Hunter 33202 Carefree Humidifier Plus
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hunter 33202 Carefree Humidifier Plus
Customer Review: Starts great, then declines. I owned (<- past tense) three.
Summary: 3 Stars
I have had three of these because I got good deals on them; however, I now have none. All have failed.
First of all, my ears ring constantly from exposure to loud noises throughout my life. I welcome the background "white noise" they provided. I also recognize though that they were pretty loud on higher speeds. Low is fine, but it doesn't humidify much. Medium or high both give off substantial noise.
Like others noted, the first thing to go is the night light. It was a very cool light while it worked because it shined through the water tank and gave "wavy" images on the walls. Looking at it gave me the calming feeling like watching a fish tank. They were much less fun without the cool lighted walls and ceilings. It really was pretty cool while it lasted.
The assembly after cleaning is kind of tricky, but it can be done. Depending on your water, the procedure might have to be done often. If you can put in distilled water, I highly recommend it. Much of the decline of mine was due to water deposits. It's easy to soak the screens in vinegar, but a little more difficult for the assembly itself.
As noted above, you cannot soak all of the parts to clean them. The resultant water deposits eventually clog the holes that the water is supposed to fall through. The cool mist is then replaced by random water droplets spraying out of the top. Selecting the "high" setting is then no longer an option. "Medium" still gets the job done but not as well.
The last problems I encountered were the motors binding up. I was able to free them with a little bit of oil. The downside of that is that the "cool mist" smelled like a hobby shop because of the oil. I don't mind the smell of WD40, but I don't imagine I represent a majority on that note.
Conclusion: If I could get a VERY GOOD deal on this item I would buy it again for the noise (which I like) and the lighting provided. If you read this and the price is kind of high, look elsewhere.
Customer Review: To good to be true
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm so tired of these false advertisements on product packages and commercials. Like the ionic breeze air purifier that claims to be good, but just falls extremely short in all tests. This humidifier is very loud...continuos water gurgle noises are very annoying when trying to sleep. This is caused by the air bubble release in the tank. Like the other reviewers claim; a yellow slime takes no time to form. Night light feature on mine broke after a month or so. I still use this humidifier because i cant afford to spend 40 bucks on another just yet...so until then i'll have to just turn my tv way up to hear over this damn thing. When will these companies make good products and actually listen to reviews like these. The box to this product mentions something to the effect of it having mildew or algae buildup protection...this is a lie. I'll never buy another hunter product again.Customer Review: Disappointing Brand Name
Summary: 2 Stars
I saw this humidifier in Wal-Mart; however, the box did not offer enough information. Therefore, I researched it on-line. I liked the filterless system. Many years ago, I purchased a Duracraft humidifier but donated it a couple years later due to the expense of the filter. While I read the numerous reviews, I decided to try this product out of desperation.
Pros: This humidifier separates easily for cleaning and refilling. However, when I went to refill the container, the gasket came loose, but the container did not leak.
Cons: This humidifier noise level kept me awake at night. Also, when the water level drops down, this humidifier gurgles on the medium and high level.
After two days, I returned this humidifier. I am looking at Vicks Cool Mist Humidifier V4500, which claims to be 27% quieter and more expensive.
Customer Review: Not so impressed
Summary: 2 Stars
We purchased one of these humidifiers a few years ago, and thought it worked fairly well. It was definately noisier than other humidifiers, but it had the night light feature and permanent filters that we were looking for in the product. Needless to say we purchased a second one for our other childs room and this one has had all sorts of problems. It is noisier than the first one we purchased even though it claims to be the same decible rating, its' nightlight quit working within 4 months, and it goes through water much faster than our other one. Permanent filters are overrated - they are very hard to clean (as is the whole unit). I say skip this one and find yourself a nice ultrasonic one.Customer Review: Okay for the $
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this humidifier for a small living room. I love that it is easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and permanent filters. However, this machine is super loud. I have owned many different kinds of humidifiers, and I have to say this one is the loudest (of the wick filtered ones)! We have to keep it on med or low just to hear the TV. Unfortunately, unless it is on high, the humidity doesn't change much. I will replace this one in the near future. For the price, it helps a little bit without too much upkeep.