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I like that I can use/purchase this type replacement via Amazon. Good to know model number especially with older models that still work.
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Friday, February 27, 2015
Review of Pollenex Air Cleaner Multi-Stage Replacement Filter (2 Pack)
cool, far out, no stink, perfict, just wright, relly cool, fits good, nice cut filter, air filter, no problems every budy by 3,
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Reviews of Carters Easy Fit Printed Crib Fitted Sheet
We got several of this style sheet, as well as several of the easy-fit sateen sheets. The sateen ones are great, and after 20 months still fit on the mattress, but this style shrank to the point that it no longer fits at all. Waste of money.
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I cannot believe all the great reviews. I never even got to use these sheets because they shrank to 50% of the original size when I washed/dryed them for the first time (and our dryer doesn't even get hot). I was a stupid first time mom who registered for 4 sets and washed all of them together. Had to purchase another sheet set (2) which we've used for 2 1/2 years. This is at the very top of my stupid baby purchases.Best Deals for Carters Easy Fit Printed Crib Fitted Sheet
This was washed twice with fabric softener both times before even attempting to put on bed and it is still a really rough texture. I would not sleep on this myself. Terrible product by Carter's. Very disappointing. I suppose I can use this for cleaning the garage instead.Honest reviews on Carters Easy Fit Printed Crib Fitted Sheet
There are lots of two and three-year-old reviews saying these sheets shrink. Well, the company must have fixed that problem because I've washed and dried these sheets at least two dozen times now. I have two boys in cribs on two different brands of mattresses. Not only do they still fit, but they might have actually gotten even softer over time! Highly recommended!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Carters Easy Fit Printed Crib Fitted Sheet
I've had these sheets for 17 months. I love the print (blue and brown polka dot), but they are thin, they shrink, and pill up after a few washes. I don't think they are very soft and actually prefer the solid Koala Baby Flannel from Babies R Us as far as softness. But, if you are looking for something to cover the bed, look cute, it does the job and affordable!Saturday, January 3, 2015
Discount Tabletop Humidifier for Small Rooms
Cool mist humidifier is a good size, but the noise is too much. The switch is very loose, and the humidifier is too loud to leave on at night. Don't count on this. I had to return it to Target the next day.
The other problem is that the water tank isn't designed to stand by itself upside down while you try to refill it. I couldn't even get it to lean against something; it kept falling over. You have to be holding it with one hand and preferably two hands. The easiest thing is to have someone else hold it for you. This is a stupid design. They sacrificed convenience for a nifty looking but uselessly curved shape.
Don't waste your money.
even on the lowest setting that I turn it off before we go to bed. It
does use a lot of water. I fill it about every 10 hours. I would recommend
spending a little extra money and buying some other brand.
The big warning is make sure you leave the unit on until all the water is gone or else it will go moldy in a matter of a couple of days. The filter is what soaks up the water and if left wet it molds up pretty qick and at the very least you have to buy a new filter. Just a poor design.
When the unit is on high it extremely loud, unbelievably so. And this is its only positive because it drowns out my snoring and my fiance doesn't wake me up in the middle of the night. So she turns it on now even though we are between filters and it isnt humidifying anything.
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This product has two problems. First, it's too noisy on either the low or high setting. Think loud air conditioner. It's not something you can sleep with. However if you need a "white noise" generator to blot out sounds from other rooms, this is the perfect device.The other problem is that the water tank isn't designed to stand by itself upside down while you try to refill it. I couldn't even get it to lean against something; it kept falling over. You have to be holding it with one hand and preferably two hands. The easiest thing is to have someone else hold it for you. This is a stupid design. They sacrificed convenience for a nifty looking but uselessly curved shape.
Don't waste your money.
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This humidifier does not work! Instead of relieving cold symptoms (i.e. dry throught, cough, mucous build up, etc.) it blows really cold air into the room increasing cold-related symptoms. It also is so loud that it can be heard several rooms away and that is at the lowest setting. DO NOT BUY!Honest reviews on Tabletop Humidifier for Small Rooms
I just needed a small unit for our bedroom. This unit is so noisyeven on the lowest setting that I turn it off before we go to bed. It
does use a lot of water. I fill it about every 10 hours. I would recommend
spending a little extra money and buying some other brand.
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I've had this humidifier for under 2 months. It humidifies the air ok... somewhat unsatisfying because there is no fog or water vapor to be seen. But it can rip through a gallon of water in 12 hours, so it must be doing something.The big warning is make sure you leave the unit on until all the water is gone or else it will go moldy in a matter of a couple of days. The filter is what soaks up the water and if left wet it molds up pretty qick and at the very least you have to buy a new filter. Just a poor design.
