Saturday, November 30, 2013

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Honeywell Top Fill Ultrasonic Humidifer
Customer Ratings: 2.5 stars
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I took a chance on this product given the bad reviews posted by other users. originally my intention was to buy an above average Ultrasonic humidifier that would last us for years. So, i set aside at least $150 for this project. my biggest problem with any humidifier has been refilling the unit daily. most of humidifiers have a very inconvenient way of refilling. you must remove the tank, turn it upside down, open the lid, refill it with couple gallons then replace it back on the base after turning it back upright. i end up spilling a significant amount of water on the floor. it is a messy job which discourages me from filling the tank and hence using the humidifier on a daily basis.

this time i made it a point to get a humidifier with a convenient refill method. it should be as simple as pouring water right in to the tank without having to remove it from the base or turning it upside down. unfortunately most of the well known or high ended brands have the same inconvenient refill. then i stumbled upon this Honeywell EasyCare Ultrasonic Humidifier. just 50 bucks. i read its reviews and found that most people were complained of 'noise' and poor durability. then i watched this video uploaded by someone on amazon.com and i fell in love with this product. refilling is as convenient as i had desired. they say it is like 'watering a plant'. honeywell is a well known brand so i was not too worried about the durability. but if you bought your item from an unauthorized dealer chances are that you were sold a damaged or refurbished unit.

i went straight in to the walmart store and picked up a brand new unit for $52. it has been running since few weeks now without any issues. you can hear its motor running but the noise is no more than that of a ceiling fan. and i am sure most of us are used to this level of sound at night (unless you are someone who gets irritated by a ticking watch). i found a very neat way of reducing its sound further, almost to Imperceptible level. the motor is located at the bottom of the unit so if you place it on a table top chances are that the sound will resonate. if you have a carpet floor put it there and the carpet will absorb most of its humming sound. otherwise place a sheet of cloth folded on itself several times between the bottom of the unit and the table. you can also use a thin cushion as long as it can hold the unit parallel to the ground.

Performance: the cold vapors are good enough to fog your window panes. before buying this unit i used to wake up every morning with a bad dry mouth but with this running at the lowest level i could feel the difference.

i have been watching this unit closely since i bought it. so far i am totally pleased with it and i have already placed an order for second one for my vacation home. The only thing that you should know about this unit is that there is no auto-shut off option so if water runs out it could run forever. But i do not think it poses any major threat to the unit and it does not (unlike hot mist humidifiers) consume too much of electricity. So, i am not going to lessen the stars that i gave to this product at least for one good reason, hey, we are talking about an ultrasonic Honeywell humidifier for just 50 bucks. Moreover, since the refilling is so convenient most of you will refill it every night and let it run for the whole night and shut it off in the morning as a routine, so you will never feel the need for an auto-shut off option.

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We bought this humdifier in early December 2010. We followed the recommended cleaning regimen (using the dishwasher for the parts that could be washed on the top rack). We used filtered water. We reassembled it according to the instructions. It worked fine for a month. Then the unit began making loud noises when we turned it back on after cleaning. Also, we began to notice a strong smell. Soon we were cleaning it every 2-3 days. The purchase of Protec antimicrobial filters brought close to immediate relief of the odor issue--but we didn't know this would be necessary when we first bought the unit. This is not a "no filters needed" unit. We also didn't expect to have to replace the demineralization cartridge so often. In any event, the unit stopped working yesterday. This humidifier comes with a 3-year warranty. We expected it to last longer than this.

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I have had 4 or 5 of these now "I keep returning them after a few weeks because the vibrating disc that creates the mist keep disintegrating" I don't know why but if you look when you first get it that little disk will be a shinny silver after a week or 2 they start falling apart and turning black after a certain point they stop working and will no longer create the mist which is how this type of humidifier works. I have 2 other cool mist humidifiers "cheap wall greens ones" that I have had for years and they still work perfectly and the disks still are silver. The disks in these Honeywell units must be made out of some really cheap metal or something.

I have 1 left to return this time I am getting a refund instead of a replacement, luckily target has a great return policy. Oh and actually 1 of the units I returned because it came with a defective pump, also there is a huge range on there quality control some units are really loud and some are silent but all of them have busted after a few weeks so I am just going to get my money back and probably buy a whole house humidifier sick of this 20% humidity in my house.

