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This was purchased in January 2013 and used for a few weeks, then I carefully cleaned, dried and stored it according to the instructions, which I read very carefully and followed precisely, then put it safely in the cabinet where it has been undisturbed since then. Took it out yesterday and now it only will give a red light and won't start humidifying. Manual says red light means tank needs to be filled, but it is all the way full. I tried cleaning the disc with the vinegar solution, again following instructions. That was no help. It's dead. I'm pretty irked about this and will be contacting Pureguardian to see if they will stand behind this product and fix or replace it.

ORIGINAL REVIEW

This does seem to humidify the room pretty effectively and it's quiet. It humidifies much better than the Vicks one we bought before this, but then again this one also costs twice as much. I'm not really sure if this was worth the price.

I like the slim shape of it and the relatively small footprint it takes up on the dresser. However the plastic it's made of is kinda flimsy; not as sturdy or as ergonomically designed as the much cheaper Vicks brand humidifiers.

It also seems to get everything around it pretty wet if we put it in the high setting, moreso than the last ultrasonic we owned.

My big complaint though is that it's hard to fill the tank because there's nothing to hold onto when carrying it or holding it under the bathtub faucet. It is too tall to fit under any of the sink faucets except the tall kitchen faucet, which is on another floor of the house so no way we'd go that far every time it needs to be filled. So it's sort of like trying to hold out a brick with one hand while it fills.

Also every time after filling when you flip it back over to mount back into the base, a little water dribbles. So we have learned to flip it over while still standing in the bathroom then carry it the rest if the way into the bedroom.

If this had cost $40-50 I think I'd be satisfied enough with it, but at this price I expected a little better.

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Super quiet, super low heat emission, and the 70 hour tank really helps me just leave it on and not worry about it (I have instruments in the room, and need to control an environment with a reasonable amount of moisture climate changes really effects them)

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I've only used this for one night, but I felt compelled to write about it since other people may be wondering about it or suffering in the dryness of their homes.

I just moved to LA, and the dryness has been a huge, unexpected adjustment. I have known that I needed a humidifier for some weeks now, but a recent throat illness (and new plants dying) prompted me to quicken my search. As you probably know, the problem with humidifiers is that none of them are highly rated and under $100, or the ratings are split between 5s and faulty-product 1s. After going back and forth, I decided I finally just needed to GET ONE and I chose this one (from Target) because it had no reviews and Pureguardian's other products had relatively high reviews.

Getting water into the tank is very easy (cap on the bottom, I did it in my bathtub), and I think it holds around a gallon of water. The control is manual, and it puts out a good, steady stream of steam. Because it's ultrasonic, it uses a high-pitched noise and not a heating element to create steam. It makes a small machine-running noise, but I am a really light sleeper and I slept fine with it. Another good thing is that it only has a very small LED light that will not keep you up if you are a light-sensitive sleeper (like me). This one also advertises having "SilverClean" technology (never says what that IS exactly) that fights against mold and mineral buildup. We'll see how true that is in a few weeks.

I woke up this morning without my usual burning throat; this machine didn't cure me but I feel like I can actually get better without the added irritation of dry air. My bedroom is small, about 12' x 12'. I ran it all night (10 hrs on "medium"), used about half the tank of water, and the windows this morning are wet with condensation. It's good for me because my mattress is on the floor, so the steam billows out and slinks down to where I am before dispersing into the room. The weirdest thing about the ultrasonic technology is that the steam never gets warm, so my room is filled with visible humidity, but is the same cool temperature. From what I've read, the benefit of ultrasonic vs. hot steam is that if the machine doesn't cut off when it's low on water, ultrasonic won't melt through your floor/counter, or worse start a fire. There were no leaks from the machine, and it does have an automatic shut off if the water gets low.

Again, I've only used it one night, so take my review with a grain of salt. I'll write another review in a few weeks when I have used it more. I hope this can be of use to someone who urgently needs to make a decision. This seems like a good buy for a small room, and hopefully in a few weeks I can say it's a great one.

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Everything I wanted. It works, it's quite, and it humidifies like a dream. While I read some reviews complaining it was hard to refill, it's really not. While there are no actual handles on the tank, I don't find this a problem and it locks into place very easily and doesn't spill. I can see how it may be a problem with someone who has arthritis in their hands. I love it.