When the unit is on high it extremely loud, unbelievably so. And this is its only positive because it drowns out my snoring and my fiance doesn't wake me up in the middle of the night. So she turns it on now even though we are between filters and it isnt humidifying anything.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Skuttle Humidifier Evaporator Pad A04-1725-051, 2-Pack Reviews
Monday, November 10, 2014
Cheap The First Years Replacement Pads for American Red Cross Cool Mist
This did not arrive in proper packaging. In fact it was only one filter, not two, and not in any type of plastic wrapping. No where does it indicate that it was made by TOMY.
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I guess I'll keep getting these as I don't see much of a choice short of buying another humidifier. But these don't last long before they get cruddy and stop wicking moisture. Not impressed.Best Deals for The First Years Replacement Pads for American Red Cross Cool Mist
this showed it was for my model humidifier and it didn't fit. It was longer and skinner than the ones that fit my model. It didn't come in a box like it usually does. Just 2 filters in a mailing envelope. So I don't have a packaging box for it to double check if it is truely the correct model number.Honest reviews on The First Years Replacement Pads for American Red Cross Cool Mist
This was a direct replacement filter for my Cool Mist Humidifier. I'm not a big fan of the way this humidifier works, as this filter wicks the water up and the fan blows air through the filter to create saturated air. This leads to the filter constantly being wet, and therefore, being a haven for mold, mildew, and whatever else likes to grow in cool, dark, wet atmospheres. However, this filter is a perfect replacement for the unit, and I give it 5 stars, because it's not the filter's fault that it has to be replaced all the time.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The First Years Replacement Pads for American Red Cross Cool Mist
It came in a pack of two as described. Cheaper than ordering via the product's websiteTuesday, August 26, 2014
Reviews of Soleus Air KY-80 Portable Air Conditioner/Dehumidifier/Fan
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List Price: $472.00
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Researched everything I could find (including the reviews here on Amazon.) It seemed the most consistent complaints were about the over-flowing water pan and the noise. Kinda like a baby: it pees and it howls. So I knew what I was in for.
On the water: I'm not gonna criticize the machine for working so effectively on dehumidifying that it overflows quickly (although the manual does mention once that it has a "small" back-up tank to handle the water that isn't evaporated out the exhaust hose.) My solution was this: first, I placed an old metal t.v. tray with a lip all the way around it (to catch minor leaks at the base, though there haven't been any), on top of a simple step-stool (with a broad base.) The unit sits on the t.v. tray. That elevates the base 12 inches off the ground. This gives enough height to simply plop the drain-hose into the top of a one-gallon jug (I'm using an Arizona green tea jug 'cause it's a thicker plastic and unlikely to deteriorate. Bad for landfills, great for my application.)
Almost good enough, but it easily fills two gallons a day (if I run it constantly), here in Alabama. It only took one overflow when I forgot to check it, & I picked up a 4-gallon clear plastic 16" X 11" X 7"-high Sterilite pan for three bucks. With the gallon jug placed inside the pan (since that's easier to empty when I remember it), I have a couple days of 24-hour running without emptying, before an overflow makes it to my carpet. And I placed a regular school-type ruler between the t.v. tray & the step-stool to provide just enough backward tilt to ensure that the water would flow properly to the rear. Not too much: those wheels roll really well. In my placement, the exhaust hose (nearly at its shortest) stabilizes the unit.
Now, I know all this bucket-and-pan stuff ain't purty. But geez, there's this big ol' humongous exhaust hose right above it, so what's a little bucket or two? And it's clear plastic: if it really bothers me I can put some decals on it, right?
BTW, the hose drains MUCH better when you remember to remove the plug.
For the noise: yup, kinda noisy. But I sit about three feet in front of it while I do online videoconference-tutoring, and I usually can get away with using the speaker on my phone, except for my quieter students. And they don't seem to hear the noise. And it's no louder than my window unit. "Quiet" and "Noisy" are subjective in practice, so that's the most I can say.
About the exhaust hose: First, I really don't see how people can easily move the unit around, because if you're not careful, the hose can pop out of its window connector. That might have happened to me, though, because I was torquing it at awkward angles to try to fit it into my space. The hose is very stiff (a.k.a. seems well made.) Fortunately, nothing broke. I'm a cheapskate and read that the longer the hose, the more electricity portables will use, so I do wish I had a SHORTER hose. And although I'm sure there's more efficient wraps out there, I used what I had on hand, bubble wrap, to thoroughly wrap the hose (since air is a great insulator). It does put out quite a bit of heat along its entire length, so wrapping it well sends all the heat to the outdoors where you want it. I also placed a chunk of rubber insulation between the bottom of the duct where it attaches to the window panel, and my window sill. The exhaust hose puts out so much heat I wasn't sure what it would do over time to the cheap faux-wood on my mobilehome's window sill.
