Honeywell HCM6013 Cool Mist Air Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought the Honeywell HCM-6013i cool mist humidifier to replace a GermGuardin humidifier that stopped working after 90 days of use. So far, this unit is performing quite well.

According to the specification in the owner's manual, this unit is capable of outputting 11 gallons per day (I'm assuming per 24 hours). Do not confuse this with the unit's water holding capacity. In two separate tanks, the humidifier holds about a total of 3.5 gallons of water. And you will not notice any humidifying mist as you might with other types of humidifier. This humidifier works by the same principle as a swamp cooler.

I usually have the fan speed on low and the humidity level set on auto at 35%. At these settings, I have to fill the water tanks every one and a half day or so. The HCM-6013i built-in hygrometer (humidity sensor) is no where near accurate. Although I have the unit set on 35%, actual humidity measured by a separate and more accurate hygrometer, measures 45%. I recommend buying a separate hygrometer so that you can find the right humidity level. If you're not as picky as I am, you can always go by feel and adjust the humidity control up or down until you find your comfort level, to where the unit turn on or off based on the setting.

This unit fits together from essentially four pieces; the base, the motor housing, and the two water tanks. The pieces do not exactly fit together that well. The design of this unit reminds me of something that was made from the former USSR. It's clunky...but it works. It has no problem keeping up the desired humidity level when the AC is on and the outside relative humidity is 10% - 15%. It draws water from one of the two tanks at a time. When either one of the water tank is drained the unit makes a buzzing noise from the empty lighter tank. It's a little annoying, but a little tab or jolt usually resolves this buzzing noise.

I recommend buying a spare HC-14 replacement filter for this unit. I already notice that within a day if not hours of use the water-wicking filter mentioned was turning a little brown on the top. I don't know if the browning of the filter is due to using tap water for the humidifier or the air in my condo is that dirty. I hope it's the former rather than the latter.

The manual states that using tap water is OK because the water-wicking filter will absorb and retain the minerals in tap water, while the Protec water cleaning cartridge will help fight bacteria and other microbes in the water.

As mentioned above. This humidifier works about the same way as a swamp cooler. In a dry and warm environment, this humidifier does put out a noticeably cool breeze.

This product also boasts of having an "Air Washing Technology", and an independently controlled air ionizer. I can't comment too much about these features because I can't attest to how well they work. Again some swamp coolers can also claim of being able to wash the air as they cool...right? My gut feeling tells me that these features are a bit gimmicky. Does it really "clean" the air in my condo? Maybe. Does the air in my condo really need cleaning? Sometimes.

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Up to 30% quieter Exclusive Air Washing technology: Air filter system washes the air as it humidifies. Helps capture dust, dirt, and pollen. Protec Continuous Cleaning helps provide fresher, cleaner m

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Yh Lh Vicks 1.5 Gal Vaporizer Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this unit to help humidify our house in the winter.Past experiences with cool mist humidifiers were poor - having to clean mysterious brown gunk off the electronic innards was disturbing.If you're like me, you'll pretend you don't see the brown gunk.This strategy works great until the gunk becomes a pulsating biohazard that threatens to move about on its own.Warm mist humidifiers don't seem to have this problem. The Vicks Vaporizer looked a bit wimpy, but with itchy skin and static electricity zapping about, anything was better than nothing.Besides, it's cheap.

First, the unit puffs out warm odorless steam as advertised.The manual says you have to add salt to the water to really get the steam going and warns vaguely about blowing fuses if you get carried away.This made me curious, so I got out my Kill-A-Watt power meter (very cool gadget by the way) to see how much juice this thing used.Turns out it REALLY matters how much salt you add.The vaporizer was puffing steam like crazy, and using over a kilowatt of power.I emptied and refilled the water, adding the maximum recommended amount of salt (1/4 teaspoon).Steam production was still fine at a more reasonable 450 Watts.

