Honeywell HCM645 4 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier
From Honeywell
Quietcare Cool Moisture Humidifier with 4-Gallon Output Per Day ¿ QuietCare technology is up to 30% quieter than similar models. ProTec continuous cleaning cartridge/antimicrobial treated filter provides constant protection against mold and bacteria Adjustable humidity control; auto shut-off when desired humidity is reached or when tank is empty. Three moisture output settings. Space-saving design with easy grip handle and dishwasher safe tray. EZ Care System and extra-large opening for easy clean and fill. EasySet electronic control lets you monitor speed and humidity simultaneously. For medium to large-size rooms. Manufacturer's five-year limited warranty. 10w x 15-1/4d x 17h. Shpg. wt. 9 lbs.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #26077 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Honeywell
- Model: HCM645
- Released on: 2005-09-30
- Dimensions: 15.63" h x 10.39" w x 17.87" l, .0 pounds
Buyer Beware
I purchased the Honywell HCM-645 as a replacemnt for the Honeywell HCM-360.
I bought the #360 in Oct. 2005, and after about 4 weeks of operation the motor started to make a really bad rattling sound, Oh crap where is the receipt????? Can't find it!!!! Well, knowing that most stores won't return anything without a receipt if it's been used, I figured I would have to take advantage of the 5 year warrenty and contact the mfg. for a replacement. In the meantime I can't be without a humidifier so I went out and bought another one, same Mfg. (Honeywell)but a differant model to be on the safe side thinking if I go differant I shouldn't have any trouble......THINK AGAIN!!!!
I bought the HCM-645 on 11-15-05 and on this day 11-29-05, yes thats right 13 days later.....This motor has started to rattle, not quite as loud as the other but that won't last long.
I called the Mfg. about the one I had no receipt for and they wanted to charge me $10.00 for warrenty processing and I was to pay shipping cost both ways, estimated shipping cost would be $20.00 so for $30.00 they would send me a new humidifer. I paid $32.99 orginally does this make sense????. Well, I took the information on returning only to hang up the phone and call Wal-Mart just to see if they would take it back. Guess what? They had no problem in returning it for store credit and also took back the extra filters I purhased.
So my thought on Honeywell Humidifers, BUYER BEWARE, something is definatly wrong with the components in the motor operation in 2004 and 2005 models
Works Fine For Me
We bought this humidifier about 3 months ago because our bedroom was becoming so dry that we were waking with dry throats, bloody noses, and so on. This machine has solved that problem and we have encountered no significant difficulties with it. It is not too difficult to maintain, and the only problem in that area is locating filters in local stores, although Amazon and other online retailers carry them. (I do wonder why the tank always leaks water at exactly the moment I move it over the machine, but not before; I can't figure it out but there must be a reason why this happens). Re: Mold. Apparently the person who complained of mold didn't realize the filters should be changed regularly, frequency depending upon the quality of your water supply.
Great Product - Not like others have said
I read the reviews about how noisy these were, but went ahead and bought two of them because I also read that they work well. I plugged them in and they both aren't that noisy. Of course there is a little noise, but that's to be expected. It's a humidifier with a fan blowing. Out of all the humidifiers I've used this is the most quiet. The 4 gallon tank is great, and the digital controls make it super easy to set. We put one in the nursery and one in our master bedroom. The two have no problem keeping the entire upstairs comfy. They run when needed and shut off when the desired humidity is reached. It really is a great product. I have had the two of them for about a month, so I can't speak on dependability, but the design and function is great, and it's NOT too loud!
