Honeywell HWM450 Quick Steam Warm Moisture Humidifier
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Honeywell HWM450 Quick Steam Warm Moisture Humidifier
Customer Review: 2 Years and Kaput!
Summary: 2 Stars
This is the fourth Honeywell warm mist humidifier with electronic controls I have had. When they worked, they were truly wonderful at humidifying the air. However, as with the other three, when I went to start using it at the beginning of the third heating season, it did not work...at all.The "On" light would come on but the water would not heat to make steam. The **exact** same thing happened with the previous three humidifiers. So, if you can live with the thing working for only two years, this is a great unit for the price. I guess for +/- $30 a year to keep from having lizard skin and dry sinuses, it's probably worth the money. Just know that you'll probably have to replace it before the third year.Customer Review: 3 years of faithful work
Summary: 4 Stars
This is actually the second Honeywell humidifier I've used. Both lasted for roughly 3 years before something happened. This machine is very quiet even at the highest setting. The timer on it is handy if you're worried about running out of water in the middle of the night. Although, it has a built in mechanism that shuts it off when the water runs out. The humidity setting is accurate and overall just easy to use.
The cons are the mineral deposit on the hot plate. If you're not extra paranoid about cleaning it as directed, then a thick immovable plaque builds up. You can't use anything abrasive on the hot plate to remove it either. Filter pads are relatively easy to find and not too expensive.
I'm looking for a new one because the plastic container broke in the tub when it was dropped during a refill. Otherwise I'm sure it would have lasted for many more years.
Customer Review: 3-Weeks...
Summary: 1 Stars
Dead in 3, seems to be the norm for this model. Mine just up and quit, even after following all the proper cleaning procedures.At least i am getting a replacement at no charge[not from KAZ..]After reading these reviews i suspect it also might last 3 wks!! I would NOT recommend this product.Customer Review: 330 and 450 Stopped Working
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought both the 330 and the 450. The 330 stopped working after 3 weeks. Called KAZ support. They said there was nothing they could do. Send the power unit in. I asked if they could send me a new unit, charge me for it, and then credit my account when I sent the malfunctioning/non-working unit in. Their response, "No, that is not in our policy. We cannot allow that." The 450 model stopped working after 6 weeks. Both purchases were a waste of money and KAZ support was less than helpful.Customer Review: 480w power consumption on high setting
Summary: 3 Stars
I'll comment on the power consumption of this unit since I wasn't able to find information about it before purchasing. It's not on the box, and not in the printed manual either. Guess they really make an effort to hide it. On the back of the unit, it say 4.4 amp.
On high setting (default when you turn it on), it consumes about 480 watts of power. On medium setting it consumes about 360 watts. On low setting, it consumes about 230 watts. 230 watts is not bad but 480 watts overnight or 24x7 is a lot.
It is slightly louder than I had hoped. But I guess anything that boils water can't be that quiet anyway. On low setting I can fall sleep at night, but I can imagine it may bother some people.
The unit is designed really well. I can pretty much take everything apart and wash and clean it. The pieces seem really modular and fit together nicely, and should last quite a while if well cared for.