Since I had the power meter hooked up, I wondered just how efficiently the Vicks produced steam.450 Watts running all night is enough to want my money's worth.So, I performed a test.I filled the tank with exactly 192 ounces of room temperature water, added the salt, and plugged it into the power meter for the night.By morning it was done and the power meter read 0 Watts.There was still quite a bit of water in the tank, which I measured to be 50 ounces.The power meter said 3.15 kilowatt-hours (kWh) had been used.So, it took 3.15 kWh to vaporize 192 - 50 = 142 ounces of room temperature water.Is this reasonable?I calculated the energy required to vaporize 142 ounces of water as:
Energy to raise 142 oz from 21.1 C to 100 C = 0.37 kWh
Energy to boil 142 oz at 100 C = 2.53 kWh
Total = 2.9 kWh

So, the Vicks is about 92% energy efficient. Not bad.

Our electricity costs 8.3 cents per kWh, so the vaporizer costs me 26 cents per tank.

I'm very happy with the Vicks considering the price.Rather than spend much more on a big unit, I'll just buy a couple more of these.

To summarize:

The Good
* Uses no energy when tank runs low.Good for safety and economy.
* 92% energy efficient (about 26 cents of electricity per tank).
* Except for the steam itself, no outside surfaces get hot.
* Has a little light on top so you don't bump it in the dark.

The Bad (minus 1 star)
* Can't vaporize a full 1.5 gallons.Leaves about a quarter tank.
* Black particles appear in the tank.They don't stick to anything and rinse away easily.I suspect these are some electrolytic byproduct from running electricity through the salty water.

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Product Description:
New & Improved. Steam Guard™ Design
Bacteria-Free Steam for Relief of Cold & Flu Symptoms
1.5 Gallon Capacity for 18-24 Hour Operation per Filling.
Automatic Shutoff.
Protective Steam Guard.
Twist and Lift Cap.
Large Nightlight.
Designed for Use with Kaz Inhalant or Vicks® VapoSteam.
3 Year Warranty (see manufacturer for details).
How It Works
The exclusive Kaz Safeguard® construction provides maximum safety, performance and reliability. The vaporizer boils the water and produces a pure vapor which is released into the room. The vapor is bacteria-free and leaves no white dust. The vaporizer automatically shuts off when the water reaches minimum level.
Triple wall insulation keeps reservoir water at a safe temperature.
Medicine cup for Kaz Inhalant (Vicks VapoSteam should be added to the water.)
Easy fill water level mark.
Quiet operation won't disturb your sleep.
Large nightlight to locate vaporizer in a dark room.
Exclusive non-rust carbon electrodes operate efficiently in any water condition and require less frequent cleaning.
Easy-to-use, molded carrying handles.
Protective Steam Guard design lowers the outlet steam temperature by 20% and helps keep hands away from direct steam.
Twist and Lift Cap - Twist steam unit so that the arrow lines up with arrow on tank to remove.
Pure steam vapor restore moisture to dry indoor air for healthful living. Helps relieve cold and flu symptoms.
Vapor Therapy for Healthful Living
Water is one nutrient that all forms of life must have to survive. All functions of your body require sufficient moisture to work properly. When your body does not have sufficient moisture, it functions poorly. Dry, arid climatic conditions are usually the culprit. Colds and flu can further cause dehydration.
Colds and flu begin making their seasonal rounds during fall and winter. Part of the reason for increased respiratory illnesses during this

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

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(More customer reviews)Overall, this is a great humidifier.

SIZE: The tower shape of the unit makes it perfect for environments where there is more wall space to consume than floor space. It's fairly large: as a point of reference, it rises a little higher than the arms of my living room sofas and it's rectangular shape is about the size of a magazine, plus about 1.5" on each side for the two tanks.

CONTROLS: The digital controls makes it pretty easy to operate. It's a simple, two-button interface with an easy-to-read display. The automatic humidistat can be set from 25-65% (at 10% intervals). The current and desired humidity level are shown side-by-side on the display using indicator bars. When set a desired humidity level, the automatic humidistat will run the unit until the current humidity reading is 10% higher than your preference, then turn it off until the current reading drops to 10% lower than your preference. This is a pretty nice feature - it saves power and conserves water so you don't have to refill the reservoirs as frequently. You can also choose to run the unit continuously by not setting a preferred humidity level.

