Buy Frigidaire FAD301NUD 30-Pint Dehumidifier

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I paid $163.17 for this item on October 4th, 2012. First of all, the majority of the reviews here are outdated. One of the biggest complaints was that when you hooked up the hose in the back the water would not flow out. Then you have to call the company and get an additional item to get it to work. BUT they have fixed any and all problems, so order with out fear. I got this item with the full knowledge that when I got it I would be calling the manufacturer to get it working with my hose, but when I called they said my unit was a 2012 model and it was good to go.

I live in coastal texas, in a 1200 sq/ft apartment that was unbearable with out the AC running all day. I'm more then ok at the temperature set at 80, with the dehumidifier going in the kitchen, small hose cut to fit running into the sink.

(I'm currently working on about 500 reviews, I order pretty much everything from Amazon but I (until now) never review. So I'm going through the years of orders to catch up, and try and give back to the system. If your reading this PLEASE hit the button saying this review was helpful, it does help out the people that make reviews, and trust me it takes a lot of time... I try not to make long winded reviews, all of the specs are in the product description)

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Some of the details. First, I bought this item at Best Buy for about $150.00, plus (yes) the $20.00 for the two year extended warranty. Second, I am writing from Austin, Texas, where the humidity is not oppressive like Houston, but it is certainly not bone dry like Phoenix. And, third, I live in a 600sf+ apartment, for which the capacity of this humidifier is very well suited.

Some of the reviewers of other Frigidaire dehumidifiers have complained of noise, heat and difficulty removing the water bucket. Yes, it does make some noise, but I don't find it at all distracting, much less bothersome. If you are wanting something whisper quiet, this is not the unit you want. Regarding the heat, it also does put off some heat. However, it is a dry heat, you might say. And, though here in Austin the temperatures are moving into the consistent summer 90s, with the humidity in the apartment substantially lowered -this is where this unit earns its keep -by adding a fan or two I have not had to run my air conditioning since purchasing this machine, save to take off the heat's edge at particular moments of the day and night. Finally, removal of the water bucket/catcher is not at all difficult. It also has a built-in fold-down handle, which makes transporting the water easy. And, as an added benefit, I use the water for various utility purposes. Access to the filter is also very easy. Cleaning it involves rinsing it with water and then drying it. Quite simple. Indeed, the overall operation of this dehumidifier is much less involved than your average washer or dryer, though perhaps a bit more so than a toaster.

Something I did not realize is that Frigidaire's parent company is now Electrolux. With this in mind, I have reason to think that this dehumidifier should last a good while. It is most definitely worth the investment.

So, to wrap this up, if you do not live in a vast expanse of space, and are willing to put up with a noticeable hum and the production of some heat as a by-product of moisture removal, I would say that this dehumidifier is an excellent purchase and value.

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-I have only had the product for a day and so far it is working well.

-The tank holds about a gallon (estimate) and, so far, has filled in about 8 hours. I expect it will not fill this quickly after continual use.

-It is louder than a fan, but less noisy than window air conditioning unit.

-The dehumidifier puts out some heat, but with the room being less humid it feels more comfortable inside than it did before.

It is called a '30-Pint Dehumidifier'-this means it collects ~30 pints in a day, not that the tank holds 30 pints at a time.

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...are out the drain instead of making the air in my basement musty. In only one day, the humidity and smell of the 900 sq ft basement has improved dramatically. Great value. The fan on the top of the unit is powerful and really moves the air. Shipping was incredibly fast! Packaging was excellent. Pleased!

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Worked great, but failed after less than 2 years of fairly light use. We had it in the bedroom, and only ran it during rainy or humid periods. We did move it every once in a while to another room, but it is supposed to be portable. I began to get a failure code of "ES", after about 20 months. I called customer support and was told there was nothing they could do, and that it was not able to be repaired even if I took it to the authorized frig repair service shop. Rep I spoke with did not seem surprised at all that it had failed this soon. I checked with an authorized repair shop and guy said they make these units to be replaced, not to be repaired. Previously, I had a soleus dehumidifier and had similar issue -it too failed w/in a couple of years. Would be more than willing to pay more for unit that would last longer. We had an old frigidaire dehumidifier in basement that lasted over 10 yrs. Guess it's true -they don't make them like they used to!! Would caution that some of the positive posts are probably from folks who have only recently purchased the unit. I too would have given it 4 or 5 stars if I had reviewed it before it crashed.

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It seals well so it holds in the humidity like it should. I like the size as it can hold at least 3 boxes of toro size cigars. Classy but nothing fancy, just a good box made with good material at good price.

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I've had this humidor for about a year now and it has turned out to be a pretty good little unit. I'm usually breaking into it 2 times a day so I have to add water every few days. I add about 6 to 8 drops of water when the humidity drops to 68% and that will make it rise to about 72%. All in all it's a great box.

