Showing posts with label warm mist humidifier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label warm mist humidifier. Show all posts

2/08/2012

Enviracaire Replacement Humidifier Pad Review

Enviracaire Replacement Humidifier Pad
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These mineral absorbtion pads really work. Our area in west Texas has water that is very heavy with minerals. These pads really help remove the mineral by absorbing particulates before they stick to the hot surface in the humidifier. Without the pads, we would have to clean the humidifier much more often and it would be more difficult.

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2/06/2012

Bemis/Essick Air ED11 910 Whole House Console Humidifier Review

Bemis/Essick Air ED11 910 Whole House Console Humidifier
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I have had this unit for several years. It has outlasted all "Sears" brands and models.
Secrets to making it work: I use the 1041 wicks. Every two weeks or so, I take it into the bathroom, pull out the wick and using a hand held shower, spray off the wick thoroughly. This helps lower the mineral build-up and the wick lasts longer. Also I change wicks about every two months. So I need about three for the heating season.
Yes the electronic "humidistat" doesn't work. Simple, I set the unit to a higher humidity than what is displayed. When I want to run it, I turn the unit on. When I want it off, I turn it off. And I use a separate humidity gauge. This one works wonderfully:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0RBI8/
Taylor 1523 Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer and Hygrometer
As for noise, I only run it on the 2, 3 or 4 level. Yes, you can crank it up, but just like any fan, the more you crank it the louder it gets... and I can hear the TV just fine even when this is running...
It's much easier to carry a bucket of water to this unit to fill it up than clumsy bottles to drag out and carry elsewhere.
GREAT humidifier and I've had this one for several years and if I need another one, I'll hope to get another one of these.
Here's another hint. Don't mount it on the wheels that come with and then put the entire unit on a towel or carpeting scrap. Also helps if you spill a bit of water when filling.
Do NOT forget the bacteriastat either, but be careful when using this additive, as always. And yes, it is normal for the wick itself to be about half dry (at the top) and half wet (at the bottom). The entire wick does NOT need to be saturated soaking wet for this to work as the "well" of water is only the few inches at the bottom...

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This new console series combines state-of-the-art wick humidification with sleek European design. Digital controls, easy top-fill pour-in design and the ability to humidify up to 2300 square feet will make this your first choice to humidify your whole home in style.


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2/02/2012

William Ultrasonic Humidifier in Black Review

William Ultrasonic Humidifier in Black
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I recently moved to Aurora, Colorado (just outside Denver) and at 5,400 feet the humidity is extremely low. I noticed my skin began to itch, which it had not done before. My doctor advised moisturizing creams, which helped a bit, and an air humidifier. After a lot of investigating I narrowed my search to the Air-O-Swiss and the Williams. In fact, both units seemed remarkably similar with both using a "patented" ionic silver cube and a filter cartridge which seem visually identical. Both units provide warm and cool mist. Possibly the technology is licensed from Air-O-Swiss? The deciding factors for me were:
(a) the Air-O-Swiss listed a capacity of 650 sq. ft. and the Stadler 1,000 sq. ft. I have a very small house - 850 sq. ft. - which effectively makes the Stadler a whole house humidifier for me.
b) almost every review of the Air-O-Swiss commented on the inaccuracy of it's humidity meter and the only review I could find of the Stadler said it's meter was accurate.
THE GOOD: Assembly is a snap. The meter is close to accurate. The water tank is extremely easy to remove and fill. It is dark plastic, but the water level can be seen quite clearly. The tank capacity is sufficient for 9 hours of continual use. The machine is so silent that I have to listen closely at night to hear anything at all. Just a soft "ssshhh." The Control Panel is easy to see and use with many options and has a light to indicate no-water.
My skin itching stopped.
THE NOT SO GOOD: It is expensive and every source I could find had the same price. The filter cartridge needs to be replaced three or four times a year, depending on the hardness of your water, or when white dust accumulates on the unit or on a small mirror held to the fog. The ionic cube must also be replaced once a year. A testing strip is included and if your water has a hardness greater than 21 degrees dH, an ionic humidifier is not recommended. They suggest then using an impeller humidifier. The Desired Humidity cannot be set lower than 40%, but I found that setting it at 60% results in an actual humidity level of about 37% which is what I want anyway.
THE BAD: I couldn't find any.
SOME NOTES ON OPERATION: The instructions say not to place the Stadler Williams directly on the floor or next to heating. I went to Ace Hardware and found a small, plastic step stool for $12 that is 5" high. This keeps the unit off the rug and makes it easier to access when changing settings. If you have an chest of drawers in the room with space on top it should work equally well. A review of the Swiss-O-Air reported good results from soaking the ionic cube in water for 24 hours before initial use to increase effectiveness. I don't know if this is beneficial, but I did it and had no bad result.
I set my unit to Auto/Sleep
IMPORTANT: Several reviews of the Air-O-Swiss said that they used de-ionized water. The Stadler unit specifically recommends against this. It is designed to use with untreated water or with a drinking water filter system such as Brita. Using any additives are specifically warned against.


