Humidifiers Reviews

Brought this on Jan 3, 2006, returned it on Mar 10, 2006.

Holmes seems to have rectified part of the tank warp problem, because the tank did warp, but not enough to cause any leakage. I used it almost everyday during the 2 months that I had it. It would have lasted out this winter, but would have definitely failed next year.

I've had 3 to 5 Holmes humidifiers but this is the first one that didn't make it past one season of use. Like other people here, my tank warped from the heat and then the lid started leaking after only a few uses. At first if I tightened it more it would hold but the more it is used the worse the leaking becomes. Mine hasn't overflowed the base yet but probably will eventually. I noticed this model is a bit noiser than others I've owned as well, but my family is able to sleep with it on so I wouldn't say that is a major complaint. But not being able to use it for more than one season is a definite showstopper hence the one star rating. On the plus side I like not needing a filter and would like to see more models without one. I really don't see why one is needed for a warm mist humidifier. I think in the future Holmes probably ought to do a bit more testing before releasing a final product. This type of flaw should have shown up in testing in my opinion. I'll probably buy another Holmes model in the future but not this one.

The unit worked great--until it melted. It melted right at the base and the entire tank was caved in. I am now looking for a better untit...any suggestions?