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As many cigar smokers will say, always buy your humidor at least one size larger than you think you may need. I wish I had listened to that logic the first time. I purchased this humidor as a replacement for my first. Like many others, I was not initially willing to sink a ton of money into a box but I was quickly running out of room.

When I found this on Amazon I liked that it was fairly simple in design and had the capacity I was now after. Take capacity with a grain of salt anyway since it all differs with ring size of the cigars you store in it. Currently I have at least 50 in mine with room to spare. The price was also in the range and others that reviewed the product had good things to say about it.

What I like is the size and how well it seals. It took the initial seasoning well. I am not using either the stock humidity gauge or humidifier but opted to use a digital gauge and Boveda packs (which I have fallen in love with) due to how easy it is to maintain the RH% you are after. There is a top tray to keep a few of your favorites in quick reach as well as dividers for the main compartment to allow you up to 3 areas for organizing your sticks. Its nothing really fancy in terms of appearance which I like.

Whats not to like is the stock gauge and humidifier element. I am not sure anyone actually uses these things but do yourself a favor and at least buy a quality digital unit. The ones sold here on Amazon from Quality Importers (http://www.amazon.com/Quality-Importers-HygroSet-Hygrometer-Humidors/dp/B000H6CZQE/ref=pd_sim_hg_1) fit the cut out of the stock unit perfectly so it looks like its made for it. Mine also had some dings and dents. Nothing major or that would impair function just looks and they were visible from the front.

In all I would happily buy another.

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Buy this for the box, the humidifier and hygrometer are quite honestly kinda shoddy. But the humidor itself is a real gem very nice design looks like a real antique. Nice seal, seasoned quickly and is maintaining a nice humidity level. It says 50 to 75 cigars but I could see fitting 100 in here no problem. Highly recommended!

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This humidor has a nice look to it but leaks horribly. There's absolutely no "whoosh" sound indicating a lack of seal. I have 4 different GPs in this humidor and all I can maintain is 55% humidity at best. My recommendation... spend the extra money to get a decent humidor with a proper seal that won't ruin your cigars.

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I purchased this humidor as a Christmas gift for my husband knowing nothing about humidors. My selection was based on looks and price. Much to my surprise I did good! My husband Absolutely LOVES it! I definately recommend it for someone who wants a no fuss top quality humidor that won't break the bank....Thanks Amazon!

Reviews of 14804 Sears Kenmore Humidifier Wick Filter

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These filters were not Kenmore filters but were supposed to be a replacement filter for a Kenmore they were an off brand and very inferior. I am using them since I don't want the expense of returning them. Never again will I buy from this source.

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This product was horrible. I purchased two to get us through the next few months and neither filter lasted longer than a week. The issue is that it looks like they are put together with some type of glue gun or something. The glue melted into the humidifier basin so there was a white film in it. Then the filter itself formed a goopy barrier (again the glue) where it hit the water in the humidifier which blocked the filter from working at all anymore.

Just horrible.

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This filter is not a genuie Kenmore filter but rather an no name brand replacement. The filter did not wick the water as good as a genuine Kenmore filter nor did it last as long. It virtually stopped wicking after about a month of use while I got a full season of use out of a Kenmore filter in a second humidifier that I have. This filter was much cheaper so I guess you get what you pay for. I would not buy this product again, not a good value.

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I've used many different brands of filters for the Sears humidifier and these are not good. They do not have much wicking material, large "honeycomb" holes, thus they do not produce much moisture. With less fabric they silt up with the minerals very quickly. After about a week it was hard as a rock (lime) and do not wick. This price was good but you get what you pay for.

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This company went out of their way to correct a problem and resent a great product. I will use this company again and again. Five Stars!

Review of Aprilaire 12 Water Panel Evaporator

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you are buying a generic filter! Not by Aprilaire as you might think looking at the picture

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I discovered that the water panel in my humidifier was plugged (thought I had changed it in the fall-my bad!) Ordered and received replacement in two days and was up and running 48 hours after hitting the "one click) order button. Amazon rules!

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Same as original. It came in the factory box. It is a drop in relacement. I looks like it is from the original manufacturer of the appliance.

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This is the old metal version of the panel. I have soft water and the metal corrodes or gets all junked up. The plastic version (from Home Depot etc) seems to last longer.

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This humidifier panel is the perfect fit for my home furnace. At this low price you can afford to replace it every year. Excellent item.

Best Sunpentown Hot Water Dispenser with Dual-Pump System, 4.2 Liter Deals

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We purchased the SPT hot water dispenser as a replacement for a Tatung unit that lost its heating element after many years of service.

