Bionaire BCM7308-U Digital Cool-Mist Humidifier with Permanent Filter

by Bionaire

Product Features

• Cool-mist humidifier designed for medium-size rooms
• Digital comfort control with digital humidistat and 4 settings
• Full tank emits moisture for up to 36 hours; FilterClean monitor
• Reusable washable filter with antimicrobial protection
• Measures 16-3/5 by 12-1/5 by 14 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 12.2 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000V5YG86
• Item model number: BCM7308-U
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,752 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

The Bionaire Cool Mist humidifier will eliminate harsh, dry air and keep it at a comfortable level of moisture. Perfect for medium size rooms, this humidifier features a Permanent Wick Filter to trap any impurities from the air. The filter is able to be washed and reused for convenience. A Digital Humidistat lets the user set a certain humidity level for the unit to reach. Microban Antimicrobial Protection is added to the filter to inhibit the growth of odor causing bacteria and mold growth. A full tank will emit moisture for up to 36 hours, and the FilterClean Monitor will inform users when the filter should be cleaned.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a permanent filter, November 30, 2008

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Proud Mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bionaire BCM7308-U Digital Cool-Mist Humidifier with Permanent Filter (Kitchen)

I took away a star due to the fact that it advertises "permanent filter" and it is not a permanent filter at all. Like others say, mineral deposits will build up over time and you have to either soak the filter in soapy warm water to clean or throw it out and purchase replacement filters. Since Bionaire doesn't make the replacement filters, here is a tip: I purchased replacement filters of another brand and they worked just fine! As far as the operation of this unit, I give it 4 stars. It really does produce humidity (unlike a lot of other brands which produce absolutely nothing) and the digital level display is also a nice bonus. Using the automatic shut off is annoying because it will (just like another reviewer stated) turn off and on several times in a row. I am fine with just using the manual on/off option.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice humidifier with some small quirks, May 18, 2008

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Online gamer (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bionaire BCM7308-U Digital Cool-Mist Humidifier with Permanent Filter (Kitchen)

I've used this humidifier for one winter so far. It did pretty well as humidifiers go. I recommend it with the following caveates:

1. I would not say the filters are permenant. I'd be leary of any humidifier with "permenant filters". The reality is, they build up mineral deposits. I guess I could have tried to wash them out, but I chose to replace them. The replacements range from 11.00 on Ebay to about 16.00 on Amazon (as of 5/2008). You can find replacements but NOT from the manufacturer.

2. When using the automatic feature (which turns the unit off when the proper humidity is reached), the unit tends to cycle on and off multiple times at the set value. I don't know if the sensor is too sensitive, but it is a bit annoying to hear it turn on and off about 5 or more times until it decides to stay off. Also, I would not call the unit a quiet unit at high speed. Since I like white noise, I didn't mind it as much, but others may have a different opinion.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Worthless because the filter is NOT permanant., January 20, 2008

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Jay R. Wren (Milan, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bionaire BCM7308-U Digital Cool-Mist Humidifier with Permanent Filter (Kitchen)

It would be a great product if the "permanent filters" were perm. but they aren't. They get dirty and collect impurities from the water. If you have hard water the filters won't last very long.

It maybe possible to use filters made for a similar humidifier in this one. But I do not know yet.

UPDATE:
I am using filters for another Bionaire humidifier in this. It works great. I'm changing my rating to 4 stars, because with replaceable paper filters, this thing ROCKS!