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BL-006A Features: -Humidifier. -Color: Black. -Equipped with all that is possible in modern engineering. -Covers large rooms up to 1000 sq. ft. -Extremely quiet and powerful, but still low in power consumption. -Features: Off timer, preheating (enhanced mist distribution), sleep mode (with dimmed lights) and turnable mist diffuser with fine mist selection. -Patented ionic silver cube, inhibiting the growth of mold bacteria. -Night mode, automatic shut-off, integrated hygrostat. -3 Output levels. Specifications: -Rated power: 40 watts (Preheating 125W). -Output max: 3.5 gallons per day. -Tank capacity: 1.5 gallons. -Dimensions: 12.2'' H x 9.1'' W x 6.3'' D.

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1/29/2012

Crane Licensed Filter Cartridge Review

Crane Licensed Filter Cartridge
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We have the "Hello Kitty" humidifier and I bought this filter in the hopes of reducing the white dust from the humidifier, but all that ended up happening was that the water in the humidifier turned a dingy yellow-brown color and my daughter's room FILLED with white dust. We had to open the windows and turn on the attic fan just to clear it all out. I'm not sure why this happened. I followed the directions on the box (although it's 100% fool proof, all you have to do is place the filter in the base of the unit). We're actually better off without a filter and I'll be returning this for a refund.

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Demineralization Filter Cartridge.Fits Models Thomas (EE-4094), Hello Kitty (EE-4109) & SpongeBob (EE-5063)Filters Water Eliminates "White Dust"Helps reduce white dust, which is a deposit of minerals caused by hard water.

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1/11/2012

Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier 1 ea Review

Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier 1 ea
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I bought this warm mist humidifier after owning a vaporizer and a cool mist humidifier. The vaporizer was fine except that it was too hot and burned my son's arm, so i needed something else. The cool mist humidifier (different company) broke very fast besides for the expense of changing filters.
This humidifier is great.
1) The warmth is very soothing but not too hot-it won't burn you if you put your hand over the mist.
2) It never leaks onto the floor or gets the surrounding furniture wet (the other one did all the time).
3) It is whisper quiet. You can hardly hear the very soft humming sound even when right near it even on high.
4) It gives out a nice amount of humidity even on the low setting.
5) It is very simple to clean.
6) It is very light and easy to fill up.
On the low setting the water lasts well over 12 hours-I haven't timed exactly how long. On high it goes for about a little over 11 hours. The auto shut-off works very nicely.
I really think this product is great so far. I've paid more for it at a local store and still think it's worth it. The Amazon price is really great which makes it a great buy.

