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Friday, January 23, 2015
Buy Moist 'N' Aire Electronic Humidifier
Nothing but problems since the first day I had it. It does not regulate humidity at all, it's either on or off no matter what percentage is selected. I just recently replaced the hydrostat (another $50.00 wasted) and I still have the same problems. It has a mind of it's own! Sometimes it will come on, sometimes it won't shut off. Don't waste your time and money.I use this to humidify a 12 bank humidified cigar locker in a very dry environment. Keeps the unit at a perfect 68 to 70%. Easy to fill and know when you are running empty. Highly recommended.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Cheap SPT Personal Humidifier
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Simple to fill and it ran w/o any problem all winter.I love no filters to replace, and I don't use tap water as we have very "city" water here....Good value.
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This little device can generate vapors through the night in very quiet fashion. I usedwater from our reverse osmosis system and it works fine.
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I was suffering from allergies and dry throat until I bought this product. You can use an aquafina bottle and it works perfectly. No doubt in recommending it.Honest reviews on SPT Personal Humidifier
great for a small room; as advertised, easy to use & clean; compact, useful in any room of the houseFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for SPT Personal Humidifier
I travel and stay in hotle for my business. In the winter hotel rooms are notoriously dry, I bought this because of the size. I packed it in a small toiletry bag and it fits nicely in my suitcase. Running it at about half on the dial and it ran all night, cranked it up to high and it lasts a couple hours. It's not too loud, others I have had bubbled so loudly I was unable to sleep. The reason for only 4 stars is the light on it. the blue on light is very bright and I like darkness when I sleep. It glowed enough that I could easily see my way around the unfamiliar room without turning on lights. And it's not just a small LED one can put a piece of black tape over, the while unit glows. It doesn't mean I don't like it, it works just fine for what it does.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Reviews of Air-O-Swiss 7142 Digital Ultrasonic Humidifier
I own several Air-O-Swiss humidifiers...this is their largest one of the ultrasonic type. They also make the evaporative type humidifiers as well.
First, Air O Swiss makes the best Ultrasonic mist humidifiers on the market... the mist is very fine, never forms to droplets in the air, and are very durable, I have never had a unit fail over the past 5 yrs. I have not tested the filter system, which removes hard minerals to prevent white dust on furniture and can leave deposits in the humidifier base. I use purified water instead. The system uses an ionic silver stick to prevent microbial growths from occurring in the pond that forms in the base unit...its very effective... they suggest replacing the silver stick every year. ($25) However, I have used them for several season with no growths. Silver is a very potent anti microbial agent. However, using hard tap water, its possible these silver sticks can be coated with hard minerals, preventing the silver ions from releasing into the water. So your mileage may vary based on the hardness of the water hitting the silver stick. My water has less than 3 ppm dissolved solids, so its nearly 100% pure water. It is risky having microbial growths being injected into the air / lungs. Air O Swiss did a great job engineering this solution to the microbial problem. But like most products that use water, without regular maintenance, problems can arise.
As for this humidifier vs. their smaller ones.... well, its a mixed bag...it has slightly greater output, a larger tank and its much more stylish than the other units. Assuming its in a nice home, this might be important. The downside is the design of the tank.... having more water, its much heavier ptob. 15 lbs when full...and therefore, harder to handle. The design of the handle and the insertion area of the base is the weak link IMO on this products (as well as their other units, but they are not as bad)...its hard to sit the tank on the base, as it must align near perfectly for it to seat securely. A funnel type design would have been ideal, as the heavy tank would would NOT need such precision to drop in place. The higher the humidifier is placed above the floor, the harder this task becomes, as it's harder to support the weight of the tank up high while jiggling it till it aligns / seats. So if your not very strong, be prepared to place the unit about 3-4 ft from the ground, based on your height, or use a few smaller units whereas the tanks are easier to handle. The extra flow is nice, tank re fills still required 2x a day...but the output is greater, so the work load of always changing tanks has not changed, but it will service a bigger room, they mention 650 sqft... which would be hard to hold 45% RH in a room this large with one unit unless it runs 24/7, at least in the dead of winter, when the RH inside can drop down to 10% or less.
