This unit seems large. Will it still function properly if placed on carpet or does it require a hard surface like the smaller humidifiers?
597143
it has a very stable bottom to it and will stand well on carpet. i just now refilled my unit. since you pull up on the tank and the bottom remains on the floor it does not move.
597144
I have two of them. Works fine on carpet or hard wood. Never had a problem.
597145
Ours is on carpet and works great! We even have the long shag type carpet. No worries, great unit!
2089280
I put mine on the floor but now it's in the trash. This humidifier is a horribly made, cheap product.
1922501
I ended up returning it for a different model. This model was a little to noisy for me. I ended up getting the puregauardian 100hour ultrasonic humidifier. It's a little more pricey, but works better
803828
We're using the unit in a room that's about 420 SF, but it also has a 10 ft ceiling. I fill the unit up twice a day, about a gallon each time. We've had no problems with dry air symptoms although the humidity ranges from 32-42%. The unit is very quiet, particularly compared to our previous humidifier, and we've seen no white dust. We do use the recommended demineralization cartridge (Kaz DC-51) and the antimicrobial cleaning cartridge (Protec PC-1) to help with keeping the unit clean and because of our hard water.
872869
this is not wide it is compact. you control how much water goes on the carpet, I wouldnt do it when its heavily traveled but I put a fan on. its a good little cleaner.
1880471
It can depend on how thick your carpet is. You could try putting the heavy stuff on the bottom or even securing the unit to the wall. It is not a heavy unit.
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I am looking to buy this product and was looking at reviews and answers to questions before doing so and I agree with another person's answer regarding the question of it turning off by itself.....I have had several different types of humidifiers and it is true that they will shut off on a surface that isn't level, even if sitting on carpet sometimes. If there is the slightest tilt that you may not notice, the humidifier will sense that the tank is empty when it isn't. Just slightly put your hand on top and put a little pressure to one side or the other and see if it comes on.....if it does, then it's not level. This worked for me and then I just made sure that it stayed in that position. I am looking to buy this product and was looking at reviews and answers to questions before doing so and I agree with another person's answer regarding the question of it turning off by itself.....I have had several different types of humidifiers and it is true that they will shut off on a surface that isn't level, even if sitting on carpet sometimes. If there is the slightest tilt that you may not notice, the humidifier will sense that the tank is empty when it isn't. Just slightly put your hand on top and put a little pressure to one side or the other and see if it comes on.....if it... » Read More I am looking to buy this product and was looking at reviews and answers to questions before doing so and I agree with another person's answer regarding the question of it turning off by itself.....I have had several different types of humidifiers and it is true that they will shut off on a surface that isn't level, even if sitting on carpet sometimes. If there is the slightest tilt that you may not notice, the humidifier will sense that the tank is empty when it isn't. Just slightly put your hand on top and put a little pressure to one side or the other and see if it comes on.....if it does, then it's not level. This worked for me and then I just made sure that it stayed in that position. « Show Less
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Yes. I just roll it over to the sink, which has a pull-out head. (You could use a bucket, too.) It's SO EASY to fill, compared to those heavy water tanks on most humidifiers. Some of them ever require you to lift the heavy tank and turn it over before fitting it back into the unit. And, if the tank ISN'T heavy, it probably doesn't hold enough water to do an adequate job for 24 hours.
1626952
De-humidifiers put out a lot of heat. If it's a small room it will heat up.
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No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with this one. I got a slightly smaller Honeywell Quietcare that was quieter and worked more reliably than this one. No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother... » Read More No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with this one. I got a slightly smaller Honeywell Quietcare that was quieter and worked more reliably than this one. « Show Less
803825
Yes, it works for that size room and is so quiet that I am unaware of it. I keep it in my living room and have another humidifier in my bedroom. White dust has never been a problem, but it needs to be cleaned regularly with cotton swabs to avoid build up of particles in the water that build up an orangey residue.
2124903
No.....but great little humidifier! my coworkers are always looking forward to me setting it up for greater workspace comfort!
313633
smaller water 'drop.lets'. less likely to 'puddle-up' around humidifier. better distribution of moisture.
231433
It is lightweight. It can slide, but doesn't with a humidifier standing on it, which is the reason I purchased this item.
646656
Yes - any level surface should work per the manual. There are no vents near the bottom that could be obstructed by a carpet. And there is absolutely no moisture coming from the unit that would damage a carpet, or any other flooring for that matter. (I have mine on a hardwood floor.)
214988
I assume the humidifier in question is the air-o-swiss. Wet .carpet, not at all. Of course I have it sitting fairly high.
705646
I would not recccomend that. It is not sturdy at all, mine tipped over multiple times with just a basket of diapers and wipes on it. If you are going to have it set up somewhere against a wall and in a place where it will not be touched or bumped into it may work. But I would be hesitant about a humidifier.