by nadia on January 12, 2011
While consumers are commonly spoiled with choices through endless stores selling mist humidifier of different kinds that generally contributes to the well-being of the household occupants, the Vicks 1.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier goes an extra mile with its wick filter to help relieve cold and flu symptoms.
Vicks 1.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier
With its evaporative benefits, the humidifier provides vapor that helps clear nasal passages to help those suffering from colds and flu to breathe easy. In addition, the vapor also helps to ease irritation of coughs and flu.
It functions by drawing dry air through the filter and absorbing moisture from it. The humidifier then proceeds to trap impurities and minerals in the filter thus producing only pure, clean moisture. Treated with antibacterial treatment, the Vicks humidifier is designed to last a prolonged life and it’s 1.0 gallon capacity provides up to 18 hours of operation.
The Vicks 1.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier comes in two speeds, low and high. When set to low, the humidifier gives out a barely there whisper sound however on high speed the humidifier do produce a bit of sound. Nevertheless, it’s not anything disrupting and as high are meant for larger rooms, you won’t notice the sound anymore after a while.
It’s also a great alternative therapy for those who prefer not to take medications or for those who can’t take decongestants due to other medications related problems. When not used for combating cold or flu, the humidifier also helps to fight off viruses, bacteria, and pollutants.
This Vicks 1.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean and when the tank goes empty, it doesn’t leave behind potentially bacteria-laden water behind and Vick’s special “evaporative technology” also ensures it maintain the proper moisture level and doesn’t generate overly humid condition.
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by nadia on January 11, 2011
With hordes of complex appliances that we operate on a daily basis that serves for various functions, it’s refreshing to come across an adorable looking appliance that doesn’t look that it just popped out of a futuristic movie scene but still deliver abundant of benefits to the user. Which is just the case with the Kaz 4100 Health Mist Quiet Operation Cool Mist Humidifier.
Kaz 4100 Health Mist Quiet Operation Cool Mist Humidifier
This compact, blue-white humidifier is a little gem that serves the basic function of air-humidifying appliance and more as it’s also a health mist humidifier. What’s even better, the Kaz 4100 with its economical price tag, is bargain that won’t burn a hole through your pockets.
The cool mist humidifier supplies an appropriate humidity level that helps to keep respiratory system moist. This helps to prevent dryness that is usually caused by continuous use of air conditioners or heating systems. Although minute in size, the Kaz 4100, operates on a 12 hour basis per tank filling and keeps you room smelling pleasant when it’s turned on due to its air cleaning function. Handy eh?
And we haven’t even started on the little treasure’s health benefits yet. There is an air purifier in this little humidifier that will remove the impurities before releasing the mist into the room. That means less health risks for users. That’s what we call functional.
What’s great about the Kaz 4100 is that it works really quietly. It’s just perfect for bedrooms especially in the kids’ room when they are sleeping. And you never have to remove a tank to fill in water every time because it fills from the top easily.
Most users of this feature filled gem are only singing praises for it not only on its functional benefits but also on the simplicity and ease of use. For a humidifier that is so small a size, the Kaz 4100 Health Mist Quiet Operation Cool Mist Humidifier is certainly big on value.
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by nadia on January 10, 2011
If you are looking for something to humidify the whole house then I recommend the Essick Air H12-400 3-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier. It is big and boxy and designed to humidify the entire house and we are talking up to about 2,500 square feet and about 12 gallons of output per day.
Essick Air H12-400 3-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier,
Quiet and Natural
It’s quiet for a whole house humidifier. Even when it is operating on full time you can hardly feel its presence, so light sleepers should like this humidifier.
Essick Air H12-400 3-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier uses an evaporative system and unheated, natural evaporated water. That’s why it required less energy than any other mist or steam units. This helps in energy saving and also cost saving for you.
Other than helping you save energy and money, one of the interesting benefits about this evaporative system is that you do not have to deal with the white dust that spray on your furniture or floors. Essick Air H12-400 3-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier uses an evaporative wick which adds invisible moisture to the air.