As others have mentioned,and I fully agree....the design of the tank is also,less than optimal when it comes to re filling the tank. The tank must be turned upside down to refill in the sink. A FLAT top would be very useful to allow the tank to sit without rocking in the sink, so it could fill unattended. However, this is not the case, with the rounded top, often you must hold the tank to keep the water flow entering the tank. sometimes I wonder who designs these products...do they ever use them?
Overall, a very well made unit... with improved tank design and seating system I would have ranked it 5 stars....but refilling can be quite cumbersome.
If you are deciding between some of the Air O Swiss Ultrasonic models, don't be fooled by the fancy electronics... IMO, they serve little purpose. As in most cases, the humidifiers are almost always undersized vs. the room...therefore, they never reach the humidity set points you are shooting for. The rare exception would be when the humidifier is over sized and the RH in the space is not that low to start with, in which case, you can control the humidity by not changing the tank as often. The base unit with no electronics is very reasonably priced and is the same unit, minus the electronics...
the other nice benefit of these units is the HEAT setting....heating the water before its atomizes assists the mist to be quickly absorbed in the air. So no water droplets form on counter tops or furniture it sits on. It also can potentially kill any microbial growths, as the heated water can get quite hot, maybe 125 deg.
IF you have very hard water, these ultrasonic humidifiers can leave a significant amount of mineral mist on furniture, it appears like fine white powder. If the Air O Swiss filters are effective, which I doubt they are 100% effective, as its very hard to remove hard minerals from water.... u will need to replace them quite often as the small cartridges have limited mineral removal capacity. The harder your water is, the more often you will need to replace these cartridges. So consider this cost of operating the unit... OTOH, if you have very hard water, the more simplified evaporator type humidifier might be a better option, as the minerals are not atomized into the air like these ultra sonic units do. The minerals collect in the evaporator pads, which have a lot of surface area, and is less costly to replace.
Also, don't underestimate the amazing difference of 45% RH indoors during the winter, vs. the typical 10% in most colder areas, which of course are not near the ocean or some large body of water. Of course, the 10% humidity is the humidity at room temp...so while you might see 30 deg at 30% rh on the weather report in your area.... when you heat that air up to room temp, say, 75 deg F, the RH will drop to approx 8%. This is because at higher temperatures, air is capable of holding more water vapor. The term Relative Humidity (RH) is a "relative" expression, meaning, it's the amount of water vapor in the air, relative to the max. amount of water vapor air can hold at at that temp. Warmer air, can hold a significantly greater amount of water vapor, hence the term "relative" is used, when expressing humidity values. (IMO, this is a very poor expression of water vapor in the air, its deceiving to the avg. person, but its been the standard for so long, don't expect it to change) This is why we feel such extreme dryness in the winter months, indoors.... your skin, throat and eyes, etc. As we age, our skin is not as oily, and very dry air sucks what little moisture we have in our skin, into the air.
Interestingly enough, most people complain about how hot and DRY the desert southwest summers are in the USA... in the summer, the opposite happens... at 110 deg. and 10% RH outdoors....when you cool this air down to 70 deg F indoors, the RH jumps to approx 40% which is very acceptable, hence why even in the dry desert, there is plenty of moisture in the arid summers to feel perfectly comfortable indoors. (of course, air conditioners with evap coils running too cold can condense some of this water vapor from the air and reduce the RH slightly)
For most people, specially with naturally dry skin, you will notice a huge difference in how your skin feels in higher humidity....as well as your eyes not feeling dry...throat, etc. It is a PITA changing the tanks morning and night, but IMO, the work is worth the luxury if you have dry skin...., at least for those DRY 3-4 winter months...
Of course these units are for small living spaces.... water vapor disperses in the total volume of the space (cubic feet), so tall ceilings, multi story homes, etc changes the sq. ft. capacity the makers suggest. So you may need at least a few of these humidifiers even in a relatively small space, such as 2bdrm home. Buy a decent humidity sensor to monitor how effective the result is... at least $40 for a reliable humidity sensor, such as Extech. Loss of humidity often occurs due to leaks in HVAC systems, door cracks, exhaust fans, etc. So, without a humidity meter, u won't know how effective your humidifiers are... I run 4 of the Air S Swiss units, and just barely hold 40 45% RH. I re fill the tanks 2x per day..any less, and humidify falls well below 30%.
