 high out put and quiet humidifier |
| Review Date: November 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Mattice, New Mexico |
I puchased both the Germ guardian and a Air-o-Swiss humidifier because they were both reviewed very well and I couldnt make up my mind. I Love them both. I live in a 1800 sqare foot home. The Germ Guardian is virtually silent, easier to fill and replace than the Air-o-swiss humidifier. Although, I think I like the idea of a replacement cartridge and silver stick in the Air-o-swiss that I would need to replace at the end of each winter season, (when I need humidifiers). They both put out alot of mist. Everyone that comes to my home comments on the humidifiers output and how the house feels and wants to know what brands they are. I run both humidifiers non-stop so it seems I need to clean them about once every 10 days; they are easy to clean. I do get the white dust or film others complain about but its a small price to pay to get rid of my severely dry skin. I plan on installing a undersink water purifier to see if that eliminates the white dust instead of buying distilled water as that would cost to much on a continual basis. The Air-o-swiss is kept in the living room and is also virtually silent, needs to be filled twice a day because I keep it on maximum out-put plus it covers larger area. The germ guardian is kept in my bedroom, does not interupt my sleep and needs to be filled once a day for my needs. Awesome products! I like the retro look of the Germ Guardian humidifier but really would have liked something more non-descript to blend in to surroundings. But who cares, I loves the fact that my skin is not stinging from dryness.
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Works great!
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| Review Date: December 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mooky, |
| We just bought the Germ Guardian H-3010 and love it! I love how low maintenance it is and not having to worry about mold and bacteria! It's quiet and the tank is quite big so the humidifier can work all night long. The only con I can think of is that night light is quite bright. It's easy to use. You do have to put it on a flat surface. I originally put it on a towel in fear of water leaking but it caused the unit to keep saying that it needed to be refilled. Once I removed the towel, it's been working great and it doesn't leak so no towel needed. It's perfect for a bedroom. I also bought it at Costco and it was the cheapest I could find it ($99). |
Great humidifier...
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| Review Date: December 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Oropeza, USA |
| With a newborn in the house I was looking for the best humidifier for our room and this is doing a great job, it works all night without making any noise. The fact that you can choose warm or cold mist it makes a difference. Being able to program the humidifier to start at certain hour is great so by the time you get home it's already working and you avoid the nasty little electric shocks. The night function is also appriciated for those who like full dark at night.Overall very satisfied. |
Has Astounded Me!
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| Review Date: April 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Pana, Denver, CO United States |
After much research on Amazon to find the perfect humidifier to deal with these dry Colorado winters, I still found myself undecided and exasperated. The repeated complaints about leaky units and poor performance across so many of the units is really what fueled my doubt. It seemed that the ratio of good reviews to bad ones was higher than most other products that I research on here.
Anyway, I happened to come across this unit at my local warehouse club at a good price and I decided on a whim to buy it. Not sure exactly why, but it probably had to do with the frustration described above. One was in front of me that had the features I wanted, so I went for it!
And am I glad that I did. I have been thoroughly impressed by this unit after about 8 months of regular use. The tank size is great, on the medium setting where I normally leave it at, I have enough water to last for 3-4 days. That is if I am feeling too lazy to change it which does happen sometimes. I sometimes use filtered water and other times tap water and I have not noticed a difference in the steam produced.
Speaking of tap water, the heating element of this unit collects much less mineral deposits than my old AirOSwiss unit did. I find that odd for some reason. The water where I live is pretty hard and yet I see a noticeable difference in the frequency of cleanings. This was an unexpected benefit but I will take it!
Thankfully, the kaleidoscope of bright colors on the LED is dimmable with the push of a button. I like having the clock feature and I find myself looking at my humidifier for the time more than my alarm clock. Also, the adjustable control over the steam is a nice feature that works well. I see a very noticeable difference between the different modes.
I suppose that the warm steam feature is the only one I don't think works well. The steam feels like virtually the same temperature as the cold steam unless you hold your hand right in front of it.
