Holmes HM1230 Cool Mist Humidifier for 600 Square Foot Room

by Holmes

Product Features

• Cool mist humidifier; suitable for small to medium rooms
• Runs up to 24 hours on 1-gallon tank; maximum output of 2-1/2 gallons/day
• Circular extended-life wick filter with built-in monitor
• Microban antimicrobial product protection
• 11-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches; 2-year warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [151kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 11.2 x 10.4 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 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: B0000DK33W
• Item model number: HM1230
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #769,588 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Designed for small to medium rooms, the Holmes Cool Mist humidifier offers light humidifying to improve the quality and comfort of air in your home. With a maximum daily output of 2-1/2 gallons, the unit features two power settings and a transparent 1-gallon tank with a built-in carrying handle. Mist fans out from the top grille after the water has traveled through a circular wick filter that traps minerals and deposits. A simple dial gauge on top of the unit indicates when the filter is in good shape or ready for changing. Both the humidifier and the filter come with Microban protection, ensuring that bacteria, mold, and mildew are inhibited from growing. Holmes recommends daily rinsing with this model, and weekly scale removal during regular use. Though not industrial-strength, the humidifier is easy to use and straightforward in design. It measures 11-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, and carries a 2-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

Holmes Cool Mist Humidifier for 600 square foot room

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Does the job, but quite loud., November 18, 2003

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"shainie28" (MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holmes HM1230 Cool Mist Humidifier for 600 Square Foot Room (Kitchen)

I spent a lot of time in the store looking over humidifiers, and finally decided on the Holmes. I like the design and features. The good point is it works very well at humidifying a small room. The bad is that it is VERY noisy. There's no way you could have it on high - it sounds like a jet engine. On low it is still quite loud. I have it in my son's room, and the white noise actually helps him sleep, but I would never be able to have it in my own room. If the noise isn't an issue, then this is a great humidifier, but I believe most people would prefer a quieter unit.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Simply too loud., November 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Holmes HM1230 Cool Mist Humidifier for 600 Square Foot Room (Kitchen)

I have had this unit for one week. I am returning it tomorrow because it is ridiculously loud. Forget sleeping--I can barely hear the TV over it! If noise is not an issue, then this item might still be a good deal for you. I paid $24.99, which I thought was a good price for it. The positives are that it holds 2.5 gallons, instead of the usual 2 gallons in this price range, and it has a built-in moniter to let you know when it's time to change the filter. It says it can run for 24 hours without having to refill the water. I did not test this aspect, as I only run it while I sleep (or at least that's my goal). Another negative is that it has a sticker attached that says to call an 800 number before using. Thinking it might be a safety issue, I called. It automatically records the number--with registered name--and address you call from and gives you a voice response sales pitch. That ticked me off. I just bought a Honeywell warm mist unit today. Hopefully that will be better for me!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars An unwise purchase., December 13, 2005

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Sister Golden Hair (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holmes HM1230 Cool Mist Humidifier for 600 Square Foot Room (Kitchen)

I should have listened to other reviewers, this humidifier is so loud...and I live in Manhattan, and I thought it would never disturb me. But it disturbed the cat, the entire Upper East Side and me.

I didn't incur any less dry heat induced nosebleeds and wasn't always sure when the thing was working.

It was returned today.