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I have had my bionare humidifier for almost a year now and while it worked really well in the beginning it is now having some problems. I like the features that allows you to set a certain humidity level and the humidifier will automatically turn itself on and off to maintain that level in the room. The tank can easily last a week or more depending on your location. The problem I am running into now is that my system won't activate because it says the tank is empty when actually it is full. All I have to do to give the device a little shake and it starts up again and can detect the water, but that doesn't do much good because it will say the tank is empty again in 5 mins or so. I have tried cleaning the device but thus far have not found a solution to this problem.

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Top 6 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Basic Sampler Essential Oil Gift Reviews

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When I received this package, I was a bit surprised at how small the bottles were because I didn't take not of how many mls. for each. But when I smelled the scents, they were powerful so size does not matter at all. I love all of them but for now I am using the peppermint the most because it helps with my nausea. The orange scent is also wonderful. It smells like someone just peeled an orange in the room very energizing. I also use the lavender for sleeping. I had it at my bedside right after I had surgery and it was very soothing. The eucalyptus also smelled minty but a bit stronger than peppermint, sort of like liniment cream. The lemongrass I find a tad too sweetsmelling, similar to lemon drops. And I can't quite make a comparison for the tea tree scent but it smells good, too. What's amazing about these little bottles is if you leave one open, like one time I was in my office and forgot to close the peppermint, when I came back, the whole room smelled like peppermint. But if you hold the bottle under my nose, it doesn't overwhelm me.

I'm actually thinking of purchasing the Synergy blends because I was very impressed with this collection.

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I ordered this set of essential oils because it was a good amount of oil at a great price and I figured if it ended up being bunk then not that much money was wasted. These oils are the real deal! They are pure, 100%, no diluting with other oils to stretch the supply. For this product at this price point it's a very very good deal. I will definitely be getting more oils from this seller.

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First of all I must commend Edens Garden for their prompt shipping. I have made multiple orders from them all of which have arrived within days. I use essential oils for many things around my house. Here are two of my favorite uses:

Facial toner for oily, acne, and sensitive skin: brew a cup of double strength chamomile tea. Let tea cool and then add 5-10 drops of tea tree oil and about 1/4 cup witch hazel. Apply with cotton after washing face 1-2 times daily. Store in an air tight container. Multipurpose cleaner: add 10-15 drops each lavender oil and tea tree oil as well as 5-10 drops grapefruit seed extract to 1 cup distilled water. Will clean and disinfect most surfaces. I love it in my kitchen!

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Well, the price was great, but you get what you pay for. The package arrived with the seal broken on the lemongrass oil and I lost almost half the bottle. I would have been more sad about it, but the truth is none of the scents are very strong for essential oils. Both the orange and the lemongrass are missing that green (can't think of a better word for it...slightly bitter?) bite that I usually love about those scents. Instead they're too sweet. The Peppermint also smells VERY sweet, and not as strong as other oils I've used. The tea tree and lavender scents seemed like something other than the intended scent was added, I couldn't put my finger on it but they didn't seem as "pure" as they should be (perhaps this had something to do with the lemongrass that spilled, but the intruding scent did not seem like lemongrass). Eucalyptus was actually okay, and seemed to be comparable to other oils I've bought.

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I opened the package and the warning label indicated NOT for SKIN CONTACT without medical supervision and use at your own risk! I guess these are not for use on the body but to be used as scents in a AirWick, Glade Plugin or something like that. This is not what I expected! When I emailed customer service they had the audacity to reply back that people actually DRINK these oils despite the label stating NOT for INTERNAL USE and NOT FOR SKIN contact USE on the giant warning label inside! I wonder if most of the reviewers are just fake reviews from unverified buyers.

Reviews of SPT SH-1505 Ceramic Heater with Humidifier

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I needed the temperature in my baby's room to stay the same even though we're in a small apartment. This really did the trick. It looks great is very compact compared to other ugly large heater humidifiers AND it is both a heater and humidifier so even when it warms up in there it does feel so dry. It also has a tip over feature, which or safety is great. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is I wish you could operate the humidifer separate from the heater but you can't. Can't have it all I guess. Oh, and we have a modern looking apartment and this fits right in!