Hope this helps with your buying decision...
AIR-O-SWISS, if you are listening, you should offer a customer exchange program where you mail them a replacement unit for a factory direct discount. You'd keep a loyal customer that way. Now, I am looking elsewhere.
It needs to be well off the floor, like the manual says. I had it on the floor, where it hardly wet the carpet at all. But the humidity reading quickly rose above 60%, making the automatic settings useless.
Two feet off the floor it reads 33%. (Two nearby meters show 45% and 44%.) So the automatic settings are still useless.
The Automatic and Sleep modes are too rigid. They vary the output quantity as needed, which would be useful if the humidity reading were accurate, or if the humidity target in the automatic modes could be changed. As it is, it might just as well be set on manual and high.
And the Sleep mode is limited to 60% humidity and 6 hours. If you sleep 8 hours, or want a little more or less moisture, tough luck. Change the target humidity in either mode and it switches to full manual settings.
Every time the machine is turned on, it comes up in Automatic. If you want the heater turned off (and it doesn't do much for me except eat electricity; YMMV), or have it set up just the way you want in manual mode, you'll have to reenter those settings every time.
So if you want a humidifier that holds a lot of water, and are willing to let it run, this is your baby. If you want it to operate automatically, not so much.
First, Air O Swiss makes the best Ultrasonic mist humidifiers on the market... the mist is very fine, never forms to droplets in the air, and are very durable, I have never had a unit fail over the past 5 yrs. I have not tested the filter system, which removes hard minerals to prevent white dust on furniture and can leave deposits in the humidifier base. I use purified water instead. The system uses an ionic silver stick to prevent microbial growths from occurring in the pond that forms in the base unit...its very effective... they suggest replacing the silver stick every year. ($25) However, I have used them for several season with no growths. Silver is a very potent anti microbial agent. However, using hard tap water, its possible these silver sticks can be coated with hard minerals, preventing the silver ions from releasing into the water. So your mileage may vary based on the hardness of the water hitting the silver stick. My water has less than 3 ppm dissolved solids, so its nearly 100% pure water. It is risky having microbial growths being injected into the air / lungs. Air O Swiss did a great job engineering this solution to the microbial problem. But like most products that use water, without regular maintenance, problems can arise.
As for this humidifier vs. their smaller ones.... well, its a mixed bag...it has slightly greater output, a larger tank and its much more stylish than the other units. Assuming its in a nice home, this might be important. The downside is the design of the tank.... having more water, its much heavier ptob. 15 lbs when full...and therefore, harder to handle. The design of the handle and the insertion area of the base is the weak link IMO on this products (as well as their other units, but they are not as bad)...its hard to sit the tank on the base, as it must align near perfectly for it to seat securely. A funnel type design would have been ideal, as the heavy tank would would NOT need such precision to drop in place. The higher the humidifier is placed above the floor, the harder this task becomes, as it's harder to support the weight of the tank up high while jiggling it till it aligns / seats. So if your not very strong, be prepared to place the unit about 3-4 ft from the ground, based on your height, or use a few smaller units whereas the tanks are easier to handle. The extra flow is nice, tank re fills still required 2x a day...but the output is greater, so the work load of always changing tanks has not changed, but it will service a bigger room, they mention 650 sqft... which would be hard to hold 45% RH in a room this large with one unit unless it runs 24/7, at least in the dead of winter, when the RH inside can drop down to 10% or less.
As others have mentioned,and I fully agree....the design of the tank is also,less than optimal when it comes to re filling the tank. The tank must be turned upside down to refill in the sink. A FLAT top would be very useful to allow the tank to sit without rocking in the sink, so it could fill unattended. However, this is not the case, with the rounded top, often you must hold the tank to keep the water flow entering the tank. sometimes I wonder who designs these products...do they ever use them?
Overall, a very well made unit... with improved tank design and seating system I would have ranked it 5 stars....but refilling can be quite cumbersome.