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Don't waste your money. The description of the product says that it is easy to clean and fill and there are no filters to replace. These are the reasons that I bought it in the first place. It IS easy to fill, I'll give them that. But, while there are no filters to replace, you do have to replace the demineralization cartridge. There is no mention of this on the box; you only find out after you've used it for a week and then read the cleaning instructions. Despite changing the cartridge every single week (expensive!), I still have a a thick coating of white powder on every surface of the room after a couple of days of use. In addition, it takes ONE FULL HOUR EVERY WEEK to clean this unit. You can wash some parts in the dishwasher if you are willing to run a load with ONLY the humidifier parts and no dishes. But even so, you have to clean some parts by hand and they are not easy to clean--a lot of nooks and crannies. I end up using four or five cotton swabs to get into all the small spaces. Meanwhile the unit itself must be filled with vinegar and soaked for twenty minutes, then rinsed. Then filled with a bleach solution and rinsed. If you don't put the other parts in the dishwasher, these need to be soaked in the main unit. The amount of bleach water and vinegar must be tripled from what the instruction say if you want to actually "soak" all these parts and not just dip a quarter of the part in the soaking solution. These parts then need to be wiped with the soaking solution. I did not expect to spend the equivalent of 2 and a half working days each winter cleaning a humidifier. As I said, "easy to clean" is the reason I bought it. Well, as it turns out I won't have to spend any more time cleaning it or any more money on cartridges because after only two months the unit stopped working--makes a horrible sound like when something is stuck in a garbage disposal every time I turn it on and isn't producing any mist. Based on the customer service reviews I've seen online for Honeywell, I don't have high hopes for getting my money back, but I guess we'll see.

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I was looking for a humidifier that didn't have a filter and used cool mist. This one fit the requirements, although there's this terrible blue light that made using this in the bedroom quite difficult. There was no off switch for the light and it was nearly impossible to block. After deciding that I really liked everything else, I opened up the unit and removed the bulb for the light. Problem solved.

The only other complaint I have is there's no setting for the unit to shut off based on the humidity nor any hygrometer included so you have an idea of what impact the unit is making. But given the price point, I can live with that.

I'd definitely say this unit is just for a single room, but that was fine for me.

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Reviews of SPT SF-613 LED Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer

SPT SF-613 LED Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer
Customer Ratings: 2.5 stars
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I knew when I purchased this item that it was NOT an air conditioner and that I should not expect the cooling power of an air conditioner. I did expect that it would lower the room temperature by 12 degrees as advertised. After reading the instructions, setting it up, and filling the tank, I let it run in a small bedroom from 5pm until 11pm. After 6 hours the room was not only still hot, but now it was hot and slightly humid as well. People said this works better in dry climates. I live in Southern California surrounded by desert, about as dry as you can get. I felt I had givin it a fair chance and returned the machine.

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bought this product from a vietnamese supermarket for the same price as offered here. used the evaporative function for about a week, then it started leaking. Took it apart found no cracks in the water tray, also tightened up the drain plug with teflon tape, still leaked. put a ring of plumbers putty where drain hole in water tray meets the frame and reseated the water tray. Did not leak for about an hour, so I left for work, came back home after a few hours, the towels I placed around the bottom on the unit was soaked, leaked again. Cannot return it as I've thrown the box and reciept away. The fan function is powerful and works good not sure about how good the ionizer works, but it is always on. Once the unit dries off, I will just use the fan function. Unit is also very light and is attractive, too bad it leaks, will not get another one.

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I see many negative reviews here, so I wanted to post a positive one. I work at a stage door on B'way and have no AC whatsoever once the door to the stage is closed. My friend has lent me her SPT cooling system and it makes all the difference in the world! I haven't had any "leaking problems" (that other reviewers have reported.) It's quiet--which is essential so that the show is not disturbed. The 3 speed & "swing" function is great because it doesn't blow directly on me the whole time. As long as I've got ice in the bottom drawer, it stays pretty cool in here. I also appreciate the wheels on the bottom to make transferring and storing it easily. All in all, for what its worth, I couldn't be happier!

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This unit is the same as the Tayama Air Cooler TC-998 and works as poorly.

Only after filling the entire tray with ice and water chilled overnight does this thing have any cooling effect and even than, it's only for an hour or so.

Anything less then ice and ice water will do nothing more than generate humidity and waste power.

Save your money and buy a real AC unit for supplemental cooling.

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Well if I could give a rating of less than 1 star I definatly would, the output is warm to hot air unless of course you dump a 5 pound bag of ice in the tray and some water, the highest setting is less powerful than the lowest setting on a $20 fan. A total waste of money, you need to be seated within 1 to 3 feet away from it to feel any kind of air from it. DONT waste your money on this junk.

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Essick Air #1002 Humidifi Replacement Parts Kit
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I didn't think part were still available for my old Bemis Waterwheel humidifier. Luckily I checked online and found the parts I needed to keep the thing going for a long time. The parts are the same as the originals.

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Essick Air #1002 Humidifier Replacement Parts Kit

This is just what my humidifier needed, hard to find in local stores and not to many found on the Web. I would purchase again if needed.