About the window-connector: pretty easy to connect. I only needed the main panel and one extender, which I simply scored at one end to break off the piece necessary to make it fit. (It took awhile to score it deeply enough, but I had a nice phone chat with my sister while I did it. Was too lazy to go fire up my saw.) The base happens to fit snugly down into my window track. I used an insulating wrap for a 1/2" pipe, cut open lengthwise, and fitted it over the top of the panel. This keeps out the water, wind and bugs (since my window doesn't close squarely across the panel, and I wouldn't trust it would be waterproof even if it closed evenly.) It also will still allow me to open the window, not needing to silicon nor tape the junction. The plastic of the window-connectors isn't as thick as a wall, but it's better-made than the cheap accordion gap-fillers I've seen for window air conditioners.
Remote control: works fine, though of course the batteries that come with it didn't work. Neither did the twoto three-year-old batteries I tried first. Fortunately I had a newer pack on hand, and those worked. Don't lose the remote: it provides a couple functions that aren't on top of the unit, such as varying fan speeds.
Modes: 3 basic ones: fan only, dehumidifier only, and "cool" i.e. the air conditioner. If you put it on Auto, it depends on the temperature: below 68 degrees it's fan only. 68-73 degrees, it's fan only IF you'd previously had it on fan only, otherwise it dehumidifies. The dehumidify mode also puts out surprisingly cool air, and makes it much less muggy inside (deep South, remember). 74-79 degrees, it dehumidifies regardless of prior settings. And above that, it goes to air conditioning (which of course also removes water from the air.)
So I can see how people would complain about the fan never shutting off. For THAT, you need to use the timer. You can set the timer to turn the unit on, or to turn it off.
And for the four-million-dollar question: does it work? My workroom is about 13' by 25', and is completely open to the similarly-sized kitchen AND my even bigger living room. I have a powerful computer that puts out a lot of heat and needs to stay cool, and I get hot flashes, myself (I know, TMI.) But I'd only been using a window air conditioner, which by itself helped but wasn't enough on the really hot, humid days here. It still got to 90-95 degrees inside if it went over 100 outside. I need my computer not to fry. So now, my computer and work table are right in front of both air conditioners, and together, they provide excellent cooling both for my computer (I have software that monitors the quad-core temps)and me. I don't use my ceiling fans, so when I stand (I'm 5'7") I can feel the warmer air just above my head. And it's warmer the farther away you get from the sweet spot. But when you walk inside from the 98-degree sunshine, that huge space is noticeably cooler about 85 degrees when farthest from the coolers. That's certainly livable. And sitting at my work table, with them blowing right on me and providing cool air for my computer...I'm in heaven.
UPDATE: 6/12/2012 Still happy with it, though I've discovered that true Alabama humidity (which hadn't yet set in when I wrote the first review) yields about a gallon of water from the hose every 4-5 hours. Have been grateful MANY times for the 4-gallon overflow container mentioned above. Much of the time only need to put the unit on dehumidify, as the air still is so cool from it that it's helpful simply to have all that sweat-inducing water removed from the air. Remote control seems to go through batteries rather quickly, but then, my pack of "new" batteries is nearly two years old.
UPDATE 7/18/12 Okay, I've been using it 12-16 hours or more daily, now. Hasn't failed yet. On truly humid days it pulls out a gallon of water every 3-4 hours. I really like the ease of adjusting the louvers: one set to direct up/down, the second for left-right. Lets me easily choose whether to cool my monitor or me. Still often just run the dehumidifier, but turn on the cooler when it really starts to heat up. I'll try to remember to put one more update in at the end of summer. Toodles, all, and thanks for the nice comments! And no, I don't work for the company! :))
List Price: $472.00
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Researched everything I could find (including the reviews here on Amazon.) It seemed the most consistent complaints were about the over-flowing water pan and the noise. Kinda like a baby: it pees and it howls. So I knew what I was in for.
On the water: I'm not gonna criticize the machine for working so effectively on dehumidifying that it overflows quickly (although the manual does mention once that it has a "small" back-up tank to handle the water that isn't evaporated out the exhaust hose.) My solution was this: first, I placed an old metal t.v. tray with a lip all the way around it (to catch minor leaks at the base, though there haven't been any), on top of a simple step-stool (with a broad base.) The unit sits on the t.v. tray. That elevates the base 12 inches off the ground. This gives enough height to simply plop the drain-hose into the top of a one-gallon jug (I'm using an Arizona green tea jug 'cause it's a thicker plastic and unlikely to deteriorate. Bad for landfills, great for my application.)