No Wheezing at White Dust!
No white dust, spray or mist means a great deal to asthma and allergy sufferers. The evaporative system also prevents plants and furniture from becoming dry, and also reduces the static electricity in the air to protect computers and electronics.
This humidifier also has a 3 fan speed, which allows you to set according to your personal choice and surrounding conditions. The best part is, the humidifier will automatically shut off itself after the desired humidity is reached.
A great feature, which takes into account personal safety, is the automatic safety shut-off feature. The humidifier will automatically will cut off power when the tank runs dry, to prevent it from overheating.
Though big and bulky, Essick Air H12-400 3-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier is easily movable. The unit comes with casters for easy moving from one room to another.
Essick Air H12-400 3-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier is available with free shipping now at Amazon. Check it out!
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by nadia on December 23, 2010
Although some of us would spend over $80 for a humidifier that will keep the house in a tolerable condition 24/7, there are others who are just looking for a short term or temporary option like one that will work for the guest who is staying over for a couple days or for the holiday house. The Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier is cheap and works just great!
Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier with Auto Shut-Off
This $25 warm mist humidifier doesn’t have a filter like its cool mist brother, so no replacement costs. It can humidify a medium to large room quite nicely after you let it run for a while. The tank is big enough for it to run overnight at the high setting, and no worries about it catching on fire because it automatically shuts off when it runs out of water.
The Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier needs quite regular cleaning if you use it daily, though. You can choose to use distilled water, but that might be a more expensive option than cleaning once or twice weekly. Money or time, you choose.
What’s good is that some of the parts are dishwasher safe! The tank isn’t though…so you’ll have to soak the tank in bleach every week. The water tray and heating chamber should be soaked in vinegar occasionally too. Clean this humidifier properly and regularly and it will last longer than if you don’t.
Oh, and I must mention the noise. It is a warm mist humidifier after all, so it does have a boiling sound that is not actually loud, but like a small aquarium in the room. If you can’t stand any kind of noise when you sleep, don’t put it in your bedroom, or get an ultrasonic humidifier instead.
All in all, the Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier with Auto Shut-Off is all right for a humidifier at $25. You can get this price at Amazon now, who is trying to beat the $30 price tag at Target.
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by nadia on December 3, 2010
I love this travel humidifier! The Air-O-Swiss Travel Ultrasonic Humidifier is the best thing to bring when traveling to really dry places like desert areas, cold and dry countries, etc. Or you can bring it to the office during dry spells.
Air-O-Swiss Travel Ultrasonic Humidifier
This little humidifier is really compact, only about half the size of a small tissue box. The shape is quite regular so it’s really easy to pack into the luggage. Heck, I can even just dump it into my handbag. I think it’s really neat that the designer left off the tank and lets you attach most kinds of water bottles instead. Saves luggage space and water bottles are available anywhere!
The Air-O-Swiss Travel Ultrasonic Humidifier can humidify a hotel room or small room quite well, and I like to put it on the little stand by my bedside. There’s a blue light that turns red when water runs out, which can be a little bright at night. If you can’t stand night lights, just stick a piece of duct tape over it.
What could be complained about this little humidifier is that it is not as quiet as the full size Air-O-Swiss ultrasonic humidifiers. There is a small hum that is noticeable but isn’t loud enough to wake me up.
The price is a bit of a sting, but it comes with a travel bag and a converter for European countries, which is really thoughtful! I don’t mind paying more for a travel humidifier that works, is portable, and comes from one of the top humidifier brands. It’s better than having parched throat and cracked lips in the mornings, don’t you think?
The Air-O-Swiss Travel Ultrasonic Humidifier is $49 with free shipping here at Amazon.
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by nadia on September 21, 2010
Anyone for a compact humidifier? The Sunpentown SPT SU-4010 Ultrasonic Dual-Mist Humidifier is a slim humidifier that can fit on a bookshelf or bed stand.
