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I purchased this unit at a big box store 3 years ago at a comparable price. Works just as well today as the day I brought it home. From what I have read (owner's manuals for other brands via manufacturer's websites) this humidifier is the easiest to clean and maintain. Some reviewers for other brands say "no cleaning just replace the silver cube once per year, etc.). Well, sorry to say they did NOT read their owner's manuals! The Germguardian H1600 manual () instructs users to clean with fresh water and a soft cloth on some areas of the device, and to only use the provided brush (which stores neatly inside the unit so it is not easily lost) to clean the silver ion disk with water (diluted white vinegar may be used if necessary). You can use run of the mill TAP WATER to fill the tank and for cleaning...no special chemicals, no gallons of distilled water to lug home, no filters to maintain or replace, etc. (You can use distilled water in your H1600 if you see a lot of white dust; I do not see white dust and have always used the city tap water.) Who could ask for more?The tank is easy to remove, fill, and replace on the base unit.
Unit is fairly quiet...only occasional gurgling sounds that last only a second, when they occur.
The silver ion disk is visible when you remove the tank, so if it needs a quick clean, it is easy to do when I refill the tank.
My bedroom is an average size (hardwood floors no rugs) and takes no time to increase the humidity level from 27% to 37% using cool mist with middle spray control setting (as measured by a digital Acurite indoor/outdoor humidity & temp monitor sitting across the room from the humidifier). Side note: I do keep the door closed while sleeping. In addition, when I move the unit to my living room I find the humidity level to increase at a satisfactory rate despite the room being considerably larger than my bedroom...the living room has a barrel ceiling and is a fairly open plan to the dining room.
I now want a second unit for my living room so that I do not continue carrying my original back and forth between rooms. I considered more expensive units from other manufacturers that provide a larger coverage area but the cleaning and upkeep concerns me as I know I will forget to clean the unit or not clean it well enough and risk making my family sick!
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Don't waste your money. This product is more expensive than many other humidifiers but I purchased it because I wanted a product that wouldn't require a lot of maitenence, costly filters, etc. It worked ok for the first 2-3 nights I used it. It began leaking water onto the floor after that so I put a towel under it. Then it stopped working! I called the company and they said that putting it on the towel caused it to short circuit and that the motor permanently shuts off. I'd rather have a product that doesn't work than a safety issue, but really? The product was under warranty of course and the company offered to fix or replace the unit, however I would be responsible for shipping charges. The product is pretty heavy so I decided it wouldn't be worth the money and hassle. I'm going to try another humidifier from a different manufacturer.Honest reviews on pureguardian H1600 80-Hour Ultrasonic Digital Humidifier
Germ Guardian H1600 Digital Ultrasonic Humidifier does a terrific job of humidifying the air with absolutely no noise. It has 3 levels of fine mist low, medium or high. It also allows you to choose between warm and cool mist. Refilling the tank and replacing it is no problem. We are thoroughly satisfied with its performance.It does show bright blue light in the dark which I cover up with a towel. Problem solved.
P. Long
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