Almost good enough, but it easily fills two gallons a day (if I run it constantly), here in Alabama. It only took one overflow when I forgot to check it, & I picked up a 4-gallon clear plastic 16" X 11" X 7"-high Sterilite pan for three bucks. With the gallon jug placed inside the pan (since that's easier to empty when I remember it), I have a couple days of 24-hour running without emptying, before an overflow makes it to my carpet. And I placed a regular school-type ruler between the t.v. tray & the step-stool to provide just enough backward tilt to ensure that the water would flow properly to the rear. Not too much: those wheels roll really well. In my placement, the exhaust hose (nearly at its shortest) stabilizes the unit.
Now, I know all this bucket-and-pan stuff ain't purty. But geez, there's this big ol' humongous exhaust hose right above it, so what's a little bucket or two? And it's clear plastic: if it really bothers me I can put some decals on it, right?
BTW, the hose drains MUCH better when you remember to remove the plug.
For the noise: yup, kinda noisy. But I sit about three feet in front of it while I do online videoconference-tutoring, and I usually can get away with using the speaker on my phone, except for my quieter students. And they don't seem to hear the noise. And it's no louder than my window unit. "Quiet" and "Noisy" are subjective in practice, so that's the most I can say.
About the exhaust hose: First, I really don't see how people can easily move the unit around, because if you're not careful, the hose can pop out of its window connector. That might have happened to me, though, because I was torquing it at awkward angles to try to fit it into my space. The hose is very stiff (a.k.a. seems well made.) Fortunately, nothing broke. I'm a cheapskate and read that the longer the hose, the more electricity portables will use, so I do wish I had a SHORTER hose. And although I'm sure there's more efficient wraps out there, I used what I had on hand, bubble wrap, to thoroughly wrap the hose (since air is a great insulator). It does put out quite a bit of heat along its entire length, so wrapping it well sends all the heat to the outdoors where you want it. I also placed a chunk of rubber insulation between the bottom of the duct where it attaches to the window panel, and my window sill. The exhaust hose puts out so much heat I wasn't sure what it would do over time to the cheap faux-wood on my mobilehome's window sill.
About the window-connector: pretty easy to connect. I only needed the main panel and one extender, which I simply scored at one end to break off the piece necessary to make it fit. (It took awhile to score it deeply enough, but I had a nice phone chat with my sister while I did it. Was too lazy to go fire up my saw.) The base happens to fit snugly down into my window track. I used an insulating wrap for a 1/2" pipe, cut open lengthwise, and fitted it over the top of the panel. This keeps out the water, wind and bugs (since my window doesn't close squarely across the panel, and I wouldn't trust it would be waterproof even if it closed evenly.) It also will still allow me to open the window, not needing to silicon nor tape the junction. The plastic of the window-connectors isn't as thick as a wall, but it's better-made than the cheap accordion gap-fillers I've seen for window air conditioners.
Remote control: works fine, though of course the batteries that come with it didn't work. Neither did the twoto three-year-old batteries I tried first. Fortunately I had a newer pack on hand, and those worked. Don't lose the remote: it provides a couple functions that aren't on top of the unit, such as varying fan speeds.
Modes: 3 basic ones: fan only, dehumidifier only, and "cool" i.e. the air conditioner. If you put it on Auto, it depends on the temperature: below 68 degrees it's fan only. 68-73 degrees, it's fan only IF you'd previously had it on fan only, otherwise it dehumidifies. The dehumidify mode also puts out surprisingly cool air, and makes it much less muggy inside (deep South, remember). 74-79 degrees, it dehumidifies regardless of prior settings. And above that, it goes to air conditioning (which of course also removes water from the air.)
So I can see how people would complain about the fan never shutting off. For THAT, you need to use the timer. You can set the timer to turn the unit on, or to turn it off.
And for the four-million-dollar question: does it work? My workroom is about 13' by 25', and is completely open to the similarly-sized kitchen AND my even bigger living room. I have a powerful computer that puts out a lot of heat and needs to stay cool, and I get hot flashes, myself (I know, TMI.) But I'd only been using a window air conditioner, which by itself helped but wasn't enough on the really hot, humid days here. It still got to 90-95 degrees inside if it went over 100 outside. I need my computer not to fry. So now, my computer and work table are right in front of both air conditioners, and together, they provide excellent cooling both for my computer (I have software that monitors the quad-core temps)and me. I don't use my ceiling fans, so when I stand (I'm 5'7") I can feel the warmer air just above my head. And it's warmer the farther away you get from the sweet spot. But when you walk inside from the 98-degree sunshine, that huge space is noticeably cooler about 85 degrees when farthest from the coolers. That's certainly livable. And sitting at my work table, with them blowing right on me and providing cool air for my computer...I'm in heaven.