Sunpentown SPT SU-4010 Ultrasonic Dual-Mist Warm Cool Humidifier with Ion Exchange Filter
This ultrasonic humidifier can produce warm or cool mist as you like, which is nice because some people like cool mist and some only care for warm mist. On the contrary, if you like both, this humidifier doesn’t switch between warm and cool mist instantaneously. It takes some time to go from cool to warm, and vice versa.
And the best thing about this humidifier? It is silent. You can adjust it from the lowest setting to the highest and yet not hear a sound from it. All you will see is a thick fog coming out.
Remember to place the Sunpentown SPT SU-4010 Ultrasonic Dual-Mist Warm/Cool Humidifier on a higher place than the floor to make humidifying more efficient. A few users have complained that the humidifier dampens their floor, but that is to be expected if there is a thick fog just one feet from the floor!
Another good feature is the swiveling nozzle that you can point at any direction. That way, you can place the humidifier at any position and still get the output directed away from the walls. If the lights are bothering you, face them to the wall!
The only slight inconvenience I find from this unit is that you have to hold the bottom part to carry it. The water chamber only sits on the top. That means no grabbing the humidifier with one hand and go. Oh well, not a big deal.
Amazon is giving a discount with free super saver shipping now. Like all ultrasonic humidifiers, the Sunpentown SPT SU-4010 Ultrasonic Dual-Mist Warm/Cool Humidifier with Ion Exchange Filter is more expensive than the other types, but it is cheaper than Air-O-Swiss humidifiers of the same line.
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by nadia on September 20, 2010
This Vicks UV 99.999% Germ Free Humidifier is actually made by Kaz, which is a good manufacturer of warm mist humidifiers. If Honeywell means anything to you, yes, those are made by Kaz too.
Vicks UV 99.99% Germ Free Humidifier
The Vicks UV 99.999% Germ Free Humidifier has two separate tanks, a nice feature for those who want to use the humidifier continuously! You can take out one of the tanks to refill even when the humidifier is operating. And separating the tanks meant that each tank is lighter to carry.
The capacity of this humidifier is good for humidifying a medium to large bedroom. You can also place it in the living area of the house, as long as you keep the tanks filled up. The warm mist makes the room warmer, which is nice for winters and night time when it is cold and dry. It uses a mineral pad instead of filters or wicks to remove minerals from the water. The mineral pad needs to be replaced and can be bought from Amazon.
Surprisingly, the boiling of the water is rather quiet, but it does have a low humming sound that comes from the fan. The whole operation is quiet enough for a bedroom, if you don’t put it right next to the bed. But I wouldn’t place a boiling apparatus beside my bed anyway.
The unusual design of this humidifier is that it uses a float to decide when the tank runs out of water, instead of an overheat sensor like many other humidifiers. So you’ll have to make sure that the humidifier is placed on a firm and level surface. The float is in front, so the humidifier must never tilt forward or it will not turn itself off when the tank is dry!
There’s a UV light which is advertised to kill bacteria, but which efficiency I cannot be certain. Boiling already gets rid of most germs, so that is ok.
If you like a warm mist humidifier that works for a medium to large area, is easy to refill and costs little to maintain, get this Vicks UV 99.999% Germ Free Humidifier.
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by nadia on September 18, 2010
This cute tear-drop shaped humidifier is a good buy for anyone who wants to save money on replacement filters and wicks, because Crane 2.3 Gallon COOL Mist humidifier doesn’t need them.
Crane 2.3 Gallon COOL Mist humidifier
This cool mist humidifier is easy to fill up, use, and clean every day. I bought this as an extra humidifier for the guest room, and having no extra costs is really great! But without filters or wicks, you’ll have to use distilled water or RO water for the Crane 2.3 Gallon COOL Mist humidifier. Cool mist humidifiers tend to spray white dust if you use hard tap water.
The tank is really a 1-gallon tank (remember that the description is always 24-hour humidifying capacity and not tank capacity) which is just enough for one day. Perfect, I think, because the water will not be sitting around for a long time and grow mold. This is slightly smaller than the Crane Penguin humidifier that I use for my kids’ room.
