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Vornado Humidifier
Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier
After owning this for some 2+ years, I have updated this review and raised the rating. The following text is updated:
We have owned a number of humidifiers in the past. The last one we owned (& liked) was the now discontinued Vornado model (the ugly gray box w/ 2 water tanks and a fan that sat in...
Published 19 months ago by Shahin in Seattle
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Love Hate relationsihp
At first I loved this humidifier. Simple design, easy to refill the tank, easy to replace the filters, quiet efficient operation, simple choices on the electronic pad. Then, one night the fan suddenly began to rattle loud enough that my husband and I couldn't sleep. No matter what I tried, the rattle continued, like the fan had become unbalanced or something. And because...
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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
Vornado Humidifier, January 26, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier
After owning this for some 2+ years, I have updated this review and raised the rating. The following text is updated:
We have owned a number of humidifiers in the past. The last one we owned (& liked) was the now discontinued Vornado model (the ugly gray box w/ 2 water tanks and a fan that sat in the lid). This new version, solves some of the problems of the old design and creates new problems of its own. As another reviewer has noted, the beauty of the old system was its simplicity (read: fewer parts to clean). That simplicity, is somewhat gone.
The biggest improvement is the noise level. The old design made a loud gargling sound periodically as the air bubbled into the tanks. Further, the lid with the fan, sometimes did not sit right and made a buzzing vibration sound.
The other major improvement, that it has taken me sometime to appreciate, is that there is less water sitting around in a basin that can collect junk and grow nasty stuff. This ended up needing less cleaning than the orignal model. On the other hand, the black color also makes it harder to appreciate mold inside the unit.
The new tank now has a filling cap that locks into the tank. There is a separate fancier spring loaded drain for water to move into the basin. I had some concern abou the top of the tank not being flat and making the filling more difficult. However, it seems sturdy enough as long as you are careful and don't use as much high pressure to fill it. There is no longer an option for two tanks, so more refill runs.
As for the rest of the design, there is now a physical separation between the evaporation chamber, and where the water tank is placed. This is mostly nice, since you don't have to worry about bugs and other junk falling into the evaporation chamber. You have to be a little more vigilant about mold buildup inside the chamber since it is closed off and not visible on every refill.
On the plus side, the fan is more securely attached to the rest of the humidifier, thus reducing noise.
As far as humidification, it still works great. The fan is quieter and just as efficient (if not more). The fancy electronic humidification settings seem to work well and allow for less over-humidification (fewer refills). So in summary:
- quiet
- efficient
- not as simple a design as the older model
- more parts but seems to need less cleaning.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Hopefully it'll stand the test of time, January 29, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
First of all, there is no perfect humidifier. Some of us who rely on adding humidity to our houses/rooms for health reasons have been searching for at least a good humidifier for years. Ultrasonics are quiet but even the pricey ones still cause white dust. Steam is quiet but not suitable for bigger spaces. And evaporative, fan driven ones (such as this vornado) tend to be a bit noisey...regardless of what their manufacturers say. AND all types require regular cleaning. All that said this is a good choice for a medium sized room. I'm using it in a large living area well beyond it's rated capacity and it still adds a good comfort level.
The three speed fan is very quiet on low. The medium and high settings, which are needed to really be effective, will probably bother light sleepers if used in a bedroom.
Maintenance is easy.
Jan 2010 update:
Based on my experience with this humidifier and other reviewers comments I have removed my last comment in this review which stated "recommended". Mine is in it's second year of seasonal operation but has a noisey motor. Too bad Vornado skimped on this appliance.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Love Hate relationsihp, February 20, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
At first I loved this humidifier. Simple design, easy to refill the tank, easy to replace the filters, quiet efficient operation, simple choices on the electronic pad. Then, one night the fan suddenly began to rattle loud enough that my husband and I couldn't sleep. No matter what I tried, the rattle continued, like the fan had become unbalanced or something. And because it's encased in the lid, there's no way to even attempt to 'wiggle' it back into place. So, due to Amazon's FANTASTIC customer service, I'm sending it back and waiting for a replacement unit that will hopefully work fine for a long time to come. FIVE stars when it worked and ZERO stars now that it doesn't average out to the three stars I gave it.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Its works and is reliable!, February 3, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
After having used other humidifier brands/types in the past, I decided to replace it due to electricity and cleaning (scrubbing) of the heating element.
This Vornado brand humidifier has been doing a great job of adding humidity into the air since my home has forced air heat. Ultrasonics did not raise the humidity that much, but this Vornado does and it maintains the humidity level throughout the day for my entire upstairs floor (about 900 sq feet). I checked it with a hydrometer to see if it was working. It works great and has a built in humidistat so when I come home I do not have to worry about getting shocked or my windows being fogged like when I had a warm steam. It seems fairly easy to clean, after about three-five weeks I just lift the fan hood up and pull out the wicks, dump em and replace them with new ones. I'd probably clean the base too, wipe clean or maybe run through dishwasher. In addition I use a protec antibacterial ball that you throw in the water tank to limit the possibility of bacteria growing. I would advise not buy any type of humidifier unless you can maintain it. Its like a car, you gotta change the oil and filter.