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Model V745AProduces Pure, Bacteria-free VaporAt Least 12 Hours Per FillingQuiet Operation - 2 Comfort SettingsNight LightAutomatic Shut-OffMedicine Cup for Use with Kaz Inhalant or Vicks® Vaposteam®Easy to Fill - Easy to CleanWater is one nutrient that all forms of life must have to survive. All functions of your body require sufficient moisture to work properly. When your body does not have sufficient moisture, it functions poorly. Dry, arid climatic conditions are usually the culprit. Colds and flu can further cause dehydration.Colds and flu begin making their seasonal rounds during fall and winter. Part of the reason for increased respiratory illnesses during this time is because the humidity level in the air reaches its yearly lows. Central heating units in homes and offices further remove moisture from the air. The relative humidity may drop to as low as 10% - drier than the air in the Sahara Desert. Most people experience problems when the relative humidity drops below 25%. A comfortable humidity level should not be higher than 50%.The Vicks® Warm Mist Humidifier helps combat this excessive dryness, providing these benefits:Keeps your respiratory system moist, allowing it to fight off bacteria, viruses and pollutants.Relieves cold, flu and hay fever symptoms.Relieves dry, irritated and itching skin and eyes.Relieves coughs and dry, scratchy throat.Helps you breathe better and sleep more comfortably.Stops dry out damaged to plants, paintings and furniture.Saves you money on your heating bills, since proper humidity lets you feel more comfortable at lower temperatures.Pure Warn Moisture for Soothing Relief of Cold & Flu Symptoms:Nightlight: Soft glowing nightlight makes it easy to locate the humidifier in a dark room.Convenient Handles: Two tank handles - one on the top and one of the bottom for easy filling.Medicine Cup: Medicine cup lists out for filling and

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1/06/2012

Slant/Fin 6-Pack Mineral Absorption Pads Review

Slant/Fin 6-Pack Mineral Absorption Pads
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Decent price but the cost of shipping makes it almost prohibitive. It is so light and compact, it could have been put in a small envelope and sent for less than $1. Unfortunately there is no other source I could find.

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For Germ-Free Humidifiers: GF-200

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12/05/2011

8 Pint Humidifier Review

8 Pint Humidifier
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I bought a similar humidifier for work and was so happy with it, I got one for home. It's simple and easy to use. My only minor complaint is that it drips a little when you remove the tank to fill it. No biggie. I've owned a gazillion humidifiers over the years, and this is my favorite, especially for the price.

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EW-5K129 Features: -Humidifier. -Keep the air moist with a portable humidifier. -Tank capacity: 1-gallon. -Overall dimensions: 10'' H x 8'' W x 6'' D.

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10/06/2011

Crane Warm Mist Humidifer, 1 Gallon Review

Crane Warm Mist Humidifer, 1 Gallon
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I feel in love with the design, bought the white and later purchased another black.
They're pretty good humidifier. One gallon tank will last you a bit more than 8 hours run time at low setting. Set it on high and you're down to 6 hours max. No Fan, super quiet operation. Will keep an your room at 85% humidity or above creating mildew and fog your window glass.
Place it under/above or closer to your heater vent or source of wind so the steam will be evenly distribute to the whole room. Otherwise, you'll start seeing mildew dropping from your ceiling even at low setting.
Cleaning is fairly easy. I highly recomended using only filtered water, use tap water and you'll find an excessive chlorine build up around the boiler after a few usage. It will be almost impossible to scrape the chlorine off.

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9/10/2011

Stadler Form VIKTOR Air Purifier Cleaner 12-18W, White Review

Stadler Form VIKTOR Air Purifier Cleaner 12-18W, White
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Good System, but didn't quite catch much dust as expected, however, it works great for odor.

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Air in rooms is often burdened by fine dust, pollen and unpleasant odors as well as viruses and bacteria. But VIKTOR filters all this through a specially developed HPP Filter System TM (International patent application pending), thus permitting you to take a deep breath of fresh air! Small and yet great in his own way - VIKTOR clearly demonstrates what clean air is all about with top CADR values (Clean Air Delivery Rate). The special filter cleanses the air while active carbon eliminates unpleasant odors. And with five capacity stages (extremely quiet to powerful) and dimmable night-mode LED control lights, VIKTOR will always be a fine companion!