FAN NOISE: There are four fan speeds. The first three speeds are all very quiet and wouldn't be disruptive (or even noticeable) in most settings. The fourth and highest setting is more noticeable, sounding something like a microwave oven but slightly softer and quieter. It might be enough to make you turn up the TV a little while watching the news, but really no worse than that.

DISPLAY: The display also has a green power indicator and a red indicator to let you know when both reservoirs are empty (the unit will stop when this is the case until at least one reservoir is refilled). I did find it kind of odd that the product uses LED bars to display the humidity levels and two-digit numeric readout for the fan speed (even though the highest speed setting is only 4). It almost seems to me that these should be reversed, but that doesn't really reduce the effectiveness of the unit and the interface is still pretty easy to read and use as designed.

SETUP & USE: The unit is fairly easy to setup and maintain. The two wick units and the plastic grill covers that enclose them can be a little cumbersome when snapping them in and out of place. This is not a particularly big problem, since the wick units only need to be replaced at the beginning of each season to avoid mineral buildup.

The two reservoirs, on the other hand, are very easy to remove and replace while the unit is operating. Each is the full height of the unit and about 2 inches thick with a simple click-latch fixing them snugly to the unit's sides. Despite their large and odd shape, they're surprisingly easy to fill even at a small bathroom sink. They each can hold a little more than their rated 1.5 gallons when topped off and the fill-caps hold this amount without leaking. The instructions say that the water level in these tanks is "easily visible" from the sides. The water level can be seen from the sides, but I wouldn't describe it as "easily"; the dark tint makes it pretty difficult to see from any distance. I often have to gently rock the unit a little to find the surface of the water move before I can judge.

When this unit is running continuously at full speed, it can run through both reservoirs twice in a single day (that two times each, or 6 gallons total). Unless your environment is *extremely* dry, I think that's about the max. With more practical and conservative settings, they only need to be filled every 2-4 days, which is a much more relaxed refill schedule to keep.

The unit does work well even for larger, dryer spaces. You'll be able to notice an immediate difference in the air near the humidifier as soon as you start it, and the effect radius grows pretty quickly - especially on the highest speed setting.

SUMMARY: All in all, this is a nice multi-room humidifier that looks good, fits easily, works well and is easy to operate with a nice feature set for it's price range.

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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.

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Sunpentown SU-2000 Ultrasonic Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)((added later:I'd like to LOWER my star rating to 2 stars, it doesnt work any more. Fan lasted 3 mos, now it doesnt turn on.You think I have time to send this back in the mail? I dont. into the garbage it goes...))

I looked for just regular ultrasonic humidifiers and couldnt find hardly any that just held alot of water, had a directional spout and the mist came out on top so it didnt get the carpet wet, was quiet and that's it... dont need filters or anti-bacterial whatever that will just break, i know how to wash a piece of plastic when its dirty.Anyway, this model is all those things, I would have said I was 100% satisfied with it.AND I bought it from the manufacturer after amazon screwed up my order and tried to charge me a ton for shipping.
BUT, i cant give it 5 stars because when the thing runs out of water, an alarm goes of, what the heck is that for?Just turn off if you're so worried.It woke me up and scared me half to death. Today it woke up my twins and scared them, its like a siren this thing.I'm going to take some pliars to it and 'fix' it myself.Other than that, works like a charm.BIG tank... good.

CHANGE:fan broke after 2 mos. its trash now, going in the garbage.

