Review of Bionaire humidifier wick filter 900 Fits Various Models

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What to say? It's a filter. It works much better than the mineral encrusted old one.

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I tried the filters immediately. They were the right size for my humidifier. . the filters arrived earlier than expected.

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You need this filter to be able to use the humidifier to moisten the air at whatever setting you put the humidifier at.The filter wicks effectively & I rinse/clean mine in spring to reuse twice more.

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.

Cheap Swizz Style F-007 Fred Humidifier, Red

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The company sent the humidifier very quickly and in good condition. It is a funny looking thing. Reminds me of a red spaceship. It will get noticed in your home by friends. It's so different looking then the standard humidifier.

This works like a teakettle blowing a medium or low amount of steam depending on the setting you choose. It is very quiet. During the day with TV volume and conversation you can't hear anything. At night when it's quit you can hear the water boiling but it is not loud enough to be annoying. Best there are no extra filters needed and all it takes is a weekly cleaning to remove the lime buildup.

The unit itself stays cool to the touch during use but the flow of steam is hot right where it comes out so you will need to use caution with very young children. This unit stands very securely; I feel it would take a pretty hard hit to knock it over. Also the water is in a separate container inside.

The instructions do not say the area this humidifier humidifies nor the amount of time it takes to empty the water tank. On low my empties in about 8-10 hours. The electricity used is 200w for low and 300w for high setting. The low setting works well for me. It has auto shut off when the water runs out.

I have this product for about three weeks. It is very easy to add water to. It is also easy to do the weekly cleaning. It does not leak or leave any kind of water stains during use.

One problem with the unit is that it is made out of plastic. The nozzle through which the steam comes out of is plastic painted with silver paint. The paint started to bubble near the top inner part of the nozzle on my humidifier. If the bubbles break it will not look so great. That is why I'm giving this product 4 stars instead of five.

There are almost no reviews on the web about this product. I believe it sells in red, silver, black and a lime color. If you like the unique shape don't be afraid to give it a try.

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'Fred' is one of the coolest humidifiers on the market. With it's space-age look, this is not your typical household appliance that you want to hide. Worth the extra money. I prefer warm mist humidifiers because they don't create the white film that the ultrasonic humidifiers leave behind. Unfortunately, my 'Fred' came with a broken leg due to poor packaging by Amazon (tsk-tsk), so I had to return him. (I'm pretty sure it's a 'he.') Love the fact 'he' comes in so many awesome colors too!

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I purchased this item a couple of years ago and thought it was great. I was refilling it recently when I found that the top was stuck to the base, upon inspection I could see that both sections had warped, evidently due to excessive heat. Considering I ran the humidifier all winter long and filled it two to three times a day I knew this had happened very suddenly, it had been working perfectly and came apart easily a few hours previously. I believe this could have created a fire hazard had I not discovered it in a timely manner. I sent an email to Stadler Form (the manufacturer) telling them what had happened but heard nothing back from them, apparently they are not interested in complaints. I won't be buying another.

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This stray was exactly like the old one it replaced. I ordered it because the sand-like coating had mostly worn off the one that came with my humidifier. When this one arrived, I was surprised to see that it has a different kind of coating. It is hard to describe. It is kind of like a thin, vinyl material. I assume Aprilaire changed the coating. Either that, or this product isn't made by Aprilaire.

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Cheap Honeywell H19006 Replacement Filter for Black and Decker DustBuster

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Could not find this locally. Ordered it, received it fast and well packed. I use my Dustbuster all the time with two dogs, and this saved me from having to go out and buy a new dustbuster because parts were no longer available in the store.

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If you need to buy a replacement for you Black and Decker DustBuster, this is the original piece, great quality and fits perfectly!

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It is perfect for my newest Dust Buster but I have a 2 yr older model that looks identical outside but takes a different model.

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comes with a filter, which was a surprise to me. took it out of the easy open packaging and put it on. perfect fit. looks just like the original. thank you

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I think this is pretty expensive but if you have the vac and need the filter then it works. It arrived promptly with a large order.

Crane Ee-8064 Crane Germ Defense Humidifier - Digital, White Review

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This is my 6th small humidifier. This time I was determined to find an ultrasonic model that featured an automatic shutoff, a rotating mist outlet & digital controls. While they are such practical features, you'd be surprised to learn how hard that combo is to find! I came across this one from Crane a big name in plumbing fixtures. As I hadn't heard of them making humidifiers before, I was leery. You know how it can backfire when you buy something that isn't a mainstream name or model? That won't be the case with this machine.

