bacteria on the cartridge.
Amazon Sales Rank: #3799 in Health and Beauty Brand: ProTec Model: PC-1/PC-1BX Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Silver (Metallic, 1.4%); Inactive Ingredients: Other Ingredients (98.6%) Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .6 pounds

It works. After paying well over a hundred dollars for a humidifier, I got so tired of the sloppy job of cleaning slime out of it that I was almost ready to throw the thing away. After replacing its $15.00 filters (every 3 months) that seem to do about nothing, it didn't seem worth the cost and effort to keep it operating. The unit's instructions advised me not to use any additives but just clean the thing about every filling and keep replacing those filters as directed. So, since I was going to throw the thing out anyway, I tried one of these cartridges. It worked. It's been about a month, and the slime is starting to come back, but that's supposed to be the effective life of the cartridge. The humidifier survives. I still have to clean it, but the task is now infrequent and easier. So, it does what it's supposed to do; does it for as long as it's supposed to do it; hasn't harmed the over-priced humidifier; and is good for the environment as long as it keeps this humidifier out of a landfill. it is an expensive unnecessary The cartridge costs about $5 and last only 20 days before the filter and the cartridge starting reek. However, I found that Holmes Bacteriastat cost about $7 and could last for a season and it also extended the life of the filter. My suggestion is to buy the Bacteriastat. Doesn't Fit with all humidifiers. This product will not fit if you have a vornado humidifier or planning to buy one. The cartridge has a shape of a ball about an inch. The tank for the vornado has a very small opening. If only I knew, I wouldn't have purchased one. I just gave the cartridge to a friend and she said it works great.

   

KAZ HWM-910 "Honeywell" Humidifier Warm Moist - 2 Gal.
From KAZ

"KAZ HOME ENVIRONMENT" HUMIDIFIER 2 gallon capacity Warm moist Clear, removable water tank Automatic shut-off when tank is empty, removed or tipped over Low/high moisture output settings Remove and rinse tray is dishwasher safe Medicine cup is dishwasher safe Boxed
Amazon Sales Rank: #1376 in Health and Beauty Size: 2.5 gal Brand: Kaz Model: HWM-910 Dimensions: 5.90 pounds

Great humidifier doesn't require filters I used to buy more expensive humidifiers that required replacement filters that cost essentially as much as this humidifier. This one puts out a warm mist with no white dust. I rinse the water dish with vinegar once a week, wipe it down and it's clean. I have a two-story house with a furnace humidifier, but I still run two of these humidifiers on low 24/7 in winter. We never have sore throats or colds. The money we save on cough drops and cold meds and doctor visits more than pays for these humidifiers. Really good humidifer This is quiet and well-designed humidifier. Although the plastic seems a bit cheap, the unit works very well. It is also easy to clean and no filters are needed. My only problem with this humifier is that the reservoir is a bit small. I'm not sure what the 2.5 gal refers to as this unit can't hold more than a gallon. However, a full tank lasts about 7 hours with the setting on high, which is sufficient for me. Definitely NOT 2.5 gallons I owned the larger version of this humidifier for 2 years and was pretty happy with it. While the amount of build up from our hard water made it annoying to clean up on a regular basis, the unit functioned well overall. It was simply designed, not an eyesore like some of the other ones on the market, and did a good job of adding humidity to the front half of our 1200 sqft apt. When are unit died about a month ago, I went to buy it again and found this one as the closest thing. In the picture and description it just looked like a slightly updated version with slightly less capacity (the one that died was a 3 gallon version). Unfortunately, when this unit arrived, I was extremely dissapointed to see that it was nowhere near the size of the other. THIS UNIT IS DEFINITELY NOT 2.5 GALLONS. It is much more likely around a gallon...probably one of the smallest humidifiers I've ever seen. It still works well and is designed nicely, but it means we are changing the tank (which is best described as cute) about every 6 hours. I would recommend this humidifer for a small studio space or office where you are only using it when you are around. It is really not suitable for larger spaces.

