Customer Reviews for Holmes HM1865-U Digital Cool Mist Humidifier

Holmes HM1865-U Digital Cool Mist Humidifier
by Holmes Group

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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Holmes HM1865-U Digital Cool Mist Humidifier

Customer Review: Powerful humidifier
Summary: 4 Stars

For those saying they aren't sure if it humidifies their room, get a hygrometer. You know, those digital temperature/humidity sensors with the LCD panel. I have one from Honeywell. This humidifier is able to keep my humidity at 40% in a LOFT apartment in Nebraska winters. We're talking below zero, frozen and humidity in the teens without a humidifier. In a single level apartment, it can get us to 50% but I keep it at 45. It is about twice as capable as a warm mist humidifier that can't get the room above 30%. PLUS, the warm one requires about 230w of electricity to run vs about 30w for the fan in this one. PLUS, the heater block in the warm mist unit must be soaked in white vinegar and have the minerals scraped off of it periodically. Pain in the butt, and not worth it.

The downside? The filter must be washed in a bucket of soap water every so often or it accumulates pink/black mold and smells funny. It won't hurt you, but it is unpleasant. That's the only reason I don't give it 5 stars.

I like the automatic setting. I want 45%? It will hold it there. That way I don't have to touch the thing until its running empty.

Use distilled water ONLY for the best results, as with all humidifiers.

Customer Review: Best Humidifier we own
Summary: 4 Stars

I've had this for several years now. We've had several different types of humidifier and this is our favorite. We have a large master bedroom and it does a great job in it. It actually creates a misty environment in the kid's smaller room, so you have to use a lower setting. It is very easy to clean and very easy to fill.

The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is the difficulty of finding replacement filters and how loud it can be, which some may like for white noise. I never use the auto settings because the on/off cycling is too annoying.

Customer Review: Very effective but a little loud
Summary: 4 Stars

No, it is not the quietest humidifier on the block, but its no worse than a box fan in the window in the summer. I find it very effective at doing its job and it is easy to maintain. With regular use and recommended filter changes, mold is not an issue and it removes some of the dust from the air. The only reason I'm replacing it is because I damaged the one I've had for 3 years when I moved. Getting another one just like it.

Customer Review: I like it
Summary: 4 Stars

I've had this humidifier for a few years now and have no major complaints. Yes, it does turn on and off repeatedly sometimes...but it doesn't bother us. My 2nd favorite function of this humidifier is it's noise canceling capabilities!! It's amazing! We have room mates and they watch loud movies...flip this thing on and I can't hear a thing. Love it!