If you are deciding between some of the Air O Swiss Ultrasonic models, don't be fooled by the fancy electronics... IMO, they serve little purpose. As in most cases, the humidifiers are almost always undersized vs. the room...therefore, they never reach the humidity set points you are shooting for. The rare exception would be when the humidifier is over sized and the RH in the space is not that low to start with, in which case, you can control the humidity by not changing the tank as often. The base unit with no electronics is very reasonably priced and is the same unit, minus the electronics...
the other nice benefit of these units is the HEAT setting....heating the water before its atomizes assists the mist to be quickly absorbed in the air. So no water droplets form on counter tops or furniture it sits on. It also can potentially kill any microbial growths, as the heated water can get quite hot, maybe 125 deg.
IF you have very hard water, these ultrasonic humidifiers can leave a significant amount of mineral mist on furniture, it appears like fine white powder. If the Air O Swiss filters are effective, which I doubt they are 100% effective, as its very hard to remove hard minerals from water.... u will need to replace them quite often as the small cartridges have limited mineral removal capacity. The harder your water is, the more often you will need to replace these cartridges. So consider this cost of operating the unit... OTOH, if you have very hard water, the more simplified evaporator type humidifier might be a better option, as the minerals are not atomized into the air like these ultra sonic units do. The minerals collect in the evaporator pads, which have a lot of surface area, and is less costly to replace.
Also, don't underestimate the amazing difference of 45% RH indoors during the winter, vs. the typical 10% in most colder areas, which of course are not near the ocean or some large body of water. Of course, the 10% humidity is the humidity at room temp...so while you might see 30 deg at 30% rh on the weather report in your area.... when you heat that air up to room temp, say, 75 deg F, the RH will drop to approx 8%. This is because at higher temperatures, air is capable of holding more water vapor. The term Relative Humidity (RH) is a "relative" expression, meaning, it's the amount of water vapor in the air, relative to the max. amount of water vapor air can hold at at that temp. Warmer air, can hold a significantly greater amount of water vapor, hence the term "relative" is used, when expressing humidity values. (IMO, this is a very poor expression of water vapor in the air, its deceiving to the avg. person, but its been the standard for so long, don't expect it to change) This is why we feel such extreme dryness in the winter months, indoors.... your skin, throat and eyes, etc. As we age, our skin is not as oily, and very dry air sucks what little moisture we have in our skin, into the air.
Interestingly enough, most people complain about how hot and DRY the desert southwest summers are in the USA... in the summer, the opposite happens... at 110 deg. and 10% RH outdoors....when you cool this air down to 70 deg F indoors, the RH jumps to approx 40% which is very acceptable, hence why even in the dry desert, there is plenty of moisture in the arid summers to feel perfectly comfortable indoors. (of course, air conditioners with evap coils running too cold can condense some of this water vapor from the air and reduce the RH slightly)
For most people, specially with naturally dry skin, you will notice a huge difference in how your skin feels in higher humidity....as well as your eyes not feeling dry...throat, etc. It is a PITA changing the tanks morning and night, but IMO, the work is worth the luxury if you have dry skin...., at least for those DRY 3-4 winter months...
Of course these units are for small living spaces.... water vapor disperses in the total volume of the space (cubic feet), so tall ceilings, multi story homes, etc changes the sq. ft. capacity the makers suggest. So you may need at least a few of these humidifiers even in a relatively small space, such as 2bdrm home. Buy a decent humidity sensor to monitor how effective the result is... at least $40 for a reliable humidity sensor, such as Extech. Loss of humidity often occurs due to leaks in HVAC systems, door cracks, exhaust fans, etc. So, without a humidity meter, u won't know how effective your humidifiers are... I run 4 of the Air S Swiss units, and just barely hold 40 45% RH. I re fill the tanks 2x per day..any less, and humidify falls well below 30%.
Hope this helps with your buying decision...
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I love these units, but one of my three just died. The ultrasonic emitter is no longer working so I called AIR-O-SWISS to have it repaired and was told that they would replace it if it were still under the three year warranty, but since my units are over three years old, they will not repair or replace. Why? Because according to their customer service, they have no repair facilities in the USA. Buyer beware. These are expensive, well-built units, but if they go bad after three years, throw away and buy new.AIR-O-SWISS, if you are listening, you should offer a customer exchange program where you mail them a replacement unit for a factory direct discount. You'd keep a loyal customer that way. Now, I am looking elsewhere.
