Showing posts with label swiss air humidifier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label swiss air humidifier. Show all posts

Friday, November 7, 2014

Honeywell Feed Tube Nozzle (32000408-001)

Honeywell Feed Tube Nozzle
  • Replacement feed tube nozzle for Honeywell units
  • Designed for models HE360 and HE365

It's expensive but you HAVE to have it for the humidifier to work in any kind of efficient manner. This is the best price I found.

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I had to replace mine, this small piece of simple looking plastic is similar to a "T" used in aquarium plumbing... but 10 times the price. I decided I could use some kind of fastener to hold it in place, like a Red Green fix. Long story short, didn't work and the hose shifted slightly over a matter of hours causing a leak and a puddle to form around the back half of the furnace.

My advice, it's not overpriced compared to having water damage from trying to jury rig a cheap fix.

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I accidentally threw this away when I discarded the old humidifier pad and a replacement was supposed to be over 200 dollars. I was able to putchase it here for about 70 dollars, and it works like a champ. I can't tell if there is any difference from the OEM.

Monday, August 4, 2014

DeLonghi DDH30 30-Pint Capacity Dehumidifier

DeLonghi DDH30 30-Pint Capacity DehumidifierThe first DeLonghi 30-pint unit I received from Amazon looked great but did not function properly; the cooling unit that removes water from the air didn't work. I returned the unit for an exchange. (Amazon gets five stars for their excellent return process). The second unit arrived in good condition and worked for about 2 minutes before the compressor in the cooling unit stopped, never to start again. I tested the unit in an 80 degree bathroom at 100 percent humidity and it did not remove a drop of water from the air. The literature with the unit does not provide any help on this type of malfunction, but does give a Web site address ( The Web site had great graphics but no useful information. A note to the company asking if there was any way to solve the problem elicited a recommendation to return the unit.

The DDH30 dehumidifier appears well-made in other respects, but clearly there is a quality control problem with the refrigeration unit, or it is easily damaged during shipment. It appears impossible for a homeowner to open the unit to do any minor repairs, so the only alternative is to return units that don't work. An electrical schematic is located behind the removable water bucket, but isn't very helpful because there isn't any easy way to access the unit's innards. I notice that the controls for the DDH30 are more primitive than the larger models. Perhaps those more sophisticated units are more reliable, but I'm not taking the chance...

In my experience, the DDH30 dehumidifier -like the DeLonghi web site -looks great but isn't very useful.

I purchased it because it had a good name and my apartment had too much moisture. Once I set it up, the dehumidifier did not collect any moisture and runs very loud. We tried it for a few more days, but no moisture was collected. Had to return it. It was somewhat a hassle trying to use the same box to repack it.

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I had been a satisfied owner of a DeLonghi dehumidifier that ran for years. When it finally went quit working, I wanted another DeLonghi and ordered this one. It arrived with a broken-off humidstat knob and a bent case, so I had to return it for a replacement. The replacement's water condensation unit didn't work at all (i.e., it didn't extract any water from the air). It also a small, strange ding that looked as if a heavy interior part of the machine had been thrown against the inside of the case so hard it made a reverse dent. I returned this DOA machine too, and asked for yet another replacement, but Amazon said no. Can't blame them.

It looks to me like the real problem is the ridiculously flimsy packaging, which isn't nearly sturdy enough to protect these weighty but somewhat fragile machines during shipment. Because of this, I cannot recommend ordering this item, even though for all I know the machine itself may be excellent if it isn't damaged in shipment.

I finally ended up ordering a different brand from a different vendor, and the difference in the packaging is worth describing. The DeLonghi machines arrived in only the manufacturer's original cardboard box. Inside the box were top and bottom styrofoam pads but just air around the sides of the machine. A couple of shipping straps helped hold the box together. The boxes were torn and gouged and in generally terrible condition on arrival; one looked like it had been taped up extensively to hold it together before it even shipped. But this "other" brand dehumidifier from a different retailer arrived with bubble pack and a second cardboard box around the manufacturer's original box, which itself had styrofoam protecting the machine on top, bottom, AND sides. The outside box had a heavy corner reinforcement splint along each of the four vertical corners and there were five shipping straps holding them in place. These splints extended beyond the top and bottom of the box, which had the effect of creating short legs so that the box itself didn't touch the floor very clever. The outside box had not so much as a dent. Now THAT's how to ship a machine like a dehumidifier, and sure enough, the one inside was cosmetically perfect and has been working just fine for the week since it arrived.

