Customer Reviews

Hamilton Beach 05518 TrueAir Cool Mist Humidifier

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

This line of humidifiers is unlike others I've seen. They do not emit mist, nor a high level of humidity. They operate by simply allowing the water to evaporate, then blowing it into the air. As a result, the only noise it makes is from a small (but powerfull) fan. I bought it to counter act my dry heater in my New York apartment. I would wake up dry and coughing. When I saw no mist coming from the unit I wondered if it was working at all- but after the first night of use, it proved itself as an indespensible appliance. The humidifier does not over humidify, it is very quiet, and there are no metal / corrosive elements. Filling it is really easy - and cleaning is even easier, unlike other more traditional (and stronger humidity) humidifiers. If you just need to normalize your humidity so the winter months aren't so dry- this is for you. If you want your windows to sweat, and grow banana trees in your bedroom, you won't get enough humidity. Overall, I love the conveniece, humidity level, and the quietness.

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!

The filters gets moldy in a week or less. This caused you to have to replace them often, which ends up being more than the cost of the machine itself after only 6 replacement filters. I do not find that the humidity in the room is any better than if I did not use this unit at all. I even tried running the unit on high, which is very loud, and it does no better at creating comfort.

I now use a Walgreen's vaporizer and it has worked wonders! No more dry air, nose or throat in the morning.

I had to return this product because of four reasons:

a) The motor bearing had a problem, causing the fan to make a "ticking" sound whenever it spun;

b) The fan was eccentrically mounted on its shaft which made the fan spin off-balance, causing additional noise;

c) The water tank nozzle required a very strong person and unusually high amount of force to open it and close it. This tank has a regressive "quarter-turn" design rather than the traditional screw-on cap.

d) Turning the fan off tripped my GFI outlet, revealing poor fan motor circuit design.

On the lighter side, this unit is an excellent example of great ergonomic design. It has a water containment tray (so you dont need to place one underneath), removable/dishwasher safe water tray, and the fan unit and power cord are modular and completely/easily removable.

This humidifier works well and is very quiet for a humidifier. However, here in Texas at least, the filter gets moldy in 3-5 days. So if I kept using it, I'd be spending more than the cost of the humidifer buying filters in less than a month. If there was a filter that could be cleaned and reused, this would be a great humidifier.

A little louder than a Kenmore product that I bought last year, but is easier to clean and refill. Also filter stays out of tank full of water and that helps keep it longer.

Filter is made of the paper and you have to change often, otherwise it melts down. It is a $6.99 each. Even if you buy a cheap machine, it would turn into expensive machine. If you don't change the filter, this machine mists stinky water. I use a filtered water however, I can smell it. Also, I noticed that...When there is no water, it doesn't stop automatically. It will work forever when you don't stop. For example, the fan inside rotated more than 24 hours without water. I didn't know that. After that, I often check if there is water inside or not. I still have 3 more filters. After I use them, I will trash it. I will not buy it again.

The humidifier works well, but a bit noisy, not for small space. In small bedroom can create a headache.

It looks nice and is quiet. It is a little costly to replace filters.

This coolmist humidifier is silent in operation. It has a tank that is easily refilled and large enough for several days depending on use. My husband has medical needs where a coolmist humidifer is a necessity. We have paid hundreds for others but the Hamilton Beach 05518 Cool Mist Humidifer is the best. For those that have never used a cool mist humidifier, you will notice the difference immediately in your breathing and healthwise.

This is a GREAT humidifier, too bad not available; I want to buy a second one for another child's room who is on the way. But it is not available.

Those that complain about it have MOLD in their homes. We change the filters periodically and are fine. If it is in a moldy environment, of course there will be more mold. Look behind your walls people, it is your home.