I am totally & pleasantly surprised. It arrived on time, well-packed & was intuitive to get started. It's SO quiet! The reason that I chose this one over a quite comparable Holmes or Honeywell is because it includes an ionizer a feature that one would normally need to purchase a separate air purifier to have. It also offers BOTH cool & warm mist. While I don't expect to use the warm mist (cats,) it's good to know that it's there. This is by far the QUIETEST humidifier of the six that I have had!

Unless you're independently wealthy & can afford to run it with distilled water, you will need the optional demineralization filter to avoid the white powder deposit left by hard water. So just go ahead & buy one.

This machine is a real winner in every way. And oh, btw, did I mention that is QUIET????????

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This humidifier has lots of features and controls that matter. With a built in humidity monitor, it can be set to run automatically and keep a room at the desired level. To protect from too much moisture, having a humidity level control is important, and tends to only be on more expensive models. You can also configure 3 levels of output, which is quite a lot on high. And finally a timer control in 1 hour increments between 1 and 12 hours and continuous (up to 24 hours -probably the tank capacity). So you really can control how long, how fast, and what level. And it has a large tank to last too. Then you have the auxiliary stuff like ionizer (air freshener, although I cannot tell), and "warm mist" mode. The warm mist is the most controversial because it isn't hot steam. But it takes 15 minutes *after* the button is pressed to actually start spewing warmer mist, so don't expect to immediately notice. Personally I am wary of warmer mist due to worry about it being more conducive environment for mold. It is fairly quiet, but not silent. It is a low hum like a small motor but not very prominent, and a bubbling sound like a fish tank aerator, but not as loud or distracting. I'd prefer constant white noise, but the bubbling sound is still quiet. It is quite light (when empty) and easy to use. Overall it is quite nice.

It has a few minor drawbacks. (1) It has a rather short power cord, but is easily solved with an extension cord. (2) However quiet, the bubbling noise being audible might bother some. (3) The tank has no usable handle, which they are very clear about in the manual. There is a flimsy handle only for use when empty. I'm not sure why it has one at all if you might accidentally use it. But it is fine. (4) It is "germ defense", not maintenance free, so you still have daily and weekly maintenance, although not too bad, and there are 2 areas to clean. (5) Removing the tank can let some water drip if you aren't careful due to the open reservoir design, and emptying the open bottom reservoirs when full takes some attention to not tip and drip.

Take heed of maintenance required. Even though it is "germ defense", it doesn't mean maintenance free. Daily you still have to completely empty it (both tank and reservoirs) and dry. Weekly you have to use a water and 2-tbs white vinegar solution to soak 30 minutes, shake, rinse, dry, and in both tank and reservoirs. You must do this to keep it a safe, germ & mold free environment or you could do more harm than good. It doesn't really sound too bad to do, but I really wish they would make a maintenance free one. I wish there were disposable parts or quick wipes or something that didn't sound like a chore. This is true of any humidifier

You cannot use it on or near wood surfaces or furniture (or anything else) that might be damaged by too much moisture. There will be more moisture in the immediate vicinity too, and you cannot use a towel under it due to the vent opening underneath. So if you have a lot of wooden surfaces or sensitive stuff, you might be hard pressed to find a good place to use any humidifier. This one lets you set it from 40-80% humidity, but as they advise, you should only set it from 40-50%. It both risks damage from moisture, as well as an environment for mold. So the key is to strike a perfect balance. This is true of any humidifier.

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This is my third small humidifier and my first ultrasonic one. The other two were evaporation style one using disposable filters and the other using a permanent filter which water was circulated over. The second is in the trash bin, didn't last two years. The first is a Vornado and works ok but is loud and requires replacing the filters every year.

Now onto the Crane. Based on the great reviews I read about the Crane humidifiers, I was looking for the drop shape one, but could not find it anywhere locally. My local Frys had this one so I picked it up. It humidifies really well, there are three settings, the highest pumps a lot of moisture in the air. So much so that it will dampen the carpet and other objects around if the fan in the room is not on. I usually keep it on low or the second setting and keep the ceiling fan on low. I also like the adjustable nozzle on the top. It has two rotating sections that can be aimed independently, so you can aim it in two directions. The warm mist feature is not necessary steam, it warms the water prior to misting it. You can feel the warmth a few inches over the nozzle, but it's cool after that. I usually use the warm feature and the ionizer all the time.

What I don't care much for is the tank design. It must be flipped over to fill and there is no handle or any easy way to old it while flipped. Also, the handle on the top is not centered, so when holding the full tank it tilts forward a bit. When setting back in the unit, you need to level the tank before it will slide completely in. it's not the biggest deal, just a minor annoyance.