Friday, November 29, 2013

Reviews of Honeywell QuietCare 9-Gallon Output Console Humidifier with Air

Honeywell QuietCare 9-Gallon Output Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology, HCM-6009
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Is it PERFECT? of course not, but is IS Darned Good. I gave a 4 ONLY because there were some minor things that could have made it better (Most of which you find on the more expensive units) which seems fair enough, you want more "Gizmo's" you pay for them. really I should change it to a 5. My experience has been just great.

NEGATIVE THINGS I HAVE READ HERE FROM OTHERS, That Just Don't Bear Out in First Hand Experience: (I almost didn't buy this unit because of all the nasty things people wrote)

Maybe the Biggest Gripe is "Oh My, It's Sooo LOUD"

I frankly have NO IDEA what these people are complaining about. It is Not Totally Silent (Was that expected?) but even just 4-5 feet away from the unit running Full Tilt, Max Everything I have ZERO PROBLEMS holding a normal conversation or watching TV. (Mine sits right Next to my TV and I have not adjusted the volume from what it was before I started using this unit) The "Noise" is NOT Linear in nature. The unit has 3 fan speeds; LOW lets make sound level =1; MED lets call sound level =2-2.5; and Yeah, HIGH/MAX is sound level =5 (as an example) There is a Significant difference between Med and High, BUT As I Said, NO Problems talking or hearing TV even on MAX. (for the record, I just moved here and had not had a humidifier previously, it wasn't necessary. So This winter season I was WAY LATE buying one and getting started. My house was down to just 15% and I had this unit running MAX Output for a Week as is slowly dragged the humidity levels up. So I am WELL Acquainted with the sound of this device (at it's worst). Just yesterday i got the house up to 47% and set the humidity dial on the unit to cycle on & off (more on this later). It has been described as Airplane taking off, Hurricane, etc.... Either the fan unit was not set back on the unit properly and it's vibrating (see "user error") or These people just got a Lemon ? (return it and get a new one) or they are just gripey people who needed SOMETHING Nasty to say, because this thing just IS NOT LOUD.

Next "Water spills all over the floor"

BUNK (period). I suppose if you are some sort of nut job who throws things around and slams things, etc. you MIGHT be able to make a wave or two in there, but the ONLY water I have seen has been the OCCASIONAL (not every time) drop or two, Never a "Puddle" (And I have ALL Hard Wood Floors, so this is a real issue for me) and the "Drops" came from the OUTside of the tanks as a by-product of filling them in my sink. I now keep a kitchen towel next to the area I fill the tanks and give them a quick wipe before walking back to the unit and NO MORE DROPS. *NOW* With All That Said Given that I DO have hard wood floors and a leak of any kind could be a "not good" thing for me I have taken the precaution of buying a plastic bin I am setting the device inside of. It is big enough that IF somehow the whole thing drained the full max water volume out, the bin can hold that and more. Just Good (and cheap) insurance. If you were wondering? I bought ((Underbed Plastic Storage Container Set of Two (Clear) (6.25"H x 18"W x 28"D))

One of My FAVORITE Complaints ?? "You have to Refill the water too much" or "It uses too much water"

REALLY ?? Just THINK about this one. You BUY a Humidifier to .... Put Water In Your Air --And You Complain about it Doing EXACTLY what you paid for ?? I mean, was the idea you buy a Big Unit to put LOTS of humidity in the air of a large house --and it runs off a thimble of water for 3 months ??? NO, You would only get a Thimble full of Humidity. I just find this complaint SILLY. It's Doing it's Job. On a more practical note, one I have personally been going thru. As discussed above, My house was down to about 15% humidity when I started this unit up. What is More Important was it is NOT JUST THE AIR that is dry. The Walls are dry, the floor, ceiling, furniture, EVERYTHING was Dry, so putting some moisture in the AIR, doesn't solve your problem, the house just sucks it up and your air is dry again, It Takes Quite a While to raise the humidity level of EVERYTHING in the house up before you can have the unit cycle on & off as it NOW just keeps the Air moist. (As I said About, Mine ran for about a full week 24/7 Full Max to bring the house up to a good level. NOW it is cycling on & off (as of last night) where a refill on those tanks will last longer and I wont be filling them twice a day every day (Yes, I know the math suggests I would have been filling 3 times a day, but it just didn't turn out that way. It was 2 or just slightly over 2, but I Never filled 3 times in 24 hours, Not from EMPTY TANKS each time at least. There were plenty of 1 Empty tank and the other 1/2, or 2/3rds empty refills. Now that rate has slowed WAY DOWN and I would expect to maybe fill just Once a day. Later on when the Weather gets less dry I can see this unit lasting Several Days on a single fill.

