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| Hunter 34257 2.5-Gallon Care Free Wickless Humidifier Ultra with Niteglo | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hunter
Discount Category: Kitchen
Selling Price: $94.99
Buy New: $94.62
Potential Savings: $0.37 (0%)
New (3) from $74.95
Customer Ratings:  16 comments
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (pounds): 14
Dimensions (inch): 13.4 x 13.4 x 20.5
MPN: 34257
Model: 34257
UPC: 049694342577
EAN: 0049694342577
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Descriptions:
| • | Cool-mist humidifier with 3-speed whisper-quiet fan | | • | PermaWick permanent filter; easy-to-fill Tote Away tank | | • | Antimicrobial properties incorporated into plastic parts and filter | | • | Night light; dishwasher-safe pan and tank for easy cleaning | | • | Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 25 inches; 5-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
No Wicks to Clean or Replace Ever! Antimicrobial Properties* Inhibit Growth of Mold Fungi and Bacteria on Plastic Parts and Wick. Regulated Release System to Eliminate Stagnant Water. Dishwasher-safe Components. Exclusive Easy-To-Fill Tote Away Tank. Excl
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| Customer Comments: Read 11 more comments...
 Care-free is a total misnomer December 21, 2008
I bought this unit just under a year ago, and finally abandoned it to go back to a Holmes. Its design is good in theory, and it did a decent job keeping the air in my 1200 sq ft home humidified, but it was so difficult to clean! It immediately started accumulate white (then yellow) mineral deposits that I tried cleaning with chemicals, stiff scrub brushes, even in my dishwasher, but nothing worked. Eventually, the fan started making a loud ticking sound, probably because it was off balance from all the gunk that built up on it. Also, I thought the unit was unnecessarily large. The bottom half of the gray base does not have a functional purpose. When I first got it, I did note the fan was fairly quiet, but I didn't think it was that much quieter than previous Holmes units I've owned. Overall, I think this unit is not worth the trouble.
 humidifier December 16, 2008
I bought this to replace an old one. This one is even better than the older model. Highly recommend this.
 Good idea gone bad! December 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this comment useful.
I purchased this humidifier knowing there were cleaning issues from other reviews. It ran for 7 days before slowing to a crawl. I did the vinegar soak and got about 7 more days. Then the fan blades started to knock on the calcium buildup on the housing. Working with a knife I was able to chip a lot of it off. This routine went on for six weeks. Working on it last week I told my wife to bring me a yard bag and it went out with the garbage. I feel like a new man, at my age I don't need that kind of aggravation!
Yes, I bought another Hunter, 2.5 gallon, WITH A WICK!
Different but not better November 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this comment useful.
I chose this humidifier because it was different than most others and promised to be "ultra-quiet". I already had a Holmes console humidifier but the fan noise provoked complaints from my neighbor (thin-walled apartment) and forced me to turn my TV louder than I like. The other alternative was an ultrasonic model but I heard that those have trouble with white dust from mineral-rich water like mine.
This humidifier is different than either wick or ultrasonic ones. It siphons water from a pan and spins it off a disperser to get a mist into the air. The fan draws air down through the center of the water tank and out around the perimeter.
Well unfortunately it's not very quiet. The noise from the fan is slightly quieter than the Holmes model. But there is also a whine from the motor that seems to be amplified by the shape of the water tank. It seems to be a matter of resonance so I stuffed a glove between the tank and the control column to slightly reduce the whine, but it's still annoying and continues to make it hard to hear the TV.
The water tank is very strange, with a hollow center and a very long cap that would be easy to break off while carrying. The tank holds surprisingly little water for the size of the humidifier. But at least it doesn't run out in under 24 hours because the output is so meager.
If a future model reduces the motor whine and improves the tank design then it might be okay, but for now I'd pass on this design.
Good for smaller rooms September 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this comment useful.
This is my first humidifier and I've had it just for 2 months. I was just surprised by three things. (1) I only run it in the evenings and have found it is only sufficient for my 12x14 ft bedroom. (2) In the beginning, I though it was very quite, but when I did move it to the bedroom, I noticed that its fan has a humming noise (I guess normal for humidifiers). Moreover, it guts out huge bubbles in its water tank after every 20-25 minutes which can startle a light sleeper like myself. (3) The only thing I do not like is, it doesn't shut off when its out of water, the fan keep running.
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