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Compared to a thirty dollar Vicks we had for years, this one is slightly better, but not sure if it's worth almost twice as much. If you are looking for a humidifier just to run for one room this one should do. So far we've had it for about a month and no major issues, but they should've integrated the power supply in the base just to simplify the overall system.

Buy RPS Magnetic Central Air Conditioning Vent Cover - 3 Pack

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As noted in previous reviews, these air vent covers aren't magnetically strong enough to cling to an air vent with air coming out of it. Hell, I couldn't get them to stay on even then the air wasn't blowing, much less when it was blowing.

For air returns, these would probably work okay if the magnetics were strong enough to hold it to the register.

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If you are using it for floor vents, it is fine, but I have a vent on the ceiling and it does not stay up.

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The problem is that when packed three together, the magnetic fields are weakened. I found two covers placed with the right polarity stick to a ceiling vent better. You also need to cut them to the vent size to reduce weight.

It's a good idea but the solution needs refinement.

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Unfortunately, these cover are not magnetic enough to support their weight in a vertical position, which is what I bought them for.

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All the prior reviews are acccurate and these don't work as advertised for the purposes of covering wall vents. However as weak as these magnetic covers are they can potentially work for you. Here's the solution I found that works ok:

1) First make sure to cut them exactly to size...the smaller the better as this allows them to hold their own weight much better.

2) Double them up. After you cut it to size use 2 covers back-to-back on wall vents. They will hold this way.

If all else fails you can always use those mini-magnets which are obscure and powerful enough to hold these up and get the job done.

Best 20x25x5 (20x24.75x4.38) MERV 8 Honeywell Replacement Filter Deals

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These generic filters have all the right stuff to do what filters do and they do it. What more can I say. They are cheap, but they work. Enjoy the savings.

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Review of Pro Care Replacement Humidifier Filter PCWF2 For Use With Cool Mist

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These filters start to smell quickly and don't last long if you want a clear filter. Every morning we open the humidifier, pull the filter out of the water to et it dry and then flip it to the other end when putting back in at night. It is too thick to dry so it starts to stink soon after putting in a new one. The original filter that was thinner and didn't have the metal was much better braise it would dry out quickly, but I can't find them anywhere.

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It's reliable and cheap! I change this filter often and so now its affordable. I always forget to buy these until I run out so its great to buy it on amazon as I need it.

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Fast shipping , completely unused good quality i would recommend it , will be using it for my Vicks v3700 im very happy with my inexpensive purchase

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I live in a dry climate and I can leave this humidifier running 24/7 if I like. My first filter lasted one month to the day. I replaced it yesterday and we can really feel a difference.

Yes, I would recommend this to friends and family members.

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This filter worked exactly as described for my Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier, Model V3700. No complaints about this product.

Buy Duracraft DWM250 2-1/2-Gallon Warm-Mist Humidifier

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My grandparents had a cabin in Canada, and their "humidifier" was a shovel full of snow in a big pot on the wood stove. Ah...those were the days. Fast forward to the present, in my home without a wood stove, to a complaining wife and stuffy newborn. What I thought was a seemingly easy task turned into a nightmare, thanks to the internet and Amazon reviews.

The type was easy. Cool mist is too moldy (unless they are kept clean, and let's be realistic, who actually cleans humidifiers?) and filters are pricey, ultrasonic has the added benefit of the "white powder" in the air and settling on everything, and the whole-home kind that are attached to the furnace ducts aren't really made for small heat pump HVAC like I have in my house. So, warm mist it was, and I started on my journey to find the perfect one.

And it was a journey. I found fancy ones with all sorts of features, and cheap ones that made steam. All had one thing in common, those that hated them and gave them one star, and those that loved them and gave them more stars.

Meanwhile, my wife borrowed her mother's humidifier, which happened to be a many year old version of this particular one. It's the same humidifier we've borrowed every year since my wife and I got married five years ago. After playing with the idea of a UV lighted, mineral pad soaking, multi-gallon capacity, built-in hygrometer monster, I decided to get two of these units instead--at a cheaper price. Why?

For one, my mother-in-law's unit still runs like a champ after all this use. We really only use it at night for sleeping. The trick is to fill it up and run it on high while getting ready for bed, and then turn it on low when going to sleep. The water lasts all night and it increases the humidity nicely.