Overall, I'm very happy with the durability and performance of this little work house. I would definitely buy it again and strongly recommend that you do the same!!
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A bit pricey but worth it
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| Review Date: November 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: busymomPA, USA |
| We have been quite pleased with our purchase. Works great so far and hopefully, will continue to do so. It is extremely quiet. The adjustable mist output is a nice option. We don't find the beep sounds to be overly loud. We use the timer feature so after setting it, there really aren't beeps to annoy you. Love the fact that it has no filters. Cleaning maintanence is very minimal. "Nightlight" is a bit bright, but just turn off that feature. Would highly recommend. |
Great Humidifier
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| Review Date: December 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Karu, MD USA |
We really like this humidifier. We have it in our daughters room. It is very quiet and easy to use. It has a timer so we can program it and it is not running all night. It has very high ratings on allergybuyersclub.com. We bought the H-2000 before but returned it because the light was too bright and there was no timer.
http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/germ-guardian-humidifiers.html?itemId=3040 |
very happy with Germ Guardian H-3010 Ultra sonic humidifier
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| Review Date: February 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: K. Mills, Hamburg, PA, USA |
| Very happy with this purchase. Easy to use, puts out nice stream of humidity, No problems after a full month of use. Would recommend. |
Easy to operate, Great for kid's cough
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| Review Date: December 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sharon J. Dana, Minnesota |
My twins are 20 months old. I picked up this unit at Costco for less than $100.
It is quiet, easy to operate, looks good and has a great night light. Best part is you can see it working and you don't have to buy filters. EVER. |
Well made!
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| Review Date: January 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Bruce D., CT |
| This is a very well made product. I must admit filling the tank is a bit tricky as the top is rounded but this is a small issue. It is easy to operate, attractive in a "retro radio" kind of way, and is very quiet. The levels of humidity seem well proportioned so there is good adjust-ability for humidity. It may seem expensive, but you get what you pay for with this one. |
A great product
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| Review Date: March 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. L. Heater, Boston,MA |
| We got this just in time for son to get sick so we used it right away. I had read lots of reviews and saw it at a friends house...we were VERY pleased with how it worked with the cool or warm mist...and since some had complained about a smell when using tap water we used filtered water and no smell...but when we had to keep refilling so often, I just started putting tap water in and still NO SMELL so...we have been very happy with the Germ Gardian. and it looks cool to! |
great machine!
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| Review Date: March 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: L. Kenney, Ohio |
This is the best humidifier ever! It works perfectly and there's a cute light show to boot!
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A very impressive humidifier
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| Review Date: June 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: PhotoGraphics, Arizona |
Humidifier
As I write this there have been numerous reviews of this product. Some of them very glowing and some of them quite negative. I will try to avoid either extreme and focus on some things I haven't seen reviewed yet.
* SIZE: When I opened the box I was truly surprised. In the photos this looks to be the size of a table radio. Wrong! It is easily twice the size and not easily placed on most night stands.
* SOUNDS: As claimed, the unit is virtually quiet in operation.
* VISUAL: Nice very heavy-grade plastic construction, nice packaging. Most drug-store humidifiers are very thin all plastic, this unit feels well built and solid. Cool retro look to it.
* CONTROLS: Everything you would want or need, EXCEPT for one. Read on for details.
* USER MANUAL: Pretty basic. Misses a lot of important details, like what is that center column and do you remove it to fill the tank, because it seems to want to be removable for some reason. And the chrome thing at the top ... is it supposed to rotate to direct the mist in different directions? Wouldn't it be nice if the manufacturer told us it was okay to do that?
* MISTING: After all, that's what you buy a unit like this for. Well, it's true that some very cheap units can put out a stronger mist, but remember this is an ultrasonic unit, which has numerous benefits (like no wicking filter). The mist can be adjusted from "just barely there" to a heavy mist that honestly scared me every time I entered the room that I was seeing smoke from a fire.