One lady said the tanks were too heavy. said that "A Gallon is too heavy", Well, 1they are 1.5 Gallons each; 2-a Gallon of water weighs 8 pounds and that is the weight of a new born baby -and babies don't have handles. OK, 1.5 gallons -so thats 12 pounds and we are talking about a 3-4 month old baby now, same thing. Women pick up 3-4 month old babies all the time and they don't come with handles, Plus they Wiggle. So, REALLY ?? Grocery sacks average more than 8-12 pounds unless you are buying nothing but rice cakes and bread. Again, the ENTIRE IDEA is to put water in the air, stop complaining that it's bad, because it does its job.

One "Semi-Ledgit" issue was the lack of Digital controls to dial in an exact humidity level.

TRUE, that is part of what I was talking about at the beginning about "Gizmo's" that were not on this unit, BUT ARE on the more expensive units. Do you Buy a Chevy and say the Chevy is JUNK, because it is Not a Rolls Royce ?? If you want a Rolls, go BUY one. This unit is a Chevy.

However; another complaint was that the lack of the digital controls didn't allow for setting a reliable humidity level. Again, BUNK. as I said yesterday my house got up to where it was comfortable and (as in the instructions) I turned the humidity dial down until the unit shut off. Then leave it and see what you have. (YES, you need to have a reliable temp/humidity gauge. They sell nice ones on here for like 7 or 8 bucks. This unit didn't claim to show you the humidity. You can do it by FEEL if you want, or buy the gauge and know. I was shooting for something between 45-50%. I saw 47 on my gauge and set the dial on the unit. In the last 24 hours EVERY TIME I have checked the gauge it is at either 47% or 48%, and I would call that VERY ACCURATE. I'm going to leave it where it is another week or so till we get another cold snap and see if it holds the level. Once I'm convinced it's right, its time for the Sharpie Pen and put a little Dot or Line on the dial so I can hit the same spot next year. (I't Not Rocket Science)

You can say you don't like the color, the wheels are funny, you don't like the shape, or just say it's Momma Wears Army Boots, if you feel like saying SOMETHING Nasty, but the Bottom Line is the unit is well priced given its market and features and it does its job very well.

IDEA'S?

I found one Great One; that was every time you fill the tanks and replace them, Pop the Top of this unit and flip the filter over. The top edge of the filter dries out as it works and if left that way will, in time, get crusty with stuff and no longer soak up water as effectively. (like if you tried to flip it over only ONCE in its life span, that second half isn't going to work as well) I have found that by doing this the filter stays moist and functional and just works better. (It takes an extra 20 seconds, and it's worth it)

I'm using the bacteriostatic stuff they show as a companion product. Since i have not run it without this stuff I really cant say if it does anything, but it is cheap ($4-$5) and you only use like 1/2 cap full in each tank when you fill the tanks, so it Lasts a long time. What I CAN SAY is I have not had ANY buildup of Funky Stuff in the tanks or reservoir of the unit, and as I said, with the flipping of the filter and this bacteriostatic stuff the filters are still soft and absorbent.

Hope this Helps, I had Concerns when i bought and ended up wishing someone had "Cleared the Air" for me, so I did it for you.

BTW, I have purchased a SECOND Unit and plan to put it in my Upstairs bedroom. (I have no "Noise" Fears) I have a small ultrasonic unit up there now that just isn't doing the job. by itself it could only raise the air from 15% to 20%. Once I got this big guy put to work downstairs I have seen the humidity slowly rise to between 30% 35% which isn't bad given it is only the moisture that manages to make it past the heater as it gets circulated upstairs.

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First I went cheap and bought a small evaporative unit. The large filter was "permanent", but required occasional decaling and the small pump filter kept getting gummed up. I then purchased a warm mist unit, it worked at first and when required continuous use to barely maintain the proper humidity level. After got my electric bill, I stopped using it. Finally I purchased this unit. Works perfectly, keeps the house at the level I want (45%) and only automatically turn on when needed. The dual water tanks are also nice. I suggest you get a unit rated to at least double your home's square footage.

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I really debated about giving this item three or four start. I decided on four because bottom line it does a good job getting moisture in the air and some design items work well. For instance, it is on wheels so it is easy to move and the water fill containers are manageable. They had the forsight to make two instead of one and the handles are comfortable.

Now for some negatives. At the highest setting, it is still pretty loud. I live in a condo so, if I'm watching TV I usually keep it on the second highest setting or wear headphones and keep it at the highest setting. Here is another noise issuewhen it starts getting empty, a loud humm starts up. Another thing I don't like is that you can't control or see what the humidity level isit just kicks out. I think this feature is available on a higher model but it seems like it should be available on this one for the price they are asking.

