Editorial Product Review:Item Description:In arid climates or the cold, dry days of winter, owning a humidifier makes an awful lot of sense. A humidifier protects household occupants from static electricity shocks, prevents dry, itchy skin, allows stressed lungs to breathe with more comfort, and infuses the room's environment with needed moisture to furniture, fabrics, and plants for long-lasting health. But for all of these positive attributes, using a humidifier may also produce some nasty and harmful results. If not properly cared for, a humidifier becomes the breeding ground for assorted viruses, bacteria, mildew, and mold. In other words, the soothing moist air exhaled by humidifier might be much more harmful than helpful in the long run. To keep the air clean and amply humidified, it is essential to regularly replace the humidifier's filter, where the impurities often fester. Hamilton Beach recognizes the importance of clean filters by offering this replacement filter from their True Air line
Amazon.com Review:This top-of-the-line Cool Mist humidifier is a big step up from those old steam-spitting devices. It features a front LCD panel from which you can select the desired humidity. Simply adjust the setting to anywhere between 20 percent and 90 percent (50 percent is recommended for most situations) and set the fan to low, medium, or high. The unit is oval in shape, and because the controls are on one end, it can be operated easily even if placed in a narrow space. (It's 10 inches wide and about 17 inches deep.) The curvy, translucent gray rear tank lifts off easily for refilling, as does the front fan unit for changing or rinsing the drop-in filter. The water tank is dishwasher-safe.
--Richard Farr
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Average Buyer Rating:
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Great Humidifier- Filter needs frequent changing
This humidifier is great, and within hours of use I noticed a considerable difference in the air quality of my bedroom. I have sinus problems and all of the symptoms I usually exhibit during the winter months sleeping in my bedroom, were no longer exhibited. I especially felt relief from the slight sinus headache I almost always had. I want to say that I also got relief from my dry skin and chapped lips. I was concerned at first because I noticed no mist coming from the fan, but I am absolutely certain its evaporation is working up to par because of the results I get. I dohave to change the filter more frequently than I anticipated. It would sure be lovely to have a humidifier with no upkeep, but I'll gladly pay to replace the filters for the relief it provides. It is very easy to clean and I absolutely find it easy to fill. I have had it for several months now. I am currently using it alongside a room heater. It has balanced out the air humidity nicely. I would highly recommend this humidifier to anyone.
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Best one I've found so far
I've been through a million humidifiers and this is the best so far. Although you will have to fill it every day or two if you live in the desert (as I do), it lasts longer than the others and the filters seem to work for a long time too. I wish all of these humidifers were easier to fill, but this one is pretty typical and the cap or whatever you'd call it has an easy grip handle. Another bonus, the filters are cheap compared to other models that I've had.
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Very, Very Happy
I purchased this humidifier a month ago and have not regretted one minute.
It is sooooooo quiet in the low mode and it easily keeps our large bedroom up to 50% humidity. Depending on the day and how oftern the air conditioning comes on, I have to refill generally every other day.
I agonized on a new humidifier for weeks looking at review after review. The Vortex seemed to get good marks, but almost every reviewer said the "glugging" was unbelievably loud. As a light sleeper, that was enough to steer me to the Hamilton Beach. Very minimal gurgle...hardly noticable on this unit.
I wouldn't think twice about buying another one.
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loved it......but it quit after a year
This has been a great humidifier for the past year. Sure the filters have to be replaced and for the most part, are easier to find online. But overall, I liked the digital control panel and that it covered a large area. We had it in our family room and would move it to the children's rooms when needed. The gurgling noise didn't bother me. I am very disappointed that after 1 year, it is started to not work well; beeping a lot, fading digital display and randomly coming on and off in a few seconds. It's like it knew when the warranty was up. We have worked it pretty hard, living in Las Vegas, but I would consider a less expensive one next time. Anyone need a couple of filters?