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I bought this humidifier for two reasons: it was extremely attractive and wasn't the eye sore in the room it was in, and it was supposed to automatically regulate the humidity in the room by itself. Well, mine never did. I called the company and they told me how to check the hygrometer and I did and it seemed to have worked just fine. However, I have always had it in my bedroom (which is about 200 sq ft.) and the windows in my bedroom would be dripping with condensation in the morning, but this humidifier would still say the humidity was only 25%. It was frustrating because I have eczema and I wanted to be comfortable in my home and not have it feeling muggy. I just took mine out for the fall/winter this year and it doesn't seem to be working. I have had this machine for about 3 years. My recommendation would be to go with a different company.Honest reviews on Air-O-Swiss 7142 Digital Ultrasonic Humidifier
This humidifier has many advantages, including high output, large tank, and quiet operation. Unlike others, I find the tank convenient to fill. It sits securely upside down under my bathtub spout and fills in seconds. Then it's easy to place back in the unit. Of course it's heavy; it's a two gallon tank.It needs to be well off the floor, like the manual says. I had it on the floor, where it hardly wet the carpet at all. But the humidity reading quickly rose above 60%, making the automatic settings useless.
Two feet off the floor it reads 33%. (Two nearby meters show 45% and 44%.) So the automatic settings are still useless.
The Automatic and Sleep modes are too rigid. They vary the output quantity as needed, which would be useful if the humidity reading were accurate, or if the humidity target in the automatic modes could be changed. As it is, it might just as well be set on manual and high.
And the Sleep mode is limited to 60% humidity and 6 hours. If you sleep 8 hours, or want a little more or less moisture, tough luck. Change the target humidity in either mode and it switches to full manual settings.
Every time the machine is turned on, it comes up in Automatic. If you want the heater turned off (and it doesn't do much for me except eat electricity; YMMV), or have it set up just the way you want in manual mode, you'll have to reenter those settings every time.
So if you want a humidifier that holds a lot of water, and are willing to let it run, this is your baby. If you want it to operate automatically, not so much.
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I enjoyed this product for 2 years, then all of a sudden it stopped working. They would only fix it for a hefty price, I might as well buy a new one. So I opened up the unit to see what the problem was and lo and behold everything inside the unit was corroded, including the electronic chips. Wish they would make things that last, guess its a good business model for them. ARGH! Definitely going to buy a different brand.Saturday, April 12, 2014
Buy 1 Vicks WF2 Humidifier Filter; Fits Vicks V3500N, V3100, V3900
This arrived sooner than expected and works great! I was nervous about the fit, but it fit perfectly! I am glad that
I could find these. These filters are difficult to locate.
I could find these. These filters are difficult to locate.
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A little less quality than the Vicks filters but the price is terrific. If you change your filters often these will do.Best Deals for 1 Vicks WF2 Humidifier Filter; Fits Vicks V3500N, V3100, V3900
It was exactly what I was looking for. Works great with the starry night humidifier. Will order again, wish it was sold in packs of 2 for a discounted deal because the filter doesn't last very long.Honest reviews on 1 Vicks WF2 Humidifier Filter; Fits Vicks V3500N, V3100, V3900
Needed a replacement filter but didn't want to pay super high prices at the store. This did the trick! It was nothing fancy but it was exactly what I needed for the right price!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for 1 Vicks WF2 Humidifier Filter; Fits Vicks V3500N, V3100, V3900
I thought this would last longer. We needed it after the old filter got yellow but this one got yellow only after two weeks of use. I would take it out and let it air dry but it didn't last long at all. Now we are looking for a humidifier that's doesn't need a filter.Sunday, March 9, 2014
Discount Duracraft DCM-200 2-Gallon Cool Moisture Humidifier
I bought this humidifier because I discovered in the apartment I recently moved into, the heat makes the air in the apartment very dry. I wake up every cold morning with a dry mouth and my allergies bothering me.