* EFFICIENCY: I filled the tank and had it on the entire first night. In the morning it looked like the tank was empty and I thought that's just about what I would expect. However, looking at the tank again I realized that the water level had only gone down slightly. It turns out the tank is so large that I have only had to fill it a couple of times a week. I consider that excellent.
* GOOD THINGS: I have had several humidifiers and was disgusted by the mold and mildew that grew on the wicking filter. This is healthy? Ultrasonic humidifiers work a different way and tend to be cleaner. This unit takes that one step beyond and I have confidence I am breathing air that is as clean as possible out of a humidifier, especially if I clean it out occasionally.
* BAD THINGS: The evil BEEP sound every time you push a button! If you have a sleeping partner they will NOT sleep for long if you need to make any adjustments. That goes for people trying to sleep anywhere in your house. The beep volume should be 2% of what it is. Since the manufacturer was thoughtful enough to include a mode that turns the disco lights off if you prefer while sleeping, they should have included a switch to turn off the beep. This is not unique to this product, several Chinese-made consumer electronics products ranging from toasters to food steamers to clothes irons have a beeper that all seem to made by one diabolical company who also makes industrial smoke alarm beepers. The volume and tone are unnecessarily loud. This humidifier doesn't even need to beep at you in the privacy of your bedroom, the status lights are enough.
* EASE OF OPERATION: Why does EVERY humidifier have to have a tank that you remove, turn upside down, and try to fill under a faucet? What is wrong with a fixed tank and a cap like the gas cap on your car that you twist off and use a pitcher to fill? There would be far less chance of leakage, and it would be much easier to fill. Kudos to the manufacturer on this one in that the tank is made of heavy-duty plastic with a strong, secure carrying handle. But once you get it to the sink, that carrying handle makes it impossible to hold or lay flat, so you somehow have to try to balance the entire tank while filling it, without dropping it as it gets increasingly heavier. Then there is that flimsy spring valve that every humidifier seems to have. There just has to be a better way. The good news is that mine hasn't dripped more than a few tiny drops and is totally drip-free in operation.
* DOES IT WORK? After a few nights running it at a medium speed with the bedroom door closed, I find I wake up with less of a dry throat and breathing easier. I feel more rested as well. I live in one of the driest places in the country and I think this is a very effective humidifier. I am considering buying another for the office where I spend much of my day.
SUMMARY: WAY larger than it looks. Excellent cold and warm misting. Extensive controls. Premium construction. Large water tank. Cool, retro styling, doesn't look like a medical device. Virtually silent operation. Sketchy instruction manual. Insanely loud function beeps when buttons are pushed. Could be easier to fill.
RATING: Having researched humidifiers extensively I rate this as a solid 4. What kept it from a 5 is primarily price ... this is at the stratosphere of the market and, while you get more value that the cheap drugstore units, no humidifier should cost over a hundred. I also feel it is necessary to deduct a point to give the message to the manufacturer that the loud confirmation beeps are not necessary and they are really annoying.
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Best technology and quality for the money
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| Review Date: August 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Preston, San Juan Mountains |
I have to disagree with the negative reviews on this item.
I've been using this unit for over a month. This technology, even at the price, is the best I could find in the available models by various manufacturers.
First, this unit does not require filters. Any sediment or deposits will settle out naturally to the bottom of the tank. This means that cleaning is a simple matter of rinsing out the tank when you fill it.
Second, the ultrasonic method of evaporating the water leads to a germ-free (99.999%) vapor which is ideal if you are using this for respiratory environmental care.
Third, this unit is sturdy.
Fourth, this unit is attractive.
Fifth, this unit is easy to fill - you don't have to shut it off to refill the tank. Re-filling is a simple matter of grasping the tank by a handle, removing it, undoing the cap, and, filling it from a faucet. The unit continues to operate while you are filling the tank.
Sixth, you have the most control over the vapor of any other unit. You don't just have a choice between warm or cold mist with the need to buy a separate unit for each. You can produce either with the touch of a button.
Seventh, this unit has quality construction. The cap where the vapor discharges is stainless steel and not only looks attractive, but, cleans very easily.
