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I replaced my Graco programmable humidifier with this model based on some word of mouth reviews. I will say this, the machine looks pretty sleek, a lot better than the big white Graco. Unfortunately, looks is all that this thing has going for it.
The humidity control is a wheel that only lets you set in 10 degree increments, and then only from 30% to 60%. There is no display showing what the current humidity is, so you don't really know how well it is working. The permanent filter is the same as the disposable filter used by every other humidifier, only it is in a plastic case and can be washed. The tank opening is small, which makes filling from a gallon jug of distilled water (best way to preserve the filter) a bit challenging.
But all of that can be tolerated, except for the fact that the machine simply didn't produce enough humidity. I let it run nearly continuously for a week and it never hit the 40% level that I had set to trigger a shut off. It didn't use nearly as much water as I would have thought given how long it was in operation. Finally, after a week, I used a hygrometer to test the actual humidity in the room...26%. 26% after a week of running? Nothing appears to be mechanically wrong with the machine. The fan works, the filter in the proper place, etc. It just simply doesn't have the output I would expect from a machine at this price.
It looks cool, but I will go back to the ugly Graco and a comfortable bedroom at between 40% and 50% humidity.
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I have had this device for over a year and it has worked well. Cleaning the filter is not as easy as they say. I don't see the device working much longer mainly because of filter buildup. Lime away does not even get this thing clean.Best Deals for Bionaire® Digital Cool Mist Humidifier with Permanent Filter
I bought two of these from Costco and have been extremely happy with them. I get shocked badly all winter, but these little jewels eliminated that problem. Also, the relatively smaller water tank makes them very user friendly for older, less agile people. I bought a larger one for a small lady friend of mine and she was having a terrible time carrying the larger water tank to the unit. I gave her one of these and it fit the bill perfectly. This is simple to use and reduces the electric bill because when air is more moist it feels warmer than it actually is. I have one in my bedroom that I run all night so that I don't have those problematic dry sinus problems that accompany winter heat in the house. I also have one in the kitchen (the other end of the house from the bedroom), so that eliminates the shock factor in that end of the house. Great little product at an affordable price.Honest reviews on Bionaire® Digital Cool Mist Humidifier with Permanent Filter
It's too bad there is no replacement filter for it to buy. Bionaire says it's permanent, cleanable filter but after 2 months of use there is lime buildup and practically impossible to clean the filter.Without clean filter and no where to buy replacement filter, it's simply useless now.
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