wonderful humidifier, works great, but very large
354574
I love this humidifier.  I love that you can control the humidity.  It does not get everything wet that surrounds it.  My only complaint is it is quite large and takes up a lot of room.  But I think it is worth it, because it is the best one I have ever used.  It is very easy to clean.  I love the idea of never having to buy a filter.  I have really liked it.
1937605
This has a very generous tank.  It's quite energy efficient.  Due to the fact that distilled water is incredibly expensive to run in a humidifier, it is worth the money, as far as I am concerned, to fill it with water run through my PUR filter on on my faucet, knowing that I may only get 2 or 3 seasons out of a humidifier which I will then replace.  The apartment I live in is very, very dry, and I find a humidifier an absolute necessity in the winter months.  This was a fantastic purchase for the money, even if I was to only get 1 season out of it, although I'm sure I'll get more.
937735
I purchased this humidifier (in pink) 3 years ago for my baby. It is still going strong and works like a dream; especially for croup. Yes, if you have it turned up too high, it will soak everything around it. Keep it turned to the right amount for your space and you will be just fine. I need to buy another one for my other childrens' room and really want one for my own!
4838625
I've been very happy with this humidifier.  It sure is a far cry from the big old clunky console models of years past.  Other reviewers have bemoaned the fact that this humidifier is in several pieces that simply rest on the base.  I find that makes it very easy to clean and the two-piece water tank is easy to fill.  If that tank was in one piece it would really be a pain to lug between the sink and humidifier.

The lowest fan setting is whisper quiet, but medium and high are a bit noisy.  If it was in my bedroom I might like the white noise, but situated in my living room I find it a bit too loud so I keep it on low.

I think maybe some of the reviewers were hoping for something they could just turn on and then ignore.  Unfortunately, you have to pay attention to these units to keep them filled and clean.  There may be others on the market that don't require this much care, but I doubt they're at this price point.

All in all this has been a great purchase.  No more dry sinuses and throat and skin.  The indoor humidity in our house had been in the mid to high 20s before; now it's in the mid 40s and we're much happier.
880104
I purchased this for wintertime use. I was looking for a unit with good capacity and the power to quickly add moisture to very dry, heated air, and that did not require filter replacement. I do have experience using humidifiers. On the plus side, this unit puts out a lot of moisture, without "wetting" surfaces. It is easy to see how much water is in the unit, and it can run pretty much all day once filled. I also found it easy to take apart and appreciate that it can be cleaned thoroughly -- which is a must for humidifiers!

The main "con" for this unit is that it is unpleasantly loud, with a bit of a high-pitched whine. Most of the year, I sleep with a large air filter running, so I have a pretty high noise threshold. Even so, I could not sleep with this humidifier going, which was disappointing, as I had primarily wanted it for nighttime use.

The other issue is that getting the tank into position almost always leads to some water drippage (the tank has to be upended from its filling position) - one would think that some kind of "lock" mechanism could be employed to reduce dripping from the valve until the tank is locked into place.
2419713
I purchased two different kinds of humidifiers to help with my small apartment. The first was a wick style, that was a terrible purchase and didn't work at all. This humidifier was what I was looking for, but made the mistake of cheaping out on initially.

Its a bit larger than you would expect from the pictures, but that also means it holds between 12-15 hours of water depending on your settings. There is very little noise when the unit is operating, with the occasional glugging that you can't really avoid from any humidifier. As with most mist-style humidifiers the "spray" doesn't go very far, but I'm used to sleeping with a fan on so I keep one behind the unit to move more air around.