   

Graco Humidifier Replacement Filter for 4.0 Gallon
From Graco Baby

Filter for Graco 4.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier Each easy-to-replace drop-in filter can be changed in about a minute. Care & Maintenance Replace filter when it becomes hard to the touch or shows discoloration (caused by mineral deposits or mold/mildew buildup).
Amazon Sales Rank: #231 in Baby Product Brand: Graco Model: 2H03 Released on: 2007-09-25 Dimensions: 3.00" h x 6.75" w x 9.50" l, .35 pounds
Graco baby replacement filter For Cool Mist 4.0 gallon Humidifier
Lasts a mere three days! I cleaned the unit (Graco 4-gallon cool mist) every day and filled it with water run through a very good quality countertop filter. Even doing this, I went through two of these $11 filters per WEEK (TWENTY-FOUR TIMES as many filters as stated by the manufacturer!), and simply couldn't afford to spend nearly $90 a month (just in filters!) to run a humidifier. That is, putting it simply, absolutely insane. Design is faulty -- filtered water shouldn't trash a brand-new filter in less than four days. I don't know anyone who could afford $90 a month for humidifier filters. Great Humidifier! I love it! This Graco humidifier is really great! It has a nice feature where it shuts off the fan when the desired humidity level is reached, then comes back on when it senses it went down. It also has a quiet fan speed too. It made a "white noise" that was great for sleeping baby! There was an issue of Graco running out of filters back in March. This humidifier is a new product for them and the filters were not to be found anywhere. Happily this should be straightened out by June 2009 or before. I finally found them on Amazon and ordered two. If I wanted the filters I had to pay the exhorbitant price of nearly $20 for shipping! I complained to Graco and luckily they were happy to refund my shipping costs if I filled out the necessary paper and sent in the UPC and receipt. Graco was wonderful to deal with! Graco Humidifier Replacement Filter Same as the Hamilton Beach filter but cheaper on Amazon. Humidifier doesn't work without it.

   

Essick Air 4D7 300 Whole-House Console-Style Evaporative Humidifier, Lith Oak
From Essick Air

This console style humidifier provides maximum humidification for the whole house in a contemporary cabinet. The 4D7 series is capable of servicing a 2700-square feet house with and output of 13-gallon per day. The 427 unit humidifies 2100-square feet and delivers 10 gallons per day. Includes 2 stage aircare filters. Uses patented super wick model # 1040. Seperate left and right refill bottle indicators.
Amazon Sales Rank: #45674 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Oak Brand: Essick Air Model: 4D7 300 Dimensions: 22.38" h x 13.88" w x 28.00" l, 32.00 pounds
Indoor air can become overly dry in the winter months, especially with heating systems in full force. This console-style evaporative humidifier makes it simple to create a comfortable living environment. It provides an impressive output of 10 gallons per day and, with the help of high-quality wicks, can accommodate a whole house up to 2100 square feet. The humidifier comes equipped with two water bottles that fill easily with the refill hose, and it holds up to 5-1/2 gallons total. It also supplies a user-friendly top-access control panel with a digital display for convenient operation. Other highlights include a variable-speed motor with a quiet nighttime setting, separate left and right "refill-bottle" indicators, and automatic shutoff for peace of mind. Two-stage AirCare filters come included. Housed in a handsome cabinet that will nicely complement any decor, the console-style humidifier measures 28 by 13-7/8 by 22-3/8 inches and carries a two-year warranty on the motor and a one-year warranty on all other components, except for the wicks.
Does the job!!! It appears that the first guy to review this humidifier didn't bother to read the directions. He said there is no way to tell if the unit needs to be refilled. That is completely incorrect. The digital readout will indicate the level of humidity in the air but if one of the bottles is empty an "F" displays on the left or right to tell you that the bottle on that side needs to be filled. This unit definitely does the job but it is quite flimsy and it is very noisy. I find it hard to justify the $180 price based on build quality but it does do the job. Essick Air #4D7300 LT Oak VS Humidifier Works OK, Noisy on higher settings, Flimsy,Bottles hard to fill, No indicator light to let you know it is out of water. Humidity gauge is nice Poor customer service - does humidify We didn't buy this through Amazon, but I need to review it where I can. We have had to replace the power head three times dut to malfunctions, and the third time took about four months and only did we get it after complaining to the BBB! Overall the unit does provide humidity and it is noisy on the high fan settings, but for this level of humididty to cover this volume what would you expect. Problems with the third head now are that it doesn't notify when the tanks are out, so we have to just check it daily, but I'm not going to go through the H*** I just went through to get a new head. The intake filters are a joke as they restrict the air flow so much, a lot goes around the filter as it has no positive seal to the unit (really, it just sits on the side). Now, the stoppers on the tanks wont seal properly so unless I carry the tanks upright I'll dribble water all over the place (deal with Essick - NO!). I'll just have to make sure that if we turn off the unit to pull the tanks. I seriously wish there was a unit that oculd put out this much humidity and not have the issues...