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Sunpentown Ultrasonic Humidifier. Breathe better. Sleep more comfortably. Feel like you're sleeping in the Sahara? Here's your answer. The Ultrasonic Humidifier's high humidity output produces almost 2 1/2 gallons of moisture a day to help make your environment more comfortable. Go from "dry as a desert" to "breathing easy": Ultrasonic humidity, no heat; Silent operation; Designed for rooms up to 500 sq. ft.; Pilot light indicator; Boil dry protection; Water refill alarm; Auto shut-off protection (ultrasonic generator only, fan will continue to run); Convenient carrying handle; Easy refill plug with no-drip feature; No-slip feet; Input voltage: 120V / 60Hz; Water tank capacity: 2 gallons; Water output capacity: 2.3 gallons / day. Measures 12 3/4 x 9 x 12 3/4".; Order! Sunpentown SU-2000 Ultrasonic Humidifier

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Kaz PersonalMist Ultrasonic Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I have an identical humidifier from Kaz that we like a lot.I should have known the price wouldn't be as low for the same unit.It really is a PERSONAL humidifier.It's quiet, it's effective but it should only be used in a very small room.Fortunately we were able to swap the larger one into the master bedroom and this personal size works fine for a 10x10 room.As with its larger version, the mist is pretty intense and creates a damp carpet from the mist projection - and that's on the lowest setting.We use it to offset the winter's dry air and really like the lack of mold-growing filters and the fact that it's extremely quiet.Compared to the standard cold-mist humidifier with a filter system, this is a much better alternative.

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Kaz personal ultrasonic humidifier in blue

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Honeywell HCM-6009 QuietCare 9-Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)One might think from the product literature that you are buying a humidifier that has a 9 gallon water tank capacity. Not true. You are buying a humidifer that has the capacity to output 9 gallons of water per 24 hours. Since each water tank is only 1.5 gallons, this means you have to fill the tanks six times (three times each tank) to get the maximum output. Not very practical for a home humidifier.

To refill the water tanks you must turn them upside down. Unfortunately the bottom (i.e. the top turned upside down), is not flat. This requires a fair amount of juggling when you refill the tanks as they will not stand up by themselves. The engineer who designed this product must have missed the class on ergronomics.

Since you can not see in the water tanks when they are in use, and there is no low water indicator on the machine, you can not judge how much water is left by looking. You have to pick up the tanks. Again ergronomically challenging.

This product is very noisy on the high setting, similar to a window fan on high. Because the water tanks do not fit well, they vibrate when they are near empty.

If you place this product on a wooden floor, it will warp the floor from the humidity.The product also leaks when you refill it.

Best to pass this product by.

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Product Description:
Keep your home properly hydrated with Honeywell's HCM-6009 9-gallon-output-per-day humidifier, which is designed for rooms up to 2300 square feet. A humidifier is helpful in introducing moisture to your home in order to help you avoid dry skin, chapped lips, dry nasal passages and static electricity as well as keep your wood floors and furnishings in good shape.
Easy to clean, carry and fill, the HCM-6009 runs up to 24 hours on one filling. This QuietCare model has a fan that blows out invisible, moisture-balanced air, and is 30 percent quieter than other models. It features an Air Washing pre-filter that helps to trap dust, dirt and pollen before it enters the main filter.
The Protec cleaning cartridge helps reduce mineral build-up, while the antimicrobial-treated filter helps prevent the growth and migration of mold, fungus, algae and bacteria on the filter--both contributing to a fresher, cleaner mist and extend filter life. Other features include a 3-1/4-gallon tank capacity, 9 gallons of humidity output per day, 3 moisture output settings, adjustable humidity control, and automatic shut-off. The HCM-6009 comes with caster wheels for easy movement around your home. It measures 21 by 17-1/2 by 13 inches (WxHxD), is backed by a 3-year warranty, and uses HC-14 replacement filters.

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Crane 2.1 Gallon COOL Mist Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay so this is my third cool mist humidifier.This one is worth its weight in gold!The water lasts several days when on the middle setting, there is no filter, it is easy to clean, and it is silent.I bought this with just one review.I was cautious but the review was glowing, and I have used it for 3 months and love it.You do have to use this on the counter instead of the floor because there is not a high speed fan that will push the air up.You can adjust the beak to any direction and direct the air flow.The reservoir is a little hard to fill but just take off the beak and it will balance in the tub.