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We bought this because of the humidifier feature. However, the humidifier is very hard to fill (You have to pour it in at a trickle), and the reservoir is tiny. Fortunately, neither of these things are really a problem because it takes weeks to even produce enough humidity to go through that tiny amount of water. I think you could literally just leave out a glass of water and it would evaporate faster than what this thing puts out. DON'T waste your money buying this. The heater is totally adequate, but you can find one just as good without the humidifier for one third the price. Buy a separate heater and humidifier and you'll still come out ahead and you'll have a humidifier that actually works. Seriously. I never take the time to write reviews, but this thing is a joke. Save your money!

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I bought this heater for my husband who suffers from arthritis. He likes is extra hot in the room so we were using a space heater at night. However he started getting bad nose bleeds from the hot dry air. The SPT SH-1505 Ceramic Heater with Humidifier has stopped the nose bleeds altogether. I can feel the humidy in the room and the heater works well to heat a room. I would recommend this product.

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As others have noted, filling the humidifier reservoir is confounding because one must poor so slowly. Plus, humidifier consumes full reservoir of water on low setting if run overnight. Moisture/humidity not appreciably better. "Thermostat" is nothing more than a manual switch which allows high/low/off settings.

On the plus side, the heater seems to fire up quickly and the fan is very, very quiet---almost imperceptible.

I've concluded that getting separate humidifier and heater is probably a better way to go.

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The heater works real good, but the heater has to run for the humidifier to work. So can't run it on high as it will shut off, but found out on low it runs all the time so I run it on low to get heat and humidity.

Wes

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Good looking unit. Works just fine. Even on its highest speed, it doesn't put out much air. The humidifier works really well though. It's not a bad unit, I just expected a bit more from it. Use your own judgment. Thx.

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Review of Honeywell 32005847-001 Installation Kit, Bypass

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I purchased this to go along with my whole house humidifier cause Honeywell doesn't give you all the stuff you need with the humidifier. However, read up on what is included and what is not. I bought a seperate humidistat because I thought I needed one but there is actually one in the humidifier package. Most modern furnaces don't need the separate transformer and sail switch that come in this kit. You can find the schematics online for your furnace if you don't have the manual it came with to wire to the 24v output on the control board in the furnace unit and not have to use the sail switch and 24v transformer. Hence, I'd recommend buying the water tubes and ducting at a hardware store. I would imagine that if I'd thought ahead far enough I could have found the 5" duct and hoses for around $20 or less and saved myself some money. My mistake is your lesson here I guess.

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Bought this to go with the 220a humidifier per suggestions of other users. Was about to watch the included video (a DVD is shown on the outer box) to get started, and opened the box to find a VHS tape. Not sure how many people still have a working VHS machine in 2012, but I don't. Upon further inspection, there is no sail switch in the install box either.

Now I have to go through the hassle of finding a VHS machine or wait for a DVD if the manufacturer can send one.

Kind of concerns me about how old these parts may be in this box. Ugh in deed.

I may update this once I get to see the video and figure out how to do the install, but this is a major disappointment in Honeywell.

Update: I just talked to Honeywell, and somehow they're blaming Amazon, saying someone must have opened the box. Seriously?!? How or why would Amazon have Honeywell labeled VHS tapes to sneak into sealed (only one piece of tape closing the box, shows no signs of being resealed) factory package? A big "WOW" comes to mind, and the rating just went to 1 star.

Update 2 (1/25/12): After returning this and buying another kit locally (same part number, slightly different on-box pictures), I gave up on this unit as a whole. Honeywell, even though it lists as included, no longer includes the sail switch to control the unit. At least this one didn't have a VHS tape in it-it had NO install video at all! It's 'sold separately' according to their (apparently overseas) support tech. "Everything you need" apparently doesn't mean parts for a successful install, it means to provide instant frustration. Very disappointing, Honeywell. Thank goodness for Amazon's easy return procedures.

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Only half of the stuff that was included in the Kit is needed.

You would be better off th=o buy these items separately.

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This a required kit to install the whole house humidifier. The video is great and gives valuable tips not in the written instructions which are good but assume a lot of knowledge.