UPDATE: 6/12/2012 Still happy with it, though I've discovered that true Alabama humidity (which hadn't yet set in when I wrote the first review) yields about a gallon of water from the hose every 4-5 hours. Have been grateful MANY times for the 4-gallon overflow container mentioned above. Much of the time only need to put the unit on dehumidify, as the air still is so cool from it that it's helpful simply to have all that sweat-inducing water removed from the air. Remote control seems to go through batteries rather quickly, but then, my pack of "new" batteries is nearly two years old.
UPDATE 7/18/12 Okay, I've been using it 12-16 hours or more daily, now. Hasn't failed yet. On truly humid days it pulls out a gallon of water every 3-4 hours. I really like the ease of adjusting the louvers: one set to direct up/down, the second for left-right. Lets me easily choose whether to cool my monitor or me. Still often just run the dehumidifier, but turn on the cooler when it really starts to heat up. I'll try to remember to put one more update in at the end of summer. Toodles, all, and thanks for the nice comments! And no, I don't work for the company! :))
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I purchased 2 of these a couple weeks ago. They were shipped very quickly. They were easy to set up. The units are small but nicely built. They cool very well and are very quite. The remotes are great and the features are better than larger units. My only complaint is the evaporation system really can't handle humid conditions very well. I started it up and within 2 hours the bucket full system went off and I had to empty the unit. After it did it again in the same amount of time,I ended up elevating the unit and puting a bucket behind it so I don't have to empty it as often. This is the only drawback from a fine little unit.Best Deals for Soleus Air KY-80 Portable Air Conditioner/Dehumidifier/Fan
I bought this product to cool a very small bedroom (Thursday, July 31, 2014
pureguardian H2000 100-Hour Ultrasonic Humidifier Reviews
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The Germ Guardian H-2000 is the best ultrasonic humidifier I've seen in a decade. But that only means that it works. The humidifier is well-crafted but thoughtlessly designed. I was pleased with a couple of ultrasonics that I had years ago. When their motors eventually died and I needed replacements, I found that ultrasonic humidifiers had all but disappeared from the market by the mid-1990s. So I bought evaporative humidifiers instead. The trouble with evaporatives is that they require a wick, which molds easily and pervasively and must be replaced at least every two weeks. That's expensive. It costs me $150 per year to run each of my evaporative humidifiers. I'd rather have ultrasonics, which are less prone to mold, less expensive to operate, and quieter. When ultrasonic humidifiers reappeared on the market a few years ago, I bought some....and returned them all. They broke within weeks and left puddles on the floor.
This brings me to the Germ Guardian H-2000. If you want an ultrasonic humidifier that isn't fit for the trash, you have to pay more than $100. This H-2000 seems to be well-made. Happily, you can set it directly on the floor if you like. I have run it for days sitting on hardwood, and the floor is not even damp. There are little compartments for storing the power cord and for the air filter. A small brush is provided for cleaning the inside of the unit, though I don't know what use it would be. The humidifier barely makes a sound. The controls are straightforward. You choose cool or warm mist, then turn the humidity dial to the level of output you desire. A blue LED lights when the power is on, and a red LED indicates when the tank needs refilling. I've never had any trouble with white dust from this humidifier.
On the downside, the 1.4 gallon tank has a handle only on top, so it is difficult to balance the tank to fill it from the bottom. It's also rounded on top, so you can't set the tank down to fill it either. Remember the days when all humidifier tanks were flat on both ends and had a handle on each for ease of filling? No more. Usually ultrasonic humidifiers are easy to clean if they should mold, because all the innards are exposed. But the H-2000 has an optional warm mist, so water passes through a concealed channel as it goes from the tank to the vibrating disc, where it is presumably exposed to heating coils. You could run ammonia through the channel to kill mold, but there would be no way to remove slime. The tank is infused with silver nanoparticles to retard microbe growth, but machine's body isn't. Strange, because mold growth in humidifiers never starts in the tank. The on/off knob would benefit from some ridges. It's so smooth that I can't grip it unless my hands are perfectly dry.