I'm also not a big fan of the buttons on the front. They are completely flat and sense the heat from your finger. If your hands are cold or damp from just handling the tank, sometimes the buttons don't register a press. Since they are completely flat, I can't find the buttons by feel while trying to make adjustments in the dark. The display is also way too bright at night, I have a piece of index card taped up to cover it.

Overall I like the humidifier and does a wonderful job of humidifying, but the design could be improved a bit.

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This Crane humidifier with touch controls works pretty well.

The Pros are:

Quite good humidity output that allows you to control how fast you change the humidity in your room. Also has timer so you can have it shut off after several hours, which is good if you don't want it running all day or night.

The humidity level can be changed from 40% up to 60%. Mine seems pretty accurate, as I compared against a digital humidistat about 10 feet away and they typically run within 5% after you allow a couple of hours (I'm using it in a 500 sq ft. room).

The antimicrobial plastic polymer does seem to slow down the amount of bacteria that grows, so if the machine is cleaned once/week, it should be fine. It's easy to clean

We fill it with water that was filtered by a good under the counter water filter, so not much white powder, even on the TV.

The Cons are:

Remembering to remove the nozzle prior to removing the tank to fill it. It usually goes flying somewhere on the floor.

It's pretty quiet, but mine has an annoying high pitch hum from the ultrasonic transducer. It's OK if you have the TV on or some other sound. I think to sleep with, it may not work for you. I can't sleep with it on.

The tank is kind of a pain to fill since the handle is designed pretty poorly and is not centered so you will need two hands to handle it for sure.

As for reliability, ours is only about 2 months old, so far so good.

I hope this helps !

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This entire unit seems very fragile, and this fact is probably demonstrated best by the manufacturer's repeated instructions in the manual of "DO NOT carry Water Tank by handle when it is filled with water." Why? Presumably because the handle is so weak and fragile that it will break off. Yes, it's THAT flimsy.

The primary reason, though, why this unit is essentially unusable is that the humidity sensor on this one I've received is faulty. When I plugged it in, it stated that the "present" room humidity is "40%," and once during a 5-hour run, it registered "41%." However, at the time I started it running, my HygroSet Digital Hygrometer w/ Calibrating Kit, recently calibrated, read that the actual, in-room relative humidity was 34%. Hygrometers on humidifiers are notoriously inaccurate, so I simply assumed that this one on the Crane Ee-8064 read slightly high. I was wrong....

After 5 hours of running at the highest setting, the tank was nearly emptied, and my personal hygrometer read that the RH had risen to 53%. However, the readout on the humidifier itself still read 40%. Completely dysfunctional.

If you want a unit to run wide-open in a room to get it humidified quickly, this might be a fair choice, but, based on this experience, I don't trust this unit's sensor. It's not one I'd trust to leave on overnight or to let run if I were to leave the room, for it can't possibly self-regulate if the sensor can't detect a 19-point change in relative humidity. I'd pass on this one.

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I've been through dozens of humidifiers. My favorites have always been the ultrasonic Cool Mist ones, but after a little while, there is always scale buildup, problems and I end up throwing them away.

My son got the Croup the night before we were heading to Disney, and the hospital had told me to get a cool mist humidifier to help him breath at night. We ran out to the store and I found this little gem.

The size was perfect for traveling, and he loved the blue nightlight.

The best part is that I've had ZERO scale build up....and the cleanup is simple.

The small size is great for traveling, but the drawback is that it doesn't hold enough water. They claim 9-12 hours, but in reality, with the fan turned on to increase the flow, we were getting about 6 hours. Still great for traveling, but I would love to have the exact design in a bigger size for permanant home use.

I'm going to order a couple of extras so we have one for each of the kid's rooms.

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Simply put, not only the most aesthetically-appealing humidifier I've owned (the accompanying image fails to do justice by its soothing azure luminescence) but the quietest and most convenient--which makes it the most useful and used such product. I purchased this one from Amazon after loaning my first Medisana to an ailing friend and not getting it back. It's the most compact humidifier on the market, which results in some trade-off in water capacity and running time (count on a good six hours)--but it's as easy to accommodate on your nightstand and to refill as a glass of water. Turn the blue light off and you'll be unaware of its presence, except for the noticeable improvement in breathing.

As a couple of previous reviewers have noted, the nozzle appears to have a predilection for getting jammed, or smog-bound, a problem I never noticed with the previous, apparently identical model. I'm not convinced it's due to the use of eucalyptus oil, but it's definitely not a terminal condition. I removed, washed and dried the nozzle to no avail. Then I did the same with the cannister, filling it to the top and even shaking it before re-setting it on its base. Voila! Immediately the vapors stopped congregating in the nozzle area and burst forth as buoyant zephyrs on a therapeutic mission. Haven't noticed any problems since this initial obstruction. If the nozzle doesn't deliver its little clouds of glory the instant you push the "on" button, turn it off, try the little refill-castanet maneuver with the cannister, and you should be in business.

