Essick Air 826-800 2-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Essick Air 826-800 2-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier
Customer Review: Does a good job humidifying bedroom.
Summary: 4 Stars
Does a good job humidifying the bedroom and is fairly simple to operate and maintain.Customer Review: Finally, Humidity for the People
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product, at least in comparison. I've tried many smaller units that should have kept my two room apt. (according to claims) here in the remote northeast satisfactorily humid, i.e. 35% or so. None of them did; in fact they all sent the gauge to unreadably low levels, below 20%. This Bemis 800 space saver keeps humidty at about 40% for at least 2 months, after which the it slowly declines as the wick deteriorates. I replaced the wick for the first time this winter on Jan 22. Not bad. Seems as if it will be a two wick winter.
As to noise. I keep the Bemis on low, and it runs 24/24 during the driest months. It is quieter than any of the other units I've used. It's not silent but it is certainly not disturbingly loud. I'm picky about noise and humidity as I play guitars. I've never turned it on high so I can't comment on the noise at that setting.
I fill it once a day with about 4 gallons of water. It comes with a 3 or 4 foot hose that attaches to a sink faucet. I keep the Bemis in the kitchen. Sometimes I roll it to the sink, sometimes I fill it with a pitcher. It is much easier to fill than the smaller units I've owned.
I have only one minor nit to pick with the unit. The fan housing is a little tricky to remove (or rather to put back correctly). One needs to remove it to change the wick. Tricky because the base is basically one large square bowl and the plastic sidewalls bow when the top is removed. When replacing the top, it is essential that it fits snugly into the base and placement becomes the tricky part due to the bowed in sides. It's not a terribly big deal but it's a bit of a pain. (When not placed correctly the unit rattles and the suction through the wick isn't as good).
By the way, my unit is the non digital version. I've had trouble with other digital humidifiers so I went for the less expensive mechanical version this time. The digital units cycle on and off constantly when the humidity reaches your chosen setting. Annoying, and can't be good for the motor.
The Bemis is definitely worthy, I'm very happy with it.
Customer Review: Good Humidifier
Summary: 4 Stars
This product works. It was able to raise the humidity in the large open area of my house from 33% to 60% no problem. It could have raised it more but that is the point I was shooting for.
5 stars for performance.
5 stars for easy filling.
5 stars for easy maintenance.
3 stars for control features.
3 stars for construction.
3 stars for noise.
The plastic is thin, so if it were ever to be dropped accidently it would certainly break.
It is reasonably quiet on the low fan speed. I can sleep with the fan noise at that level no problem. It is loud on the high fan speed. Too loud for listening to music or watching TV.
I am satisfied with this product because it meets my need when other units failed to perform. I recommend it for its performance and easy maintenance at a lower cost than other large capacity units.
Customer Review: Great humidifier, lousy manual
Summary: 4 Stars
Have two of this model to adequately humidify whole house. One is three years old, other is new this year. Does a super job of keeping house humidity between 40 and 50% during cold,dry Wisconsin winters. New unit just started to show "CF" on digital display. Manual does not explain what "CF" means and no explanation on website either. Unit is working well, but we would like to know what problem it is trying to let us know exists. Filter is clean, less than one month old and we use antibacterial treatment with each fill. Fan is clean, as is tank. What can we do with this display?? More info needed from manufacturer!!Customer Review: Great little humidifier
Summary: 4 Stars
I use it on the lowest setting and cannot hear it at all.
If you do not purchase bacteria inhibitor, the wick will grow mold in just a few days, so stock up on that too. There was no mention of it when I purchased it and was very disappointed.
It's not a very well made machine, and the display no longer works after one year, but it does the job and is certainly a great value for the price.
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