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This Humidifier is so much better than the fancy one by sharper image that I had and then returned;
1. It only has one tank to fill (1.6 gallon capacity). It was a pain to have to fill each of the two tanks on the Sharper Image one.
2. It actually has a humidistat control. The more expensive(way more) sharper image one did not.
3. It has a built-in ionizer. (I don't use it, but still)
4. PRICE; Other fancier looking humidifiers will cost way more and have way less features.
5. The tank has a pretty big opening to pour water in. This makes it easier to fill. I also like that it will stand up on a flat surface while refilling it.
My only gripes:
1. Just to make it clear, power consumption is 45W. I wish Optimus would have printed that in the manual or on the box instead of me having to look on the underside of the unit's base for this piece of info. I'm not complaining about how much power it takes; just make the information easier to find, Optimus.
2. The humidistat control doesn't show what relative humidity % you have it set at. You kinda have to guess or use a hygrometer to know for sure. If it had a digital readout on the Humidistat, this would be 5 stars for sure. This is not really a complaint for me, but just a way they could make the product even better.
Overall this is a good one because it has a decent sized water tank and will keep the humidity at a constant level without having to fiddle with the dials constantly. It is pretty much set it and forget it except for refilling it with water of course. A little tip: use reverse osmosis or distilled water in it and you'll probably rarely, if ever, have to clean it.
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I tried the WalMart and Walgreens humidifiers but the seals didn't work and you have to buy the fiber filters which fall apart in a couplt of months. The cost was about $30 but they just weren't working well. I tried the Optimus 2 gallon and I liked the fact that there is no filter required, it is easy to fill, and it has adjustable humidity flow. It is a lot quieter too. It costs $50. I was very pleased, so I bought another one for my son.Best Deals for Optimus U-31005 2.0 Gallon Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier
I received this item on the 11th of February. From the moment I turned it on it worked perfectly. The unit makes litterally no noise. The output is perfect for a medium sized room. It even has an ionizer built in. The comfort since its activation in the room is 10 fold. We do not wake up with dry lips or mouth. It's easier to breathe. Overall I would highly recommend this humidifer. For the quality and price its a steal.Honest reviews on Optimus U-31005 2.0 Gallon Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier
We live in Colorado and the air can get pretty dry at elevation during the winter months. I bought this unit for my nightstand based on the positive reviews and because the description says "Extremely quiet operation no bubbling or gurgling sounds". That's pretty important with it a couple of feet from my head all night. Well, sorry, that representation of quietness just isn't true in my experience. The fan that propels the mist is noisy and sounds like the bearings are bad. To adjust the mist output, you use the left hand white knob. Anything above two thirds setting will "boil" the water above the ultrasonic transducer. You can see it splashing about in the column that goes through the tank. On full setting, you have your own miniature shooting fountain and yes, you can definitely hear it.If your eyesight isn't what it used to be you'll probably be unhappy with the black on dark gray control panel labeling. You'll also likely be annoyed by the white dome on top that just lays on the tank. It will probably roll off the table during refill or fall off while you're carrying the tank to the sink. I almost stepped on mine and I don't want to think about how hard it would be to replace.
I own a Bionaire BUL2612 that has been getting a lot of use in our family room (see http://www.amazon.com/Bionaire-BUL2612-Cool-Mist-Humidifier/dp/B009SLG8Q2/ref=sr_1_4) , Compared to it, the Optimus feels cheap and flimsy. The Bionaire is also extremely quiet even when operating on the highest output setting.
Amazon has great return service and unfortunately, I will be using it to send back the Optimus U-31005.
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