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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 18 hours of moisture from a removable 1.5 gallon water tank. Includes an automatic shut off safety feature when water tank is empty.

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Venta Sonic VS205 Cool and Warm Mist Ultrasonic Room Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)WOW! Finally one that WORKS and doesn't wake the neighbors!

We have been through just about every type/brand of humidifier in our quest for the perfect one over the last 15 years. So when I pressed the "on" switch on our new "Venta Sonic VS205" I knew our quest was finally over. Out came an unbelievable "fog cloud" of humidity that gently wafted over the room. Later as the humidity level rose - monitored by the nifty LCD readout on the front - the unit suspended "cloud formation" and waited patiently until the room percentage had dropped below the set level and then resumed.

Pros::

1) Absolutley soundless!!! Many of the other brands worked fine but were so noisy we couldn't sleep.
2) Runs at least 24 hours on a fill (depending on what level you set it on - ours is 45% - 50%)
3) Instant gratification - monitors the humidity level in your room - not many actually do this - you just have to guess and never really know - so this is big.

Cons:

1) The only one - it's a bit tricky to fill. Have to turn the tank upside down and unscrew the filter. As an Industrial Designer I could come up with at least 3 better ways to do this - one being simply have another fill cap on the top. But this is really not a problem since the unit has so many other admirable features (AND - you only have to do this once a day!!)

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Product Description:
The Venta-Sonic VS205 ultrasonic humidifier features nano-silver technology that provides microbial protection and prevents bacterial growth, calcium and lime build-up with no white dust. Efficient humidification is achieved through high-frequency vibration generating micro-fine mist. A fan blows the mist visibly into the room where it instantly evaporates.No white dust Suitable for room up to - 600 sq. ft.Dimensions (LxWxH) -13 x 10 x 13 inchesLength of Power Cord -approximate 6 feetWeight (empty) -8.5 poundsPower Input -110-120V AC - 60 HzPower Consumption -38W (with heat 122W)Tank Capacity -1.8 Gal.Humidification Performance -up to 3.7 gal./24 hrs. (daily output)

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Honeywell HCM-800 QuietCare PermaFilter Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)After years of replacing cool-mist filters, I wanted to try a humidifier with a so-called permanent filter. The noise is not really any more bothersome than other cool-mist humidifiers on the market. The problem with this product is the filter system. For the first month or so, I was able to keep the filter clean per the product instructions. But then, as with all cool mist humidifiers, the filter accumulates dust from the air intake and other mineral deposits. Unfortunately, it is absoultely impossible to clean the deposits and debris out of the interior wicking of the filter. The manufacturer's instructions say (in fact warn) only to clean the unit using vinegar...well, that method only works for some of the mineral deposits for the first 4 weeks or so. Plus, even with the vinegar method, you can't get the particles washed out of the interior of the filter! So after 3 months, the perma-filter doesn't retain sufficient moisture to effectively humidify the air. You are better off buying a regular cool-mist humidifier with a filter that can be replaced every few months. It will save you time, money and frustration. I have never written a review of any product before but this product is so poor that I felt compelled to do so at this time and warn others not to make the same mistake I made. This is truly one of the worst products I have ever purchased.

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Honeywell HCM-800 QuietCare PermaFilter Cool Moisture Humidifier with Washable Permanent Filter.

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Venta Airwasher 1000535 Venta Demineralization Replacement Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)Since I didn't see it listed either in the specs or the reviews, I'll just note that (according to the box it comes in), this is the replacement cartridge for Venta-Sonic models:

VS 100
VS 205
VS 207I can confirm it fits properly in the VS 207, since that's what I have.

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Venta Sonic Replacement Filter, Effective Demineralization/Filter Cartridge With Cutting Edge Nano Silver Technology Provides Microbial Protection, Helps Prevent Bacteria Growth, Calcium and Lime Build Up. Replace Every 60-90 Days, For Use With Venta Sonic: VS 100 and VS 207 Digital, Humidifiers

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