I'd give this unit five stars if it put out a little more vapor (for larger rooms), and, had a larger tank for longer operation. As it is, it uses about a tank every other day. I keep it by my bedside and it provides all of the comfort I need for an arid or semi-arid mountain environment (in which I live).
I think this unit is the best buy for the money. |
asthma and sinus sufferer
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| Review Date: April 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: H. Russell, Phoenix, AZ |
| Have owned many drugstore humidifiers, but the Germ Guardian H-3010 is all it claims to be and more. Have had wonderful nighttime relief and it is a very quiet machine and so very easy to use and maintain. Very pleased!! |
Good as long as it lasts
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| Review Date: December 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: miniartist, Fairfield, NJ USA |
We are on our second one of these humidifiers and am now looking for a third- replacement that is. The first one worked for winters just fine. I had to mask off the entire display (not just the night light) as I like a room dark when I sleep. Pretty quiet as humidifiers go, probably the quietest.
HOWEVER, despite cleaning regularly according to instructions (you have to keep the gold disc clean with the brush they give you, this Fall (2009) the humidifier would turn on but no operation at all....a light display and that was it. So we bought another at Costco like we did the first. (this model #3010) THIS one had replaced the right uppermost button with some that turned the entire lighting display OFF so I was quite happy. I did notice though that this one was more flimsy than the first as if it were a cheaper plastic. Also after filling it upsidedown, it dripped like crazy getting ti to the unit (often the cheap plastic red gasket would fall off and had to be put back. But that was not a big deal....it still leaked with it back on but I could live with it. What I couldn't live with was after about 2 weeks of nightly operation, about 4 hours into the night, it started vibrating...nothing on the outside, it felt like something deep in the unit. It got pretty annoying so I went to Costco to pick up another and return it (it was still under 4 weeks). Guess what, not only didn't 2 Costcos carry it any more but neither did the Costco website. (sigh)...so here I am on Amazon, I see what is supposed to be the #3010 model but it doesn't have the button to turn of the display on the right. PLUS, at Costco it was under $100.
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Better than wicks and great performace
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| Review Date: March 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Darklord, Toronto, ON |
OK, so I bought this unit about 4 months ago now...it has been running 24x7 operations since and no issues. I run it on 3/4 humidity power based on my room and the room is absolutely perfect for humidity now as forced air/gas really dries out my bedrooms. It cool as you really see how effective it is daily b/c of the mist that spouts out.
I used to use bionaire wicking humidifiers until it became difficult to source (local stores always seemed to be out of stock) as well as the expense of the filters.
This works flawlessly and have bought another for another room.
Both warn/cold mist work effectively for me (I use warm).
I took a star away as full power on this beast is fairly useless...if you have hardwood you will notice a evenly misted floor the next morning.
Great product. |
Good Product.
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| Review Date: April 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Cesar E. Garca, NYC |
| Product works well, everynite right on schedule it turns itself on and turns off. Would recommend this product. |
Germ guardian humidifier
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| Review Date: February 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Dana Uchalova, Mobile, AL |
| Very good choice and definitely a nice design. Easy operation and works almost silently. The only drawback is that it does not automaticaly switches off when it reaches desirable humidity.Even on the lowest setting a small room can get too humid in a few hours (overnight) But I would buy this product again. |
Great product. no filters to replace, quiet, and programable.
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| Review Date: December 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: HI Pride, Beaverton, OR USA |
| Great product compared to other humidifiers I've purchased in the past. Most impressive feature was not having a filter where mildew, mold, and other nasty stuff can accumulate. Nothing like having cleaner air to breath. I also love that you can program the unit to turn on and off as desired along with the amount of mist (3 stages). In addition, the unit can switch from cold mist or warm mist with a push of a button, no more having to buy two separate units. The only draw back I found was that the night light had only one setting (bright blue), no dimmer or multiple settings. All said, I am very pleased with this humidifier not to mention the peace of mind when it comes to air quality. |
light doesn't work
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| Review Date: January 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Pan Ko, NJ |
| I just got the humidifier from Costco a week ago and the blue ambient light started to flicker and they completely went out on me.. anyone had a similar incident? |
So for so good...
