Whole Home Humidifer... yes finally! This claims to cover over 3000 sqft and it does! I have an open, vaulted ceiling open floor plan. I placed this in the kitchen central to the main living areas (not including the upstairs) and it easily covers the 2000 sqft of main living area to include a master suite that sits right off the great room with little effort. It works so much better than the ones that spit out mist as this one is evaporative and the fan disperses the moisture out into the air better. It is quiet for the type of humidifier it is aka it uses a fan to blow the moisture throughout the home.
Noise: It’s quiet. Based on the unit sitting approx 17ft from the tv and main living area: The noise is barely detectable at fan speed F1 (unless your home is super quiet as in no tv or radio). Fan speed F2 is like a very subtle white noise again nothing that impacts everyday living in the home. After a few minutes of F2 you won’t notice it. Fan speed F3 is noticeable but again I can still watch tv without it annoying me. Fan speed F4 (max) is loud and I only used that for about an hour on initial set up.
Efficiency of Fan Speeds: I find that the unit works best at F1 and F2 unless I have a drastic drop in humidity (the unit might run out of water as I sleep or if I’m out running for the day).
The Auto Setting: This setting works great but you must be sure to have independent Hygrometers in your rooms to gauge the humidity because the one that is on the cord reads higher because of it’s close proximity to the unit than 10, 20, 30ft from the unit. I have one set near where we sit most of the time as well as one in the master suite. Be sure to use the salt/water n cup method to test your hygrometers as they can vary. My living room one is digital and reads 1 to 2 lower than what the actual humidity is so I just add 1 or 2 to whatever it is displaying. The hygrometer in my master reads 3 low. In my home the unit hygrometer that is on the cord reads about 6 to 7 higher than the area we are actually sitting in. Once I figured that out I was able to set the unit on Auto at 60 and it keeps my area around 53 to 55 humidity depending on outside temps and how much my heat or fireplace is running. These settings will vary from owner to owner so be sure to test your hygrometers and then vs the cord hygrometer and see what works for you. I have asthma and 48 to 55 is a comfortable level for me but if higher than say 58 for too long and i can start having issues as anything higher than 60 can start to produce mold and mildew issues.
—With all that being said about the fan speeds and the use of auto I tend to like manual control and use the F1 to F2 as my homes needs change. At night or if I’m going to be away for the day I will use Auto mode to be sure that the humidity won’t get too high.
Filling the unit: the side container that comes off is easy to handle and easily fits over/in a kitchen sinks to fill. On initial set up you will need to do two full fills and if you are like me after the second one glugs (it does gurgle on fill up) in i then top off the container.
Maintenance: This unit is easy to maintain and clean to include the filter it comes with. I did purchase the bacteriostat to add to my tap water fills. I only use about 1/8th of the cap per fill up of the tank. It would cost me too much to purchase distilled water for my homes needs as I do fill it first thing in the morning and then just before bed (about 14 hours later). That can vary depending on the fan speed you’re running. Every morning I flip the filter to keep one end from drying up more than the other. I recommend doing a full clean of the unit about once every 5 to 7 days. Cleaning it is very easy. The base Is light with very few grooves in it and it is easy to clean in a kitchen sink. I use dawn dish soap but I know others use vinegar. Either works as there is very little to no build up cleaning it at this frequency. It’s is important to keep it cleaned, remember you and your family are breathing the air that comes from it.
Filters: The manufacturer of the filters state that one filter can do one full season. I personally will require a filter every two months because I’m very cautious about what I’m breathing and after a couple months the filter will start to dry out, get yellow and even brown. That is what it is supposed to do, it’s catching the bad stuff so you don’t breathe it. Once mine begins to look more yellow than white I change it. You don’t have to, it is just something I do and the filters are not expensive for the peace of mind it gives me.