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The Honeywell Humidifier includes a transformer, saddle valve and humidistat. The Installation Kit comes with the flexible duct, duct starter, duct tape, saddle valve, tubing, wire, sail switch, humidistat and two 24 VAC transformers. Now I have two extra transformers, humidistat and saddle valve. The Humidifier doesn't describe what's included, so you don't know for sure what else is needed. This is very poor or deceptive practice by the manufacturer. Amazon could also do a better job listing exactly what's in the box so you know if any extra parts are needed, and sell them separately. I ended up paying for a lot of extra parts I don't need. The few parts I did use in the kit I could have bought at the hardware store for about $20. Honeywell products are usually top of the line but in this case they pulled a fast one on the customer.

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These filters work great! Have been using them everyday, hopefully they last a long time. But always buy in a set of two just in case.

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This product worked beautifully! I was unable to purchase this filter from the store where I bought the humudifier and am delighted to have found this avenue for the future.

MH

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The filter dimentions were off and the only way to fit in the holder was to squash it in. This was the first in many years I faced such problem. E-mails in this regard were sent to the supplier through Amazon and directly, but I have yet to hear from them.

Bionaire BCM645-U Digital Cool Mist Humidifier Reviews

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Low ambient humidity (below 30%) is both uncomfortable and unhealthy it dries out my sinuses, gives me a dry cough, make me more prone to respiratory infections, and it also gives me dermatitis & dander in my beard and scalp (which further exacerbates my cough). For that reason, I prefer to humidify my bedroom in wintertime. Why wintertime and not year round ? Because when the temperature outside drops, it's ability to hold moisture decreases very significantly. Anyway, for optimum comfort, I try to prevent my bedroom's humidity from dropping below 40% ... better still, 45%.

I recently purchased a BCM645.

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* Digital Hygrometer/Humidistat: This unit has a convenient and easy to read digital LCD display connected to a built-in hygrometer (to detect ambient humidity level), and a hydrostat (that allows you to set a desired minimum humidity for the unit to maintain ... sort of like a dehumidifier only in reverse). The fan can be set to low med or high on manual, or low med or high on automatic; and the target humidity can be set in increments of 1%.

* Humidification Method: This uses the wick (essentially a big filter sponge) + fan method, rather than a mister. The former is superior to the latter, because misters don't fully disperse their water into the air which can cause the floor below it to become damp (and eventually damaged by) settling/condensing mist.

* Quiet: The fan on this is surprisingly quiet.

* Footprint: It's vertical tower design gives this unit a small footprint.

CONS:

* WICKS WITH SHORT LIFESPAN: My model has 2 disposeable wicks. In my case, my first pair has only been in use for less than 2 weeks, and they're already working far less well and are signaling "change", and because they're fragile they can only be partially rinsed they need to be replaced. Supposedly, the 657 has "permanent" wicks which are sturdier and can be reused more times ... I'll look into whether or not my 645 can use the 657's wicks, otherwise it's going to be a big headache and expense constantly replacing them.

* AWKWARD REFILLING: In order to refill the 1.3 gal tank, you must lift the tank out, carry it to a sink, hold it upside down, unscrew the refill/dispensing port, and hold it at an angle under a faucet until it's full ... then you have to clutch it against your chest with one hand while you use the other to turn off the faucet and reapply the fill cap and no, it cant stand upside down on it's own, you MUST hold it during refilling, or it'll fall over and break. IMO, this is needlessly awkward, and if your sink lacks a deep basin equipped with a high-top faucet, you have to clutch the thing to your chest with one arm while ladling in water with the other. Two very simple design improvements would solve this problem: (1) recess the dispensing port (located on the bottom of the tank), so that when the tank is lifted out of the base, it can be stood upright on a counter without opening the dispenser valve on the bottom that'd allow hands-free refilling; obviously the number (2) improvement would then be to relocate the refill port from the bottom of the unit to the top. With both improvements, you could then carry the tank to a sink, put it down where ever's convenient, and refill it ... no need to cradle it like a baby, or lift/support anything heavy. Doing that would also enable the manufacturer to increase the tank capacity (and runtime) and improve ergonomics (especially for older users, children, and amputees) at the same time.

* LACKS A TANK EMPTY SENSOR. Because this model lacks a tank-empty sensor, and because the hydrostat only cycles off the unit when the desired humidity level is reached, this unit FAILS to shut off if the tank runs out when the ambient humidity is below the set point. That's poor design and a waste of power. The manufacturer needs to add a tank empty sensor, and integrate it with the humidistat.