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| Review Date: February 16, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Solaris, |
I bought this recently after reading reviews about it. Its working great so for good (2 weeks) as it should be.
Pros :Very silent,
Even at the max speed tank holds water for 2 days,
Blue light can be switched off if you don't need.
Noticed it just gave me warning with tank empty and auto shut off
Cons :No humidity reader.
It will be great if it shuts off automatically once it reaches desired humidity,
Price.
I didn't notice any difference while on cold or warm mist. Also i prefer to have cold mist always.
Other thoughts :Planning to check humidity with a humidity meter. |
Moister in the dry air
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| Review Date: February 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: What if?, Chicago, USA |
| Good humidifier... work well all night long with timer on/off...and adjustable moister level.. The problem is the water tank. You need to be very careful holding on the tank up side down while refilling it and it cannot sit flat. Another thing is the handle. I still won't find the way to lift it up with handle without separate the tank and the unit. I have to hold up the whole unit to the chest to move it around. |
Love except for the water allover the floor by morning
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| Review Date: October 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Cosmina R. Spatacean, |
| I love it except when I went to check on the kids there was water all around it from the mist, then I laid a towel down and it got soaked I had to lay second one down before morning. |
LESS THAN PERFECT
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| Review Date: May 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Rabby, |
| THE VENDOR WAS SUPER. THE UNIT WAS LESS THAN PERFECT. THE FIRST TWO UNITS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY - THE SECOND ONE JUST SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT EVEN TURN ON AFTER ABOUT ONE WEEK. THE THIRD UNIT IS NOW OPERATING AT WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE SATISFACTORY, BUT IT IS LESS THAN A WEEK OLD. IF THIS ONE SUCCEEDS, I'LL BE HAPPY - IF IT DOESN'T, I'LL DUMP GERM GUARDIAN. |
Despite the ultra fancy user interface, it has no humidistat
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| Review Date: December 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Yari Naoshi, Hudson Valley, NY |
Unit works great and have had no complaints with its performance.
However, for such a high-end unit with fancy controls and a display a 'la Star Trek, you would think a humidistat would be a feature so you can set it at a specific desired humidity level and it would turn on and off as needed. Nope. My fault, actually. I had assumied it had it, but looking back at the specs and product description, I see that it doesn't. |
get the manual one
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| Review Date: January 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: R. Sterling, va, United States |
| we purchased two of these, the only difference between them was that the other unit was a manual model without the fancy display. the manual one works fine. 3010 unit started off without a problem but after a week the blue night ligh burnt out and i am not sure where to get a replacement. also it's not quite silent. every now and then it will start to puff and rattle and then go back to quiet again. we use it for a nursery so i agree with another review here that beeping with every push of a button seems unnecessary. |
Good idea, doesn't work as well as advertised
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| Review Date: January 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: D. Skillman, |
| I like the design and the easy maintenance of this humidifier. Unfortunately, it didn't work as I had hoped. I placed it in my bedroom (about 140 sq. feet) and set it to 50% humdity. I ran and ran and never reached 50%, though the carpet in front of the humidifier was soaked with moisture. I'm returning it and looking for a better humidifier. |
Good, but not "all that"
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| Review Date: March 16, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mattylou, Colorado |
I was hoping this unit would do exactly what it said it would, but, it leaves a bit to be desired.
When placed on warm setting, its just tepid right out of the spout. There is a discernable difference
between cool & warm settings, but the warm vapor doesn't make it into the room ( I have the unit on my nightstand
which is 2 feet from my bed ).
Also, the stop time for the automatic shut off is non-functional. It's not a big deal as I wish it to run all
night anyway and just turn it off in the morning.
I like the option to turn off the display and make it dark for sleeping.
It is one of the quietest humidifiers I've owned, but I do find I need to refill the tank every 3rd day
even using the "warm" setting.
All in all it's a good product, just needs a little tweeking. |
Heat function works?
