Need help choosing a humidifier.

Marley369 · February 2012

https://www.amazon.com/Crane-Gallon-COOL-humidifier-White/dp/B001ADL1SG/?tag=lealcel0f-20

So I've narrowed down a few choices, and I'm leaning towards the crane. Is it a good choice? Also, would you say this is the best deal I can get?

Thanks, Ladies!

LM915 · February 2012

I think this one had good reviews in the Baby Bargains book. I dont' have my book on me right now, but if I remember correctly, it was recommended.

beano · February 2012

I bought the Crane and was very disappointed. It broke after 2 months and was a pain to fill up. I had to unplug the entire unit and bring it to the bathroom to fill up. You can't just take the top because water collects in the base and you need to dump that excess water. Plus to fill you have to turn the canister and fill from the bottom. I've been researching to find a better humidifier but seems like a lot of the affordable units are equally horrible!

apple_green · February 2012

I've never used a humidifier, but I asked about them here recently. Almost everyone said not to get a Crane - apparently they're a PITA. Here's the thread:

https://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/63088426.aspx

alliapistor · February 2012

I have this Air-O-Swiss ultrasonic humidifier (bought at Bed Bath & Beyond with 20% coupon):

https://www.amazon.com/Air-O-Swiss-AOS-Ultrasonic-Humidifier-7135/dp/B000J4LCS6

Of all of the humidifiers I have had, I like it best. It is super quiet. Has a humidity gauge and auto-shut-off. Does both cool and warm mist. We have hard water and I have had the least issues with white dust with this one due to the mineralization cartridge. My biggest complaint is that there isn't a handle on the bottom, which is where you fill it up but it is still easy to refill. It is pricey though.

When considering humidifiers, I would try to get an ultrasonic one so that you don't have to try to track down filters down the road. Plus I feel like filters are more likely to harbor mold and bacteria. And look at ease of cleaning and refilling.

chulita425 · February 2012

I've heard bad things about Crane but anyways we have the Sharper Image one from Buy Buy Baby & I really like it. There's no filters, its super easy to clean and refill and one tank lasts about 2-3 days depending on how low/high you keep it!!! It was $60 but I used a 20% off coupon! It's definitely not the cutest one out there but it works great so it's not a huge deal.

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