Fine little humidifier for a night stand, the office, or just about anywhere
584124
After operating this little vaporizer, and reading other reviews, we can only presume that some people have a defective product.  This little vaporizer puts out a lot of moisture and has lots of features, and we like it.

Operation is simple.  Fill the vaporizer with water, distilled is recommended if tap water is hard because hard water will leave white dust on furniture, plug it in, and press the button.  The vaporizer has four modes of operation.  There are low and high settings, and the internal light can be on or off for each setting.  The vaporizer does include a shutoff valve so that if water is not present the vaporizer will stop operating.  And that is it.  It really is that simple.

We like the size of the humidifier (night stand size), the little light, and the length of operation (nearly all night with a single fill up).  Assuming this little humidifier is reliable over the long term, we will consider this product a winner!
4054947
This humidifier is super easy.  Although it is only one gallon in capacity, it is top-filling.  This is not common - most small humidifiers require you to remove a tank, open it and fill it - turn it over to replace it.  I recommend this unit for anyone who either doesn't wish to do that OR is not able to do that.  I have some difficulty with my hands at times and being able to top-fill the humidifier is great! I am simply trying to add moisture to a bedroom, a small humidifier is adequate.  There is nothing complex about this unit at all.  The filter is simple.  Antibacterial agent can be added to water prior to filling.  It is either "on" because it it plugged in or "off" because it it unplugged.  It is very easy to take apart and clean.

If I were to change anything, I'd have a clear, easy-to-view water level.  I'd also have an on/off switch so I didn't have to go to the outlet to plug and unplug it every day.  Overall though, it suits me just fine.  After struggling to fill other humidifiers (tight-locking water tanks and hard to fit under faucets) and carrying those tanks of water around, this is a breeze.
4147429
I'm pretty sure this humidifier is meant for children, but I got it for myself anyway. It is pretty much exactly what the description says it is - an adorable elephant humidifier that holds 1 gallon. It works well, and I like that it shuts off automatically when it runs out of water. It's not noisy. It seems to work just fine. I only gave it 4 stars because I can't seem to refill it without leaving a small trail of dripping water (but nothing egregious), and although it says that it's suitable for a room of 500 sq ft, it doesn't seem like the steam travels that far from the humidifier. But this is my first humidifier, so maybe those things are typical.
684495
I've had this humidifier for about two weeks now - long enough to fall in love with it. I have some doubts about its ability to actually cover as large an area as it claims, but I am using it for a work room of approx. 300 square feet, and for that purpose it has so far performed flawlessly. The total basin and tank capacity, combined, is about 2.4 gallons. On the lowest setting, where it has been most of the time, refilling is only required about once in 24 hours in very dry atmospheric conditions. I really like the ability to set a desired humidity level (for me, usually 45 or 50% RH). Once that is done (with a simple push of a button), the unit will automatically power itself on or off as needed. Because the unit's built-in hygrometer inlet is located on its power cord, I initially had some doubts about whether it would actually humidify the entire space to the set level - my thinking was that the humidity level would be accurate only in the immediate vicinity of the unit because of the location of its RH gauge. I was wrong. The separate hygrometers I have placed in different spots in the room confirm that the humidity output from the Essick MA0800 is distributed evenly throughout the room. Regarding the noise level, on the lowest setting it is virtually silent. On the intermediate level ("2"), it is definitely audible but not so loud as to interfere with work or studying - I actually like it because it provides a nice level of unobtrusive "white noise." The highest level is pretty loud - unpleasantly so, I'd say - but I don't imagine I will ever need to use that setting. Overall, I am extremely pleased, especially considering the low price compared with similar units.
4693535
Not bad for a room of about 500 square feet, does go through filters  fairly often, about once a month or so. Overall a decent humidifier.
1503939
I love my little humidifier.  I purchased it a year ago and it is still going strong.  I don't use it everyday throughout the year, but have been usint ig daily of late.  I have allergies, asthma, and pulmonary sarcoidosis.  I have found that using a mini fan next to it will push the mist to where I need it to go and the combination helps prevent/relieve coughing episodes.  Mine has never leaked (except the one time I filled it to the tip-top).  I would highly recommend this little device for anyone who works in an office environment with recirculated, dry air.  Disclaimer:  I am not paid nor receive any perks for providing my comment.  AND, I paid for this after seeing a picture of it on a friend's work desk.
2348421
This small, but efficient humidifier is great. In an enclosed room, it can push the humidity in the air up to 50% in a matter of hours. It runs very quietly and on its highest setting, you only need to refill it once every 24 hours and all you need to do that is a used 1-gallon milk container. Make sure you clean it out regularly as it can get quite disgusting in the water chamber and use the conditioner to prevent calcium buildup too. If you plan on running it at night in your bedroom and you prefer darkness, put a sock or some other cloth over the light panel unless you want to be awake all night because they can be quite illuminating.
4935069
An amazing little machine. Very well-designed and simple to use. Differs from almost all other humidifiers by having a Humidistat; if you set the humidistat to be below room temperature, the machine will cycle on and off to keep humidity perfectly attuned to room temp - which resolves condensation on walls & windows. Also, reviewers commented about being bothered by the blue night light - but if users press the Sleep button once more after the night light comes on then the machine goes into sleep mode without the nightlight and with all the other LED lights off. Great!
979120
The major reason I bought this humidifier is that I wanted an evaporative humidifier that would not leave the white residue I found when using ultrasonic humidifiers, but I wanted a unit that ran very quietly. The OSKAR delivered as promised--you almost cannot hear it on low speed, and the higher speed is still very quiet. It is very easy to refill the unit through the pop-out door. The LED lights clearly indicate the fan speed and target humidity level, and I like the choices for either full LED brightness, dimmed LEDs, or turning the LEDs off. I use a separate hygrometer in the room, and the unit does turn itself off when the room hits the target humidity.

