Vornado HU1-0022-06 Ultrasonic Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I live in Chicago where the winters get very cold and very dry.I finally decided to do something about it a year ago and bought a humidifier.I went through a series of 5 humidifiers before I finally came across the Vornado Ultrasonic, which has been the best by far.

I started with a cheap Holmes humidifier that basically boils water and creates steam.The problem is that the heating element gets caked with residue and needs to be cleaned just about every other day and it's very difficult to clean.It also tends to give off a rather bad odor.

After returning the holmes, I purchased a Vornado evaporative humidifier.What I've found is that evaporative humidifiers simply don't create enough moisture.The first Vornado was a bust.

My next attempt was a Sharper Image Ultrasonic humidifier, which is very simple to use, easy to clean and provides a good deal of moisture.Unfortunately, much of the moisture simply falls to the ground right around the machine.I wasn't 100% sold.

I returned the Sharper Image unit to Bed, Bath, and Beyond and found two typically expensive ultrasonic humidifiers on sale for half off.One was the Air-O-Swiss Ultrasonic Humidifier http://www.amazon.com/Air-O-Swiss-32838-Ultrasonic-Humidifier/dp/B000J4I4RI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1262363031&sr=1-7The other was the Vornado.I decided to get them both with the intention of returning the one that I did not like as much.The Air-O-Swiss is a very elegant looking machine with lots of controls and settings.At the top, it has a plastic piece which lets you control the direction the moisture flows (it can go two directions at once).I found that it had the same problem as the Sharper Image unit, but I placed it on a 2' plant stand, directed the moisture to either side and that seemed to keep the moisture from settling on the floor.

The Vornado Unit's settings were slightly more complicated for me to figure out, but we're talking the difference between 2 minutes and 5 minutes here.The Vornado uses a fan to push the moisture further up so that it evaporates in the air BEFORE it hits the ground.PERFECT!I don't have to put it on a stand or worry that I'll find water seaping into my hardwood floors.Where the Air-O-Swiss is super quiet, the Vornado has a fan (that pushes the moisture up) and thus makes a bit more noise.I personally don't find the noise distracting at all and neither does my wife.Noise aside, it is the fan that really makes this the perfect humidifier because this is the ONLY humidifier of the many I tested that actually seems to get more moisture into the air than on the ground.I wound up getting two Vornado Ultrasonic Humidifiers for my 1800 square foot condo and have noticed a substantial improvement.I highly recommend this product.

One last thing... both the Vornado and the Air-O-Swiss have filters, which is nice because you want to be filling your home with clean moisture.

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1250 sq ft Room Size/ Cool or Warm Mist/ Digital LCD Screen

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AIR-O-SWISS 7133 Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I had been pricing and comparing the substantial number of humidifiers on the market and I am glad I settled on the Air-O-Swiss. Despite its higher price, I am quite satisfied with its functions, control, design and specifically, its quiet operation. I was looking to pay between $70-150 for a quiet, low-maintenance model to add humidity to my [very dry] 10x12' bedroom. I purchased it at a local store for the same price as listed on Amazon; I am glad I was able to see [and hear] this model in operation.

There is NO sound, even at the highest setting. I'm a light sleeper and cannot fathom a bedroom appliance that even approaches a dull hum.

The visible mist generated by this model is pleasant for me and my pets.

I have been refilling each morning, as I have had the device on a high setting and running nonstop.The compartment becomes about half-empty after a full day at this setting. Refilling is a snap.

The ability to have cool and warm settings is a big plus, since the jury is still out regarding the negatives and rewards of either mode.

The system has been running clean and I am certain this will continue to be the case with a modicum of effort. The cost of the filter and the silver stick is not intimidating and the recommended three-week maintenance check is reasonable.

The design is quite fetching. Minimalist and fetching.

I have it sitting on the floor and there is no dampness on the carpet as mentioned by owners of other brands. This tells me that this model is doing a good job of propelling the mist into the air.

My roommate recently paid $29 for a smaller Holmes humidifier. The Holmes is downright deafening and I am sure she would have paid the difference for an Air-O-Swiss. Silent operation is really important.

The only possible shortcoming is the hygrometer. It is not entirely intuitive: the machine is to shut off after the desired humidity percentage is met, yet I have yet to see the model shut itself off. Turning it off manually is not a big deal.

I took a big step purchasing an air purifier, but this purchase has made a significant difference in my bedtime and bedroom comfort. I've had some winter nights with seriously labored [allergy, smoke and pet-related] breathing but I find this device has given me a little peace of mind and tangible change.

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Coughing? Wheezing? Throat or sinuses feel irritated? During those winter months, especially when staying indoors, heated air tends to be dry and that dryness may cause upper respiratory irritations. Most household and office heating solutions have the undesirable side effect of excessively drying the available breathing air. Using a humidifier helps moisten indoor air. The AIR-O-SWISS 7133 Humidifier uses high frequency vibration to generate micro-fine mist, so that breathing does not induce discomfort due to dry nasal passages and throat. You can select the temperatures of the mist from cool to warm. Effectively relieve your dry nose, throat, lips, and skin with the ability of selecting the choice of dispersing warm or cool mist. Its sleek design has easy to use controls and a transparent removable water tank. Germs, bacteria, and minerals that may be present in water are filtered from the mist using a replaceable demineralization cartridge (1 included) and ionic silver stick (not included). Overall, this humidifier is designed for your comfort and ease-of-mind in dry environments. Help shake away those winter blues with Air-o-Swiss 7133. Demineralization cartridge should be replaced every 2-3 monthsReplacements are TON 0030129 (single demineralization cartridge) or TON 0030546 (demineralization 3-pack)

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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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