Aircare MA1201

Humidifiers / Console (1000 sq ft and more)

This Essick humidifier was very good in overall performance, and is intended to humidify areas up to 2500 square feet.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Output

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Efficiency

/ 5

Hard water

/ 5

Humidistat accuracy

/ 5

Color

/ 5

About

The Aircare MA1201 is part of the Humidifiers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Humidifiers models like the MA1201 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.

Features & Specs

Features

Cool mist only

Yes

Warm mist only

Dual mist

Programmable

Humidistat

Yes

Antimicrobial claims

Daily maintenance required

Weekly maintenance required

Need to replace filter or wick

Yes

Need to replace cartridge

Nightlight or glow-in-the-dark

Indicator for empty tank

Yes

Automatic shut-off when empty

Yes

Cool mist

Specs

Style

Evaporative

Claimed humidification area (Sq. ft.)

2500

Daily output (gal)

10.5

Claimed maximum run time (hrs.)

Cord length (in.)

Claimed wattage

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Humidifiers

Aircare MA1201

CR Expert Take

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

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Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

Specs

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