Hunter 34257 2.5-Gallon Care Free Wickless Humidifier Ultra with Niteglo
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: HunterBrand: Hunter
Model: 34257
Product features:
- Cool-mist humidifier with 3-speed whisper-quiet fan
- PermaWick permanent filter; easy-to-fill Tote Away tank
- Antimicrobial properties incorporated into plastic parts and filter
- Night light; dishwasher-safe pan and tank for easy cleaning
- Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 25 inches; 5-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Hunter 34257 2.5-Gallon Care Free Wickless Humidifier Ultra with Niteglo
Customer Review: Absolute piece of junk
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this item several months ago from Linens N Things, which has since gone out of business (meaning I'm stuck with it). I had gotten sick of buying $20 humidifiers and having them last one season before dying on me, so I decided I was going to spend a bit more and get a good one that would last. I spent $75 on this, less than advertised for here. When I got it home and set it up, the first thing I noticed about it is that it is quiet -- that is, if you happen to live on a freeway! I put it in my master bedroom, and quickly learned that putting it in the bedroom gave me one of two options - humidify or be able to sleep. There is no way this "ultra-quiet 3 speed fan" machine was designed for a bedroom. I also noticed that it blasted cold air -- which, to me, defeats the purpose of a humidifier, but what do I know. I ran it with the bedroom door closed and, after several hours, noticed that it was still running (it's supposed to go on and off at the setting you put it on). I called Hunter THAT DAY, and they told me that I would have to run it for about 12 hours per day (!) to humidify the room. After about 10 hours, it finally shut off, but I noticed that if I opened the bedroom door even a crack, the humidity in the room would drop way down and it would kick up again (at sleep depriving noise levels). After four months of putting up with this, I finally developed the "straw that broke the camels back" problem -- now the whole unit vibrates. So in addition to the already high noise levels, now I get a loud buzzing coming from the machine. I went to the Hunter website to leave a review and, strangely enough, the review option does not function.
Bottom line -- I'm going back to the warm mist, $20 Target humidifiers. True, I may have to buy new ones every year, but at least they will work for a season and I'll be able to sleep through them. I'm just disappointed that, for the price they are charging, this machine is so totally worthless.
Description of Hunter 34257 2.5-Gallon Care Free Wickless Humidifier Ultra with Niteglo
No Wicks to Clean or Replace Ever! Antimicrobial Properties* Inhibit Growth of Mold Fungi and Bacteria on Plastic Parts and Wick. Regulated Release System to Eliminate Stagnant Water. Dishwasher-safe Components. Exclusive Easy-To-Fill Tote Away Tank. ExclAllergy, Sinus & Asthma
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