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Has worked for years. Wheels need to be stronger(plastic instead of rubber and one fell off) and a little bigger for moving it.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

16x25x1 Dynamic Replacement Filter

16x25x1 Dynamic Replacement FilterNow I know where my furnace repair guy must get his. He charges over TWICE this price, so this is a much better option than buying them from him every year.

Fast service. Good price. Just inserted it into the furnace so don't really have a review of it yet. Cheaper than getting them from the appliance store.

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Monday, January 13, 2014

Crane 1 Gallon Humidifier, Hello Kitty

Crane 1 Gallon Humidifier, Hello KittyI only rate an item if it's extremely good, or really poor, and this item is great. We bought it for our daughter because she would cough at night. After we put it in her room it really reduced her coughing. It also doubles as a great night light. We liked it so much we bought a similar humidifier that was in the shape of a panda, but it was not nearly as good as the hello kitty product, and it didn't have the night light feature.

I was looking for a small and quiet humidifier and this was exactly what I needed. Also, because I had a bad experience with my previous humidifier, I wanted one with no filter. I have it for 2 months now and no problems at all.

May 2008: Still fine! January 2009: Still fine, no complaints! January 2010: It's still working fine!

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I'm shocked to say...this is truly my favorite humidifier, and I've had about 8 or 9 in my lifetime. I bought it for my 8 month old daughter who just caught her 1st cold. I went online & read every review before I purchased anything, and I was surprised that these Crane animal cool-mist humidifiers were getting such a great rating. So I went for the Hello Kitty, because it's cute and also I love the nightlight feature, and sure enough...it's the best! The cool mist comes out IMMEDIATELY, which I like. It also doesn't leave anything wet anywhere around it, which is shocking! I've always had warm mist in my previous humidifiers, so I wasn't sure how much I would like it with the cool mist, but it works out great. Plus I feel rest assured that my daughter won't get burned (as soon as I turn it on, she waves her hand through the mist). She has a 12x12 room and I find that if I leave it on too long (like all day), it's almost like walking into a cloud! That's how much mist it puts out. So, if I leave it on during the 12-13 hours she is sleeping, that is perfect. Then I can turn it back on when she's napping and turn it off when she's awake (I truly don't need it running continually because you can feel the moisture in the air). Again nothing in her room got wet! I was afraid of dampness on the walls or carpet, but it just doesn't happen. And I like that it doesn't run out of water too quickly. I was worried that half way through the night it would be empty, but that is not the case. I only have had to change/refill the water every 2 days. Another cool feature, you can see how much water is left! I like that a lot. One peek in her room at night, and you can see the water line through the nightlight so I know if she has enough to keep going all night. I highly recommend this, and I like that I can just drive to Target & pick it up there too.

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This thing does not have a mist that shoots out of the kitty's ears. It's more like a vapor that stays right by the ears. We have a meter to measure humidity (yes we're that dorky) and after a night of running the Hello Kitty machine the humidity didn't budge. We are returning this item and are going to get a good old fashined humidifier from Walgreens. Maybe we just got a dud because I read other good reviews.

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We bought this when I hit my annual bout of bronchitis and found that the old humidifier was pretty much dead. I honestly wasn't expecting much, just something that spits out some water and looks cute, with a higher price tag for the Kitty. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this is actually a very high-quality humidifier, with all of the bells and whistles found on others in the same price range. Others boast two settings, this one has an entire adjustable range of settings. It doesn't make a sound at all and it's easy to fill and to clean. The nightlight is cute, but not very useful, as the LED power indicator is extremely bright and puts out more light than the nightlight does. Still, though, it's a soft purple and very soothing to look at.