I decided to purchase this for my bedroom just to run at night. My bedroom is probably 20' by 30', not very high ceilings, and even with this humidifier on high all night, I don't notice a difference. Plus, it is very loud on the high setting, almost at loud as an air conditioner. I also have a hard time believing that the tank is really 2 gallons. I haven't measured, but it barely seems 1 gallon in size.
It is advertised that it will last 3 full nights per refill, but that is on the low setting, and only if you sleep 6-7 hours a night. I'm sure it may work for a smaller room, probably a good buy for a kid's room, but not for any rooms that are even medium in size. Overall, go for a bigger and quieter humidifier, even if you have to pay a little extra cash.
The low setting really isn't that loud, and the high setting is a great 'white noise' maker for kiddos (or hubbies that are used to the sound of a fan during summer months ;p).
And while this may not be the greatest humidifier ever, it is kind of a 'get what you pay for' scnerio.
Ie for us, at least, it was money well spent.
I decided to purchase this for my bedroom just to run at night. My bedroom is probably 20' by 30', not very high ceilings, and even with this humidifier on high all night, I don't notice a difference. Plus, it is very loud on the high setting, almost at loud as an air conditioner. I also have a hard time believing that the tank is really 2 gallons. I haven't measured, but it barely seems 1 gallon in size.
It is advertised that it will last 3 full nights per refill, but that is on the low setting, and only if you sleep 6-7 hours a night. I'm sure it may work for a smaller room, probably a good buy for a kid's room, but not for any rooms that are even medium in size. Overall, go for a bigger and quieter humidifier, even if you have to pay a little extra cash.
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Like others said....this is great for a kids room, but we also used it for ours as well.The low setting really isn't that loud, and the high setting is a great 'white noise' maker for kiddos (or hubbies that are used to the sound of a fan during summer months ;p).
And while this may not be the greatest humidifier ever, it is kind of a 'get what you pay for' scnerio.
Ie for us, at least, it was money well spent.
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Love it! Love it! Love it! I love this humidifier because it acts as a great noise maker. I mean if you have it on you can't hear anything outside your bedroom. I have it in my daughter's room so we can still have the TV loud and make noise and she doesn't wake up. Great for kids room.Honest reviews on Duracraft DCM-200 2-Gallon Cool Moisture Humidifier
We have used this humidifier for several years it is great. We have a 12'x12' bedroom so the machine works well on the low setting for the space. The high setting is loud but when it is really cold and the heat kicks on several times through the night the low setting is sufficient to keep dryness and allergy aggrevations at bay.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Duracraft DCM-200 2-Gallon Cool Moisture Humidifier
I bought two of these units and neither of them lasted a month. Dials are flimsey and it is in general not well made.Friday, February 28, 2014
Review of Haier HDN655E 65-Pint Capacity Electronic Control Dehumidifier
This was a great dehumidifier while it worked. A plumbing leak resulted in water in my normally dry basement so I bought the Haier HDN655E dehumidifier to dry things out after the leak was fixed. It pulled the humidity in my basement down to 45% in a couple of days. After that I ran it on Sundays when I was in the basement working on my hobbies. Unfortunately it died completely after a few weekends of use. Looking around on the internet it appears this unit may have a propensity for blowing an internal fuse when power is cycled and the compressor and blower come on simultaneously.
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I really liked the electronic controls, the humidity setting and the timed off setting. The humidity readout is in increments of 5%, and tracked very close to a fairly expensive gauge I had nearby on the wall. The negatives: 1) The blower runs continuously when the desired humidity level is obtained, only the compressor stops, 2) Momentary power outages reset the humidity control to a default of 60% (and then the unit runs and runs any you wonder why it can't pull the humidity below 60%).
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I called Haier support since the unit was still under warranty, but the person who answered the phone was extremely curt and the repair process consisted of sending pieces of the unit back to service center in return for a new unit. It was easier just to return the whole unit to where I bought it.
You can get it in Wal Mart for about $179. I have bought 2 in the past 2 years, for a large basement in a house in a wooded area. Wal Mart is, however, poor in maintaining an inventory of slow moving items, and it may not be available in all stores at all times.
I started to have problems with the switch that resets the unit after the water tank has been emptied and replaced,
I recently set up a system so I did not have to carry the water upstairs to empty. When I attached the drain hose, per the instuctions, I found that the water did not drain out the hose, it continued to fill the built in water tank. I still have to empty the tank and fight the reset switch.
