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(More customer reviews)I've tried several models of humidifiers over the years. My first Holmes 3500 is still going strong after more than 10 years of use. I purchased a second one a few years ago largely to lengthen the time we go from full to empty and partially to help distribute the moisture better in a 2000 sq foot house. (Note that with forced hot air we probably don't need two humidifier locations since the air gets moved around anyway, but not having to refill every day when the temp drops to 10F here in MA is helpful.)
The only reason I don't give it a 5 is that the float valve that detects whether you're low on water didn't last. I don't really care about this since gently tilting the two water tanks when I walk past them tells me how much water is left and there for provides more advanced warning about running out of water. I live in a circa 1960 house so we're not exactly air tight (more frequent fillings for a particular humidity level).
The humidistat is consistent, we keep our humidity level lever at or slightly above the 1/3 mark unless someone is sick then we raise it to about 1/2. We don't know what % humidity this maps too, we just use subjective comfort levels to determine the setting.
One of the problems I've seen with other humidifier tanks, especially clear plastic models, is that they break too easily. I'm about to order (direct from Holmes) a replacement tank for $15. My previous humidifier company wanted $25 to replace a "designed to break" tank... I threw it out instead. Considering how many times I've dropped these tanks, the fact that this is my _first_ 3500 tank replacement is remarkable.
I didn't bother installing the wheels because I have no need to move the thing. When I'm about to clean it I just let it run dry to reduce weight and then carry it to the tub. I keep mine in a plastic shoe tray just in case it leaks, however I've never seen a drop of water in that 1/2" tall tray so that's just me being paranoid.
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Comfort and peace of mind. Who could ask for more? This unit runs for 24 hours on one tank so you need not worry about frequent refills. Humidistat lets you set the level that just right for you. Features Microban antibacterial protection and ArmHammer odor-reducing technology filter. Global Product Type: Humidifiers; Tank Capacity: 9.0 gal; Maximum Run Time: 24 h; Color(s): Light Cold Gray.
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