Not recommended for the living room or office, but as an agreeable, comforting night-time companion, it rivals my cat.

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I've had this humidifier for a few weeks now and, on the whole, have been very happy with it. I would definitely recommend it to others while there are many cheaper humidifiers on the market, this one is a class act.

Pros:

1) Visually appealing. This is definitely the most attractive practical appliance I own. The blue light also makes a great nightlight if you happen to get up in the middle of the night.

2) Compact and portable. Filling it up is no problem (the tank is just slightly larger than a large grapefruit) and it's easy to find a place to put it around the house. (Mine is currently resting on the windowsill by my bed.)

3) Easy to clean. Because it's small and straightforward it's easy to dry completely or, if necessary, wash with a gentle cleaner.

4) Quiet. Aside from some gentle drippy gurgles from the water, the motor and fan are very quiet. I'm a light sleeper, but the noise from this doesn't bother me as I'm falling asleep.

5) Automatic shut-off.

6) Long-lasting. The tank may be small, but this machine is very efficient! The humidifier generally runs 7 hours or so for me, and since it's so easy to refill it's not a hassle at all when it runs out.

7) Non-drippy. While I might not trust it on the finest hardwood, I haven't yet seen any drippage or humidity buildup on the surfaces where it rests.

8) The nozzle is adjustable, so you can direct the humidity flow in about 300 degrees around the machine.

9) While the mist isn't cold, it can feel refreshingly cool in an over-heated room and is still pleasant at warmer temperatures.

Cons:

1) It's a small machine, so don't expect it to adequately humidify a large room. Even so, I've found it perfectly adequate for humidifying a small dorm room. Since using it I've had significantly less static in my room and fewer problems with dry skin. If I keep it on my desk or by my bed it helps me breathe better regardless of the overall room humidity (or open windows).

2) It is very difficult to add water to the machine once it's already partially filled. This can get very annoying if you have it running during the afternoon but would like to top it off so it will last through the night. I have yet to find an effective way to do this that avoids spilling water all over myself and the floor.

3) The blue "on" light can be very bright at night if you're a picky sleeper like I am. I've overcome this by piling some post-it notes and small objects in front of the illuminated "on" button, but it is still mildly annoying.

4) The AC adapter is rather large, and the power cord is rather short.

Overall, I feel the pros greatly outweigh the cons! I have never tried the eucalyptus oil (I was scared off by previous reviews), but with plain filtered water my humidifier hasn't clogged yet.

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I ordered the Medisana humidfier upon the recommendation of a friend, to replace a very noisy humidifer in my office. The Medisana product works well, but needs frequent refilling. DO NOT USE THE EUCALYPTUS OIL, which plugs the output nozzle. Why they supply it is a mystery. If the output nozzle stops working, remove it and dry it thoroughly before replacing it. This makes no sense, but it works. The little blue nightlights aren't an issue at work, but they would drive me crazy at home. Luckily, you can shut the nightlight off.

UPDATE: 12/2008 My humidifier stopped working for no apparent reason. I filled the reservoir, pushed the buttons and it ran for about 30 minutes before stopping, never to come to life again.

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Newsflash if it seems to 'stop working' suddenly, soak up or use a straw and pull out some of the water from the reservoir where the mist comes from. If the water level here is too high, the mist will not push itself out of the hole.

I like it. It's small, easy to fill. I have placed it 2-3 feet above my head on a shelf above my bed. So the mist falls over me all night. It seems to help with dry eye and seems more effective than a larger, louder one that does the whole room.

It really does mist out all night.

It does make noise little buzz from the motor and some dripping of water noises. I'm uptight about noise at night and I seemed to adjust to it.

The light IS SUPER BRIGHT. I turn it off, but the button is SUPER BRIGHT. So I cover that up.

more later as it ages,

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so, after a while it sort of stops working. i'm kind of a geek with mechanical stuff, and hate sending stuff back or throwing it out becuase then i have to spend more money to buy another so i took it apart.

i found that the little oscillator that creates the mist (it sits underneath the hole where this mist comes out of and looks like a flat camera battery) gets covered in stuff (probably deposits from my water) and if you scrape it off gently, it will start to work again.

this requires a tiny little phillips head and removing 4 small screws and 4 tiny tiny screws and some agile fingers to pop the ring back on while keeping some other parts in place.