Probably the biggest issue I have with this unit is that it has a side discharge for air rather than through the top like most units. This is an issue for me because when I watch TV I usually sit on the floor (TV over a fireplace would never work for me) and this unit blows COLD AIR out and it is quite uncomfortable. You could make the argument to move it somewhere else, but for maximum benefit you should keep it where you spend most of your time.

So ther you have it. I probably should give it three stars but it does what its supposed to do wellwith some design issues.

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I have used many different humidifiers over the years ranging from warm mist (higher electric bills, more difficult to clean and maintain), ultrasonic (I had a lot of white dust with these units), and cool mist (medium size units, which all broke over time). Most of them stated large or medium rooms, and would never really get the humidity level up quickly or maintain that level easily throughout the day. This one definitly has the output to do so and has been comparatively quiet compared to the ones i have used prior. The fan blower is actually not a regular fan with blades out (which was on my old model, and was very very loud on the highest output setting), this one is bearable and the fan is more of a wheel fan (i guess that is what they call it) with the blades internal (which makes it quieter and preferred for me). Anyway, the output is great on this if that is what you are looking for and this one actually shuts off when it hits the humidity you set (something my older ones never did, since it never output this much humidity they would always stay on).

The cons to this is the fill tanks, I believe someone else mentioned this as well. They are NOT shaped very well for ease of filling and transportation (and have sharp edges), so becareful when you do fill them cause they get slippery as well and can crack easily if dropped. Another one is the overall size (it is fairly large with wheels to help move around the house if needed), but the size helps this humidifier have one of the highest outputs as well for the price.

Also note, the air blows out cool (since the water is cool) and blow out the sides in almost a full 360 degress through the sides (more like 270 degrees around). so don't expect the air to blow through the top on this model (like my other units used to do).

Stock up on some wicks as well, not sure how long they will hold up (maybe 1 month each at constant use before needing replacement they say 2-3 months but i dont' believe them, since mold can grow on them if used too long), I bought 4 for this winter season.

Hope this helps someone.

I couldn't be happier with this compared to the previous ones i have used in the past, now let's hope it lasts.

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I have been using this humidifier for about 4 weeks now & it does a great job. I live out in the desert and it is hot & dry resulting in dry sinuses for us & snarfing for our dogs. It has improved both conditions very well. I did buy a humidy indicator so I could keep an accurate reading of the levels in our house and adjust the output as I needed. I have noticed way less desert dust in the house with the "air washing" & I see it on the filter. I am not having to oil all of our rustic mexican wood furniture as often either. With the Pro Tech Cartridges I just rinse out the trough, no hard cleaning yet. With two tanks it is easy to fill and the just set nicely in my sink. If you turn the curved side towards your faucet they stand right up on the carry handles, no big deal. In a normal setting a 24 hour run time may be accurate. In the desert however, at 105+ degrees I fill both tanks 3 times for a 24 run. Once I got the humidity up in our home I now run 24 hrs on the lowest setting with a medium fan and it maintains us at a good humidity level. I find it quiet and much less obnoxious then a fan running. I really like this unit.

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EPO36 Hamilton Humidifier Replacement Filter
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Exactly as shown. There were no directions as to what position to install, dark spot up or down. I saved the metal rails and may sue them in the second filter,

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This filter is a perfect replacement for the OEM filters at half the cost. They do not have the aluminum edges that the OEM filters have but that doesn't matter.

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Like others have said, make sure you get all you need to install this right. The EP-036 only works with the Hamilton Humidifier Model 10 HF. Hamilton has their own web site (hamiltonhomeproducts.com) where you can find the product manuals and pictures of what the real product looks like with it's side rails. It is important that the pad be inserted in the right direction (black mark at the top on the original product) so the water flows through the pad correctly.

I've also had to replace the solenoid on my unit twice now, and I replace the pad each year but it continues to work great. It makes the whole house feel warmer, totally does away with static shocks, and helps to keep the hardwood floors in my house in great shape.

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The order came fast and worked fine in my Hamilton humidifier after I caulked the metal edges from the previous filter on.

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My previous filters had no metal frame. This one came with metal around it with perforations. I thought the perforations would work fine but like another reviewer, I found water all over my floor around the furnace. After removing the metal frame and putting the un-framed filter back in, it works great. This is very hard to find and I'd buy another. Hope this helps cross references these filters (as far as I know): EP036, 10HF, H7504, RH7504, FH-182.

