Crane 2.3 Gallon COOL Mist humidifier
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 min. 10 hours of moisture from a removable water tank. Includes an automatic shut off safety feature when water tank is empty.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #88 in Health and Beauty
- Color: Various
- Brand: Crane
- Model: EE-5301
- Released on: 2008-09-01
- Dimensions: 9.84" h x 14.70" w x 9.84" l, 5.50 pounds
NOT good for long term use
I've had this humidifier for many months. It does what it is supposed to do which is humidify the air. It's cute. It works consistently. That is what the 2 stars are for.
I subtracted three stars because of the cleaning. It is almost impossible to properly clean.
The WELL: There are many nooks and crannies in the well that defy cloths and sponges, and even when you use vinegar to disinfect (as recommended) there remains a distressing yellowish stain in the corners and around the floater(?) that you just can't reach.
The WATER TANK: If there is a way to clean the tank I have not found it. I have pushed, pulled, screwed ... nothing allows you to remove the base and clean it. And it needs to be cleaned! Because the water sits in the tank for hours at a time, sediments deposit on the floor. This is natural. It is also natural for this sludge to become a breeding ground for the bacteria that the instructions warn you about. And you can't clean it. I do the vinegar thing here too, but my eyes (and the yellow stain) tell me that the tank isn't clean. I suppose the fact that the water is cool and not heated contributes to this situation as well.
I do not recommend this humidifier to anyone for the reasons stated above. If Crane can find a way to allow for proper cleaning and/or introduce an element to eliminate bacteria, then go for it. Otherwise, purchase another.
Wonderful cool-mist humidifier!
This humidifier is the perfect size for a bedroom. The tank empties in about a day, so the water doesn't sit around too long to get mildew or mold. The humidifier puts out lots of moisture, and is absolutely whisper-quiet! We have the penguin-shaped one for our son's room, and this one for ours. Both are great.
Super quiet
We bought the Vicks cool mist humidifier first. it was so noisy in the nursery that we didn't use it when our daughter was sleeping. We bought this one hoping that it would be a little more quite. We can't even hear it! It also takes up very little space and is easy to fill in the shallow bathroom sink. Awesome purchase. worth the extra $.
