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Needing a germ free humidifier this was highly recommended by one review with many stars. However, lo and behold, this humidifier is poorly made. The threads for replacing the cap are difficult to screw on because of the shoddiness of the manufacture. Its takes several attempts to get the cap screwed on. Several times, believing all was well, the cap gave wayi pouring water over the furniture. For the humidifier at this price, I would hope more precision could have been used.Best Deals for Germ-Free UV Humidifier
I received the unit yesterday and immediately filled to test the unit overnight. Overall I would have to say that I will have to continue searching for my dream machine. Because of the lack of significant steam I slept uncomfortably having to lay relatively close to the unit to feel it, and still woke up with puffy eyes. Some vapor is better than none at all!!I have purchased numerous humidifiers over the years finding them to provide great relief for sinus sufferers when dry air / dry heat is problematic. I just pulled out an old Holmes HM-5700 unit out of the closet which required Bacteriostat be added to the water (still have several bottles) and found it to have a sticky substance all through out it and it fits perfectly in the box I just received the Brookstone unit to put in the dumpster. The Holmes unit produced a fair amount of steam, but required a lot of work to keep the unit clean.
I read numerous reviews looking for a unit that did not require a lot of maintenance keeping the heating coil free from built up residue and would deliver a significant amount of steam to my liking. My observations of this unit:
PROS
1) Love the design of the unit
2) Features simple to use
3) Used tap water but will be looking to purchase distilled water
4) Unit is ultra quiet
5) Has a medicine cup
6) UV 3.5W replacement bulb for sanitzing unit
7) Runs up to 3 nights or 24 hours per filling
CONS
1) Expensive in comparison to similar units with a $129.99 price tag
2) Blue light is very bright
3) Steam is more of a vapor and not a significant amount to my liking, woke up with eyes puffy
4) Mineral absorption pads EMP-17P recommended for mineral buildup but not required (highly recommend)
5) To clean the unit it recommends 1 cup of white vinegar be added to the reservoir and allowed to soak for 20-30 minutes
5) To disinfect the water tank it recommends a teaspoon of bleach be allowed to sit for 20 minutes.
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