Holmes HM5305-UC Warm Mist Humidifier
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: HolmesBrand: Holmes
Model: HM5305-UC
Product features:
- Runs up to 36 hours per filling
- No filters to ever replace
- Water purification filter
- Manual humidistat
- Microban antimicrobial protection
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Holmes HM5305-UC Warm Mist Humidifier
Customer Review: Very nice humidifier
Summary: 4 Stars
I've used cool mist humidifiers in the past. I got tired of the white powder over everything and having to clean or replace the filters. They're not cheap. A warm mist humidifier has none of these problems.
This is designed to humidify a medium sized room. I'm using it to humidify my house and it works great. I check the water daily and fill as needed. I live in Phoenix and in the winter things can get pretty dry.
It seemed quiet to me but it isn't silent. Some condensation drips back from the grill at the top and you'll hear some gurgling when the heating element is on.
I haven't noticed the bottom getting all that hot. I can't see how it can if it has water in it. And it shuts down if it runs out of water. The heating element does boil water, so it gets hot, but it's fully enclosed and immersed in water.
The humidity setting isn't calibrated. I set it at the mid-point for starters, then adjusted down when things got too humid. It took me a couple of days to find the right setting and now seems to maintain a fairly constant level. I have a weather station that reads indoor humidity.
The manual says to clean it every day. We have very hard water here (over 300 ppm) and I waited a week to clean it. It took me about 10 minutes with a PLASTIC scraper to get it looking brand new again. Vinegar would work too and be a lot less work. I'll probably stay with a weekly schedule.
It's important to make sure the tank cap is tight and the gasket is sealing. If you don't you will have water all over the floor. Just turn the tank upright check it right after filling. If the gasket is leaking you'll soon see water dripping within a minute or so. Just loosen and retighten. It's not a problem, but I noticed once I didn't get the gasket sealed properly.
I found the review by spaul247 on Jan 10, 2009 to be very close to my experience.
I'd give it five stars except for a few details.
1. The water tank won't stand upside down and has to be supported while filling it.
2. The manual could be better.
a. The manual refers to a "safety lock" but doesn't show or tell you where it is. It's a ring that you turn so you can remove the top from the base for cleaning.
b. The manual refers to a "reset light" that turns on when the humidifier is out of water. There are two lights on this thing, neither are labeled nor does the manual say which is which. I had it figured out once I let it boil dry. :-)
If Holmes corrected those items I'd readily give this five stars.
All and all a very good product. I've recommended it to friends and family without reservation.
Description of Holmes HM5305-UC Warm Mist Humidifier
Perfect for medium sized rooms the Holmes Warm Mist Humidifier runs up to 36 hours per filling. No filters to replace and microban antimicrobial product protection insure carefree use.Holmes
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