Sunbeam SWM5250-UM Reviews

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I purchased this model about 2 years ago. We live in Nothern MN and in the winter it is very dry. This particular humidifier we use in my 4 year old son's room. This past weekend my wife and I awoke to the sound of a fire alarm and the smell of smoke. We quickly got up and I ran for the fire extinguisher in the kitchen. I realized it was coming from upstairs. As I ran through the hallway I saw my son standing there shaking. I ran into the stairwell and saw smoke. When I got upstairs it was filled with thick gray smoke. I went into my son's room and saw the humidifier belching smoke. I immediately unplugged the machine and opened the windows to get a breath. The humidifier malfunctioned. When it runs out of water it is supposed to enter a stand-by mode. Instead it kept operating a nd melted through the bottom, through the area rug, and scorched the wooden floor underneath. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MODEL HUMIDIFIER! Here is a link to a similar incident with the same model humidifer,

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Purchased this unit because of the price and it was filter free. Worked well for a few months and then quit working. The reset light wont turn off. I have followed the cleaning directions as stated in the directions and am now left with a unit that does nothing. Don't waste your money on this. I am never buying another unit from them again.

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I ordered this unit used because I know the hit and miss with humudifiers. First the unit is quite large, the water tank is odd shaped and doesn't hold enough water for me personally. It also leaks a small amount on the rear of the unit directly below the screw, on high I would call the amount significant. Running on setting number 2 or high the water supply last approx 5 to 6 hours. It works well and puts out a decent amount of moisture but I would not purchase again.

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Cheap model, no humidistat, runs continuously until empty. Sounds like a coffee percolator that you can hear throughout the adjacent rooms. Sunbeam should stay with kitchen appliances like their toasters that were the best. Took it back to Walmart. The whole water tank gets very warm, waste of electricity!!

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My mother has one for over 2 years and it worked flawlessly and whisper quiet. Then, filling it one day, she dropped the tank and it cracked around the bottom seam. I went to Walmart to buy another, set it up, and it: 1)was already cracked at the top (which I did not notice until later) and 2)leaked no matter what I did to re-seat the tank and investigate the problem. Returned it to Walmart and used a good clear 2-part epoxy Loctite Megabond Poxy-Pak Fast Cure Clear Two-Part Epoxy, 1 oz syringe to seal and fix my mother's cracked tank. Now her unit works perfectly again. I would definitely buy another, despite recently getting a defective one. It's just continued to work so perfectly for my mother.

Honeywell C Premium Replacement Humidifier Filter - HC-888-TGT Reviews

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These are hard to find in summer. We will make sure next fall to stock them in for summer. The price of these raised in the summer also

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This waas a well made replacement for my humidifier as they wear out fast with my hard water and very good quality.

Buy 4-Pack: Boveda Humidifier 69%

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These are most effectively (and inexpensively) used to create a humidity ceiling. Traditional humidification units can easily create humidity. However, the real problem occurs when the environment inside a humidifier becomes TOO HUMID, resulting in irreparable damage to cigars, including mold. Because these packets regulate humidity by both releasing AND ABSORBING humidity, they can effectively be used indefinitely for the latter purpose (provided that there is a traditional humidification unit *creating* humidity above the indicated threshold of these packets).

Nothing is more depressing than moldy cigars. I just had to trash about $200 worth because my Cigar Oasis Ultra humidor was creating too much humidity.

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I have only been using these for about a week, but they are great. They maintain 67% humidity in my humidor with about 25 cigars in it. I only put one package in the humidor instead of 2 to 3 like the directions say, but it works better that my old insert that had to have water added to it on a weekly basis. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who likes to keep cigars that will smoke the way thay are supposed to.

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My homemade humidor now maintains 69% RH on the dot. I threw in a couple of traditional water pillows which would have sent the humidity up to about 77% thus creating a mold problem and ruining the cigars. One Boveda pack brought it back down to exactly, you guessed it, 69% in less than 8-10 hours ( perhaps sooner because I didn't check before then). I could not be more pleased and at the same time perplexed at the science/witchcraft? behind this great product.