This was my first unit. I have looked at other dehumidifiers and find others offer better systems to drain the water, the water tanks do not have to be emptied manually.
I would not recommend this unit. The reset switch is getting harder to manually reset, (replacing the water tank won't reset it,) and I don't expect it to work much longer.
---It does a great job quickly. It is a workhorse.
---I like that you can set the relative humidity setting all the way down to 30 if you want. Other units I have only go down to 50 or constant mode.
---I like that it has a timer for auto shutoff.
---The handle on the bucket makes emptying the water more convenient
--Nice, thin profile.
The bad:
---There are no scheduling for turning on or scheduled change in rel humidity types of options. But, I haven't seen this on any of these types of units. It would be nice to have.
---It pulls air in front and discharges in back. So you can't set it in a corner of the room. Other units have a side air discharge. This is important to think about before buying. Where do you plan on placing it when operating? Tucked away against the wall in the corner of a room? Can't do it.
--Dehumidifiers generate a little heat that they discharge. This comes from the dehumidifying itself.
The ugly
--It is a little noisy. I used to think that I didn't care about this feature. But, it will draw attention if guests are over. Other units I have are much quieter. But, it sounds like a floor fan on high speed, nothing more. So, if you don't care about a high speed fan sound in the room when operating, then this shouldn't matter. But, if you don't want the sound of a floor fan on high speed, then this unit is probably not for you.
I set it up in main room of our house and turn on at night with the 8 hour timer. Works out great. I use quieter units during the day.
I live in humid Florida and have allergies. Dehumidifiers often help with allergies and really do make the house more comfortable. Mold grows above 50% rel humidity. It doesn't below 50% generally. My family used to cough a lot in our house at night before we got dehumidifiers. As soon as I put one in each bedroom, the coughing stopped for everyone. No joke.
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I really liked the electronic controls, the humidity setting and the timed off setting. The humidity readout is in increments of 5%, and tracked very close to a fairly expensive gauge I had nearby on the wall. The negatives: 1) The blower runs continuously when the desired humidity level is obtained, only the compressor stops, 2) Momentary power outages reset the humidity control to a default of 60% (and then the unit runs and runs any you wonder why it can't pull the humidity below 60%).
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I called Haier support since the unit was still under warranty, but the person who answered the phone was extremely curt and the repair process consisted of sending pieces of the unit back to service center in return for a new unit. It was easier just to return the whole unit to where I bought it.
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This dehumidifier does exactly what it is supposed to do, removes H2O from the room. Great in our basement, no more "damp" feeling carpet and no worries the kids are playing in an unsafe enviroment. It is not "whisper quiet" as the Solarus promises, but I like the fact that it has an air output vent on the top that discharges de-humidified, dry, fresh air. Probably why it is a little louder than my old Kenmore dehumidifier. I like the air flow into the room. It is not too loud either. We use it in the laundry room with no door and you can still hear the tv on a low setting. Wouldn't want to sleep in the same room, though.Best Deals for Haier HDN655E 65-Pint Capacity Electronic Control Dehumidifier
I have used other brands, namely, Sears (? manufacturer), LG, Goldstar and Whirlpool. HAIER seems to be the best.You can get it in Wal Mart for about $179. I have bought 2 in the past 2 years, for a large basement in a house in a wooded area. Wal Mart is, however, poor in maintaining an inventory of slow moving items, and it may not be available in all stores at all times.
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I purchased the Haier Dehumidifier model HDN655E a year ago.I started to have problems with the switch that resets the unit after the water tank has been emptied and replaced,
I recently set up a system so I did not have to carry the water upstairs to empty. When I attached the drain hose, per the instuctions, I found that the water did not drain out the hose, it continued to fill the built in water tank. I still have to empty the tank and fight the reset switch.
This was my first unit. I have looked at other dehumidifiers and find others offer better systems to drain the water, the water tanks do not have to be emptied manually.
I would not recommend this unit. The reset switch is getting harder to manually reset, (replacing the water tank won't reset it,) and I don't expect it to work much longer.
