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: customer service...a joke
Summary: 1 Stars
Last year I got this humidifier because I was tired of paying for a new filter every month or two. It seemed to work fine for that season. This fall I set it up, turned it on, and nothing happened. After going through troubleshooting with Hunter they determined that the motor burned out (apparently a common problem with these if you read over the rest of the reviews). Since it was still under warranty they said they would send another one out free of charge and it should arrive in 7-14 days.
That was 2 months ago and still no unit!!!!
I have called them back several times and each time they look it up, say "oh, it must have gotten lost," and enter a new replacement order. I now have three different reference numbers, and neither of them has resulted in the replacement unit they promised. Stay away!!!!
Customer Review: ok, but not great!
Summary: 2 Stars
It doesn't seem to cover as large an area as stated to start, but was ok. I had it up high on our large mini fridge so the noise wasn't too bad. The "perma wick" or whatever they call it collects calcium or gunk on it easily and is not easy to clean. I used vinegar as the instructions suggested and made it stronger and stronger until it was full strength, soaking it. I tried brushing it and it stuck like glue. We don't have hard water either. I only use it in the winter so it sat during the summer fine. Then when it was time to be used in the fall, it worked for one cycle, filled it again, and when I turned it on the motor wouldn't start. I heard a buzzing like it wanted to start but couldn't and then the buzzing wound down to nothing in a matter of seconds. Doh! It was only used a hand full of months! I used to have the standing credenza by another brand and I'm going back to that, triplets or no triplets in the house! LOLCustomer Review: piece of junk
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought two humidifiers, the 3 gallon, and the 2.5 gallon, and within a month, both of them quit, the motors burned up. Upon notifying Hunter, I was sent two replacements immediately. One of them is already making a loud noise, and I expect the other to quit anytime. I would spend a little more money and buy a better humidifier because each time you send it back, you have to pay shipping which isn't cheap.Customer Review: shopping again
Summary: 1 Stars
The motor quit after one season, and I took the best care of it. I am not sure if it was just a lemon or if they are all junk...but for 60+ dollars, try something else first!Customer Review: smells horrendous
Summary: 1 Stars
about 2 months after we purchased this humidifier, it started to smell awful. We soaked the "care free" filter in lysol to try to kill whatever it was that was growing in it; didnt work. still stinks. If "care free" means cleaning it with a toothbrush and it still stinks, then care free it is. I would probably burn this if I couldn't take it back so that no one else would try to use it. don't buy it. god only knows what kind of cooties it's aerosolizing into our bedroom. It's a health hazard waiting to happen. I would give it negative 5 stars.