Warnings: I noted some reviewers saying that the casters for the wheels crack the unit so I decided to not use the wheels. The unit does not require the use of the wheels. Mine sits on my kitchen tile level and it moves with ease. If you want to give it a little lift or you are placing it on a wood floor then I would recommend getting the felt round pads that you can stick to the bottom of things for protection. Wallyworld sells them and they are very inexpensive.
Wrap up! This unit exceeds my expectations. It is quiet and efficient in comparison to many other more expensive units I tried before this one that claimed extra large square footage and efficiency.
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This evaporative humidifier from AIRCARE is sure to complement any decor
This humidifier works to add invisible moisture to your environment by moving dry air through a saturated wick filter.
Benefits of Humidification
Some instruments require humidity to retain their proper shape, strength and sound. Utilizing an AIRCARE humidifier and hygrometer, you can maintain the 40 to 60% humidity level recommended to keep the music playing.
Properly humidified environments can decrease or eliminate static electricity, reducing the chance of damage to sensitive electronic equipment like laptops, desktop computers, tablets, TV’s, stereo systems, etc.
- Up to 2,600 sq. ft. coverage.
- Up to 36 hours of runtime.
- 2.5 gallon tank capacity. Digital display
- 3 fan speeds with auto mode.
- Check Wicking Filter Indicator
- Refill and check filter indicator.
- Casters for easy mobility.
- Adjustable Humidistat
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| Sold By | AIRCARE AUTHORIZED | AIRCARE AUTHORIZED | AIRCARE AUTHORIZED | Jack & Rose Shop | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| capacity | 2.5 gallons | 4.75 gallons | 1 gallons | 2 gallons | 1 gallons | 4 gallons |
| floor area | 2600 square feet | 3700 square feet | 750 square feet | — | — | 1000 square feet |
| runtime | 36 hours | 45 hours | 16 hours | 45 hours | — | — |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | ac | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| material | — | Plastic | Plastic | — | Plastic | Plastic, Metal |
| weight | 8.5 pounds | 26 pounds | 4.5 pounds | 9 pounds | 5.49 pounds | 9 pounds |
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Aircare AM whole house humidifier- Excellent whole house humidifier!
Purchased the Aircare AM console humidifier one month ago, for a 2800 sq/ft single-story home. Our home also has two zones.Humidifier features: Cool mist, digital display, humistat for auto humidity control, five speeds, including an auto mode, removable water tank, and easy cleaning water tray, and demineralization cartridge.Set up unit in the center of our home to allow distribution of humidity for two zones in our single-story home. Initially used the automatic mode for the most efficient operation. Once the humidity was normalized for the house, set the fan speed to F2 setting for quiet operation. Humistat in unit was reasonably accurate and the dead band was +- 2%. The side mounted 2 1/2 gal water tank was very easy to lift and remove and fill at the kitchen sink and eliminated any concern about water dripping or leaking while filling the unit.Pluses:1. Whole house humidifier with large capacity water reservoir, and moisture output.2. Digital display with fully automatic humidity control.3. Four-fan speeds plus auto mode for flexible operation. Speeds 1 & 2 are quiet.4. Side removable water tank for drip free water fill. (3.6 gal for unit)5. Water tank demineralization filter cartridge for calcium and mineral reduction.6. Water tray is removable for super easy cleaning.7. Water wicking media element is easy to clean and replace.8. Humidifier has four swivel casters, allowing for easy movement between rooms.Minuses:Plastic housing a little flimsy, but adequate.Fan speed 3 & 4 are loud to very loud. I used when maximum Humidification is needed.Only available in white. Would prefer black or brown to complement furnishings.Summary:The Aircare AM console Whole house Humidifier provides excellent humidity control for our 2800 square-foot home. The ease of filling, variety of fan speeds, and ease of cleaning makes this a perfect humidifier for our needs.
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Easy to use humidifier.
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Works like a charm, it took our humidity from 20% to 37 % in less than 24 hours.
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It really works!!!
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