The Germ Guardian H-2000 takes 30 hours to empty the 1.4 gallon tank with the humidifier set on its highest output. That's an output of 0.047 gallons of water per hour. My evaporative humidifiers put 0.083 gallons per hour into the air, nearly twice as much. For this reason, the H-2000 is best suited to a small bedroom, placed close to the bed. In the "warm" mode, the water is heated to 80 degrees F. The mist is warm in the base, the column (spout guide), and where it comes out of the spout. But by the time it gets a couple of inches from the machine, the mist is cool. So I see little point in the warm mist feature. If you want an ultrasonic humidifier, I won't try to dissuade you from this one. In spite of its deficiencies, it's the best one I've found in recent years. But it's only suitable for small rooms.
Unfortunately, this humidifier is a great disappointment. It does not live up to its claims of being mold-free; quite to the contrary, the long air passage tube grew reddish mold very quickly. Water also inexplicably collects in the bottom white basin. I called the company to resolve the numerous problems with the humidifier, yet they did not give me satisfactory explanations (e.g., they told me that the water collection is normal, yet why should water collect in the basin of the humidifier? Isn't that a prescription for mold growth?) Plus, as a previous poster noted, the screw holding one of the major components quickly rusted. I wish I had not spent so much money on this humidifier. I have returned to using the Vicks Warm Mist humidifier, which I used last winter and really liked, and only costs around $40.
Note, I see that the reviews so far for the digital model of this humidifier are not good. Apparently the humidity sensor? isn't working properly. My unit is the manual one, does not have any sensor. I stand by my review of this unit only. Sorry this is so long.
I have purchased and used a number of other small humidifiers over the years because I suffer from significant RA dryness symptoms. I have to say that this is the best humidifier I have ever had, bar none. I use this in my bedroom at night and my dry eye and skin problems lessened immediately upon first use and the benefit continues through an unusually cold winter. I also notice that I have been sleeping much better!
Besides the health benefits, another big plus is the almost silent operation. Each of the other units I had made loud misting noises and even worse, produced a persistent metallic pinging noise. Some caused chest congestion. I have had only very minimal temporary chest congestion with this and that may have been due to other things than this unit.
I have not used the warm water setting since that would make my room warmer than I like.
PROS:
Almost silent.
Simple to use: no complicated bits to micro-mist the water. Very well made. The cover doors to the compartments on each side are precisely fitted. The tank lid is water tight but still easy to unscrew. Simple parts fit together easily and are easy to clean.
Light weight.
Simple carry handle on tank works well.
Excellent humidity level even at below medium setting with no noticeable residue or dampness to any nearby surfaces.
Needs weekly drain and wash as indicated in instructions; a check of the small metal ionizing(?) plate and that's it. I do have municipal water. Well water would probably require more cleaning.
The anti-microbial feature was a selling point. I have no way to know if it's working, but the unit does seem to stay much cleaner than previously owned units.
I fill the tank about half full and that lasts me for almost a week.
There is no leakage whatsoever.
I like the units' sort-of art deco style a lot. All the other units I've owned were stodgy and unimaginative. This one reminds me of an old radio.
CONS:
The bright blue lights. I taped a piece of cardboard over so I can see just enough of the low-water light. I also placed the unit across the room because of the light problem. (Are engineers sparkly light fetishists? Many small appliances have these light problems. ;))
Price is high, but well worth it for the benefits in my opinion.
The tiny metal plate in the base below the spray tower appears to be rusty and has left a rusty residue on a q-tip. I don't know if this is from rust or water deposits. This plate cannot be removed or even looked at closely so I don't know if this is a problem or not. Doesn't appear to affect use at this time.
The manual was rather poorly written. There were parts mentioned that were not illustrated. I owned it for a month before I found where the cleaning brush was. Note, there are compartments with removable lids on either side of the unit under the water tank.
Doesn't hold all that much water for anyone wanting to leave it on all the time at a high setting.
Have to take a little care when removing tank not to spill any accumulated water from inside main unit or pull the tower misting part out with it. Not a big deal.
Does *require* cleaning at least once a week, especially around the metal plate or it won't mist.
Tank is a little unwieldy when upside down to fill. It does not sit flat due to built-in handle. Have to finagle getting it under the tap. Sometimes water gets into bottom sections and has to be carefully poured out or soaked up after lid is back on or you'll end up with water on the floor when you turn it over. Again, not significant.
