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I received this humidifier 2 weeks ago after searching for a decent humidifier to replace the one i owned that was famous for robbing me in replacements filter, etc. fees. This thing fits the bill. The design is great, it's super quiet, and gets the job done. In choosing this product i read all the reviews. The reviews that made me hesitant to purchase this were the complaints that said: a)that the furniture on and around the humidifier got wet all the time, b)that the machine did not cut off if empty, as advertised, c)that the machine is hard to clean, and d) that it makes a lot of noise.

With hesitation, I purchased the product in good faith.

I was immediately pleased by the design. I read the owner's manual even though i thought it all was a "no brainer". The manual actually explained a)how to adjust the mist as to not wet the furniture around it, and b)that the machine will turn off when empty, but the light on the device will remain lite...obviously the part those that said the machine did not turn off failed to read, and c)how the machine is easy to clean with a vinegar or chlorine solution.

Cleaning is easy. I recommend using the bleach solution as bleach will kill anything..not to mention it also gets rid of the discoloration.

Lastly, the sound the comes from the machine is very subtle, but when u hear it, it is exactly like the soothing sounds of a filter running on a fish tank. It actually helped me sleep... having this white, very subtle noise.

I like this thing. My skin and nose are happy.

I hope this clarifies some of the ambiguity i found in the other reviews....

This humidifier is the perfect size for a bedroom. The tank empties in about a day, so the water doesn't sit around too long to get mildew or mold. The humidifier puts out lots of moisture, and is absolutely whisper-quiet! We have the penguin-shaped one for our son's room, and this one for ours. Both are great.

We bought the Vicks cool mist humidifier first. it was so noisy in the nursery that we didn't use it when our daughter was sleeping. We bought this one hoping that it would be a little more quite. We can't even hear it! It also takes up very little space and is easy to fill in the shallow bathroom sink. Awesome purchase. worth the extra $.

I've had this humidifier for many months. It does what it is supposed to do which is humidify the air. It's cute. It works consistently. That is what the 2 stars are for.

I subtracted three stars because of the cleaning. It is almost impossible to properly clean.

The WELL: There are many nooks and crannies in the well that defy cloths and sponges, and even when you use vinegar to disinfect (as recommended) there remains a distressing yellowish stain in the corners and around the floater(?) that you just can't reach.

The WATER TANK: If there is a way to clean the tank I have not found it. I have pushed, pulled, screwed ... nothing allows you to remove the base and clean it. And it needs to be cleaned! Because the water sits in the tank for hours at a time, sediments deposit on the floor. This is natural. It is also natural for this sludge to become a breeding ground for the bacteria that the instructions warn you about. And you can't clean it. I do the vinegar thing here too, but my eyes (and the yellow stain) tell me that the tank isn't clean. I suppose the fact that the water is cool and not heated contributes to this situation as well.

I do not recommend this humidifier to anyone for the reasons stated above. If Crane can find a way to allow for proper cleaning and/or introduce an element to eliminate bacteria, then go for it. Otherwise, purchase another.

I don't understand any negative views about this humidifier unless it was a defective item. I have owned many cool mist ultrasonic humidifiers and I have been looking for a reasonably priced one. I found this really pretty tear-drop shaped humidifier on Amazon.com and the price was great. I took a risk and I'm so glad I did. I have been using it non-stop for a week now and it's great. It is whisper quiet and the cool mist is perfect. I have experienced no leaking. If I run the humidifier on the highest setting on a full tank it lasts for 8 hours. I would highly recommend this product.

We bought this humidifier for the bedroom because we were waking up every morning with dry, cracked lips and sore throats and sinus due to the very dry air in the house during the winter. This unit pretty much solved the problem for us.

Pros:
- Very quiet. I imagine if you set it next to the bed you could hear it, but we set it across the room and the only thing I hear is the occasional bubbling as it takes in more water.
- Easily adjustable. The knob on the front that controls flow is infinitely adjustable, so you can get just the flow you want.
- Easy to fill. Just take off the reservoir and fill from the sink.
- Puts out enough moisture to humidify a fairly large room. Our bedroom is 16 by 20 feet, plus a master bath, and it makes a big difference in the humidity of the rooms.

Cons:
- It doesn't seem to automatically turn off when it runs out of water like the description says. Maybe ours is broken and maybe not, but it doesn't turn off. No big deal except the wasted energy (which can't be much) but I wish it did shut down.
- I wish the reservoir was bigger. The size it is makes it easy to take and fill, but you pretty much have to fill it every single day. It's a trade-off, but I would have preferred something twice the size that was a bit more difficult to fill due to size.

I gave this product 4 stars. Here are the pros and cons

Pros: I am saving about $90 a year, because I don't have to buy filters anymore. Plus this product is cheaper then the last humidifer we had. It does a great job. It is very easy to clean, and fill up. We love the mist it makes.

Cons: It makes alot of noise when you turn the indicator all the way up. The higher the setting the more noise it makes. The noise is drops of water falling. It sounds like a faucet, is dripping. It can get annoying. But I have found out that if you just keep the dial in the middle, it keeps the room from drying up, and the dripping noise it not even noticable. The other con about this is. In the discription it said there was a light. I thought that it would kind of act as a nightlight. The light is so small it doesn't provide any light.

All in all, the product is well worth the money. It does what it is supposed to do, without having to buy filters.

Unable to find this particular unit in the stores, I bought it from amazon and have been running it for the past month. It does a great job of keeping my studio apartment humid, and I no longer wake up with a blood nose or chapped lips. Runs for around two days at half power before needing to be filled, and is whisper quiet (although it does make noise when air bubbles run to the top, much like a Poland springs water bottle).

As other reviewers have noted it can be a bit tricky to clean, the bottom half will build up a little slime coat and there are some tough corners to get into. My solution was to take it apart, fill the bottom half with water and add one fifth volume hydrogen peroxide, and let it sit for a few hours. Rise it out and wipe the sides with a paper towel whetted with rubbing alcohol and just about everything is like new.

I'd recommend this unit for anyone looking for a humidifier for a small-medium sized space. Its nice looking, quiet, efficient, and best of all, reasonably priced.

This is a great product. It is super quiet which is nice because we have it in our daughter's room. Our last humidifier was crazy loud so this is a welcome relief. It also puts out a lot of moisture. The only reason I did not give it a five is because the product description said it was a 2.3 gallon tank but it is really one gallon. You have to refill every day which is sort of a pain. But all in all this is a fantastic humidifier. nice sleek design, no gross filter and no strange areas where dirt or water can collect. highly recommended.

This humidifier is great! It is so quiet, and really puts out a nice stream of fine 'mist'--more like a cloud. I love that there are no wicks to replace. We use it in our bedroom because we find the added moisture makes breathing at night easier--especially when the house is closed up and we have the heat or air on, which tends to dry the air. We will definitely be getting more for other rooms in the house!