The SPT unit arrived with a dent in the housing, although the carton was intact. I suspect that it was shipped this way from the factory. It was not a large enough cosmetic defect to cause us to return it, but did nothing to raise our confidence in the company.

This unit has both manual and automatic dispensing, which is a nice feature. The manual pump is stiff and difficult to operate, however. The sides of the unit are warm to the touch, implying that it is marginally-insulated and so not as energy-efficient as it could be.

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I ordered two. One of the dispensors was received damage and Amazon quickly replaced it. The dispensor is a good sized and is working with no problems. I like the special one-touch auto dispense feature, my previous dispensor only had the manual air pump. The dispensor is attractive and should be perfect in any setting. The water temperature holds well for the whole day for that extra cup of instant coffee or tea.

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These are AWESOME. Ive bought 3 so far n every 1 wants one. PERFECT for gifts and the price was GREAT.....THANKS

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I returned this item in the following next day. Because the lid did not lock properly( it can still open) even switching to the lock mode.

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pros:

works as expected

arrived undamaged and on time

still works fine after a couple of months

no smells ever (I did the instructions for the first use.)

nice handle

level indicator

seems quick but have not tried others

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Limited/no color choice but no big deal.

Blueair 403 GO SMOKESTOP Air Purifier Review

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A IQAir HealthPro Plus helps with new furniture off-gassing in the living room while a Sharp FP-P40CX + Blueair 403 SmokeStop combo does the same in the master bedroom. The lack of electronic controls (403 versus the 450E) means improved durability. As far as I am concerned, the more durable a device is, the lower the overall cost of ownership as warranty claims require that the owner cover shipping costs to the factory. The 403 is the bang-for-the-buck model in the Blueair inventory. The SmokeStop filter with impregnated carbon granules is a great improvement over the standard HEPASilent by providing both lightweight multigas and odor filtration. CADR 240 means that it should be good for rooms up to 240 sqft (regardless of manufacturer claims) through the life of the filter (as ACH declines due to clogged media). Let the unit run 24/7, else cover it when not in use to prevent the accumulation of dust on the exposed internals. Periodically clean the fan with compressed air and vacuum the intake grill/ion brush region/housing floor regularly, regardless of the presence of accumulated dust. Because the filters (made in the USA) are not exactly cost effective (versus the cost of the unit itself), I run a smaller filtration unit (Sharp FP-P40CX) in the opposite corner of the room so that filter media changes can be extended to one year (YMMV, depends on your IAQ). I prefer the single filter cartridge of the 400 series units to that of the triple filter setup found in the 500 and 600 series. And unlike the 500 and 600 series models which intake air from the bottom of the unit, the 400 series models are better suited for placement on carpeted flooring. The Blueair 403 is assembled in China (I have no problem with that) from parts procured from Germany, Sweden and the USA.

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Reviews of BestAir 1C-6 Humidiclean Extra Strength Humidifier Cleaner 32 oz.

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I don't use this product to clean a humidifier but as a cleaning product. It takes hard water off of any surface like you would not believe. I sprinkle a little of this on on get some on a toothbrush. It bubbles and just eats away the hard water. You can then rub it with the toothbrush and it will general vanish.

Love this stuff, I've been using it to clean sinks, tubs, toilets, etc for many years.

C Meyers

Ogden, Ut

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I have a warm mist humidifier (the Vicks UV with 2 water containers, similar to my previous Slant Fin humidifier), and this cleaner is extremely effective. Rather than filling the heating compartment five or six times with vinegar when I clean it once a week (after removing the mineral absorption pad), I can fill the compartment once for a matter of a few minutes and all the hard water residue is gone. My water may be harder than yours.

Unfortunately, the instructions on the bottle say that the product should not be discarded in the sink; it should only be discarded in the toilet. This turns out to be virtually impossible to do. The sink in my bathroom is too small to rinse out the humidifier, so I have to rinse it in the kitchen sink. The warning is not specific enough to tell me what the danger is for putting it down the sink. Does it harm the tadpoles in the sewer, or what? My solution is to run the water in the sink for three or four minutes to minimize whatever the potential is. So I am left to wonder if I'm doing damage to my plumbing. I'm giving only five stars for effectiveness minus one star for uncertainty.

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I own this humidifier for 3 years and always cleaned it with warm water and vinigar. Over this time some mineral scaling accumulated on the heating element and inside the tank, and I decided to give it a good cleaning with this "fantastic" product. It did NOTHING! It didn't remove any calcium AT ALL! I've used it as directed and even soaked the element for half an hour nothing!

Extremely disappointed, never buying it again!