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The Germ Guardian H-2000 is the best ultrasonic humidifier I've seen in a decade. But that only means that it works. The humidifier is well-crafted but thoughtlessly designed. I was pleased with a couple of ultrasonics that I had years ago. When their motors eventually died and I needed replacements, I found that ultrasonic humidifiers had all but disappeared from the market by the mid-1990s. So I bought evaporative humidifiers instead. The trouble with evaporatives is that they require a wick, which molds easily and pervasively and must be replaced at least every two weeks. That's expensive. It costs me $150 per year to run each of my evaporative humidifiers. I'd rather have ultrasonics, which are less prone to mold, less expensive to operate, and quieter. When ultrasonic humidifiers reappeared on the market a few years ago, I bought some....and returned them all. They broke within weeks and left puddles on the floor.
This brings me to the Germ Guardian H-2000. If you want an ultrasonic humidifier that isn't fit for the trash, you have to pay more than $100. This H-2000 seems to be well-made. Happily, you can set it directly on the floor if you like. I have run it for days sitting on hardwood, and the floor is not even damp. There are little compartments for storing the power cord and for the air filter. A small brush is provided for cleaning the inside of the unit, though I don't know what use it would be. The humidifier barely makes a sound. The controls are straightforward. You choose cool or warm mist, then turn the humidity dial to the level of output you desire. A blue LED lights when the power is on, and a red LED indicates when the tank needs refilling. I've never had any trouble with white dust from this humidifier.
On the downside, the 1.4 gallon tank has a handle only on top, so it is difficult to balance the tank to fill it from the bottom. It's also rounded on top, so you can't set the tank down to fill it either. Remember the days when all humidifier tanks were flat on both ends and had a handle on each for ease of filling? No more. Usually ultrasonic humidifiers are easy to clean if they should mold, because all the innards are exposed. But the H-2000 has an optional warm mist, so water passes through a concealed channel as it goes from the tank to the vibrating disc, where it is presumably exposed to heating coils. You could run ammonia through the channel to kill mold, but there would be no way to remove slime. The tank is infused with silver nanoparticles to retard microbe growth, but machine's body isn't. Strange, because mold growth in humidifiers never starts in the tank. The on/off knob would benefit from some ridges. It's so smooth that I can't grip it unless my hands are perfectly dry.
The Germ Guardian H-2000 takes 30 hours to empty the 1.4 gallon tank with the humidifier set on its highest output. That's an output of 0.047 gallons of water per hour. My evaporative humidifiers put 0.083 gallons per hour into the air, nearly twice as much. For this reason, the H-2000 is best suited to a small bedroom, placed close to the bed. In the "warm" mode, the water is heated to 80 degrees F. The mist is warm in the base, the column (spout guide), and where it comes out of the spout. But by the time it gets a couple of inches from the machine, the mist is cool. So I see little point in the warm mist feature. If you want an ultrasonic humidifier, I won't try to dissuade you from this one. In spite of its deficiencies, it's the best one I've found in recent years. But it's only suitable for small rooms.
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First, let me say that mirasreviews review was extremely accurate. With that said, I give this machine 3 stars because there is no warm mist. As already mentioned, by the time the mist is one inch away from the machine it is cold, so, what's the point? Basically, this is a cold mist machine, and you should know that before you buy it. If you have anything within a foot of the spray, it will get soaked, especially if if you have selected the max setting. The directional spray is pretty good, however, I find it works best if the machine is a couple of feet off of the ground. It does not seem to force the humidified air far enough, so I set it on a table, and that does the trick. So far, we have not had any puddles or leaks of any kind. It is very quiet. Water capacity is good at 1.4 gallons, and does run for a long time if it is not on its maximum setting. We bought this because my daughter has croup and our pediatrician recommended trying a dehumidifier. We bought this one without much recommendation, mostly because the others (evaporative) we had broke. We have not had to give our daughter any of the steroid the doctor had prescribed, and she seems to be getting better (though we also let the steam build up with a hot shower running, and stay with her in there for 10-20 minutes). I do think this machine helps. My main reasons for only three stars are the lack of a true warm mist and the price. Oh, I should also note that it starts right away, no waiting. If I could, I would give it 3.5 stars. Again, I have to agree with another review, this is probably the best out there. I am satisfied (I have not been able to say that about other brands), however, I am not thrilled.Best Deals for pureguardian H2000 100-Hour Ultrasonic Humidifier
I have asthma and allergies and have been looking high and low for a humidifier that does not breed mold, as so many of them do. So I splurged on this expensive digital model. I also wanted a reliable humidifier for my toddler's room, in order to prevent wintertime coughs and colds.Unfortunately, this humidifier is a great disappointment. It does not live up to its claims of being mold-free; quite to the contrary, the long air passage tube grew reddish mold very quickly. Water also inexplicably collects in the bottom white basin. I called the company to resolve the numerous problems with the humidifier, yet they did not give me satisfactory explanations (e.g., they told me that the water collection is normal, yet why should water collect in the basin of the humidifier? Isn't that a prescription for mold growth?) Plus, as a previous poster noted, the screw holding one of the major components quickly rusted. I wish I had not spent so much money on this humidifier. I have returned to using the Vicks Warm Mist humidifier, which I used last winter and really liked, and only costs around $40.
