Honeywell QuietCare Cool-Moisture Humidifier, 3-Gallon, HCM-630
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: HoneywellBrand: Honeywell
Model: hcm630
Color: White
Product features:
- QuietCare humidifier with 3-gallon-per-day output; designed for rooms up to 1050 square feet
- Adjustable humidity control with 3 moisture settings; 30 percent quieter than other tower models
- Manual controls for simple operation; adjustable humidistat that maintains desired comfort level
- Antimicrobial-treated filter helps prevent migration of mold, fungus, algae and bacteria
- Measures 8 by 13-3/4 by 16 inches (WxHxD); 5-year warranty
- Replacement Filter for Quietcare Cool Moisture 3 4-Gallon Output Humidifiers
- Quietcare Console Humidifier with 4-Gallon Output per Day, White
- ProTec PC-2 Humidifier Tank Cleaning Cartridge, 2-Count Packages (1 pack of 2 cartridges)
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Honeywell QuietCare Cool-Moisture Humidifier, 3-Gallon, HCM-630
Customer Review: Almost put me in the hospital!!
Summary: 2 Stars
Every item has pros and con's. Those change sides depending on such criteria like price. This is one of those items. Pro's: 1. its pretty. 2. its quiet. 3. it has an architecturally pleasing shape. 4. its cheap. Con's: 1. tiny 1 gallon tank [if you are lucky]. 2. They lied about the 2 gallon capacity; that's 2 gallons it can put into the air per day, meaning you have to fill it every few hours. 3. functional design is one of the worst I've seen. 4. Wants you to purchase little balls that keep microbes from growing in the tank [new one required EVERY 30 days; so much for nickel and dimeing you to death]. 5. a filter only lasts one season or less [n&d again].
I had a Duracraft for over 10 years before this one. It was an intelligent tower design. The fan was on the back and the water on the front so you can see when its about empty. Not this baby. Tank is on the back so you can't see anything till its empty, which happens a lot.
The Duracraft tank was flat on both ends [top and bottom] with handles on EACH end for easy carrying and filling. Set it down in sink or tub, remove the cap, fill, replace cap, turn over and carry by the handle [true 2.3 gal per fill design]. Not this baby. The water tank is CURVED as is the top handle, which becomes the bottom when filling. You can't set it down or it will fall over. Its slick plastic so you stand a good chance of dropping it and breaking it, adding to the n&d expense of this unit. You have to balance the tank in the air with one hand, while trying to operate the sink faucet with the other, then screw on the cap, the turn it over and carry the water tank through your house with the valve down, leaking a bit of water all over and adding to the risk that the whole tank will dump on your new carpet or solid wood floors.
Where does the filter go? Why UNDERNEATH the power fan unit of course. There are no built in handles of any kind, and with its sleek Jetson styling, tries to slip out of your hands and smash itself. I swear this unit is suicidal.
It is quiet which is appreciated, and the price is cheap, which is also appreciated. But you certainly are not paying one dime for practical functional design with this unit. Oh and now I see up in the corner of this review window that the unit is a "3.0 gallon" unit. That means you will have to fill the tank 3 times a day to feed it. Have fun!
Save yourself the money poorly spent, and buy a better designed unit. Go look at them up close and hands on before deciding. Think about filling that slippery tiny tank 3 times a day. Get yourself something this is functional. BTW this thing does indeed humidify the air. Whoo Hoo!
24Apr10 Updated this review. The unit almost put me into the hospital. Twice. A year ago I didn't buy the Protec ball units which are supposed to stop the mold. I got really sick for weeks and my dr finally figured out it was mold. I tore my bedroom apart, found the molded wick, sealed it in a plastic bag and threw it out. Disinfected the unit and put it away.
A year later I got it out again. Ordered a brand new wick, and 3 of the Protec balls. Each is supposed to last 30 days. I had not used the unit WITH the ball and brand new wick for more than a month. Humidity went up so I ran the unit for several days to dry everything out so the wick would not stay wet. It went completely dry. The unit sat for a month not running. I got sicker than a dog, much worse than the first time. Went to bronchitis and my dr could not stop my wheezing. Almost put me into the hospital. I laid in the bed for 10 days, could not eat, and lost 15#. All the drugs they put me on made me nauseous and dizzy. He asked me about mold and I said it was not possible since I had a brand new wick and used the recommended disinfectant balls. Sure enough. Could not see anything on the wick but I removed it anyway[put it again into a sealed plastic bag, and threw it outside the house in the trash]. Within 2 hours I started to feel better.
Honeywell is lucky I don't sue them. This is the worst Chinese crap I've seen in a long time and why they would use a material for the wick that molds easily even with the Protec balls is beyond me. Definitely stay away from this product. It caused me to be sick for over a month now, created large dr bills [each inhaler treatment was $600+], and all for a little water vapor. I won't use anything but a warm mist unit from now on [no wick].
Description of Honeywell QuietCare Cool-Moisture Humidifier, 3-Gallon, HCM-630
The 3 gallon Honeywell QuietCare humidifier uses cool moisture to quietly provide natural relief from dry air. It has manual controls for simple operation, an adjustable humidistat and 3 moisture control settings. Plus, your humidifier stays cleaner, longer with Protec Continuous Cleaning which includes a Protec Cleaning Cartridge to help provide fresher, cleaner mist and a Protec Antimicrobial treated filter to help prevent the growth of mold and bacteria on the filter. This humidifier is recommended for medium to large size rooms and is ideal for bedrooms and living rooms. It''s compact, space saving design allows for placement anywhere in your home.Kitchen and Housewares
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