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The good:---It does a great job quickly. It is a workhorse.
---I like that you can set the relative humidity setting all the way down to 30 if you want. Other units I have only go down to 50 or constant mode.
---I like that it has a timer for auto shutoff.
---The handle on the bucket makes emptying the water more convenient
--Nice, thin profile.
The bad:
---There are no scheduling for turning on or scheduled change in rel humidity types of options. But, I haven't seen this on any of these types of units. It would be nice to have.
---It pulls air in front and discharges in back. So you can't set it in a corner of the room. Other units have a side air discharge. This is important to think about before buying. Where do you plan on placing it when operating? Tucked away against the wall in the corner of a room? Can't do it.
--Dehumidifiers generate a little heat that they discharge. This comes from the dehumidifying itself.
The ugly
--It is a little noisy. I used to think that I didn't care about this feature. But, it will draw attention if guests are over. Other units I have are much quieter. But, it sounds like a floor fan on high speed, nothing more. So, if you don't care about a high speed fan sound in the room when operating, then this shouldn't matter. But, if you don't want the sound of a floor fan on high speed, then this unit is probably not for you.
I set it up in main room of our house and turn on at night with the 8 hour timer. Works out great. I use quieter units during the day.
I live in humid Florida and have allergies. Dehumidifiers often help with allergies and really do make the house more comfortable. Mold grows above 50% rel humidity. It doesn't below 50% generally. My family used to cough a lot in our house at night before we got dehumidifiers. As soon as I put one in each bedroom, the coughing stopped for everyone. No joke.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Discount Amazing USB Portable Humidifier Filter Replacement x 5
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We travel a lot on business and love this mini humidifier, and, by extension, the filters. We haven't had to change out to a new filter yet, but we've followed the directions and rinsed and dried out the filter, then keep it in it's little plastic pouch. So far, so good!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Essick Air 1043 Replacement Space Saver Wick Review
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This wick fits into our humidifier and was a perfect drop in fit. That's the only good news.
The bad news is the design of this kind of wick. We have a lot of humidifiers in our house. It's a big house with lots of doors and hallways so we can't just use a huge one. We rely on a few "whole house" humidifiers, there are AprilAire humidifiers on the furnaces, and we have a few "medium" sized humidifiers in some bedrooms. All are set to keep moderate humidity, making sure the humidity is evenly dispersed so no one area gets too humid nor too dry. We have a lot of humidifiers and we have gone through many brands, many styles, and many sizes.
We have learned one very consistent fact: the humidifiers that use the flat, rectangular wicks are substantially less efficient than the humidifiers that use the cylindrical, round wicks. The stupid thing is that both the wicks and the humidifiers are approximately the same price within a given coverage range. The round wick machines don't cost any more but they work much better.
The humidifiers we use with this wick have to run constantly and can barely maintain 35% -even when set on roar (you know, so loud it sounds like a jet taking off). The round wick humidifiers can be kept on low (practically silent), push 45% if needed, and only have to run about half the time.
This is not a pointless rant about this one particular wick. It is just merely a reminder that if you are looking here then you have one of the flat wick humidifiers. Do yourself a big favor and rather than plonk down another $20 on this wick, instead consider buying a round wick humidifier and a round $20 wick. Either way the wick maker is happy because they probably don't care which wick you buy. Next time we need another wick we are just going to replace the whole machine.
FYI, we keep ours set at 30% in cooold weather, 35% in cold weather, and 40% in moderate weather, as recommended by the people who make such recommendations (the Department of They).
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I received the filter on time from the vendor and at a fair price. It is the exact replacement for my humidifier. It works very well getting the moisture in the air, measured by my hygrometer!I recommend it to others and will certainly buy it again as needed for my humidifier!
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We bought this as a replacement for the one we received with the dehumidifier. We have not had to place it yet.Honest reviews on Essick Air 1043 Replacement Space Saver Wick
The wick works just fine in our humidifier, which was all I cared about, and pricing on Amazon for this has always been the best. I do like how they call it a "space saver" wick, when this thing is giant.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Essick Air 1043 Replacement Space Saver Wick
Met expectations and the right price/already in place for the winter. Old one was black w/mold/left water in too long
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