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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 Output, Convenience, Hard Water, Noise and Efficiency. 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

ratingsHunter 31004 Reviews
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Hunter 31004
Type: Tabletop humidifiers
Summary:
 
 
The Hunter 31004 Humidifier has the following features: Antimicrobial claims, Daily maintenance required, Weekly maintenance required, Indicator for empty tank, Automatic shut-off when empty, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.), Claimed wattage and Style.
ratingsCrane Penguin EE-865 Reviews
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Crane Penguin EE-865
Type: Tabletop humidifiers
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.
 
 
The Crane Penguin EE-865 Humidifier has the following features: Weekly maintenance required, Automatic shut-off when empty, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.), Claimed wattage and Style.
ratingsEssick MA1201 Reviews
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Essick MA1201
Type: Console humidifiers
Summary: This Essick Console was very good in overall performance, and is intended to humidify areas up to 2500 square feet. It uses a filter or wick for evaporation to produce moisture. It is equipped with a humidistat and digital humidity display. It has an indicator for required cleaning or filter change. Filter may need periodic replacement.
 
 
The Essick MA1201 Humidifier has the following features: Humidistat, Need to replace filter or wick, Indicator for empty tank, Automatic shut-off when empty, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.), Claimed wattage and Style.
ratingsBionaire BUL8000 Reviews
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Bionaire BUL8000
Type: Tabletop humidifiers
Summary:
 
 
The Bionaire BUL8000 Humidifier has the following features: Humidistat, Daily maintenance required, Weekly maintenance required, Nightlight or glow-in-the-dark, Indicator for empty tank, Automatic shut-off when empty, Dual mist, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.), Claimed wattage and Style.
ratingsVicks V3700 Reviews
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Vicks V3700
Type: Tabletop humidifiers
Summary:
 
 
The Vicks V3700 Humidifier has the following features: Antimicrobial claims, Need to replace filter or wick, Nightlight or glow-in-the-dark, Claimed humidification area, Full tank weight (lbs.), Claimed maximum run time (hrs.), Cord length (in.), Claimed wattage and Style.