Crane EE-864 - Humidifier - mobile

I like this humidifier very much - it is quiet, and it REALLY humidifies. The only issue about it I've learned by using it all summer long: if you use tap water, after a couple of weeks everything around will be covered with a thin layer of salts from water. So, I started using distilled water, and the problem was solved. I also add a few drops of essential oil to the tank, and the air smells so good!

Today, after just 5 months of use (almost every day cleaning and overall high maintanance), the humidifier broke... Doesn't do anything... No lights, no steam... Before this happened, the device got considerably louder while working (again, we did NOT neglect it in any way, clened it and maintained nicely) from non-heard at all, to very much heard... Soooo, it works good, until it stops working. It has great reviews, and that's the reson I bought it for the nursery, but it didn't last.

The unit is quiet, has no filter that needs cleaning/changing and puts out a nice mist of water vapor. The only criticism is the difficulty of filling it with water, given its geometry, but after a short period of time you'll develop a technique to faciitate that addition of water. Bottom line: I am very satisfied with the unit.

The tank lasts longer than any I've had before and you can control the amount of "mist" that comes out. It automatically shuts off if your water becomes too low so you don't burn out the motor. My only complaints would be: 1) you can turn the nozzel left or right but cant direct the mist up or down which would be nice since mine is set up high so it takes more mist to reach me than if I could point it downward toward my bed. 2) you have to empty the base everyday which is a pain because you have to take the tank off then unplug the base (unless you have a basin to pour it in or it reaches your sink, tub whatever) then plug it back in...I only do it a couple times a week because it is a pain. 3) the tank, like every other humidifier I have ever owned or seen fills in upside down and you have to keep it upside down while carrying it which means you cant use the handle. I love the long lasting tank, the mist adjuster, the auto shut off, and overall results and until someone invents a tank that can be filled from the top that is cost efficiant and works, I would recommend this product.

ive had it for 2 weeks and no complaints so far. doesn't leak, itsnt loud, has enough power to push moisture well into the air.