For two, many of the features offered on more expensive models are all but useless. So many people complain about filling the things--is it really that hard to walk to the sink once a day? In order to kill airborne germs, a lot more is needed than the tiny UV light offered in other humidifiers. If the built-in hydrometer is out of whack, too bad! Mineral filtration pads? Unless a person is unlucky enough to live in a "liquid rock" area, a good wiping with paper towel soaked in vinegar once a week is all that's needed to clean the heating element.

Sometimes, less is more, and I believe this is definitely the case with humidifiers.

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I really like this humidifier and have been on the very difficult journey to discover which humidifier will work for me, whether cool or warm mist is better and which actually does what it says the same as everyone else. I get frequent sinus infections and am in great need of a humidifier here in the northeast during the cold months with the heat. I just constantly don't feel good without one. For over 10 years I have used cool mist humidifiers. I honestly never considered a warm one. The last one I had was a Holmes and it was certainly not cheap. I took good care of it and it still worked only 1 year. The filters were expensive and the unit was very noisy Last year when it worked it worked well, but last winter it worked only half the time. I did not know where to turn.

A friend suggested a warm air humidifier and I looked into it and liked what I read. I then researched, reading reviews and customer comments even using Consumer Report. I kept coming back to this one and saw the definite mix of positive and negative reviews. I read all the negatives and saw that most were looking for the humidifier to do or be more than it said it was.

I live in a studio apartment and the humidifier says it is for rooms 400 to 700 square feet. Perfect for me. It also says that it runs up to 12 hours on one filling and it does. When I run it on the low speed it lasts 12 hours exactly. The directions also say to disinfect it before the first use. This is very important. With something like a humidifier it is very important to follow all directions. If you do not, you don't have a right to complain if it does not work correctly. This humidifier is very easy to clean/maintain and also very easy to fill. If you do not want to be filling it every 12 hours or more then get a different humidifier. For me, it is very simple and easy knowing I need to easily fill it every 12 hours.

The humidifier also makes no noise at all on either the high or low speed. I find that when running it constantly on low my humidity level is perfect and I feel great. This machine does exactly what it says it does so make sure that it will satisfy your needs. It is easy to use/maintain so much simpler than a cool mist humidifier. I will never return to a cool mist one again.

I highly recommend this unit and say just make sure it is what you want before purchasing. Hope this helps you with your humidifier decisions.

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I have gone through quite a few humidifiers. I had one like this before, after a few years it gave in because I never cleaned it (shame on me). Then I tried a few ultrasonic (ultraexpensive) humidifiers, which really hardly bring the humidity up (I have a hygrometer). So I decided to buy this one again, and am as happy as with the first one. If you want your room to increase in humidity, forget about those ultrasonics and go for this one. Cheap and good.

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This is my third warm mist humidifier. They just don't last very long. The cool mist ones don't seem to make the room more humid. The last one I had (which looked similar to this) lasted two years, and the rubber stopper part at the bottom dried up during the summer (when it was not in use) and cracked. My first one only last one year. I am resigned to the fact that I will likely have to buy a humidifier every 1-2 years, so I'd better not spend a lot for them. This one works well, and on the low setting, can last 10-11 hours. This setting is enough for my medium sized room. On high output, it goes through the water very quickly, and if your room is small, will feel tropical. The one thing I don't like about this one is that after putting the dial on the desired setting, you still have to push a "start" button to make it start putting out mist.

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The plastic on this model is pretty thin and flimsy, so I'm always afraid I am going to accidentaly snap or crack a part (like the screw-on lid) and completely destroy the product or render it useless, but the overall engineering design is really good, it is still working after about a year, great for baby, great for me. For the price I am satisfied, but I wish they would make more of a "mercedes" model for a slightly higher price that uses the same design, maybe a little more technology for the controls and more durable plastic. I love the fact that the water tank is removable, fillable and sealed shut for the trip back to the unit, no pouring or spilling involved. I bought this model because it has the same water tank and mist tower design as a Sunbeam cool mist humidifier that my parents used on me as a baby (which I still have and use for my son), and that thing is damn near indestructible.

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I do not recommend Honeywell brand HRF-AP1, HRF-APP1 or 38002 because :

(1) Prefilters HRF-AP1, HRF-APP1 or 38002 (all made in Mexico) are thinner and much lower quality than the original prefilter that comes with the air purifier or the generic ones made in US, Korea or China that I bought before. The prefilter 38002 is basically the same quality, thickness and porosity as prefilter HRF-AP1 except for the higher price. I suspect HRF-AP1 and 38002 are the same exact items with a different box and price.

