Honeywell Cool Moisture Humidifier, Medium Room, 1.1 Gallon Tank, Black – Invisible Moisture Humidifier for Baby, Kids, Adult Bedrooms – Quiet and Easy to Clean with UV Technology for Everyday Comfort

I bought this humidifier to replace one (different brand) that had died - and while I loved the old one, it was discontinued and replaced with a model that only had high and low and no medium. I have used this one for about a month now and am so much happier with it than I was with the old one! First of all, it does have the medium setting - but I find that even on high, it is very quiet - quieter than the old one. It runs on high all the time and we are getting better humidity as evidenced by our skin and feeling less "dry" in the morning. It is easier to clean as well - I clean it every week and rinse the filter, and the filter is still going strong. The water container is much easier to refill than the old one as it can sit on its end - the old one had a curved surface that required you to hold on to it when filling and spilled easily. It holds a little less water, and we have to refill it in the morning and before bed as it won't go for 24 hours - but it's so much easier to handle and provides better humidity, so this is an acceptable trade off! It also does not have any annoying lights on it like our old one did - we had to tape cardboard over them as they were way too bright at night. Very happy with this purchase!

I bought this a few months ago. At first I didn't like it and was ready to return it. Then I figured out how to use it.This is an evaporative humidifier and works in a completely different was from the ultrasonic humidifiers I had in the past. There is a large, cylindrical filter inside which absorbs the water and then evaporates it into the air with the aid of a fan. The fan is clearly audible but actually works well as a white noise machine. In our bedroom, which is about 25' x 15', we go through about a gallon of water every 12 hours.Here are some pearls about using this unit:-It MUST be on a level surface. At first I had it on a towel over the carpet in our bedroom. This caused the water to be unevenly distributed in the base which in turn led to the filter not being properly moist.-The filter must be wet at all times. In an ideal world this would happen without any effort on the part of the owner, but that is not the case here. Sometimes the top of the filter dries out, resulting in less evaporation/less humidification. The manufacturer (and other users, in reviews) suggest flipping the filter every time the tank is filled. I find that it's sufficient to do it when the tank starts to empty more slowly (i.e., I don't have to fill it as often), which is about every 5-10 tankfuls.-Sometimes the filter gets so dry you have to remove the filter and moisten it under the faucet (this is especially true if the water in the tank runs out. There should be an automatic cut off, but there isn't). It's a bit messy in that you're not supposed to wring out the filter, so it drips all over the place.-The filters discolors from minerals and particulates in the water. This is normal (hey, it IS a filter) and does not interfere with the operation of the unit.One could easily argue that using a humidifier shouldn't require such a long to-do list, and I wouldn't argue the point. Having said that, once you get the hang of it this unit works extremely well, humidifying the air without coating the furniture the was ultrasonics do. I highly recommend it.

Works without a problem so far. Easy to fill, easy to clean, can feel the difference in the air. All 3 modes are perfect with the lowest setting being barely audible. Just note that with most evaporative humidifiers, the operating cost > ultrasonic humidifiers. There is a UV light inside but it doesn't help all that much since the wicking filters mold up about 1.5 week. Cleaning the humidifier and filter itself does help to prolong the life. This is honestly more preferable than using ultrasonic humidifiers where distilled water is recommended which requires constantly buying supplies for that.

Works great! Perfect for the bedroom or smaller area and very subtle noise

The designers of this humidifier were smart, thoughtful, and realistic.- It is very easy to clean with or without a dishwasher. I feel confident that my humidifier is sanitary.- Your hand can reach into the tank to scrub everything! The handle bit gets a little tricky, but it's not bad at all.- The bottom portion doesn't have any crazy nooks to wash.- The tank handle is easy to grip. I don't feel like I will drop the tank, but if I did, the material seems very durable.- The tank sits upright on its handle easily, and can withstand being filled in a sink with a little bit of slope. The tank rocks a tad, but it seems to balance out well when almost completely full. Good planning, designers!- Filter is super easy to use and replace.- Cat hair buildup in the filter after a week of consistent use is minimal to nonexistent.- Speed settings for the fan are reasonable.- I don't think any of the settings are particularly loud, but I do like a bit of white noise at night.- The humidifier can run for 24+ hours on one tank, high at night and low during the day (San Diego, CA summer humidity levels + combating an AC).- It is rather big, but is fine on the floor next to my bed. It is a sleek design and doesn't look tacky or weird like other humidifiers. I put it on top of a folded hand towel because I have wooden floors, but there have been no leaks so far.- The lack of visible mist takes some getting used to, but the humidifier is definitely working and helping my cold/sore throat.It's kind of amazing other humidifiers (I tried Safety 1st) get away with being hard to fill, hard to carry, and nearly impossible to clean. I'm very glad I accidentally dropped my old one... This humidifier was a big upgrade! Getting a great Amazon Warehouse deal was icing on the cake for me.

The design of this humidifier is simple but practical. I trust Honeywell as a historical brand and it actually works well. And it is quiet. Love it!