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| Review Date: January 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: liquidmonk, charlotte, NC |
Positive: Silent, fills a room pretty quick, timer is nice, turning off the display is nice, has enough water for all night on max setting,
I only filled it with Brita filtered water...
What i didn't like: I am pretty particular with smells. When i first loaded and powered on this unit, it has slight plastic smell. No problem; it's new, but how was it changing the smell of the water so profoundly? Oh well, i gave it time to break in. Then i noticed that all the humidity just went 6 inches above the unit and straight down like a waterfall. I wanted to put the moisture up in the air, so i tried the heat function to have that moisture rise. Half an hour later I still don't think it heated the vapor, and now there really is a strange smell coming out of it. Not violently strong but you definitely walk in the room thinking "what is that smell??".
I feel that the base of the unit and it's warm. The troubleshooting guide says the heat function takes 10-15 min and you may not even be able to feel the warmth.
(80 degrees vs. room temperature) And you can't feel it, What??
(i was in a room at 67 degrees)
You could save a lot of money by just getting a small ultrasonic humidifier. Don't buy this product because you really like both warm and cool mist. Warm mist is the worst thing about this product. Why even bother if it makes strange smells? Because you want your humidifier to start before you get home?? That's the only real function that sets this one apart, and is it really worth the money?
Oh YEAH and customer service doesn't answer the Phone or return Voicemails! WTF?! I tried 4 times 2 days ago during business hours and on the 5th try i left a question and my contact info. I still haven't heard from them.
Without customer support any product is crap, especially one for such a price.
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Does not work for very long!
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| Review Date: January 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: R. Miller, Stafford, VA |
I purchased this humidifier for a fairly large master bedroom. Out of the box I liked the looks- and was very excited about the features. I especially wanted a model that I did not have to buy filters for- therefore justifying the initial cost.
Unfortunately, there are quality issues.
Filling up the tank was not a problem- it was sturdy enough to hold under the faucet of the tub to fill, and it took several days before I needed to fill it up. I liked being able to adjust the spray mist. The first quality issue I had was that I could program it to start at 11pm, but it would not shut off in the morning. I tried to re-program it many times, and finally gave up and manually shut it off in the morning, as I liked the other features.
I loved having the night light feature so that only the little moon glowed on the front. As I liked a dark room, I turned the unit around to the wall and swiveled the mist sprayer so that I had virtually no light glowing. But, I also like it quiet during the night. At first, this ran with only a little white noise, and I woke up in the morning well rested and with no dry mouth. Then it developed an annoying hum that I could not eliminate. I tried moving it to a different surface, totally taking it apart and cleaning, and adjusting the differnt parts. Nothing got rid of the noise- so I returned it.
So if you buy it- keep the box! It may or may not work at first- but something will fail on it. |
Not Good in Cold Climate
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| Review Date: January 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: LA, Eastchester NY |
| The Germ Gardian is a very nice unit, but if you live in a cold climate and you want to humidify the air, you need a Warm Mist Humidifier. The cold air one does not give ample humidity in a heated room. You will sleep much better with a warm mist humitifier. Bottom Line. |
Short review version.
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| Review Date: April 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: But I'm feeling much better now..., Chicago, IL United States |
This thing is about to join the other Germ Guardian products that I have contributed to the giant recycling cloud in the sky.
Noise - Flashing power indicators, buzzing, what? NO HUMIDISTAT?????
I cannot in any way determine how this in any way qualifies as a germicidal product, unless you fill it half way with bleach.
Don't buy it. But, 2 stars because it really does pump out water. |
Fails at its one and only purpose
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| Review Date: February 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Cool Rob G, New York, New York |
I purchased the Germ Guardian for our bedroom based on the recommendations of friends, on-line reviews and even the reviews found here which are very descriptive and helpful. Though I have rated this humidifier poorly I do believe most positive reviewers are sincere in their experience with it. I even agree with many of their observations. Yes, the Germ Guardian is whisper quiet. Yes, it has 4 different levels of misting output ranging from 'barely there' to incredibly strong. Yes, the manner in which you're forced to refill the tank is clumsy due to its round design but easily manageable nonetheless. No, I couldn't tell the difference between the cold misting and warm misting features either.
