using this on the warm setting, does it heat up enough (like a regular warm steam humidifier) that it keeps mold/bacteria/slime from growing in it?
921420
Yes, it heats up nicely, however, I would not recommend this. A little after a year the tank randomly started leaking, it is hard to unscrew the bottom and the bottom gets a lot of mildew. I was previously pleased with this. Not anymore, not for that price.
921421
I never used it in the warm water setting. I did go trough 2 of these and gave up on using this item. I was not going for # 3 strike out
921422
I haven't used the warm setting b/c research shows that the heat causes mold to grow faster and that a cool mist is better overall. It is a great unit. Keeps our daughters room at 55+ humidity with air heat in our house. It requires regular cleaning which we use distiller vinegar and it works great.
1144075
None for me! Between the steam and whatever you soap/shampoo with, it's clean, fresh, and doesn't even collect mold. I'm quite loving the zen of my bathroom.
327597
The same here. I know I turned down the level of water added to the air this year becsue I found mold in the attic. Have you changed the pad in the machine as ours was coated with minerals which may inhibit the humidifying action.
1126613
The heater and the humidifier are competing with each other. The humidifier does put a lot of moisture into the room but if the heater is drying the atmosphere more than the humidifier is moistening it, you will not feel the full benefit of the humidifier. In a small room you will have a better chance to feel the benefit of the humidifier.
1937857
I have never used the humidifier option. I can tell you, its the very best heater I have ever owned.
2124903
No.....but great little humidifier! my coworkers are always looking forward to me setting it up for greater workspace comfort!
635659
I have only used it 7 times so far and have not seen any mold issues so far. However I can see now mold can occur after prolonged use if the steam is blocked. I imerge the bamboo pot in my stainless steel pot with water but i do not cover the stainless steel pot to allow the steam to escape.
1828068
Yes, the whole blue section lights up or glows. Having tried several humidifiers over the years, this one is the easiest to clean, has no filters and simplest to refill with water. The question is can you and your baby adapt to the light if purchased and used. I like the room dark and also had to adapt.
777799
yes, it act as a humidifier . . . fill it with water, put it on the wood stove and when it gets hot enough, you can see the steam coming out of the dragon's nostrils.
865237
This is up to you, Mary, since the heater doesn't have a water tray to add moisture to the air. I use a humidifier myself, to put moisture into the air for the comfort of people and for the plants too. I think you need a humidifier, with this machine, in a residential living area, anyway. I've used a Vornado machine for years - I clean the washable filter at the beginning of the season and it works fine, here's a link to it, but they are many humidifiers with good feedback, that I see on Amazon, that are lower in price.Vornado Evap40 4-Gallon Evaporative Humidifier This is up to you, Mary, since the heater doesn't have a water tray to add moisture to the air. I use a humidifier myself, to put moisture into the air for the comfort of people and for the plants too. I think you need a humidifier, with this machine, in a residential living area, anyway. I've used a Vornado machine for years - I clean the washable filter at the beginning of the season and it works fine, here's a link to it, but they are many humidifiers with good feedback, that I see on Amazon, that are lower in price.Vornado... » Read More This is up to you, Mary, since the heater doesn't have a water tray to add moisture to the air. I use a humidifier myself, to put moisture into the air for the comfort of people and for the plants too. I think you need a humidifier, with this machine, in a residential living area, anyway. I've used a Vornado machine for years - I clean the washable filter at the beginning of the season and it works fine, here's a link to it, but they are many humidifiers with good feedback, that I see on Amazon, that are lower in price.Vornado Evap40 4-Gallon Evaporative Humidifier « Show Less
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I love this dehumidifier! However, I bought it to solve a problem in a very small space, on purpose, because I also needed it to keep the space above freezing in winter. It does have the ability to be set for a specific humidity, if you want, of 40, 50, or 60%, another thing I love about it, as I need it to prevent mold so keep it set at 40%, and it does a great job. Hope you get your answer for the size space you need.
1321591
I used mine extensive last year for about 4 months and it needed minor cleaning monthly and again before putting it away. Even with the bacteriostatic solution it got a bit slimy were the water sits but none of the nasty mineral crystals like other types of humidifiers. Warm soap and water, or a quick run in the dishwasher is fine and you don't need to cycle vinegar through it like a coffee pot, very easy. I was surprised at the length of use I got out of the filters and how cheap it is to use generic filters cut to the proper length.
2243929
i have not had any mold problems. i haven't had any problems with this. i really like it.
642601
Eventhough it's not a humidifier, it does put some moister in the air. Honestly I prefer it over humidifier because its much quiter, and the mist finer putting just enough moiter in the air to aliviate dry sinus. I run it for 3 hours in the eve before bed time then reset to and additional 3 when going to bed and it does the trick for us (10x12 room).
82230
It helps eliminate moisture in an enclosed area. Not sure about stopping mold; don't think so.
2173748
I have used it as a warm-water bath to make my own yogurt, so it can go low enough to keep the water warm but not cook the yogurt culture. It is not marked that low, but just turn it until the light turns on, or slightly higher if you want a low temperature.
349642
I've not seen any mold issues so far, but then I've only had it for a few months. I'm sure it is adding to the humidity in the basement, but then the basement was already a humid place.