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I bought this humidifier on Dec 1st. I wanted to use it for a while before doing a review. I swear I have no connection to the company that makes this or any retailer. My glowing review is simply because it has turned out to be an excellent buy.Note, I see that the reviews so far for the digital model of this humidifier are not good. Apparently the humidity sensor? isn't working properly. My unit is the manual one, does not have any sensor. I stand by my review of this unit only. Sorry this is so long.
I have purchased and used a number of other small humidifiers over the years because I suffer from significant RA dryness symptoms. I have to say that this is the best humidifier I have ever had, bar none. I use this in my bedroom at night and my dry eye and skin problems lessened immediately upon first use and the benefit continues through an unusually cold winter. I also notice that I have been sleeping much better!
Besides the health benefits, another big plus is the almost silent operation. Each of the other units I had made loud misting noises and even worse, produced a persistent metallic pinging noise. Some caused chest congestion. I have had only very minimal temporary chest congestion with this and that may have been due to other things than this unit.
I have not used the warm water setting since that would make my room warmer than I like.
PROS:
Almost silent.
Simple to use: no complicated bits to micro-mist the water. Very well made. The cover doors to the compartments on each side are precisely fitted. The tank lid is water tight but still easy to unscrew. Simple parts fit together easily and are easy to clean.
Light weight.
Simple carry handle on tank works well.
Excellent humidity level even at below medium setting with no noticeable residue or dampness to any nearby surfaces.
Needs weekly drain and wash as indicated in instructions; a check of the small metal ionizing(?) plate and that's it. I do have municipal water. Well water would probably require more cleaning.
The anti-microbial feature was a selling point. I have no way to know if it's working, but the unit does seem to stay much cleaner than previously owned units.
I fill the tank about half full and that lasts me for almost a week.
There is no leakage whatsoever.
I like the units' sort-of art deco style a lot. All the other units I've owned were stodgy and unimaginative. This one reminds me of an old radio.
CONS:
The bright blue lights. I taped a piece of cardboard over so I can see just enough of the low-water light. I also placed the unit across the room because of the light problem. (Are engineers sparkly light fetishists? Many small appliances have these light problems. ;))
Price is high, but well worth it for the benefits in my opinion.
The tiny metal plate in the base below the spray tower appears to be rusty and has left a rusty residue on a q-tip. I don't know if this is from rust or water deposits. This plate cannot be removed or even looked at closely so I don't know if this is a problem or not. Doesn't appear to affect use at this time.
The manual was rather poorly written. There were parts mentioned that were not illustrated. I owned it for a month before I found where the cleaning brush was. Note, there are compartments with removable lids on either side of the unit under the water tank.
Doesn't hold all that much water for anyone wanting to leave it on all the time at a high setting.
Have to take a little care when removing tank not to spill any accumulated water from inside main unit or pull the tower misting part out with it. Not a big deal.
Does *require* cleaning at least once a week, especially around the metal plate or it won't mist.
Tank is a little unwieldy when upside down to fill. It does not sit flat due to built-in handle. Have to finagle getting it under the tap. Sometimes water gets into bottom sections and has to be carefully poured out or soaked up after lid is back on or you'll end up with water on the floor when you turn it over. Again, not significant.
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I like this humidifier because you can get your whole hand into the tank to wipe off any mold that accumulates. My previous humidifier had a tank with a tiny hole, so once mold got in there the whole thing had to be thrown in the garbage.Monday, July 21, 2014
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We have had it for over 4 months and it works great. I am one who washes the outside filter, drys it, and reuses it several times. I have washed the outside filter several times and it is still holding up.Sunday, April 6, 2014
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Amazon you need better quality control. You should not be sending products that have been on the shelf since the 60's.
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I was home sick and needed a new vaporizer. I saw this and had it shipped overnight. When I opened the box I noticed the box containing the vaporize was yellow; like it had been sitting on a shelf somewhere for years. I took it out of the box, filled and plugged it in and NOTHING. No steam. It didn't even get warm. Also the top part didn't, fit securely on the base so when I added the water it moved up and down. It is a cheap piece of junk. Oh yeah there was a bottle in there in which you can add to help you breath better but that look like it was opened and tape shut. This is being returned and I want a full refund (overnight charges too).Amazon you need better quality control. You should not be sending products that have been on the shelf since the 60's.
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