Science has shown that happy thoughts can help contribute to quicker healing and recovery, and something this adorable can definitely add to that.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Air King 3-Speed Recirculating Humidifier #9915

Air King 3-Speed Recirculating Humidifier #9915I have used this humidifier for about a month now. In the winter I tend to get very dry skin and nasal congestion, which usually turns into a full-blown cold, if I sleep in cool, dry winter air. My wife and I decided to try a humidifier to see if it would help. Here is my impression of the Air King so far:

Simple construction--nothing fancy here. The unit basically consists of a small electric water pump that pulls the water up into the unit and wets an evaporative pad. A fan then sucks air through the back of the humidifier, through the evaporative pad, and out the top to humidify the air. Nothing fancy, but the bottom line is that it works. One very nice feature is that the water pump pulls enough water to saturate the evaporative pad and the extra is recirculated through the unit, making it less likely for nasty stuff to build up in the tank.

The humidifier has 3 speed settings, with no auto-on/off capability. We always run it on the lowest setting, which is relatively quiet and does a decent job of humidifying the air. The two higher settings are louder and produce more moisture, but the lowest setting is fine for us (1100 sq. ft. apartment).

The low setting is fairly energy efficient for a humidifier. Because this is an evaporative humidifier, it uses much less energy than one that creates steam with a heating element. Basically, you're powering a small fan and a small electric water pump, which uses 22.7 watts on the lowest setting, according to the instruction manual (I have not tested that number). So if you're running the unit overnight on low, it uses about 1/3 the electricity of leaving a 60 watt light bulb on overnight.

The unit has a tank capacity of 1.75 gallons. On the highest setting, the users manual says it will put 3 gallons into the air over a 24-hour period. I have not run the humidifier much on the highest setting, but their 3 gallon claim seems about right. On the lowest setting, we usually refill the unit once in the morning and once before bed to make sure it doesn't run out of water.

We use filtered water (Brita) because it helps reduce mineral deposits and keeps the water smelling fresh. It also should reduce the number of times you have to replace the evaporative pad. After one month of operation, we have cleaned the evaporative pad twice by soaking it in a water/white vinegar solution, which has cleared off most of the mineral deposits. My guess from our experience is that with heavy use, an evaporative pad should be replaced roughly once every 45 days. The Air King evaporative pads are available for order on the internet for roughly $5-$8 a piece.

In summary:

A lot of information in this review, but that's because when I was looking for humidifiers I didn't think there was enough information available about these things to make an informed decision. Given that uncertainty, I didn't want to spend $200+ on something and not like it or have it break in the first month. So I looked for a reasonable, less expensive model and decided to give this one a shot. I don't regret my decision at all. This unit has exactly what I was looking for: low purchase price, low maintenance cost and effort, low energy use, quiet operation, good humidification for 1100 square feet, and so far, it hasn't broken. If you're looking for those things, this humidifier is a solid choice.

This is the best humidifier we've had since replacing a wornout Holmes that no longer is manufactured. It's very quiet on the lowest setting & not that much noisier on the two higher settings. Like the cascading waterfall sound effects, too.

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I got this and the product itself works fine but what I didn't expect is that when you put it on carpet that the water tray will build condensation and soak into the carpet. I ended up having to dry my carpet for 4 days and the water leaked into the celing of my study downstairs. Just make sure when using this that you have it on a hard surface or put it in a leak proof tub.

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It does a fair job of putting moisture back into the air but if you leave it at Level 3 all night, your nose and your respiratory system will smell like metal all day! I'm serious. Thumbs down on this item.

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Got this for my large bedroom since it gets so dry in the winter. Works well and doesn't leak, which was key.

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Monday, December 9, 2013

Honeywell HC-811 Replacement Filter for Duracraft Natural Cool Moisture Humidifiers

Honeywell HC-811 Replacement Filter for Duracraft Natural Cool Moisture Humidifiersnew filters for the duracraft humidifier. i like this becuase it is simple and easy to clean. Works well.

I need humidifers during winter for sinus problems and these filters are the best for the Honeywell cold water machine..

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We were looking for a replacement filter for one of our humidifiers. This was a good price and fit perfectly. I'm glad it was available on Amazon as we couldn't find it in any nearby stores.

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I got this filter for a different vaporizer than the one for which it was intended and it works great.

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Boveda Medium Humidipak 72% 12 Pack

Boveda Medium Humidipak 72% 12 PackI had trouble keeping my humidity constant.. toss a few of these in, no more troubles.. I went one extra on their recommendation for mt size humidor. I write a date on them when I put them in and change out the oldest one every few weeks.