(2) The pores or holes are bigger, many 3 mm or bigger. You can see clearly many big holes by holding the prefilter against the light. The prefilter is also covered with fine black carbon dusts. My hands and table are covered with carbon dusts. That means many particles including the carbon dusts are bypassing the prefilter causing the HEPA filter to clog up faster.

Without prefilter, the HEPA filter (about $60 or more) lasts only 4 to 6 months, instead of 1 to 2 years.

(3) Prefilter HRF-APP1 ( suggested retail $ 17.99) has "loose" zeolite added.

(4) You get a better deal by buying prefilters from generic suppliers. Search "HRF-AP1" on google. The generic filters I have bought are less expensive, thicker and have much less loose black carbon dusts than ones from Kaz and Honeywell. Plus you get 2 filters for Honeywell 50250 instead of 1.

(5) According to Kaz's website, in 2002, Kaz bought the Honeywell Home Environment business, which includes air purifiers. Kaz continues to use the "Honeywell" brand just like Lenovo used the "IBM" brand.

It takes time to research these information. Please click "Yes" below this line if this review was helpful to you.

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When we got our Honeywell air cleaner, it came with one carbon pre-filter and we were immediately impressed by how quickly the air smelled fresher once we started running our Honeywell 50250. We knew we would need to replace the carbon pre-filter every couple of months and so we ordered these. When it came time to change the carbon pre-filter, I pulled the first one out of the box and I immediately noticed it did not look like the carbon pre-filter that came with our Honeywell. And it did not give us that fresh air smell after running it. I don't know why, but these aren't as good as the carbon pre-filter that comes with the air cleaner.

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Now the reason to get this prefilter, is to do just that, to prefilter larger dust particles so it will not clog up the Hepa filter. For around $13, it is a bit of a ripoff.

When they say universal, it means you have to cut the shapes out yourself, and the cutout lines they give you arn't even close to being good. When you cut, black charcoal dust falls off at an alarming rate, after you use the prefilter alot, the Hepa filter will appear dirty (black) but that is actually just the charcoal bits.

charcoal is fine, because it filters out odors, this charcoal prefilter dosn't do a good job at that, if you actually need odor reducing properties use their A+ filter, this is just an "A" filter, though id give it more of a C+

For your standard big round filters, it makes at least 2, the skinny round hepa filters, this box will give you about 4-6 prefilters depending on your cut.

Also comes with 2 velcro tabs to keep it wrapped tight around the filter

make sure wrap up your unused portions or any of the "odor reducing" properties will be gone when you eventually use them

Acceptable replacement to the original one, just not worth it for anything over $10

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This filter does an okay job in cleaning the air of contaminants, dust and airborne particles. However, if you want to have odors removed, such as pets, smoke, cooking odors, cleaning chemicals, etc., you should buy the A-Plus filter that Honeywell also makes ($6 to $7 more). I took off one star, because it does not handle odors or smoke.

I took of one more star, because it is in bulk and is not scored for cutting. It's annoying to line up and cut out each filter.

Also, be wary of advertisers that substitute off-brand bulk filters. In my experience, these don't work very well and allow too much polluted air to contaminate the main HEPA filter.

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There seems to be a lot of confusion with Activated carbon products. I'll shed some light on it. Don't buy Generic filters, you'll be sorry.

These are the "A" filter,(HRF-AP1) and are made with Activated Charcoal Carbon and BEST for smoke odors.

Pro's

1 Excellent for smoke of any kind

2 Great for kitchen odors

3 Great for pet odors

4 Good for chemical fumes and odors

Con's

1 Has to be replaced periodically. (3 Months on average)

2 Most carbon filters are overpriced

These are made with Activated Charcoal Carbon. Carbon made from COAL is the air purifier best odor absorber and smokers BEST friend.

Don't pay attention to other reviewers, they don't know what they're talking about. Just make certain you're buying Genuine Honeywell.

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The A-Plus (HRF-APP1) filters are made with Activated Carbon made with Zeolite/Volcanic Rock.

Pro's

1 Excellent for chemical fumes and odors (VOCs)

2 Good for kitchen odors

3 Good for pet odors

4 Good for new car smells

5 Can be re-activated and then re-used. Just Vacuum and then place in the sun for a day

Con's

1 Hard to find in it's pure form

2 Not available for most air purifiers

Honeywell HRF-APP1 / Filter (A) Honeywell HEPAClean Tower Air Purifier