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| About - Holmes HM1761 |
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The Holmes HM1761 is part of the humidifier test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, humidifier models like the HM1761 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Approximate retail price:
$29.13
 The Ratings applied to untested model Sunbeam SCM1762 come from our tests of model Holmes HM1761, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both. Sold as Sunbeam
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| About This Brand |
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Holmes is part of the Jarden group. Products are available at a wide variety of retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Kmart, and through Holmes' Web site. Prices range from $25 to $75. |
| Features & Specs - Holmes HM1761 | |
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Claimed humidification area |
500 |
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Humidistat |
No |
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Programmable |
No |
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Antimicrobial claims |
Yes |
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Antimicrobial effectiveness |
No |
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Full tank weight (lbs.) |
9.0 |
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Style |
Evaporative |
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Dual mist |
No |
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Warm mist only |
No |
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Reasonably effective but too noisy
12/15/2012
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
It works! That's the best thing about this model. We have used two the last two years and I am in the market for better ones. This model is a bit tricky to refill due to the weird shape of the tank; it also is too loud--my main objection--so we are looking for a quieter model. Also the filters are a bit pricey; however, I found that when the filter was pretty far gone, you could turn it upside down and get another few weeks out of it.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Holmes - Anybody Home?
12/11/2011
Pros
It's electric
It has water in it
Cons
Low Capacity
Low output
Best Uses
Paperweight
Comment:
I'm no longer a fan of Holmes. This is the first of two products I've purchased in the past and I haven't been satisfied with either. This particular model requires constant refilling, which is strange because it doesn't seem to put very much moisture in my 150 sq. foot bedroom. The tank is also oddly shaped and quite tall, so you'll need a deep sink to refill it. It does make whie noise, however, so it was nice to fall asleep to. Otherwise it's a cheap plastic product, like most of their products, and doesn't seem to have much thought put into the design.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Don't run out of water!
4/3/2011
Pros
No mineral residue
Quiet
Cons
Low water shutoff sucks
Best Uses
Comment:
I've owned two models of Holmes table-top ultrasonic humidifiers (not this one in particular because they keep changing their model numbers) and ALL of them would stop producing the mist upon refilling if the unit ever ran dry. I returned FOUR of them to Sears and was given a new one each time, but they still would permanently stop misting if they every ran dry. Occasionally they would restart but rarely. I wrote to Holmes twice about this, since I was costing them money! But they never answered! I recommend getting a different brand of cold mist humidifier.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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