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Review of Summer Infant 3 Pack Cotton Knit Swaddleme

Summer Infant SwaddleMe 3-Pack, Sports
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My husband and I love this product. Our little guy has been very active since day one! Even in the hospital, while recovering from a c-section, he was un-swaddling himself in the regular receiving blankets. At first we just figured that it wasn't a big deal; until he would wake himself up constantly doing the "startle reflex" or wiggling. So... at 3 days old we used the one I received as a gift at my shower. This blanket helped him to stay cozy and swaddled tightly during naps and night time sleep. As soon as we were discharged we went and purchased 3 more. We are still using them today, at 4 months, and couldn't be happier. We have the cotton ones, they are light weight and very durable. They have held up very well through many washings. I would recommend these to everyone, including my own friends and family.

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This is the "Summer Infant 3 Pack Cotton Knit Swaddleme, Green/Tan."

This is NOT organic nor white .

It IS 100% Cotton Knit.

It is a pack of 3: a stripped green/brown lines, a white/blue print, and a tan one.

The picture doesn't do it much justice, because its showing a different Swaddleme product.

I've posted a few pictures of it.

This is the Sm/Med Size for 0-4months, 7-14lbs (3.17kg to 6.35kg).

Fabric feels surprisingly thin. I'm giving it to a friend for a baby shower, so I don't know how good it is. I purchased it for just under $16.

Made in China.

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We bought two Swaddlemes and I tried one on little one before washing it. It was great and the fabric was a light enough weight for Texas summers. However, I washed them as the instructions stated and since they are 100% cotton, they still shrunk!! My baby didn't even get to use them once! It says to wash them in cold water and dry with low heat. I suggest washing them like they said, cold water but dry with no heat or air dry.

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The first thing you'll want to do is wash and dry these blankets. Don't! If you put these in a clothes dryer, you will pretty much ruin them. They cannot be dried on any kind of heat if you want them to be the right size and fit.

The small size is for babies up to 14 pounds, it says. My son was 11 pounds when these arrived. I opened them up, tried them on him, fit great. But they had a weird smell, and I wanted them washed in Dreft before he wore one overnight.

When they came out of the wash, they barely fit him anymore. The velcro tabs hardly make it all the way around to stick on once he's wrapped up.

So, don't make the same mistake I made. :) Wash them in cold water only, ever. And always hang to dry. They won't be as soft as if they'd gone through the dryer, but they'll fit.

PS: Besides the shrinking issue, these are fantastic swaddle blankets, which is why I gave them 4 stars. Velcro stays put all night, patterns are super-cute, fabric doesn't tear or fade, etc. Just be careful when you wash them.

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My wife is an ER peds nurse and when she was pregnant, during her shower she got a pack of these. She looked at me and said "These are dumb, I know how to swaddle!". Well, the first night home, we used one of these, let's just say 4 weeks later we've NEVER swaddled our little one in a blanket. We even purchased more of these as well as a set for gifts.

I think the best part of these are the at the 2am and 4am changes/feedings, you don't have to fight with a blanket, just slid them in the sack and velcro the thing closed, can be done in under 15 seconds and it won't come undone, regardless how much the little one moves.

The fleece ones are really nice and warm and go good with normal cotton sleepers. We bought the cotton ones for when we put him in a fleece sleeper. This way the little one won't get too hot either way, yet is still swaddled.

We didn't have any issues with shrinking.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Cheap Holmes HWF65PDQ-U Extended Life Humidifier Filter

Holmes HWF65PDQ-U Extended Life Humidifier Filter
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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Relacement filter does not have a mesh screen that surrounds the filter;the original Holmes filter does.

This filter lasted only 10 days in running the humidifier,then it was useless.My original Holmes filters

lasted approximately one month.This purchase was a waste of money.

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pros: works great with the HM1865 model holmes humidifer i have at home. actually, it's probably better quality than the original filter that came with my machine. . .

cons: it's WAY overpriced though. if i could do it all over again, i'd buy it form the holmes website which has it for half the price even with shipping included!. don't get confused by the whole 'PDQ-U' letter scheme. . . it seems to be the part number. the box labels it as a HWF65 'C' filter which is what they are also selling on the holmes website.

5 stars for quality.

1 star for price.

3 stars overall.

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I bought this filter because it is a Holmes filter... but it is actually a generic one. It works, but I am not happy with the false advertising. I also disliked a lot that I purchased 2 items at the same time from this seller and I was charged DOUBLE shipping because shipping charges apply to every item purchased sigh-, so I will NOT buy from this seller again.

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Not Bad. My Pop lives in Las Vegas and he has to run his humidifiers around the clock. I'm his go to guy because he doesn't have a computer. These filters can last about 35 days. After that, They're paper.

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The Holmes Cool Mist Humidifier is really a great humidifier. I've used one in my daughter's bedroom for 3 years now. The filters are treated with an antimicrobial agent to keep harmful bacteria at bay longer. We usually go through a filter a month, on average, during the winter months. My only complaint is that they took out the blue/red strip that used to tell you when it was time to change the filter. That really came in handy. Overall, though, the filter and the humidifier work great.