I don't have any measurements on the actual humidity of the air, but it seems to be helping the entire apartment with both humidity and static cling.
3800473
I love this humidifier. It works great. I only fill it once a day and it runs 24 hours. The display on the top is perfect for humidity control. The only thing I don't like is the caps on the water tanks are plastic along with the plastic tanks. They need to be screwed on very tight and I am always afraid something is going to crack. It took me several tries the first use to get it so it wouldnt leak. After I mastered the process, though, I never had a problem with leakage. I wouldnt suggest this to anyone with arthritis in their hands or weak hands because it can be difficult to open to refill. Other than that, this product is perfect and exceeded all my expectations. Would definitely purchase again!
1963110
I already being using the humidifier for more than a year and so far works amazingly great. I need to clean it every other 3 days, I wish there would be a more accessible way to clean it inside, but it does not seems to be able to open it. So far has been a very good purchase and works like a charm.
3009550
I like this a lot and may buy another one soon.

PRO

- Large tank
- Quiet fan
- Effective humidifier (can feel the difference right away - static electricity shocks stop)
- No white dust like evaporative / sonic humidifiers
- Anti-bacterial properties of material and inside (the UV light)
- Low maintenance - no vinegar / bleach / etc...every week
- Does not make room warm
- Great price - but note you'll need to change the wicking filter often (so add $10 a month - maybe - depending on your water I guess).
- Easy to refill tank (designed nicely).
- No plastic odor like another humidifier I bought on Amazon (and returned)

Con

- Filter seems to wear out very fast
- A bit bulky in size.
- Highest speed can be a little loud, but low seems to be enough anyway.
1674004
As a humidifier, this rocks. As an essential oil diffuser it's a joke. I knocked off a star due to the oil and am just gonna talk about the humidifier aspect.
As a humidifier, I love this thing! I bought a purple one second hand at a yardsale, it was supposedly several years old and had been used almost daily. I loved it so much I bought this one for my grandmother who is on oxygen at night and needs extra humidity. She uses it all night every night and it's still working wonderfully. My used purple one gave out and I'm planning on purchasing a new (blue) one with the next paycheck. Love this humidifier. Not to mention it's pretty!
3851701
The different settings on this humidifier are great. The mist works quick and efficiently, the timer is great, the water usage seems efficient. The tank is easy to install and remove, although the fill cap on the water tank can be a bit difficult to remove because it is easy to over-tighten. The one major problem with this unit is that there is some water that will stay in the bottom of the unit, even when you remove the tank and there is what I can only assume is a drain hole of some sort in the bottom of the unit. If the unit is sitting stationary everything is great. If you go to pick up the unit or it is bumped accidentally, water will spill all of the place through this hole.
2993076
Probably one of the best humidifiers I have purchased, & I buy a new one every year. Large tank & humidity control means I don't have to refill every night. Easy to clean, very quiet and the essential oil pad is a nice plus. I have already added lavender to help with sleep & even eucalyptus for a stuffy nose.
3211447
I've been using this for a month now and this humidifier has really helped with my nosebleeds and dry skin thanks to the monster heaters in my dorm. I absolutely love it (I even named it Catherine!). It has a huge tank that I can run overnight and still have extra left. It's big but not too big. It's about a foot amd a quarter tall and 7 inches wide. On max, it sprays a lot of mist. Like a lot. I usually have it on 3/4 of the way. I love that the amount of mist is completely adjustable. It's not dead silent when it runs but it's a soft humming noise witb occasiobal bubbling. The two nozzles are great for both pointing in different directions and widening the mist area by just turning one of them to the side more. Pro tip: pulling the nozzles apart makes them easier to clean and they dry faster. If you do order this, you'll see that they are attached at 4 points. I broke one of them which made it easy to pull apart but still be secure when I put them back together. I personally don't use the lights but I can see that they'd be great for anyone who likes it. I really like the essential oil drawer. It was on my must have list when looking for a humidifier. Of course it won't work as well as a diffuser as it's not really meant to be one but since I sit right in front of my humidifier, I get a good amount of the scent (tip: never use EO's inside the tank. They can degrade the plastic). If you want a diffuser, then get one that's specific for that. I have since replaced the sponge in there with pieces of cotton swabs and regularly replace them. This prevents the drawer from being stained with EO's and prevents the pad from getting moldy.