I've found that the low speed fan works fine for keeping the humidity level around 40% in my bedroom (approximately 10'x12' as long as the outside temperature is above 30 degrees. But when the outside temperature goes below that I need to use the higher fan speed, and when the temps dip into the single digits the unit struggles to keep the humidity above 30%. It does work well enough for me that I would recommend it to others.
1482062
Nothing bad to say about this humidifier, it's all good. I'm using it to humidify my recording studio made over from a 3rd car garage 22 ft. X 12 ft. with ceiling height of 8 ft. The room walls and attic are insulated but I'm using a radiator type heater in the winter months to heat the room hence the need for a humidifier. The adjustable output and 360 deg directional top of the humidifier is amazing and very easy to set. I also have a standalone hygrometer (see photo preview) to measure the humidity in the room. A 42% humidity range is what is the normal for this type of use (Guitars, drums etc.) as indicated with the small hygrometer I have https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-00613-Indoor-Humidity-Monitor/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=pd_sim_201_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0013BKDO8&pd_rd_r=ZB2A97JF7VB4A9C7B3XR&pd_rd_w=p7AqK&pd_rd_wg=ThfMW&psc=1&refRID=ZB2A97JF7VB4A9C7B3XR  If the room being humidified has a window on an exterior wall, a good rule of thumb is if you see condensation on the window then back off the humidifier output.

I haven't used the diffuser dispenser but there is one available to drop aroma oils in the well for aroma therapy. I have noticed that the cover on the diffuser drops off when inverting the water tank for replenishment. I ended up removing the cover and storing it in a zip-lock bag in the top of the tank for future use because you know as well as I do it will get misplaced when or if the time comes to use it.

I do use filtered water from a Big Berkey BK4X2 Countertop Water Filter System  https://www.amazon.com/Berkey-Countertop-Elements-Fluoride-Filters/dp/B00BWIX1EQ and this pretty much does away with any dust residue in the studio. The Anypro humidifier is very quiet but when recording starts, the unit will require use in the O F F mode.