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Aroma Atomizer Air Humidifier LED Ultrasonic Purifier Diffuser
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I bought this to use with essential oils, and it got decent reviews. BUT it says on the outside of the box to only use FEA aroma solution and NOT essential oils or you might damage the machine. That's not mentioned in the product description. I'm curious if anyone has had success with essential oils. I am using Eden's Garden essential oils in it right now with good results. I'm using about 25 drops per cycle, and it works great in my living room. I hope the machine lasts. I don't see how the oils could cause damage. I'll update if I have any problems. UPDATED 8/13 essential oils work great. No problems so far. I did need to rinse it once or twice, but I love the settings. Great product.

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I was all excited to get this and when it finally came, I was extremely disappointed. You can't use your own essential oils in it and unless it's right beside you, you hardly experience any of the humidifier. The LED "on/power" lights are extremely bright, so if you're use to a dark bedroom, you'll need to put something in front of it.

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The product that I received was not functioning properly. It is supposed to be a diffuser, but it does not diffuse anything. The seller was not professional at all in dealing with emails. I would not want to deal with this seller again. It's hard to understand their English.

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Did great for about two weeks and stopped working... I don't recommend this product. . . . . . .

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I purchased the diffuser to use in one hour yoga classes and it lasted eight hours and never worked after that.It is cheap made and I would not spend my money on this item again.It is a very expensive item for the amount of time it lasted.Joann

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Review of Stogie Traveler Humidor

Stogie Traveler Humidor
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It's called a travel humidor but this is too beautiful to travel with! This is an excellent desktop humidor or a humidor to hold your cigars to be smoked in the near future.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Stadler Form A-001A Anton Ultrasonic Humidifier Review

ANTON Ultrasonic Humidifier - White
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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Pros:

1. Stylish: arguably the best looking humidifier available to US consumers;

2. Cool mist (versus hot mist), doesn't heat up the room.

Cons:

1. It produces a plasticky smell. I have used it about 5 times, and the smell still exists. I am not sure if bc it's new. It's not noticeable if you are in the other side of the room, but definitely can tell if you are near the machine.

2. Expensive initial cost, and cartridge/filters extra.

Other Comments:

1. Mist falls because it's cool (versus hot air rises). I am not sure if this makes the mist less effective if you place the machine low.

2. It's quiet, but not silent. We are used to sleep in silent rooms, and the continuous hissing is bothersome.

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I don't know what the problem is, but this humidifier will not stay on. When we turn it on, it starts producing "steam". You can actually see it come out. Then a few minutes later, it stops. It won't go on when we push the button again. But if we leave it for hours, we can get it to go on again, but just for a short time. And it's not that the room has reached some level of humidity. We live in the desert. We are sending it back. I don't know if it's just this unit or if I should try a completely different brand but we are not happy at all. I will add that I was able to return it easily for a full refund without having to pay for shipping. Thanks for that.

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It sends out a nice mist, is easy to clean, and so far after near continuous use for the last 5 months, I haven't needed to replace the filter. And I have hard water.

The only complaint I have it that I keep thinking that the top handle, where you lift off the water tank, is a handle for picking up the whole humidifier. Oops! Otherwise, great design and quiet, too.

I also like how you can turn the lights off.

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Recently got this... has everything you want, comes with de-mineralization cartridge and silver stick... quiet operation and sleek design. A little smaller than I expected it to be but a good unit overall. Also easy to refill.

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I'm disappointed to report that my recently purchased ANTON will be shipped back to Amazon tomorrow.

The stylization is really bar none. The thing really turned heads when it delivered to my office in late January.

The output, while no steam engine, served the needs of my small studio apartment in wintertime Chicago.

The morning following first use, I found the reservoir compartment to contain about 2 inches of standing water.

I unplugged the unit, dumped the water, refilled the reservoir, and set the unit for a second night's use.

In the following morning, in addition to the 2" of water in the reservoir, there was what I'd estimate to be one pint of water sitting in a large puddle under the unit. This pattern of failure continued for several nights. I emailed the company and googled for tips to no avail.

It's my belief that the design flaw is confined to the valve spring inside the removable filter.

Perhaps a replacement filter will resolve this issue for you.

Me ? I'll just go with a less costly, sturdier alternative.

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Ultrasonic Mist Maker / Humidifier Reviews

Ultrasonic Mist Maker / Humidifier
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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Very simple little ultrasonic humidifier/fogger. The water level sensor works better than expected. You do have to take care to maintain a reasonable water level. If its too deep it wont produce anything, and too shallow it has a tendency to reduce output because the level sensor is exposed. Aside from that the cord is a reasonable length. There is a red LED in the unit that in lighted conditions isn't noticeable, in this case a good thing. Placement is a bit tricky, nature of these is they tend to splash water around the area. So don't place the piece on anything that can be water damaged. Also interesting to note the fog will only build to about 8-10" and not get any higher just thicker, So it can be contained into a tank or otherwise. A Lot of neat uses for this. I imagine its a great thing to setup in the winter to keep the humidity up!