So why only 3 stars despite the rave review? We'll start with the tank. The opening to fill the tank is at the bottom. The issue with refilling this is that the top of the tank has a tulip shape rather than a flat shape. So you have to balance it while refilling it. Pretty inconvenient. Also you have to make sure that when moving the humidifier, that it's completely level or water will leak from it getting you wet. Now here's the most glaring issue for me. It is extremely easy to get the internal wiring in the base wet. There'a a spout at the top of the base where I believe the essential oil scent comes out of. This leads straight into the wiring. And as you can guess, if you pull the basket for the essential oils out, you can see wiring in there too. Also at the bottom of the base are 4 little holes that lead to the interior of the base and the wiring. This design baffles me as you have to use water with this device and it's easy to spill it. Tilt it too much and water could potentially get into the wiring. I bought a similar but smaller humidifier and that is how mine broke. So if you do buy this, be very aware of this wiring issue and make sure you can commit to handling this safely and gently and keep it level when carrying it around from place to place. I initially purchased this at $39.99 but the current price ($52.99) isn't worth this risk imo. I just wanted to make sure other potential buyers were aware of this issue. It works fantastically well otherwise.

Make sure to clean humidifiers weekly to prevent buildup of minerals and bacteria/fungi. Here's how I clean mine: Mix 2 tsp of white vinegar with water in the base and let it sit for 30mn. This makes it easier to clean off any mineralization from hard water. Take a soft toothbrush and clean as you see fit. From my observations, the tank doesn't get much hard water buildup and it's pretty impossible to scrub so I skip the tank and scrub the base. Now you should disinfect it. Fill the tank with water and add 1 tsp of bleach or 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon. Let that run for 30mn and then rinse the humidifier thoroughly. And you're done!
2168056
Good large capacity (If kept on low-med, can run for several days). I've had it for about a month now and it has recently started making a churning sound when turned on. I worry the motor will burn out sooner than later, but that is my only complaint thus far. Beware, if you have it on high the vapor may turn to water and pool on the floor or furniture depending on how high the vapor arc is.  I will update my review if it dies.

Update: have had for over a year, use it all day every day sometimes because I have bad sinuses and dry winter skin in NY. Of humidifiers I have owned, I find it to be a quality workhorse and still love the size of tank. Only qualm is hard-to-clean areas--see photo. I need to google solution for this.
2184507
First of all, it was more money than I wanted to spend, but I love this Humidifier!  I can't believe how good it cleans the air.  I was shocked at the water, after a week of use how dirty the air was.  No filters to buy for it.  Some years ago, I had a Holmes humidifier which had filters, after 2 years the model was discontinued, then the filters went up to $30.  It's easy to clean and take apart.  I've used it just over a month now, and don't regret it at all.  One thing now is - when spring, summer and fall hit  - how will I clean the air?
95915
QUIET! Does a wonderful job, if used in the right size space. The design aspects of the OSKAR are what prompted me to investigate it. Most humidifiers look horrible - like they were designed by an engineer, with no help from a product designer.
Can't speak to reliability as it's only been operational for a month. I also have the smaller cube version. Will definitively buy one or two more, for other rooms.
4682704
I think this is a great unit.  I have been through several other highly rated humidifiers which tend to last a season or two at the max and generally are not that effective.  I have two highly rated Honeywell units right now which are easy to use but don't equal the output of this unit. I have a wood burning stove and none of my other humidifiers even using three at a time could get my house up to a 40% humidity level.  This alone can do that easily for a 4000 sq foot house.  I also don't have to change the filter as often.

It is noisy as most humid are with fans.  I run it on high (setting 4) all day and reduce it down to level 2 at night.  I also keep it in my dining room so we don't hear it as much -

Finally I wish the fill hole was larger or the tank was shaped more like the Honeywell units so it was easier to fill.  But I am willing to overlook all that since it so effective.

If you have a wood burning stove - you want this unit!