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Instruction is not very clear. It says "Use plastic brush to apply", but it does not work that way. You must immerse whole unit with this chemical for a couple of hours to get a good result. Calcium deposit/scale is very tough to remove. I used almost one third of the bottle for cleaning one humidifier. I need to repeat it regularly.

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I have a humidifier that has a clear plastic basin that holds the water. Lately it's been getting this weird cloudy hard film that won't scrub off. I just poured this stuff into it and the filmy cloudy hard water buildup vanished. I did take a toothbrush to a few of the hard to reach areas, but with just a couple of passes, the residue was gone. You do have to be careful not to spill it on anything or let it sit too long because it can stain. I did spill some in my tub and sink but I rinsed it right away and it was not a problem. But later I found one little tiny dot that I must have missed and it's stained very lightly though

Cheap Holmes HWM6000-UM Small Room Warm Mist Humidifier

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I would have rated this a 5 star if the cleaning was easier, but I do not know if such a humidifier exists.

We have hard water and the build up of scale was becoming a problem, even with daily cleaning (yes, you should clean this unit daily). I came up with a solution to reduce and almost eliminate the scale I add a teaspoon of baking soda to the tank when I refill it. The scale is drastically reduced and the unit runs at a whisper quiet. I originally ran the unit without the baking soda and there was some noise, mainly gurgling, that was too loud for me since I am a light sleeper.

There is a black covered heating element that requires cleaning to remove scale. This can be very difficult to remove. I solved this as part of the weekly maintenance when you use vinegar to clean the base. The part with the heating element rests on the base. By adding enough vinegar to fill the well where the heating element engages with the base, and allowing it to soak for 10 or 15 minutes, the scale is easily removed.

I like the warm mist because it helps warm up the room.

Overall, I believe this unit is a great value.

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I bought one for the office and liked it so much I bought another one for home. I like the warm mist, it heats the water and kills the germs before sending out mist. You have to be so careful with cool mist humidifiers especially ones with a filter, because if you get sick the germs lodge in the filter and just multiply and you wind up re-circulating germs through the mist. I've read about the gurgling noise and yes baking soda does get rid of it I'm a light sleeper and I have mine right next to my bed. It keeps the sinus moist which prevents sinus infections. The vinegar is great for cleaning the unit as well. And I love the fact that I don't have to deal with filters. I HATE filters. This is like plug and go! I've had mine over 2 years and it's still going strong. Hope they never discontinue it.

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It produces upto 2.5 gallons per day, but the tank is only 1 gallon so you have to refill it a lot to get this. The instructions say DO NOT use detergents on any part but then it says to put the bottom section in the dishwasher. It takes a lot of time and effort to clean the scaling off, partly because you have to wait 15 minutes after turning it off since the heating element remains hot for a long time and could send out random steam to burn you as you pick it up. In terms of cost vs time it's probably a better deal for many people to just buy new wicks for an evaporating humidifier. But the worst thing is a metal plate on the bottom maybe 1/3" from the ground that's there to prevent the plastic from melting under the heating element. That's pretty close to the floor to have a metal plate that's nearly boiling hot and is probably the real reason why the manual says to keep it off rugs or finished floors. It also had a pretty bad plastic outgas smell; maybe this will go away in time though. All considered I don't really even feel safe leaving this on when I'm not in the room (although there's probably no rational reason behind it).

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great value for the money. no filter was the reason for the purchase and thank goodness. can be hard to clean, but i haven't tried the baking soda yet. can be heavy when full of water, and the tank is so big that i have to use the bathtub to fill it because it doesn't fit under my sink. it is very quiet and would recommend it to anyone.

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We bought this humidifier last year and my son used it in his smaller room and it worked very well. The gurgling sound was no louder than a tranquility fountain. It only lasted about 10 minutes and then it was silent throughout the night. The water tank was just right, one fill is all it took. (Any larger capacity tank would cause it be too heavy to carry. I can't imagine that.) We tried it in our master bedroom and since it is large we would rather have two of these humidifiers than to try another brand. We save a lot of money since we don't need to buy filters. We have had no issues with cleaning.

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Summary: Good whole-house humidifier

GOOD NEWS

Small footprint allows unit to be placed in a variety of locations

Easy to assemble and put to work quickly; four casters are included

Quiet; variable speed control allows for a significant noise reduction over fixed speed models

Good humidification control turns unit off and on at your choice of settings

Digital display shows room humidity

Nice design in cherry that fits most traditional decor

Water capacity is adequate for whole-house humidification

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Be very careful not to drop the water into the unit as it will likely break the thin plastic case

Instruction manual is generic to many models and vague or inaccurate

Two water bottles; left is a slave and right is the main source (not stated in the manual)

Left water bottle does not empty before you need to refill the right

Digital display "F" means current room humidity while "FF" means refill water bottle (instruction manual is incorrect)

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