Bottom Line: Reliable, reasonably priced (shop around) Easy to use, very quiet, circulates/freshens air, fairly easy to clean/maintain, looks unobtrusive to the room, durable quality, 5 year warranty. The only other one I'd recommend if you don't want an evaporator type is the Honeywell HWM 450 warm mist.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Works great so far., December 23, 2008
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
I just got this humidifier a few days ago and it's been great in alleviating respiratory irritation due to dry air in my apartment. Vornado prides itself in having a powerful fan that moves air, and this seems to be the great advantage of this product. You can put it anywhere in your room and it will circulate humid air evenly. There won't even be a wet spot on the ground next to the humidifier. You can't actually see the water vapor coming out, but it doesn't matter since (on the highest setting), the reservoir will be empty after a night's use. The bottom line is that this is easy to use, it's customizable, and it works well. I haven't had to change the filter yet, but will update my opinion once i've had this humidifier for a while.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
best yet and quiet, January 19, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
I was skeptical at first because Vornado made the last model such a good humidifier so I couldn't hope this one would be better but it is in terms of noise. This one is good for bedrooms. There are 3 fan speeds.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Ugly But Beautiful, February 27, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
I live in a very dry climate and have struggled with sinus infection/inflammation for over a year. I got one of these several days ago and installed it in our bedroom and got almost immediate relief. I was so delighted with the result that yesterday I went out and bought another one for my home office. The Vornado does a great job of humidifying a good-sized room quickly on the HIGH fan setting and runs quietly on the LOW setting. The humidistat is quite accurate (I check it against a hygrometer) and maintains relative humidity within 4-5% of the setting. Since it doesn't emit visible water vapor there's no worry about it dampening furniture or the carpet. The only drawback is that it's not a very attractive addition to one's home decor.
If anyone else out there lives in a dry climate and is experiencing chronic sinus infections/inflammation, I'd recommend trying one (or more) of these before spending thousands of dollars on doctors and medications.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Fan motor burned out, November 18, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
I bought this in January and now in November, the fan motor has just burned out. The burnt bit is visible and it has that awful electronic smell. The fact that I don't use it daily, does not speak well on the reliability front. I would expect more from a company with a big reputation like Vornado.
Update: After the first unit failed completely, the replacement unit started grinding in the fan motor. Rather than going through the warranty process yet again, I lubricated the fan. Using a syringe or some sort of dropper, it is possible to lubricate the bearing and prevent the fan from burning out. The actual process only involves a few screws and can be done by just about anyone. Vegetable oil seems to work reasonably well.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Finally! A humidifier that works!, December 29, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
After spending nearly $200 on cool mist humidifiers, warm mist humidiers, Vicks, Holmes, you name it, I purchased this one. I was getting tired of waking up with a dry mouth and nostrils from the lack of humidity in my apartment. The first night that I used this one I noticed a difference. First of all, the humidity level is adjustable. Secondly, this has a fan so that the moist air is blown all over the room, unlike the others that only cover a square foot of area. It automatically shuts off when the humidity level is reached, and then will start back up when it drops. It's easy to fill and carry, and it comes with two filters (replacement filters are about $15.00). Lastly, I can sit this on a table top or carpet without fear of water damage because it is an evaporative mist. I have been using this for 3 nights now and I have slept better and wake up much more rested than I did when I used the other ones I purchased. I have a large bedroom (12' x 15') and this can cover up to 1,000 square feet. Bottom line: It's worth the price.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Better design than most, but questionable quality control., December 3, 2009
This review is from: Vornado HU1-0021-28 Whole-Room Evaporative Humidifier (Kitchen)
I spent a good amount of time researching my options before I purchase this over 1 year ago, and came to the conclusion that this was my best option.
Last week the motor suddenly stopped working last week when I put it into service for the first time this year (a short of some kind as it started smoking). However, it has a 5 year warrantee, so I am about to investigate getting it replaced.
While it worked, I liked enough that I bought a 2nd one for the kids' room. That 2nd one made an awful racket when I first turned it on, however it was easy enough to get a quick exchange at BBB.
It is quiet enough for me to sleep to and loud enough to provide decent background noise for my wife and puts out plenty of moisture without creating wet spots or dust or difficult to clean residue. Replacement wicks are easy to obtain and all the minerals left behind are in the discarded wick and not cemented to the humidifyer (I hated cleaning our old hot mister evaporater).
I would recommend it, but be prepared to return it for another one.
<Update - I wound up having to return the new one three times because the motor kept konking out after the first night's use. However the last time I decided that it may be a power regulation issue. I live in Chicago and the electricity is quite stable, but perhaps something in the house was tripping something inside the unit. I bought a higher-end surge protector during the last exchange and it has worked just fine for the past 3 months. Something in the electronics may be a bit too sensitive to power fluctuations.
I also found that I can return the wicks to an almost new state buy soaking them in a bucket of hot water with vinegar overnight, then hot water with bleach for an hour, then hot water with a tiny dash of palmolive for a few minutes to help get rid of the bleach, then plain water once or twice to get rid of the detergent/beach, then leave them on their side in the empty bucket overnight to dry out.
You have to be careful handling them as they will be fairly fragile thru this process until they dry out.>
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