Graco 4 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier

by Graco

Product Features

• Tank and tray are dishwasher safe
• EasyFill tank for fast easy refills
• Humidifier runs on three settings
• Up to 24 hours of operation and covers 1200 square feet
• Approximately 2.5 gallon tank with 4 gallon output per day

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 17.3 x 13.5 inches ; 8.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000WIGEL4
• UPC: 047406111657 047406090969
• Item model number: 1780684
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,592 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #92 in Baby > Health & Baby Care > Humidifiers & Vaporizers
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Graco Cool Mist Humidifier in 4 gallons is the perfect size for your baby's nursery. It's easy to and runs on three settings,the exclusive QuietMist setting so your baby can sleep peacefully or the high for stronger output. The Easy fill tank is dishwasher safe and fills fast when necessary. It operates for up to 24 hours. The replaceable filter easily drops in for convenience.

Product Description

Graco Programmable Cool Mist Humidifier - 4.0 Ga 2H02 Recommended Use: Graco's 4.0-gallon Cool Mist Programmable Humidifier is for use in any room in your home. Graco's high-performance 4.0 gallon Cool Mist Programmable Humidifier automatically maintains your pre-set humidity level so your baby breathes easier. Designed with convenient features for moms and dads, its dishwasher-safe tank and tray make sanitary weekly cleaning a snap. And its EasyFill tank does just what it says, making filling fast and easy. Plus you might only need to refill it once for 24 hours of operation. Ideal for the nursery, bedroom or larger rooms, it covers a 1200 square-foot area. Other superb features include the exclusive QuietMist setting that lets your baby sleep peacefully, an easy-to-replace drop-in filter and TrueAir technology for reliable performance. Care & Maintenance: Wipe the fan enclosure, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. Each day, lift off the fan enclosure, remove the filter and empty the water tank and tray into the sink, rinsing to remove any dirt or sediment. Wipe clean, then dry with a clean cloth or paper towel, reinstall and refill the water tank with cool tap water. Once a week, remove scale caused by hard water deposits by cleaning tank and tray in a dishwasher or washing by hand. Inspect the filter each week. If it becomes hard to the touch, or shows discoloration (caused by mineral deposits or mold/mildew buildup), it should be replaced.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

94 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't Let the Capacity and Features Tempt you., January 13, 2009

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Desmond Lee "nhwormburner" (nh,usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Graco 4 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier (Baby Product)

I purchased this product from Babies RUS on promotion with a 20% discount and gift cards. However, to date, I've spent the purchase price on this unit on filters (albeit cheaper at amazon with amex wishlist discount).

PROS:
This unit is quiet (on quietmist setting), does humidify a large space, and has a convenient humidity setting/readout, not to mention a large 4gallon tank. So yes, it does its job as it's supposed to.

CONS:
and this is a big CON job. Have you ever wondered why this 4-gallon humidifier is ~$70 when 1-2 gallon quiet mist tanks are going for around the same price? THIS IS WHY: The filters cost about $10 and you'll know it's time to change it when you smell a dead rat every two weeks - you can't cop out and pretend it's not there b/c whatever that filter does soaking in water, it really puts out some foul smell when it's "time to change". Say you'll need a humidifier to operate for 4 months in the winter (most likely way longer), that's 8 x $10 = $80 just to keep this thing going. Moreover, if you read the description of this item, it recommends you clean it EVERY DAY - sorry dudes, I've got a job, wife and kids, i don't need to add a humidifier to the family feeding and cleaning schedule.

I've "downgraded" to a 1-gallon humidifier that lasts the night in a 400sq foot room - that's ALL you need people. Forget the 4-gallon filter-guzzler.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WORKS WELL WHEN YOU KNOW THE TRICK, September 24, 2009

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N. Neely (Portland, Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Graco 4 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier (Baby Product)

I bought this as a replacement for the Hamilton Beach model which I have had for years. I learned the trick to keeping it from getting smelly....let the tank run out of water but keep the machine running. It dries out the filter. The filter gets smelly when it remains constantly wet. Since we work during the day, this isn't a problem. I fill the tank half-full at bedtime and then ignore it. By 10AM the next morning, the tank will be empty and the fan will blow dry the filter until I fill the tank again, the next evening. Seems to work.

46 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars extremely annoying and poor durability, February 11, 2008

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Sara (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Graco 4 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier (Baby Product)

Piece of trash! If you're reading reviews written just after someone bought this thing, ignore them. Sure it's all fine and dandy in the beginning...I have used this humidifier for 2 seasons (total of about 7 months, and have had to replace the cap and gasket 3 times. The new cap they just sent me STILL LEAKS all over the floor, rendering the entire thing useless. I give up! And on top of that, when it DID work, I had to replace the filter every 10 days or so (not every 3 months as they advertise). My friend down the street with the same humidifier has the same problem. After a week or so, it starts turning brown and smelly. And this is despite cleaning the tank and tray nearly every time, and turning the filter each time as recommended.