Honeywell #V5100N Ultrasonic Humidifier

• Honeywell #V5100N Ultrasonic Humidifier
• HONEYWELL/KAZ HOME ENVIRONME

Editorial Review:
Breathe and sleep easy with this super-quiet humidifier. This model purifies water and converts it into a soothing plume of vapor. The unit is shaped like a coffee maker, has a 10-by-6-inch footprint, and stands 1 foot tall. Clear blue plastic allows you to see how much water remains in the 1.5-gallon, 20-hour tank. A variable control provides fine-tuning of mist output, and the dial on the lid allows you to direct the mist (away from curtains or bedding, for example). Even at a blast the sound is still barely audible. This tank lies flat for easy filling, but might be a bit hard to reach into for cleaning. Still, the replaceable filter strains impurities out of the water, leaving the air clean. Pop open the lid--on this cartridge you'll find a phone number for ordering replacements. --Trilby Cohen

very happy:
We have used many humidifiers over the years. This one is highly recommended. It is easy to use and very easy to clean. The device emits a nice amount of humidity - we have one in each bedroom. It doesn't get smelly (as long as you keep it clean!) and doesn't make too much noise. It also seems to be pretty energy efficient, as far as humidifiers go.

best humidifier ever:
after many different models this one finally works! You can see the moisture coming out and my daughters' room is like a swamp after just a short time - and that's what we need when they're sick.

OK, not great. Not silent, either.:
(1) Bought this humidifier advertised as "silent." Silent to me means that it doesn't make noise, and not having owned a humidifier before that's what I expected. It's not LOUD but it makes noise. (2) Covered every single thing in my room with white dust the first day. Gross. (3) Gets really dirty inside the unit and you have to clean it. (4) It BROKE! Stopped working suddenly, no power at all after 10 months. Kaz will replace it but I have to ship the whole mess myself which will probably cost a pretty penny, and the replacement won't arrive for 4-6 weeks. (5) I will be looking for a different model.

Broke in 10 minutes:
I bought this item after seeing 5 star reviews and was very disappointed. I took it out the sealed box, filled the tank and it began humidifying beautifully. But, within 10 minutes, the steam ceased to come out and the reservoir at the bottom leaked all over my carpet. I removed the tank, emptied the reservoir and tried again with the same result. I put the piece of junk back in the box and returned it to the store. I would NOT recommend this item.

Ashley:
I have tried other ultrasonic humidifiers, and have been frustrated with the white dust they leave on furniture. This one does not leave that nasty film! Some reviews mentioned the buzzing noise this product makes, I like the slight buzzing and bubbling. You can pay over $100.00 for other ultrasonic humidifiers, but why? This is a great product!