* CAPACITY: The manufacturer overstates this unit's capacity, claiming it can handle a 700sq foot room. It works well in small and mid-sized rooms, but to be realistic, you'd need 2-3 of these units to handle 700 sq feet on a really dry day. Also, 1.3 gals sounds like a lot, but on a really dry day (humidity% in the low/mid 20's), it'll exhaust that in under 10 hours, and because humid air sinks and dry air rises, you'd better keep the door of the room closed or it'll struggle to humidify the entire floor of your house, rather than just the one room you put it in.

* SPEED: This unit would benefit from a slightly larger wick, because on a really dry day, even in a 250 sq ft room, it has trouble maintaining 40% if the door is even a little bit ajar, or if the room is slightly drafty. Having a larger wick would also help to reduce the frequency it must be cleaned. I'm not looking forward to having to dismantle this unit weekly (to clean the wick and chamber), much less daily (as the manual suggests).

* Lacks UV: It'd be nice if the unit had a small UV bulb to kill bacteria in its evaporation reservoir.

Bottom line: Not recommended. I like the digital readout and controls, but this unit has too many ergonomic problems to recommend it definitely look for the models that list reusable wick/filters. I got the wrong one ... don't make the same mistake.

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TIPS REGARDING WICKS:

* PRICE This unit uses 2 sponge/wicks. The BWF-100 and HWF-100 are identical and interchangeble when buying replacements, grab whichever brand is cheaper. I've seen prices for a 3pack (3 pairs of wicks) range from $5 to $16.

* RINSING: These wicks are rather fragile resist the urge to wring them out when rinsing them, or you'll damage them. Instead, fill a sink with body-temperature water, let them soak for 5-10 mins (to let the deposits soften & par-dissolve), then gently press them flat (while submerged) 2-3 times. Then drain them (dont wring them) and reinstall. That should extend their performance by a few more days. Each subsequent rinse will yeild only half the benefit though. Evdentually, as the weave loses integrity, and deposits build, they'll just stop wicking and only get wet at the bottom, and they'll stay dry, shriveled and discolored up top.

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THIS IS GOT TO BE THE WORST DESIGH OF A HUMIDIFIER ON THE MARKET. FILLING IT IS BY FAR THE BIGGEST PROBLEM OTHER THAN TRYING TO FIND A REPLACEMENT TANK. I'M TRYING TO ORDER MY 3RD ONE AND NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE ANY. HMMMM! I WONDER WHY......

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I followed the instructions to the letter, filling the reservoir with cool water, not warm. Filling the reservoir is easy.

When I put the reservoir into the housing, some of the water emptied into the base, as it is supposed to do. But it never stopped. The water started flowing out of the unit onto the floor, and didn't stop until I pulled out the reservoir.

I checked everything, over and over. I checked the instructions for troubleshooting, but this problem was not addressed. There were no cracks in the unit that I could see.

Maybe I just got a bad one, but I'm not willing to give this model another chance. I'm going to get something different.

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It seemed like this product was never able to get enough humidity in the room and was always running. Also, it isn't the best to fill. Your only option is the bathtub and when I went to fill it and tried to stand it under the faucet it slipped and cracked. I can't find a replacement reservoir and now the whole thing is is worthless. On a positive not it looks good!

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I have two complaints about the unit. The reservoir IS very awkward to fill and after a week I dropped it in the kitchen sink and cracked it. Fortunately the crack was superficial and it did not cause the reservoir to leak. Your best bet is to bear hug the thing as you fill it and hope you don't get water all over yourself in the process.

The second complaint is the hygrometer that displays the relative humidity. The hygrometer measures substantially lower while the unit is running then when the unit is not running. As such, when the unit finally reaches your desired humidity it will shut off as it should. But then because the humidity shoots up, it won't turn on again for quite a while. I have witnessed a 10% difference between the humidity reported when the unit is running and when it is not. Obviously there is a flaw in the placement of the hygrometer.

Since I use the humidifier intermittently I don't consider either of these issues major, hence 3 stars.

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In fact, they don't last but a few days in a hard water area like NM. I realized that isn't particularly the filters fault but I do believe for the money, something ought to be able to be made to prevent spending this kind of money every few days or at the most once a week.

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