Product Description

Honeywell QuietCare 11 Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology delivers ultra-quiet performance. Air Washing Technology: Ionizer and pre-filter washes the air as it humidifies. Protec Cleaning Cartridge & Antimicrobial treated filter helps provide fresher, cleaner mist and extends filter life. Replacement Filter: HC-14

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15194 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Alabaster
• Brand: Honeywell
• Model: HCM-6011i
• Dimensions: 30.00 pounds

Features

• Auto Shut-off at desired humidity or when tank is empty
• Quickfill system that is Easy to clean, carry and fill
• Adjustable Humidistat for desired humidity setting
• Space-saving design
• Manual Controls

Customer Reviews

A few kinks
I bought this unit in mid-november for my 2 bedroom apartment. Overall it does a good job of maintaining a comfortable level of humidity typically around 45-50%. However the unit is constantly ON. It never cycles and this is with the humidistat set at just off of it's lowest setting and the fan speed on the mid setting which will give you tolerable noise level. What has caused me concern is how quickly the filter has gotten mouldy and that the air out of the unit smells like musty. I have changed the the Protec cartridge as recommended every 30 days and cleaned the filter several times per the instructions in the manual. I phoned the manufacturer (Kaz not Honeywell) and they say the filter will only last 1 to 3 months and that it needs to be cleaned every week. I pointed out that no where in the manual does it state that frequent a cleaning period nor such a short filter life and that in-fact it states that the filter should last one season. She said sorry and that there is nothing they can or will do other that tell you where you can get a new filter for $11.

Great humidifier
The only problem is a tendancy of the filter to become moldy, but this is easily remedied by adding 1/16 Cup or so of ammonia to each of 2 reservoirs that you fill with water. This will ward off the mold. Buy extra filters. This machine is very quiet relative to the amount of humidity that it puts out (hence the filter enclosure is correspondingly more humid, and tends toward mold more easily).

Good product, but not without flaws
This humidifier performs as advertised; it's very quiet and is adequate for several rooms to a moderately sized house. The dual water tanks are easy to carry and fill, and the design looks better (at least to me) than a big, square box with fake wood grain. The base and tanks are very easy to clean compared to other units.

There are a couple of flaws. The water tanks look good, but would be easier to fill if they could stand for filling. The curved shape of the top means that they need to be propped up in some way. The screw tops that seal the tanks need to be tightened securely. Someone with weak hands may need help or a tool or risk leakage.

All in all, this is a good humidifier.