Filling and/or cleaning of the unit is not a problem. Using filtered water must help with the need for cleaning since I detect no mold or buildup of any kind after about 3 weeks of continual use. Turn the unit off before removing the water tank if not empty or in the auto shut-off mode. Failure to turn the unit off will be followed with a bubbling fountain from the ultrasonic unit. Not to worry since it doesn't seem to cause any big mess but it is something to keep in mind. The unit does have an auto shut off feature when the tank runs dry. Depending on the setting the unit runs about 24 hours in the mid mist setting. Obviously increasing or decreasing the setting will affect the water usage. Nevertheless, the unit runs for a very long time but will require monitoring daily to replenish the tank when it runs dry. As I said previously it does have a very usable auto shut-off feature which seems to operate flawlessly. The power cord length is about 5 ft. and the plug is polarized as should be expected as on any modern equipment.

The night light feature is cool and works fine if you need to use it. Accidental operation of this feature is quite possible when adjusting the output vapor FYI. Activation is accompanied by a gentle beep with each 'touch' of the button.

Great product, easy on the budget and works as advertised.

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2340396
This tiny little personal humidifier works really well - it's small and fits easily on my desk, plugged in to the usb port. Easy to fill and the light has a nice, soothing glow about it.
1304045
This is a great humidifier. I definitely prefer humidifiers that work on evaporative action because they take the room to 100% humidity and effectively stop because further evaporation becomes physically impossible. Misting humidifiers (ultrasonic or warm) tend to pump water into a saturated room if you don't carefully monitor humidity, coating nearby walls and objects with water. If you fall asleep with a misting humidifier turned on, don't be surprised if you wake up in a literal fog feeling rather damp. Gross.

The design on this humidier is really convenient. Lift the tank with its ergonomic handle, fill it up, and drop it back in. There are almost no corners, nooks, or crannies; so it requires little cleaning.

Some reviewers take issue with the replacement paper filters. In my experience, you can easily reuse the included filter to save a fair bit of money. A solution of cleaning vinegar easily dissolves any accumulated minerals. After a thorough rinse, a solution of bleach kills any lingering microorganisms. (Of course, don't mix the vinegar and bleach unless you feel like reenacting WWI in your house.)
980637
It is a good little humidifier, i wish i had read the details more closely before buying as it only last for four hours before running out of water. Other than that it is perfect for my desk at work. get the job done!
4305299
This humidifier is on the smaller side but it makes it so that the water doesn't sit there all the time, I can empty it out and dry it easily. Also I appreciated the cleaning brush they included with it. The parts that need to be cleaned are pretty accessible and though using it everyday for the last several months, it hasn't gotten as dirty as other humidifiers that I would use. The several settings are also nice with and without the night light are nice. Also, I appreciate being able to removed the cord it to fill it in the sink. I feel like this should be a feature on every one of them but it's not. Overall, very needed purchase!
2675062
A nice, quiet humidifier--works perfectly for my average-sized room. For those who get dry skin in the winter the affordable HCM-2000 is highly recommended.
4079332
This is a super sweet humidifier. It has two functions. One is as an ultrasonic humidifier and the other is as a night light.

The humidifier has controls on direction of the mist and volume of mist. Like any humidifier, the higher the mist level, the more chance you have that you will get moisture dropping down on the surface around the humidifier but this has a pretty good stream that makes it airborn as best as possible.

The night light can be used on its own or in conjunction with the humidifier. It will rotate through a selection of pretty colors. You can also turn the light off completely and just have the humidifier.

If you want, you can add a few drops of your favorite oil for a scented mist. I love lavender so that is my usual choice.

It has a pretty good capacity and doesn't take up much space. This is a really nice unit!

A tip would be that if the metal disk at the bottom get dirty or cloudy, use a Q-Tip to gently wipe it off. The dirtier it gets, the less mist you will see.  I was provided a sample for testing and review.
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.