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Quick shipping, correct product and amount, and it works great! Boveda packs are a very simple way to keep your humidor stabilized at your preferred humidity. I like the 69% because it keeps my 50ct humidor at exactly 65% and will only fluctuate to 64 and 66 when temp changes. Great product!

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You just can't beat these Boveda packs for obtaining the exact level of humidity you want. Sealed in ziplock baggies they keep humidity exactly at the labeled humidity. How they perform in your humidors depends on how air tight they are.

The most important feature of these is that not only do they release humidity, they also absorb it when required. I prefer to keep my cigars at 65% humidity and most retail humidors are kept at 72-75% humidity. When these over humidified cigars are put in with a Boveda pack, it absorbs the excess moisture in 24-48 hours. I was amazed the first time I saw this happen, as the liquid in the pack turned an amber color (and gained a very nice smell) from what it absorbed from the cigars.

You can use these as a safety mechanism to prevent over humidification when used with traditional humidifiers.

And the best part, when they dry out, you can rejuvenate them!, Just seal them in a container with a dish of water (don't soak the packs themselves in water) This works best if you don't let them completely dry out.

I can't say enough good things about these Boveda packs.

Buy Holmes HAP424-U HEPA-Type Tower Air Purifier

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I got this filter because I have cats and birds, and before I started using it, I always had a coating of "bird dust" on everything and was concerned about breathing it. I bought it in mid summer, and in early fall, I opened it up to see if the filters were "catching" anything, and sure enough, they were covered with a fine powdery silt, and then I realized that the bird dust that used to cover desks and other surfaces had almost disappeared since I had started using it. I was grateful to know that the machine had been doing its job. Whenever it was on, I did notice a subtle change in air quality...it seemed fresher. I have kept it running almost constantly for three months, and have not had any problems with it.

While it's working, I don't notice the sound that much, especially on the lower setting which is what I usually keep it on. It simply becomes "white noise". The higher setting is definitely louder, so if that's something that bothers a person, it should be kept in mind, but it's a humming, blowing sound, not rattling or harsh.

I can't compare it to other air purifiers because it's the only one I've ever had, but for the price, and for a person on a budget, I think it's done an amazing job. I'd like to get another for a different part of my house.

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I read all of the reviews about it being excessively loud, but went ahead and bought 2 anyways (found a clearance sale on another site). Unpacked, unwrapped and plugged in...LOUD as you can be and just like the other reviewers mentioned.

So I unplugged it, got out my flashlight and did a little investigating. Shined the flashlight in the front vent (darker grey cover) towards the bottom. Inside you will see a black plastic wheel. I had a pair of tweezers and used those to turn the wheel (it goes easily around, no stripping of gears or anything like that). What did I find??? A small piece of black plastic (less than 1/4 inch) hanging on the edge of of one of the fins on the fan's wheel. It looked like where they manufactured the wheels, similar to a plastic model car kit (hope that makes sense). The people at Holmes apparently didn't do very good quality control on these and some slipped through with that sliver of plastic on the wheel. Pulled that piece off with the tweezers, and VOILA! No more noise. It's been going for hours now with no annoying "paperclip in the fan, can't hear myself type on the keyboard" noise.

I didn't unscrew anything. All I needed was a flashlight and the tweezers.

If yours is extra noisy, get out a flashlight and look carefully in there. Get some tweezers or something to turn that wheel so you can look at all sides. Good luck!

Now even on high, it's relatively quiet. I was about to return mine, but glad I didn't.

Oh, I gave it 4 stars just for the trouble I had getting rid of that noise. I will update this review if I have any trouble.