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6/22/2011

Honeywell HCM-6009 QuietCare 9-Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology Review

Honeywell HCM-6009 QuietCare 9-Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology
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One might think from the product literature that you are buying a humidifier that has a 9 gallon water tank capacity. Not true. You are buying a humidifer that has the capacity to output 9 gallons of water per 24 hours. Since each water tank is only 1.5 gallons, this means you have to fill the tanks six times (three times each tank) to get the maximum output. Not very practical for a home humidifier.
To refill the water tanks you must turn them upside down. Unfortunately the bottom (i.e. the top turned upside down), is not flat. This requires a fair amount of juggling when you refill the tanks as they will not stand up by themselves. The engineer who designed this product must have missed the class on ergronomics.
Since you can not see in the water tanks when they are in use, and there is no low water indicator on the machine, you can not judge how much water is left by looking. You have to pick up the tanks. Again ergronomically challenging.
This product is very noisy on the high setting, similar to a window fan on high. Because the water tanks do not fit well, they vibrate when they are near empty.
If you place this product on a wooden floor, it will warp the floor from the humidity. The product also leaks when you refill it.
Best to pass this product by.


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Keep your home properly hydrated with Honeywell's HCM-6009 9-gallon-output-per-day humidifier, which is designed for rooms up to 2300 square feet. A humidifier is helpful in introducing moisture to your home in order to help you avoid dry skin, chapped lips, dry nasal passages and static electricity as well as keep your wood floors and furnishings in good shape.
Easy to clean, carry and fill, the HCM-6009 runs up to 24 hours on one filling. This QuietCare model has a fan that blows out invisible, moisture-balanced air, and is 30 percent quieter than other models. It features an Air Washing pre-filter that helps to trap dust, dirt and pollen before it enters the main filter.
The Protec cleaning cartridge helps reduce mineral build-up, while the antimicrobial-treated filter helps prevent the growth and migration of mold, fungus, algae and bacteria on the filter--both contributing to a fresher, cleaner mist and extend filter life. Other features include a 3-1/4-gallon tank capacity, 9 gallons of humidity output per day, 3 moisture output settings, adjustable humidity control, and automatic shut-off. The HCM-6009 comes with caster wheels for easy movement around your home. It measures 21 by 17-1/2 by 13 inches (WxHxD), is backed by a 3-year warranty, and uses HC-14 replacement filters.

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6/09/2011

Vicks UV 99.999% Germ Free Humidifier Review

Vicks UV 99.999% Germ Free Humidifier
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I just got this unit (Vicks V790) from Amazon. (For several reasons, I greatly prefer the steam-type humidifiers over the cold-mist types.)
Pros - It's attractive and well made. Twin independently-fillable water tanks mean you do not have to shut it off to refill it. Holds a lot of water so it does not go dry overnight. Makes a pleasant noise not unlike a drip coffee percolator. The UV lamp feature gives an additional level of sterilization, over and above the boiling action that creates the steam.
Cons - The blue LED power light is indeed bright. I turned mine toward the wall, and now it also serves as a night light. (If it really bothers you, a small piece of electrical tape will cover it.)
(EDIT) Previously I complained here about lack of vapor output. But after running it for a few days, output greatly increased. Apparently there is a slight break-in period. Naturally, water usage increased also, as did the boiling noise, but now it's working like it should, and I have adequate RH (30%) even in my large (400 sq. ft.) room. Amazon does not allow me to change the rating, but if I could I would now give it 5 stars.
The replacement mineral absorber pads are the small 2-1/4 inch round size sold here on Amazon under the "Slant Fin" brand. (Don't get the larger 3-1/4 inch Honeywell ones, unless you like trimming to fit with scissors.) You replace the pad when it gets stiff. If you have hard water, this may happen quite frequently.
Remember that all humidifiers require regular maintenance. This is where many owners drop the ball. Every month or so you should put some vinegar in it to dissolve any mineral deposits, and sterilize the tanks with bleach water. The exact procedure is clearly spelled out in the manual. If you disregard this, you will be handsomely rewarded with hard mineral crusts and foul-smelling slimy deposits of algae and bacteria.
In conclusion, I really like this humidifier so far.

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Vicks UV 99.999% Germ Free Humidifier. Worry Free, Healthful Moisture for Your Family.Please note that steam production time may take up to 6-7 minutes.

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