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| About - Holmes HM630 |
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The Holmes HM630 is part of the humidifier test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, humidifier models like the HM630 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Approximate retail price:
$60
The Ratings applied to untested model Sunbeam SCM631 come from our tests of model Holmes HM630, 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 HM630 | |
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Claimed humidification area |
800 |
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Humidistat |
Yes |
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Programmable |
Yes |
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Antimicrobial claims |
Yes |
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Antimicrobial effectiveness |
No |
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Full tank weight (lbs.) |
11.5 |
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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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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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Good, Not Great
11/26/2012
Pros
Attractive design
High capacity
Humidistat
Cons
Leaks
No Filter Reminder
Runs When Empty
Best Uses
Large Room Care
Multiple Room Care
Comment:
I bought this unit several years ago and use it in a moderate apartment (1,000 SF). It will humidify the nearby areas very well, the outlying areas just a little.<br /><br />The other complaint is about the reservoir. As noted, it does fill from the bottom, and the top has no flat surface to hold it upright. It is very cumbersome to fill and I've spilled water more than once.<br /><br />After a couple of years, though, I began to notice that the unit occasionally leaks. I haven't been able to figure out where the leak is, but it is a problem and the reason why I cannot recommend the unit.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has of experience with this product
Good humidifier
07/18/2008
Strength
Good, low price
Weakness
not easy to refill
I bought this Holmes humidifier to use in my baby's living room and it works pretty well. The humidity level is increased obviousy in a short time and my baby sleeps better than before. The built-in display of humidity is a great plus. I like this product.
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User has 2 Weeks of experience with this product
Nice Humidifier for my Son's Room
04/29/2008
Strength
Nice looking design, large water tank, seems to humidify well, bright humidity indicator on the front
Weakness
Tank is a bit odd for filling (but it only takes a few seconds to fill, so it is not a big deal), the tank does clip into the unit as you would expect, so it seems a bit unstable
I purchased this for my son's room since it apparently good for him to have higher humidity when he has a stuffy nose. I already have an AprilAire whole house humidifier so this one is just supplemental. In that capacity it seems to work great. The water tank is large and the unit looks nice in his room (which is already painted blue). The previous review complained about problems filling and loading the tank. I didn't really have any meaningful problem there, but the design is a bit odd. First, the tank does fill and empty from the bottom. As was pointed out, it doesn't stand on its own when you fill it. However, since it only take some seconds to fill it, that isn't a real problem in my mind. There is a check valve in the bottom of the tank that keeps it from leaking when you put it into the unit. While it first appears that this would be a source of leaks, I have not had a problem with it. In practice it seems reasonably safe. The most odd design feature is that the tank doesn't snap into the unit as you would expect. Instead it just sits in place. The only thing that holds it there is gravity and the way that it fits into the base at the bottom. While this does work pretty well, it strikes me as quite insecure and would magnify the problem if you happened to tip the unit. (In fact, the unit does not seem to be protected at all from tipping. If tipped, much of the water would leak out quickly, I think.) This oddity is what decreases the rating to 4 stars In general, however, this seems like a great unit and works quite well for my purposes. Also it is a great height for my 2 year old son to stand beside it and enjoy it blowing on his face. :-)
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User has 3 Weeks of experience with this product
Tower Humidifier
03/11/2008
Strength
Decent size tank
Weakness
Leaks and difficult to pour water into it
This unit as a base which fills up with water from the tank. If you remove the tank half way and put it back, you have the base overflowing with water. Another issue is the water tank. It does not stand by itself alone when pouring water into it which means you have to hold it inverted until the tank fills up. Poor design from Holmes. Unit does the job and it is not so noisy at low speeds. The tower is nice as it does not take much floor space. There are two filters that stick on the unit and you have the option of putting only one. For a small room, I change the water once in two days during dry winter months. Filters are reasonable in price and easily available.
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