Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier for Bedroom, Baby Nursery, Kids Room, Plants, or Office, Large 1 Gallon Tank, Filter Optional, Clear and White

I purchased the Crane cool mist humidifier in Dec'10 and have used it, with great success, for many months. With all the negative reviews (about 20%) I almost didn't purchase this machine. But I'm glad I did, because it works really well for what it is: a mid size/capacity humidifier. First of all: ***this humidifier has a 2.3 gallon per day maximum output, with a .9 gallon tank.*** Amazon's initial title for this (and many other humidifiers) mentions daily output capacity rather than tank size... this may be confusing, although the correct specs are prominently listed on the Amazon page - fifth bullet point in the "product features" section. As for Crane (the manufacturer), their package clearly states a 2.3 gallon daily output, and .9 gallon tank size... The reviewers complaining about the "misleading name" should try emailing Amazon suggesting a title change on their website... instead of writing a 1 or 2 star review of the product. That would be more helpful and more fair. As for the product itself: A few buyers obviously received defective machines; this has to be expected on some level with any manufacturer. But having read over the negative reviews, I realized that most of the complaints were due to improper use of the machine. It is essential to read the instruction manual and use the machine as intended by design. Doing so will avoid the pitfalls described by most of these 1-2 star review writers. For reference, I have addressed their most common complaints below: 1) White dust buildup in the room: use filtered or distilled water. This is important if you have hard tap water. (85% of American homes do.) I run my tap water through a Brita filter; the exchange ion resin lowers the concentration of calcium carbonates, accordingly softening tap water. It also helps keep the humidifier cleaner by removing organic impurities, and I have had no white dust buildup. ***If your water is particularly high in mineral content, you should use distilled water, or else opt for a vaporizer-type (humidifying) machine, which creates water vapor free of white dust.*** 2) Limited effectiveness: you are trying to humidify too large a room. In my 500 square foot living room level the machine helps a little; in my 150 square foot bedroom the machine is more than adequate. 3) Height of machine: the manual directs you to put the humidifier *at least* a few feet off the ground; there's no reason you can't place it even higher up if you wish. Doing so will disperse the mist more effectively. 4) Machine runs out of water: try turning it down to about 2/3 power instead of full power. The machine is practically noiseless at this setting and the water tank if actually filled to the rim will last at least 8-10 hours. 5) Machine makes bubbling noise on high: see #4 above. 6) Wet area forms immediately around humidifier: you have the machine turned up too high for the conditions in your room. This is explained in the instruction manual: you need to make sure the mist isn't falling down onto the surfaces around the machine; otherwise moisture will accumulate on those surfaces. Turn the power dial down until the vapor stream is fully evaporating in the air. 7) Machine leaks: Take care that the water tank fits snugly into place, with no gaps. Also, make sure you have the clear rubber ring that fits inside the tank cap. During my initial setup, this little (1 1/2" diameter) ring came loose and rolled away, and I almost didn't notice. The ring ensures a tight seal on your water tank cap; without it, I'm pretty sure the machine would leak. 8) Machine gets moldy: you are not following the correct cleaning routine, as described in the manual. You need to empty and rinse out the tank daily, and empty the bottom part of the unit too. Once a week you should use a white vinegar/warm water mixture in the tank and bottom of unit (see manual). I hope this was helpful. If my humidifier breaks down I will certainly update this review.

My wife and I purchased this because the air at home is very dry which really aggravates my sinuses leading to sometimes intense pressure and congestion. I wanted one that did not require replacement filters or high maintenance. This product stood out to us because of it's cool tear drop design and high number of positive reviews. I have to say, it's been great. Using it nightly and during the day in my office, I've slept better, haven't woken up congested and next to no sinus pressure issues outside of significant weather changes. I love that it's super quiet, has a gentle glowing LED light to let you know it's on and has water in it's tank. Speaking of which, I think it's also great that it turns red and shuts off the function when the water runs out. Noise level is really quiet. I hear a gentle whirring which is actually relaxing to me. I barely hear it. The only other sounds that I hear is when water is being directed into the base to keep the supply flowing but it's not so loud that it's disturbing at all. Please be advised that if you hear a dripping sound, your tank may not be 100% secured onto the base the way that it needs to be. It's super easy to fill up and to clean. Simply taking the mist spout off, lifting the tank up to empty and clean and emptying out the base to let it dry takes all of 2 minutes. I rinse mine and dry with a paper towel or other dry cloth just to keep any film or mold from developing. One small thing I need to mention is regarding the red rubber O-Ring under the tanks screw cap. Mine came fully inserted from the factory but somehow came loose and despite inserting it correctly with the ridged side facing up, it would not allow me to reinstall it into the underside of the cap. It's as if the diameter of the ring was too large. After several days of trying to squeeze it in and thinking I had it only to have the other side pop out, I decided to cut a small section of the ring off. Now the ring stays inside of the cap without coming out and all is good. I do not necessarily recommend anyone else do this and to be honest, I was able to use the unit without any issues from not having the rubber ring installed at all. It's there for a reason so my recommendation is if yours comes out and won't go back in, just order a replacement tank cap with the ring pre-installed. This was just my solution to what I was dealing with at the time. All in all, I'd like to say Great Job to Crane and I would recommend this product to my friends and family that could benefit from having a small profile humidifier for their needs.