The Crane 2.3 Gallon COOL Mist humidifier is pretty quiet compared to many other humidifiers. I saw that many other people liked it for its quiet operation too, but some commented on the slight bubbling/dripping noise. I suppose there are people who need time to get used to white noise.
It is not difficult to clean this humidifier but if you can’t stand discoloration, you might hate it. There are nooks and crannies but I use a bleach solution so I’m confident that it is free from bacteria. The tank yellows over time, but I’m sure that is purely cosmetic.
Overall, the Crane 2.3 Gallon COOL Mist humidifier is a nice cool mist humidifier, good for a medium size bedroom for one day or night, and no maintenance cost. Amazon is selling it for $40, very affordable too!
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by nadia on April 25, 2010
The Honeywell HWM-500 UV Warm Moisture Humidifier comes with a dual germ eliminating technology of UV and vaporization. It is said to produce up to 99.999% Germ Free Humidification which kills bacteria, mold & spores.
Honeywell HWM-500 UV Warm Moisture Humidifier
The humidifier is ideal for a medium room as it humidifies a room up to 700 square feet. If used frequently it would need a refilling every 24 hours.
The tank cap for this humidifier is slightly different, as it is located at the bottom of the tank. Hence you would need to turn it upside down every time you would want to refill it. It is a small matter, but not advisable for children to do the refilling.
The other common problem that seem to surface on this product is that of its noise level. The Honeywell HWM-500 UV Warm Moisture Humidifier sounds like boiling water when set on the highest setting. As on of reviewer informed that the sound of bubbling is not a soothing sound at all.
As some of the users suggested the only way to eliminate the noise problem is by disabling the Germ-Free capabilities of this product. This could be done by removing the mineral absorption pad. This will give you many noise-free nights of slumber.
The Honeywell HWM-500 UV Warm Moisture Humidifier is ideal for those in cold and dry climate. It humidify you space with warm mist, that makes your living space comfortable and breathable as well.
For those with respiratory problems caused by the dry air, it comes with a medicine cup which enables you to fill it with medicinal ointments which would be released into the air with the vapor.
Other than the noise level and the above than average maintenance, the Honeywell HWM-500 UV Warm Moisture Humidifier is a good humidifier especially for those who want a specific humidifier that helps them with eliminating the germs and bacteria. Recommended for those with bad allergy.
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by nadia on April 6, 2010
The Kaz PersonalMist Ultrasonic Humidifier is one of those humidifier that you should have. As the product name suggest, it is personal, and it is able to follow you where ever you go.
Kaz PersonalMist Ultrasonic Humidifier
The Kaz PersonalMist Ultrasonic Humidifier is built for travel, for the bedroom or even office. It fits perfectly on any table top. It is light weighted and it is easy for anyone to carry it.
It is much more user friendly for smaller room. The humidifier is small in size and could be placed on any surface that is convenient and easy.
Most of people could invest for one in each room as it is cost effective. It beats all the bulky ones which needs to be moved or dragged from one place to the other. This makes it a humidifier which is so attractive to students, who are able to afford it for their dorm room.
As the tanks are easily removable and you can just take it off, fill it and put it back on. It could be done by anyone, the elderly or even small kids. That is how light weighted the tank is.
The Kaz PersonalMist Ultrasonic Humidifier produces about 2 gallons of out-put per day. It could run for almost 10 hours on a low setting, usually the whole night. But at a higher setting you would to be prepared to fill the tanks up after the 3rd hour or so.
The Kaz PersonalMist Ultrasonic Humidifier like most other humidifier, does the job no matter in what situation.. For the dry weather which may or may not give the occasional scratchy throat or itchy eyes, or even asthma and sinus, this works really fine.
The Kaz PersonalMist Ultrasonic Humidifier makes the environment you are in very comfortable. The warm vapor keeps you warm and the noise level is so low, that you may think of it as a water feature in your room.
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