I am interested in knowing if this one tends to leave the white powdery coating about the room as described in a previous review. Thanks.
1044674
yes! i hate this humidifier! you walk in to a foggy cloud and i feel it makes it harder to breath!
1044675
use purified water cheap enough at less then a dollar per gal, no buildup no powder all over everything standard tap water is so full of chemicals
1044676
I only use tap water with this, have had it for 3 years now and never once had a white powdery coating in my room. I guess it depends on your local city/town's water though?
1044677
Yes! I had to quit using it as EVERYTHING was sticky coated w/calcium deposits. Post asking now if there is a 'demineralizing' filter that can be put in tank.
1044678
I do not have that problem with mine. It does not leave a powder in my rooms, but that may be because I follow the directions about leaving doors open so the humidity can go where it needs to. Also, I alternate between the lower and high settings. This is a good, basic cool humidifier - I am happy with it.
1044679
If you use tap water this will happen with any humidifier, you need to use distilled water.
289157
I bought it as part of my food storage and emergency preparedness plans. I am a Mormon so food storage is part of my life. I have only used it 7-8 times over the past couple of years, but have never noticed a metal powder coming off. That sounds like a manufacturing defect with the finish. It has worked fine every time I used it. If you plan to use it very frequently I might consider one of the electric options or at least buy the motor for this one - I did.
666883
I have used this indoors, and it works just as well. There is a slight odor but it goes away. I even sprayed it on a painted wall, and no residue remained.
344636
If it it the cleaner that you are asking about I can tell you that it leaves a white film on mine. I don't like it!!
6795
So far, cleaning was a breeze. The inside surface is polished, as to prevent the calcium to stick to it. Had it for about 7 months now, and running a sponge across the surface was enough.
604447
Not for me. I brought it to work and have it in my office, sometimes with the door closed, other times open but have never noticed a coating. I assume you mean moisture. If you did have that problem you could turn it down.
475567
I agree with everything Texan said. I don't even use mine anymore, even though it still works (right now). It spreads the grime over the floor in an even pattern, where it looks clean, but really isn't when you do the white paper towel test.
1307083
We've had this unit for about 6 months. We've had no problems with the coating. It stays cleaner easier than the old unit we replaced.
2179469
In my experience, it does not leave a white film following its application. It disappears shortly after applying, not leaving a 'ghostly' look behind.
459251
I have not had any problems with the coating, but I don't use it very often. I use it about every other month.
159232
I use Barkeepers Friend to clean mine. It gives a nice bright sheen to it, I must say though that mine has not gotten discolored neither inside or out. Good luck!
336839
I have owned this one for about 6 months and have not experienced any white dust. I am very happy with the performance of this unit.
300804
If you have hard water (high mineral content) they all leave a white residue--it's the result of the water evaporating leaving the calcium carbonate and other minerals in the water. The exception is units built into a HVAC system that only evaporate part of the water and wastes the remainder. I have soft water, but eventually there is a minor amount of residue present. I don't notice it on the floors or surrounding areas, but I've cleaned the top of the two units I have once in three or four years. The units are very quiet. I hope this helps.
882342
The two previous responses are accurate. I use the cartridges and white powder still accumulates on elect. surfaces. (esp. in my air filter)
300801
This unit does not leave a white powder or a residue all over. It is also whisper quite even on the highest humidity and heat settings.
1893626
This normal. Most of the reviews complain of it, but read the packaging. It suppose to be covered in the white flaky film. I shake mine over the garbage can and get rid of the excess white flakes. No mess!
649827
No, the finish does not rub off. My mother has it hanging on her living room wall, which is white, and there hasn't been any problems.