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Crane Penguin EE-865
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Approximate retail price:
$39.99
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Summary: This Crane Tabletop was very good in overall performance, and is intended to humidify areas up to 500 square feet. It uses ultrasonic technology to produce moisture. This model is shaped like a penguin.
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Type: Tabletop humidifiers
About - Crane Penguin EE-865

The Crane Penguin EE-865 is part of the humidifier test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, humidifier models like the Penguin EE-865 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Output:
Output is based on the number of gallons emitted daily per square foot of the recommended humidification area.

Convenience:
Convenience is the ease of operating and maintaining a unit.

Noise:
Noise is based on the sound level, in decibels, at the unit¿s highest operating setting.

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About This Brand

Crane has brought an element of design to humidifiers. Offered in a rainbow of colors and playful shapes, they can be found at baby, home goods, and mass-market retailers. Prices range from $40 to $100.

Features & Specs - Crane Penguin EE-865
info Claimed humidification area 250
info Humidistat No
info Programmable No
info Antimicrobial claims No
info Antimicrobial effectiveness No
info Full tank weight (lbs.) 10.5
info Style Ultrasonic
info Dual mist No
info Warm mist only No
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User Reviews - Crane Penguin EE-865
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3.0
Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle...
1/29/2013
Pros
Great Output
Cons
Annoying
Best Uses
Any
Comment:
This is a great unit, with an interesting design. However, it gurgles like mad when set on medium to high settings. I'm a sensitive sleeper, and the gurgling wasn't like a pleasant stream, it was simply annoying. For most, this will not be a problem.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Cool Humidifier
7/8/2012
Pros
Auto-off function
Fairly quiet operation
Variable humidity control
Very quite design
Cons
Best Uses
Nursery
Comment:
Very quite design and fairly quiet operation. Relatively inexpensive. Features auto-off function and variable humidity control. Definitely would recommend this product to parents.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Not Impressed
1/10/2012
Pros
Great for kids room
Looks Cool Elephant
Cons
Customer Support
Didn't work at all
Best Uses
Comment:
Bought this unit for my sons room because he has been congested and has a bad cough. I wanted to use it overnight so he could get some relief from his suffering. Bought this product and brought it home set it up the same night. We went to turn it on and the light never turned green stayed a constant red. Looked through the manual and trouble shot everything they suggested. Went to the company's website and found a quote Crane want to make sure you're up and running always (or at least when you want to be). So I e-mailed them to ask what other fixes I could do to make this work or to see if I was missing something simple. Their reply was to submit a warranty claim by doing all this paperwork and sending them 4 of the plug in. I've had this unit for less than 24 hours and now they want me two wait how long for a replacement? Guess I'm not up and running when I want to! I would call them but their hours of operation are from 9:00am to 4:00pm which are hours of the day my wife and I are working. Returning to the store I bought it from and buying a different brand.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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