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I bought this fogger to humidify a small terrarium. It worked great and kept the levels above 80% humidity but stopped working after a week.

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Splashes all over the place so not only does it make a mess but....so much water splashes out that it eventually lowers the water level of the mister, so you have to constantly keep adding more water to ensure that the level is sufficient enough to keep the mister functioning. Whomever designed this really didn't think things through...

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To this day, I still don't understand how to use this product. The instructions are horrible. Don't buy it unless you already know how to use it.

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Worked for 3 days! Loved it when it worked! Tank looked great my dumpy tree frog and Cuban night anole loved it! But am I doing something wrong with maintaining it! Need help because I love when it works! This will be the third one I'm throwing in garbage! I'm really not happy!

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Gac-Vencor Inc Maintenance Free Box 1090036 Humidifier Chemical Review

Gac-Vencor Inc Maintenance Free Box 1090036 Humidifier Chemical & Accessories
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The Venta humidifier is quiet, clean and maintenance free but the box only lasted 500 hours instead of the claimed 1000 hours. Perhaps the water on my block is not clean.

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I bought a Venta air humidifier in the Winter 2007/08 and we are very much satisfied with it. However, depending on the frequence you use it, you have to change from time to time the filter. As we are using it 24/7 in the heating period, it must be replaced all 2-3 month. Unfortunately, in the shop where we bought the air humidifier (bed, bath & beyond) we could not buy the filters anymore. But with Amazon we could get them and even much cheeper as in the shop and the filters were delivered within a few days

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Had to buy this filter box to replace one that was a little over a year old and used mostly overnight, every night. No problems to report with the filter replacement box itself at all. However, the first one sent to me was cracked in a few places, probably during shipping by FedEx since the outer shipping box looked like it was crushed a little. I called the company and they immediately sent me a replacement filter box at no charge and no questions asked. Great customer service!

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I've had the Venta Sonic 370 for a year now, and i think i've had to return it 2xs. I love that it's quiet and pumps out a ton of moisture. The white box is delicate and like other reviewers said, it does not last that long. I think I got a replacement machine from Venta, and the thing stopped working within a month of usage. It turned on, but slowly eked out a thin amount of moisture. Then it just stopped. So i figured, "ok, one more time i'll buy a new filter and see if that's the culprit." If not, i was going to throw it out. My other Vick's humidifier for $32 works just fine, so i would have been sorry to see the Venta go, but hey, i'm not spending $65 a season just to keep it going. So...now that this product has it's problems, but when it's working, it's really good i think.

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I have owned the venta sonic humidifier for over one year and have had problems with the filters. The first one broke after one month and venta replaced it for free. Now the one i bought at amazon.com worked for onlly two weeks and the broke. When it works the humidifier is great however, I can't keep spending this much money for filters that don't last.

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Boston Floor-Upright Space Heater, White
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It's as cold as a meat locker where I work. I even had maint. come and close the 4 vents around my desk and still froze. I had a little heater but I could set it chest high, 6 inches from me and I'd still have to wear a snuggie! This heater is FANTASTIC!!! It warms the entire area, and I've found myself turning it down and eventually off, because I feel like I'm in a rotisserie.

It works great, it's small and compact, and it's not loud and annoying! GET ONE! :)

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This worked well with 5 days/week use for a few years. I like that you can lay the heater on its side to heat more floor area. However, recently as I've been laying it down for floor heat, it has been making a lot of noise. About 2-3 weeks later, it just doesn't work at all anymore. Too bad.

It's not the best heater I've ever used (I'm usually either cold or too hot with this heater no good medium), but it's pretty good.

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This little heater is powerful enough to heat a small room in a very short amount of time. I have used many space heaters and this is easily one of the best. The only drawback is that it is somewhat louder than others in its class but what you get in heat makes up for the noise. I recommend this product and would definitely purchase again.

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Heater is very small, with minimal heat output. Might be appropriate for a bathroom. We bought this heater for a 110-sq-feet room in a basement. Not all the walls are insulated, but all the walls are underground and/ or insulated. Can't feel any difference, even with the heater on its highest.

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Bought this so I could stay warm at my desk at work because our office seems to be located in Antarctica some days. It's a nice, small unit but it's powerful. I never have to put it on the high setting for the fan because of that. The cord is a decent length. Perfect for under a desk or cubicle.

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