Customer Reviews

Hamilton Beach 05510 1.5 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I don't know why they call the low fan setting a quiet/bedroom setting. That thing is loud! My much larger 5 gallon hunter humidifier is much quieter than this thing. It also does not shut off when the water runs out. It happily keeps on blowing. It would be nice to have a smaller humidifier that still has the nice features. I didn't want to buy a huge humnidifier for the small room that I need it for, so I got this one. Aside from the noise and really having to keep an eye on the water, it works fairly well. The pieces are dishwasher safe, which is nice if you use your dishwasher a lot (I don't).

Contrary to the product description, this humidifier does not automatically shut off when the water is empty. Also, unless positioned properly the holding tank will dump all the water (on your floor). Not as loud as other small humidifiers but louder than the larger TrueAir model.

Overall I like this humidifier. I find it easy to put water in because you are able to take the tank to the sink and you don't have to unplug the unit everytime you add water. I love the fact that I can put it in the dishwasher to keep down on bacteria in the unit. My only complaint is that it could be a little quieter. Mine has never run out of water, so I haven't had a problem with it not shutting off when the water runs out. I fill it with water every night. I would buy this unit again if I needed another.

I am returning this humidifer after using it 3 nights in a row. It is very loud, even on the quietest setting. It also leaked water all over the floor twice when I went to re-fill it. It did help with my son's congestion and the white noise helped him sleep through the whole night, but he was in our room and the noise kept me up the whole night.

I purchased this humidifier off of my own registry. The winter air was drying me out giving me pregnancy nose bleeds. With a coupon it came out to $26. The whole unit can come apart and be bleached which is great. The filters are readily available in BRU for $5.99. The only place where I took a star off was sound. On the quiet setting it still is pretty loud. For me it's not a problem but for others it might be. For the price it works as promised :)

This humidifier is horrible. The thing is loud!! Yeah right it has a quiet mode. Also, the water container does get everywhere. The water leaks out and makes a mess. Also, the filter has to constantly be changed. If you use the filter while your child is sick put the humidifier away for a month you have to get another filter. You cna't really feel any mist coming out and it doesn't shut off automatically. I returned this humidifier and got a comparbly priced one from Vicks. It is not that loud, granted none of them are quiet and the water container is big and the filter is reusable for more than one use.

This is my first review but I had to respond to all the other negative things about this humidfier. I think for the size and price it's great. The sound is a consistent low roar which I have to say I don't mind because my 13 month old has slept through the night since we bought it! Yes, if you don't get the top in right it spills but I think any brand would. I can even turn it on with my foot, in the dark, while holding my 25 lb baby and heading toward the rocking chair for naptime/bedtime. I even bought one to have at my mother's house for the same low roar for the baby. It worked, and once I had it he slept thru again.

This little unit is both compact and efficient, but is noisier than I would have expected or wanted. I purchased it for my office and it has helped tremendously. I was concerned when I received it- although packaged securely, there was a small crack in the motor housing- it doesn't seem to affect it's operation however.

This humidifier leaks every time we use it. It has warped our hardwood floors. We currently have it sitting in a tray until we purchase a new one. It does not automatically turn of when the water runs out. I do not recommend this product.

Thought this would be great to use since the water tub goes into the dishwasher. I never liked getting out the bleach and vinegar to clean my other one. But this one is SOOOO LOUD!!! I don't mind it too much since it will put me to sleep but I can not hear my children over the loud hum of the machine! I like to hear them when using this so I know they are comfortable and not getting to the croupy stage.