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Consumer Reports Reviews Humidifiers

Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert Humidifier reviews. We review different types of Humidifiers. Our Humidifier reviews will help you decide what Humidifier is best for you.

Consumer Reports Humidifier reviews will provide you with recommended models based on the combination of price and performance. You can also subscribe for our Humidifier ratings where you will see our Humidifier reviews on Hard water, Efficiency, Output, Noise and Convenience. You will also see Consumer Reports take on each model of Humidifiers that we review. This is a quick summary of what we think works well for this model, and possibly what doesn't.

After reading reviews of the Humidifier you are interested in you can compare models, review our list of the Humidifier's features and specifications, read user reviews and submit your own review of a Humidifier. We also have up to date Humidifier blogs featuring Consumer Reports First Look for new models and Humidifier news our experts think will help you make the best purchase.

Humidifier Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsSunpentown SU-4010 Reviews
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Sunpentown SU-4010
Type: Tabletop humidifiers
Summary: This Sunpentown Tabletop was excellent in overall performance, and is intended to humidify areas up to 500 square feet. It uses ultrasonic technology to produce moisture.
 
 
The Sunpentown SU-4010 Humidifier has the following features: Dual mist, Weekly maintenance required, Need to replace cartridge, Indicator for empty tank, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Style, Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.) and Claimed wattage.
ratingsVicks V745A Reviews
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Vicks V745A
Type: Tabletop humidifiers
Summary: This Vicks Tabletop was good in overall performance, and is intended to humidify areas up to 500 square feet. It uses a heater to generate steam for moisture. It is effective at inhibiting bacterial growth.
 
 
The Vicks V745A Humidifier has the following features: Antimicrobial claims, Antimicrobial effectiveness, Warm mist only, Daily maintenance required, Weekly maintenance required, Nightlight or glow-in-the-dark, Indicator for empty tank, Automatic shut-off when empty, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Style, Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.) and Claimed wattage.
ratingsCrane Germ Defense EE-8065 Reviews
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Crane Germ Defense EE-8065
Type: Tabletop humidifiers
Summary:
 
 
The Crane Germ Defense EE-8065 Humidifier has the following features: Antimicrobial claims, Dual mist, Weekly maintenance required, Indicator for empty tank, Automatic shut-off when empty, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Style, Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.) and Claimed wattage.
ratingsEssick EP9R 500 (Home Depot) Reviews
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Essick EP9R 500 (Home Depot)
Type: Console humidifiers
Summary:
 
 
The Essick EP9R 500 (Home Depot) Humidifier has the following features: Humidistat, Antimicrobial claims, Need to replace filter or wick, Indicator for empty tank, Automatic shut-off when empty, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Style, Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.) and Claimed wattage.
ratingsHoneywell HCM-750 Reviews
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Honeywell HCM-750
Type: Tabletop humidifiers
Summary:
 
 
The Honeywell HCM-750 Humidifier has the following features: Antimicrobial claims, Weekly maintenance required, Need to replace filter or wick, Indicator for empty tank, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Style, Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.) and Claimed wattage.