How hard is this humidifier to clean? do you need special water? Tap water or filtered?
1040909
It's not heard about. They provide some tablets to put in if you have hard water. I just use vinegar and water to clean mine. The instructions do not indicate that you need to use special water.
1040910
I use filtered tap water. Once a month I clean the inside surfaces with a vinegar and water solution if I see a white residue build up. It runs great and has been easy to fill. There are water treatments you can buy and add to the water.
1040911
super easy. just wipe it out really well. we run tap water (although it is softened)
1040912
super easy. just wipe it out really well.we run tap water (although it is softened)
1840864
I didn't use mine long enough to need a filter change. But from experience with other humidifiers, you should change the filter when it becomes discolored. The filter is you wick for moving the water to the top. When you notice a change in the amount of steam, the wick is no longer effective.
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.
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.
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.
1193966
On the motor side only the bottom part with 3screws and the tube those you can take its out ,base and water container clean with vinegar .The motor I use air compressor to clean it. Use soft water as you can to avoid deposit Change the humidifier after 18 months
1663878
I'm using this humidifier for the 2nd year and I have not had any "white dust". The water in my apartment is very hard water, and their is a lot of mineral deposts that get left on the filter, so I have to change the filter more often. Maybe the filter is good enough so that you don't get "white dust"?
8503
Add water. Shake it up. I've only done it once. I have a disc humidifier now.
872059
No filter is required -- just fill up a bottle of water and attach it to the humidifier. I have used it three times so far and it seems to really help my hotel room stays.
448208
No this humidifier does not require a filter. It should be cleaned once a week .
2064940
Don't know - have not used this humidifier without filter. Old humidifier had no filter; put out much "white dust", so switched to humidifier with filter and it significantly reduced this problem. Currently use 2 Crane tear-drop humidifiers in 800+ square foot apartment and have no problem keeping humidity at comfortable level.
1900488
Mold. You have to clean the humidifier - any humidifier - regularly. This one is a little tough to clean, so I'd recommend a bottle brush.
961112
I don't have answer for this question. But I should let you know that this one was broken within two months. Then I had to buy another humidifier.
268555
yes, easy maintenance too! Best one on the market. I did a lot of research on humidifiers because I'm a new mom. This saves you money because it does not blow out a warm mist. The warm mist humidifiers cost more money because the water has to heat up and it has mold issues. I've been through it all.
1077805
I replace mine once a month. You could probably go a bit longer if you don't have hard water and if you clean the humidifier once a week as recommended. I do a thorough clean only once a month and replace the filter at that time since it gets all gunky from both the dust it sucks in and the hard water build-up.
1763207
I use it with filtered water, but I don't see a problem using it with tap water since it has a big filter inside the tank. I do not get any of the white powder that usually comes with ultrasonic humidifiers.
2020651
Which one? We own two humidifiers made by this same company. Both can run for at least 10 hours without having to change the water.