Hunter 33257 Carefree Humidifier Plus with Permawick
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hunter 33257 Carefree Humidifier Plus with Permawick
Customer Review: 3 STRIKES...HUNTER'S OUT!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
Please think twice before purchasing one of these "Care-Free" humidifiers for your home. The concept of the machine is great however after having 3 of them and having all 3 of the motors "burn out" I will never buy a Hunter product again. The last one I got lasted only 2 months before it died. I am just thankful I was home every time that this happened and I was able to quickly unplug them.
A total waste of money and Hunter's customer service department is the worst! Never again for me...
Customer Review: Avoid at all costs
Summary: 1 Stars
I was unfortunate enough to buy this humidifier before reviewing it. I used it last winter in the bedroom and had to keep the fan on low in order to sleep. I didnt experience any rattling noises (more like chirping noises), but when the resevior gets low and the water empties from the tank, it can be noisy.
However, Im here now looking for a new humidifier. Took it out of storage this winter and it didnt work! The motor had burnt out after only one season of use. I looked for the Hunter web page and found out that multiple model numbers had been recalled due to fire hazards. I thought I had been lucky that mine didnt toast my bedroom, but my model number was not on the recall list. Even though my model looked exactly like the others and had the same specifications as the others that were being recalled, my model wasnt included in the recall because the only stated difference was the color of the top vent!
Stay away from this company if you are looking for a humidifier unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket!
Customer Review: DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
Summary: 1 Stars
We bought 3 of these last winter and put one into operation. Within 2 months, the motor died. We called Hunter who sent us a brand new machine. I was encouraged by the good service, but in retrospect, they probably knew they had a product quality issue. This winter we've put the other 2 + the replacement into operation. 2 have died after less than 2 month's usage. I'm expecting the last one to die any minute now. Don't waste your money on Hunter!!Customer Review: Does the job
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had mine for 3 months. Works fine and does a good job. On low speed it's quiet enough, although I have it in the hallway to humidify a 3 bedroom area. Love the fact that I don't have to replace the wicks ($$$ saver). That's what made me buy this in spite of the other noise complaints I'd seen.
Very easy to fill the tank and the tank is sturdy and easy to carry. No problems with water leakage. Sometimes the gurgling sound as water is being drained is a little annoying, but not overly so.
Overall, I'm satisfied.
Update (1/12/05) Cleaned it last spring easily with vinegar/water as instructed in the manual and packed it away. Got it back out and started using it in December (12/04). Once in awhile it vibrates a little more than I recall last season, but it's still bearable. It's a bummer others have reported problems with this model. I'm satisfied.
Customer Review: Excellent unit.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought two of these last fall. Both worked great all winter. A little loud if you put fan on high speed but low speed is fine. Humidistat allows you to set humidity level and permits unit to cycle on and off. Cleanup of water tray is easy. Filter cleaning requires something like lime-a-way to flush out deposits (1 to 2 times a year will suffice depending on your water quality). Would buy this unit again.