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I bought this machine due to my son being diagnosed with several allergies...dust, dust mites, mold, pollens etc. It seems a bit noisy, but nothing I cant get used to, and the air seems cleaner and fresher already!! I guess that means less housework when it comes time to dust..woohoo! Also, if you read consumer reports tells you how BAD the Ionic Breeze is for you, as it creates ozone, which is a toxic emission, that may clear odor, but can poison you as well...hmmm I think I will save my $ and stick with my HEPA filter from Holmes!!

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my 1 year old has had allergies pretty much since he was born. poor baby. i have always felt so sorry for him, his eyes always watering and waking up with goopy eyes. and all that wonderful allergy stuff.

i pluged this in 4 days ago and yesterday i realized my sons eyes are clear and he hasnt been itching his face for a couple days!! i have noticed the air quality is better in my boys room than in the rest of the house. i wish i would have grabbed a couple of these when i got this one! (i got it at frys for $50)

exactly what i wanted, exactly what i needed!

i also want to note that when this is on low you can barely hear it, on medium setting (the suggested setting) it is not loud, but definitly audible, on high, it it quieter than a box fan on high. but i love the high setting for when my son is taking a nap, it helps him sleep better, i keep it on low during the day, high at night and during naps.

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Ok this machine IS noisy, but certainly not annoying to any degree. Sounds like a fan, not a motor. I recently changed the filter and noticed that it had picked up a ton of airborne dirt and debri. I also feel less stuffy in the morning. So, I will happily accept the fan noise and highly recommend this unit! It's also rather inexpensive for what it can do. Overall, a sound investment.

Review of Space-gard And Aprilaire #4330 Aprilaire Scale Control Insert

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This unit was advertised as the correct size as a replacement part for my Aprilaire humidifier. It does not fit! I am using my old unit with a new replacement water panel. I've contacted this supplier by email and asked for the appropriate information so that I can invoke their somewhat cumbersome return policy. I am waiting for their reply. Would not recommend buying this unit since it does not fit the Model size it professes to fit.

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No issues at all with this in my old Aprilaire 600 unit. Looks and fits the same as the original.

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I bought this as a replacement for my Aprilaire model 760. I bought with a filter and the scale filter as a kit. The filter did fit but the insert and tray did not. I went on again and see it now listed for Aprilaire 600. I am not sure if this was a mistake or not. This part came up as a suggested item when I purchased the filter so it may be linked to the filter by mistake. At any rate, I await a reply and will update if they send the right parts. As for the filter, it works great. The old insert was not defective, just a little dirty. I'd still replace it because it's original and the unit is old...but it works.

Buy BestAir 245 Golden Solution II Combination Water & Bacteriostatic

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This has a very subtle scent when poured into the tanks. It doesn't emit any odor during use but it makes it seem fresh and clean. I refill my tanks about every other day and use this each time. I have hard water and have noticed very little build up, which is what I was hoping for. No stale water smell, lime scale, etc. so this is worth it and I will buy again.

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I use this solution in a Lasko 9 gal humidifer. My water is very hard & this stuff seems to work well. I think the added bacteriostatic action is important because stagnant water can create bacteria & fungal growth. I would have rated it 5 stars except that it is difficult to get a capful out of a 1/2 gal container. If this company would only include a pump mechanism that delivers a 1 gallon dose per pump, they would have a winning product.

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Using the same humidifier filter (8 gal) for 2 months and no signs of bacteria and no lime buildup in the reservoir. A very little goes a long way and it has a great smell too.

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The product smells good.

It works but prefer the manufactures recommend solution ESSICK (no dust)

If you put to much in the container it creates a ton of dust. The essick wick filters when using this product show a build up of Golden solution in crystal form. However they remain clean from mold/bacteria.

The ingredients are not mixed well and don't stay in solution

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This is the first of 5 that I tried to keep my humidifier clean inside and not build up calcium deposits, rust staining and a scummy film. It works great, unfortunately this is the only place I have found it. The price is good so when I need it I buy more from Amazon.