Honeywell HCM-6011i QuietCare 11-Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Honeywell HCM-6011i QuietCare 11-Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology
Customer Review: Decent humidifier with a few gotcha's
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been using all different kinds of humidifiers, and personally this one works the best for me.
PROS:
1. Superb humidifying capability. If your main concern is increasing the humidity level of your room as high as possible, then this is the one.
2. No white dusks unlike ultra-sonic type humidifier.
CONS:
1. The filter gets rotten very quickly. If you don't clean it often, it will start spreading bad odor around your room.
2. Maintenance cost. Like I said, the filter gets rotten very quickly, so I recommen replacing it at least once a month.
3. Air Washing Technology. Wash What??? Don't expect much from "air cleaning" feature of this product.
Customer Review: Definitely could be better
Summary: 2 Stars
D. Wardlow is absolutely right. I couldn't have said it better.
Very difficult to turn water tank after filling and not having a flat surface to stand on....besides unless you have a utility water basin, you would probably have to use the bath tub to fill the large tank. Then it's really difficult.
I tested about how long before needing a filling and it was completely bone dry in 2 nights (16 hrs). The shutoff valve never shut off when empty.
Be careful to buy this unit if you have any back problems because your not going to have fun filling tank every night.
Customer Review: Design and Instructions need amending
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought one unit and returned it when it became undependable about running. The second unit had the same problems.
1) Unit's lights go out if water level in bottom pan gets too low signifying water needs to be added. The unit's trouble shooter manual doesn't identify this "operating" feature but instead refers you to other problems. This item was further confused by a poorly designed base unit. (see below)
2) Plastic bumps in unit base that press against water bottle stoppers are not high enough. The unit would frequently quit running long before water level in bottles was out. I placed 1/2" copper plumbing caps (with 1/8" cut off their ends) on top of those "bumps" and now the unit runs until the water is truly exhausted.
3) blower unit must be set exactly in place on base or float will fail to operate properly and unit won't run.
Other than these "flaws" the unit performs well and looks good.
After the unit was modified, I could re-rate it at a 4-star.
Customer Review: Designed by idiots. WOULD NEVER BUY AGAIN!
Summary: 2 Stars
Admittedly, the humidifying part of this device works fine. On the other hand "QuietCare" is a joke, I've flown single-engine airplanes that were not a loud as this thing. The worst part of it is an engineering problem. It is impossible to stand the tanks upright to fill them. They have to be hand-supported like drunken sailors during the filling up process. What kind of idiot designs something like that only to make it look "good"? Shame on Honewell's engineering and design department!Customer Review: Does a good job
Summary: 4 Stars
Unit does a good job adding moisture in the air. I have a two story house and I use it downstairs on low and it the moisture level is good around the unit, which is in the kitchen family room area, I also use our ceiling fan in reverse to circulate. I set it on low since the medium and high settting is way too loud for me. I would prefer to run on medium, but I hate the noise and its in a large room. It would be nice if the water container fill on top to utilize the rollers. I recommend rotating the wick to extend the life and to have a more consistant output. I don't like wick units, but I hated my expensive ultrasonic that left a nasty residue everywhere.