Crane 2.3 Gallon COOL Mist humidifier Review. Crane Cool Mist Humidifier provides additional comfort to cold symptoms, dry itchy skin, and chapped lips. The whisper quiet humidifier operates on a low power consumption providing min. 10 hours of moisture from a removable water tank. Includes an automatic shut off safety feature when water tank is empty....
"Read the instruction manual b4 u complain about it..." 2009-12-19
By C. Patterson (nyc)
I received this humidifier 2 weeks ago after searching for a decent humidifier to replace the one i owned that was famous for robbing me in replacements filter, etc. fees. This thing fits the bill. The design is great, it's super quiet, and gets the job done. In choosing this product i read all the reviews. The reviews that made me hesitant to purchase this were the complaints that said: a)that the furniture on and around the humidifier got wet all the time, b)that the machine did not cut off if empty, as advertised, c)that the machine is hard to clean, and d) that it makes a lot of noise.
With hesitation, I purchased the product in good faith.
I was immediately pleased by the design. I read the owner's manual even though i thought it all was a "no brainer". The manual actually explained a)how to adjust the mist as to not wet the furniture around it, and b)that the machine will turn off when empty, but the light on the device will remain lite...obviously the part those that said the machine did not turn off failed to read, and c)how the machine is easy to clean with a vinegar or chlorine solution.
Cleaning is easy. I recommend using the bleach solution as bleach will kill anything..not to mention it also gets rid of the discoloration.
Lastly, the sound the comes from the machine is very subtle, but when u hear it, it is exactly like the soothing sounds of a filter running on a fish tank. It actually helped me sleep... having this white, very subtle noise.
I like this thing. My skin and nose are happy.
I hope this clarifies some of the ambiguity i found in the other reviews....
"Wonderful cool-mist humidifier!" 2008-12-06
By lilliputian81 (Eastern United States)
This humidifier is the perfect size for a bedroom. The tank empties in about a day, so the water doesn't sit around too long to get mildew or mold. The humidifier puts out lots of moisture, and is absolutely whisper-quiet! We have the penguin-shaped one for our son's room, and this one for ours. Both are great.
"Super quiet" 2009-01-11
By K. Filippetti (Ellington, CT USA)
We bought the Vicks cool mist humidifier first. it was so noisy in the nursery that we didn't use it when our daughter was sleeping. We bought this one hoping that it would be a little more quite. We can't even hear it! It also takes up very little space and is easy to fill in the shallow bathroom sink. Awesome purchase. worth the extra $.
"Best one I've had" 2009-12-07
By Douglas Black
Unable to find this particular unit in the stores, I bought it from amazon and have been running it for the past month. It does a great job of keeping my studio apartment humid, and I no longer wake up with a bloody nose or chapped lips. Runs for around two days at half power before needing to be filled, and is whisper quiet (although it does make noise when air bubbles run to the top, much like a Poland springs water bottle).
As other reviewers have noted it can be a bit tricky to clean, the bottom half will build up a little slime coat and there are some tough corners to get into. My solution was to take it apart, fill the bottom half with water and add one fifth volume hydrogen peroxide, and let it sit for a few hours. Rise it out and wipe the sides with a paper towel whetted with rubbing alcohol and just about everything is like new.
I'd recommend this unit for anyone looking for a humidifier for a small-medium sized space. Its nice looking, quiet, efficient, and best of all, reasonably priced.
"love it!" 2009-07-13
By Judy L. Neumann (Minneapolis, MN USA)
This humidifier is great! It is so quiet, and really puts out a nice stream of fine 'mist'--more like a cloud. I love that there are no wicks to replace. We use it in our bedroom because we find the added moisture makes breathing at night easier--especially when the house is closed up and we have the heat or air on, which tends to dry the air. We will definitely be getting more for other rooms in the house!
By C. Patterson (nyc)
I received this humidifier 2 weeks ago after searching for a decent humidifier to replace the one i owned that was famous for robbing me in replacements filter, etc. fees. This thing fits the bill. The design is great, it's super quiet, and gets the job done. In choosing this product i read all the reviews. The reviews that made me hesitant to purchase this were the complaints that said: a)that the furniture on and around the humidifier got wet all the time, b)that the machine did not cut off if empty, as advertised, c)that the machine is hard to clean, and d) that it makes a lot of noise.
With hesitation, I purchased the product in good faith.
I was immediately pleased by the design. I read the owner's manual even though i thought it all was a "no brainer". The manual actually explained a)how to adjust the mist as to not wet the furniture around it, and b)that the machine will turn off when empty, but the light on the device will remain lite...obviously the part those that said the machine did not turn off failed to read, and c)how the machine is easy to clean with a vinegar or chlorine solution.
Cleaning is easy. I recommend using the bleach solution as bleach will kill anything..not to mention it also gets rid of the discoloration.
Lastly, the sound the comes from the machine is very subtle, but when u hear it, it is exactly like the soothing sounds of a filter running on a fish tank. It actually helped me sleep... having this white, very subtle noise.
I like this thing. My skin and nose are happy.
I hope this clarifies some of the ambiguity i found in the other reviews....
By lilliputian81 (Eastern United States)
This humidifier is the perfect size for a bedroom. The tank empties in about a day, so the water doesn't sit around too long to get mildew or mold. The humidifier puts out lots of moisture, and is absolutely whisper-quiet! We have the penguin-shaped one for our son's room, and this one for ours. Both are great.
By K. Filippetti (Ellington, CT USA)
We bought the Vicks cool mist humidifier first. it was so noisy in the nursery that we didn't use it when our daughter was sleeping. We bought this one hoping that it would be a little more quite. We can't even hear it! It also takes up very little space and is easy to fill in the shallow bathroom sink. Awesome purchase. worth the extra $.
By Douglas Black
Unable to find this particular unit in the stores, I bought it from amazon and have been running it for the past month. It does a great job of keeping my studio apartment humid, and I no longer wake up with a bloody nose or chapped lips. Runs for around two days at half power before needing to be filled, and is whisper quiet (although it does make noise when air bubbles run to the top, much like a Poland springs water bottle).
As other reviewers have noted it can be a bit tricky to clean, the bottom half will build up a little slime coat and there are some tough corners to get into. My solution was to take it apart, fill the bottom half with water and add one fifth volume hydrogen peroxide, and let it sit for a few hours. Rise it out and wipe the sides with a paper towel whetted with rubbing alcohol and just about everything is like new.
I'd recommend this unit for anyone looking for a humidifier for a small-medium sized space. Its nice looking, quiet, efficient, and best of all, reasonably priced.
By Judy L. Neumann (Minneapolis, MN USA)
This humidifier is great! It is so quiet, and really puts out a nice stream of fine 'mist'--more like a cloud. I love that there are no wicks to replace. We use it in our bedroom because we find the added moisture makes breathing at night easier--especially when the house is closed up and we have the heat or air on, which tends to dry the air. We will definitely be getting more for other rooms in the house!
