Most humidifiers I have owned are tedious to clean. Is this unit cumbersome to maintain?
221113
Outside of unit, no...not at all. Inside....not my experience. I use reverse osmosis water only. About once every month the "slime factor" inside the tank starts to build up. I use one of three or four methods to clean it. Using only ONE of four possible cleaners: Straight bleach (wear safety glasses), ammonia, tri-sodium phosphate, or mouthwash. I start with what ever I have close and if the inside of the unit doesn't feel squeaky clean I'll try something else. I run this thing 24/7. I assume the if you take off the fill cap and allow it to dry periodically you'd have the same results. Or, use vinegar. I failed to mention that method. cleaning strength vinegar .....my first method. This almost always works. I assume if you have well water or impurities you'll face more challenges. I really like the unit and it remains very durable. Good luck.
221114
Very easy to maintain, and the mist lasts quite long for this small package. The mist can create a coating on the stand in which it lays, so recommend keeping the humidifier away from wood tables.
221115
No it is not at all hard to clean I wipe it each time I fill it, I have had no build up
448208
No this humidifier does not require a filter. It should be cleaned once a week .
479077
I strongly doubt it, but if the total square footage is under approx. 1000sq/ft. and you place it on the upper floor, you may get some humidity improvement on the lower floor as well. I have retired mine since it was just not enough for the cost of operation. A few small humidifiers do a much better job for me and near zero maintenance. Wait until you change the filter the first time. It's a disgusting mess and about $20.00 a month plus bactericide.
770341
It's a calcium build up. It'll disable your humidifier altogether if not it's not regularly cleaned. When I first bought the humidifier, I also bought a solution that was supposed to help keep calcium buildup at bay. It didn't. So now I clean the humidifier once a month by letting the heating mechanism soak overnight (or while I'm at work) in vinegar. It works like a dream. This was my boyfriend's suggestion, so I can't take credit for it. But I'll swear on a stack of humidifiers that it works each and every time.
1032201
I think it is easy. It has a power head for extra cleaning & is simple to use. I have had this unit quite a while with no issues
69633
Depends on house water. If you have good water, conditioned or water softener. It is real easy. Every second time you refill the water tanks just take the bottom part that holds the filter to the sink. fill the sink with water with the filter in the sink. with the drain plugged and run the water into the center of the filter to back flush the filter. After the water is running thru rinse the bottom part of the humidifier and the p2 cartridge. Put the filter and p2 cartridge back into the base when rinsed. take base and filter back where your using the humidifier, Refill the water tanks and install them, Your done. After a couple times you'll see how dirty the filter gets between rinsing and you can adjust the cleaning frequency to your house and water conditions. I have a water softener and only have to clean it about once a month. I DO TURN THE FILTER OVER every time I refill the water containers so the filter doesn't get dried out. If you have real hard water you will have to clean more often and probably replace filter if it gets too clogged up once in the middle of the season. That little blue plastic thing (P2 cartridge) in the bottom of the humidifier will help to control hard water too and you can get them at Wall Mart and other stores like that. I really like mine and first one lasted three years then I dropped it and broke it I now have my second one and am more careful not to drop it.
1351104
I have not had to clean it yet, but it looks like I can get to it fairly easy! Been using it for 2 weeks now, works pretty good and is quiet! Hope this helps.
39447
It is a cool mist humidifier. I have had one for a year now and would not buy another one. It is very large, very noisy and does not have a great system for refilling the water.
1851411
Depends on your usage, how hard your water is and how often you clean it. If you maintain properly, it should last 3 to 6 months. Google how to clean a humidifier filter. Cleaning it is the key to its longevity.
1567347
Sorry, I can't help--both my humidifiers went dead in the past few months. (Call Hunter, they are good about honoring their warranties.)
1226708
I use it as humidifier during the winter months [minnesota] and it worrks very well. It is the second unit that I have owned and the first unit lasted 10 years. Yes it does freshen and clean the air. Expensive but good solid value. James S.
1479544
It's a small unit and is fairly easy to clean. When you remove the vase cover, the base where you put the water and the oil is readily accessible. The instruction manual explains how to clean it. The only thing I would add from experience is, clean the little water level sensor at the bottom of the base. It can get coated with oil and you won't get much of a mist. I would use a q-tip to get to it. It's a little metal piece that barely sticks up and it tells the unit when the water level is low.
2010176
Yes, the two filters that are needed to run the humidifier are included with the unit. There are instructions in the manual as to how to clean the filters and get a little more use out of them.
707523
I just cleaned my filter after over a year(Dyson says every 6 months, whoops) and it was as clean as a whistle. I don't know how you come to your conclusions, but I find their vacs to be quite well engineered. You can take most of the air passageways apart using a dime in a slot provided, meaning you can unclog the unit yourself instead of paying to have it done.I'd buy another one without hesitation.
1121477
I had one for 2 years - never had to clean inside. I do use a liquid that is specially for humidifiers that keeps the white stuff down - add a little to water when I refill the tank. when you are ready to store - drain all the water out. I do put a little vaseline on the rubber ring to keep it from drying out.
1295690
So far I haven't needed any maintenance. If I did, I'd probably use WD40 or some such. I've been using this machine for over a year and it's remained quiet and problem free. We love it.
1671434
Yes there is a very large filter in the center of the unit. It needs to be changed periodically. The filter will turn brown and get stiff. There's an indicator light when the filter needs to be changed. I had unit a humidifier without a unit and it left a white film over my furniture and floor. I got rid of that one!