Those are all important features but nowhere near the most important: How well does the unit humidify a room?
After "road testing" this humidifier for 2 months, the answer is: Poorly. The H-3010 does a lousy job of humidifying my 16 x 11 bedroom. Optimal humidity levels in the home range from 35-45% give or take. According to my humidistat, which is not included w/ the H-3010 btw, this unit routinely struggles to get to the high 20's. Only when it has added help from outside humidity levels does the % get above 30.
It's not my style to post negatively but felt this was pertinent information that I would certainly like to know if I was considering a purchase. Here's hoping others have a better experience. |
Failed after two months
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| Review Date: November 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: P. To, USA |
This unit was working nicely until the water level sensor failed after just two months. Basically, even when the water tank is full, the Refill indicator is still on and the unit thinks that it has no water and therefore would not turn itself on.
Check the reviews here. This apparently is a very common problem.
Unfortunately, I have thrown away the boxes and it is a really big hassle to have to find a box to pack it up and ship it back for warranty.
In summary, a big disappointment... |
Defective
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| Review Date: October 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: G. McCann, |
This unit stopped working about 2 weeks after I started using it. Unfortunately the return window had expired since I ordered it before cold weather started and have only recently started using it. Since originally ordering this I've seen quite a few negative reviews, here and on other sites, with people complaining of the same problem - the unit suddenly stops working for no apparent reason. Don't waste your money.
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Unit and Replacement Both Broke
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| Review Date: December 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Pollack, |
| We bought this at Costco. At first it worked great. Then, after 6 weeks, it stopped working. So we returned it and got another. That one only lasted 2 weeks. The water sensor failed. |
Don't waste your money!
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| Review Date: July 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: R. Martin, Colorado, USA |
| This product is horrible! I bought it in May and it is now mid July- it is completely dead. I followed care/maintenance instructions and bought distilled water so that it might last longer. The refill light kept coming on and the tank was full. I had just been cleaned it a few days before. I took it apart the next day and my ultrasonic disc was corroded. I called Germ Guardian and they said the warranty is only 30 days and there was no replacement part. I lost $100 in less than 60 days. Do not buy! |
Useless
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| Review Date: October 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Sriram, |
Very very weak humidification even at the most powerful setting! The mist quickly descends to the floor instead of spreading through the room. You have to literally put your face near the snout to get any benefit from this product. Some descriptions say it is intended for rooms up to 400 sq. ft.; I would say it covers more like 4 square feet.
Elegant design, easy to set up and use, quiet operation etc, but..... |
Didn't work properly
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| Review Date: October 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Craig, Massachusetts |
I bought this product at BJ's Wholesale club and was very excited to use it. It was more expensive than other ultrasonic units, but I thought the bonus silver technology and heated humidity option justified the extra cost. The unit is an attractive unit and looks to be well constructed. The central tower does separate to allow cleaning of the ultrasound transducer, but this made replacing/removing the tank awkward since it tended to hang up on the tank.
There are two reasons for the negative rating. The first is that my product simply didn't work. When turned on it sprayed a stream of water halfway up the tower, which then went back into the water. There was no mist produced and this was associated with a very bad and not easily describable/recognizable odor. There was a red sticker on the base that said if the unit failed to produce mist, turn it off, empty the base and try again. I did this 5 times and could never get it to work.
My second issue is that the instructions could be better. I could find no description of how the silver technology worked or if there are any distilled water requirements like most filterless ultrasonic humidifiers have.
I am sure that my unit was probably defective, but I make it a point not to get another unit if the first is defective as long as there is a reasonable alternative. |
Waste of money
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| Review Date: May 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: allgoods2003, |
| This was a waste of money. The spray output doesn't change nor does it heat up. Don't waste your money. Go for the cheaper ones that you have to replace the filters. At least it won't cost as much as this piece of junk. |
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