I've had this humidifier (the lovely all-white one) for about a month now, and I love it! There are a couple of tiny issues, but overall it's still a five-star product. PROS: - It has a robust mist output, with a wide range of adjustability, and the top swivels, so you can direct the flow. - With a full tank, it really can run for about 24 hours. - It's very quiet. There is an audible hum (it is a machine, after all!), but it's low and constant, so it quickly blends into the background. (I have mine about two feet from my pillow, and it's not distracting in the least. If I'm on the other side of the room, I can't hear it at all.) - It has an automatic shut-off that I can tell you definitely works--it's so quiet, I accidentally left it on when I went to work one day! - It's easy to fill. - It's easy to clean. It is still a hassle to deal with once a week, but you're going to have to clean any humidifier you get, and this one's easier to clean than most others I've used. - If you have any questions at all about how to clean it, the Crane website has video instructions. (Sometimes watching someone do a task is more informative than reading about how to do it.) - It's quite attractive. It looks more like a little modern sculpture than an appliance. CONS: - It can get whatever surface you set it on wet--there's a bit of dripping when you take it apart to fill or empty. The instruction manual specifically says not to place a towel under it (and to keep it on a hard, flat surface), so I set mine on a small, square, metal cookie sheet (8"x8"?) with a lip all the way around the edge, and that solved the problem. - When it's turned on, there's a teeny tiny green light in the base that shines up through the partially translucent tank that makes the whole tank glow a little bit. It's not very bright at all--it's such a subtle glow, in fact, that I actually didn't notice it until I turned off the lights to go to bed the first night. It doesn't even brighten a dark room, but if you're the type of person bothered by any light at all in your bedroom, you might be bothered by the glow, as I can't think of a way you'd be able to cover up the glowing part (it's the whole tank!). - My two kittens like to stick their little noses into the mist spout on top and lick at it. If you have pets more mischievous than mine, they could easily knock the top spout part off with one whack of the paw, because it doesn't attach to the tank in any way, it just sits on top. If you don't have pets, this obviously won't be a problem for you. Overall, it's a great product, and I've noticed a huge difference in my breathing after only a few weeks of using it. I've already recommended it to friends and family!

This applies to the Blue tank/White base model. This was one of the few larger ones that were significantly cheaper than ones I could source locally - but I wondered why this model was so much less expensive than the others. I know some plastics are cheaper to produce than others, but $10 cheaper? Anyway it runs quietly and produces a nice amount of mist. At the lowest setting, it doesn't produce any mist - I'm not sure the purpose of that, but once you turn the knob to where the markings are, it begins misting. Oddly enough, the dots on the knob seem to be in reverse - the smaller the dots, the larger the volume of mist. Also, it has a single red/green LED mounted beneath the tank. If you are a person who prefers to sleep in complete darkness, choose another unit, as this LED is not only next to impossible to blackout without disassembling the unit, it also causes the white base portion to glow in the dark. The opening in the tank to refill is only @2" across, so it would be less easy to clean than ones with 3-4" openings. Also, the carrying handle is located under the directional cone on the top - and I wouldn't trust it to be sturdy enough to carry the tank when full (the unit has marking saying to use 2 hands to carry a full unit). Also, the unit will not automatically shut off if you remove the tank when it's running, like most of my previous models would do. Lastly, I noticed mist seeping out where the directional cone meets the tank, which could cause water to accumulate along the outside of the tank. I used an appropriate sized rubber band to act as an O-ring, and the leaking stopped. Your mileage may vary. Update: After using it for almost a year, I have to say it's been a good little unit. Despite the previously mentioned small fill opening, it has been very easy to keep clean and deodorized -- and that plastic handle is just a sturdy as on day one. It is a little tricky to clean up the area underneath it, but it's not a deal breaker. After 10 months of pretty much 24/7 operation, it was beginning to get a little noisy -- so being a clever lad who is used to trying to quiet noisy computer fans -- I did a wee bit of surgery to the unit and lubed the fan. It is now whirring as quietly (almost) as day one. On the whole, it's been a good little unit.

This humidifier works great for dry air. It runs quietly, puts out a steady mist, and helps with dry skin and stuffy nose. The tank lasts through the night, and it shuts off automatically when empty. It’s easy to refill and clean. Overall, a good value for the price and perfect for bedrooms or small rooms.

Love this humidifier. It puts out a good amount. I live in the High Desert and it very dry. Tank of water last about 8 to 10 hours if not more.

PLEASE READ THE VERY BOTTOM FOR THE LATEST UPDATE: A lot of the lower star reviews say that this thing only last a few months, but I sincerely hope that's not the case with all of them. My advice if you haven't already, is to read the 1 star reviews and decide if those issues are enough to matter to you. AFTER 1.5 WEEKS OF constant RUNNING: Pros: It really puts out a heavy stream of vapor that is visible. I love that. It was VERY easy to fill and assemble It makes no sound at all, except for the occasional bubble of water when the valve refills Runs for about 10 hours before needing to be refilled, but shuts off if it runs out of water Does NOT leave a big wet mess on the floor beneath or on the furniture Cool looking Cons: MAJOR CON: Made with VERY cheap and thin plastic ( I am very careful and gentle with my things, especially after reading reviews about how this machine cracks very easily. IT DOES! I put it down in the sink very carefully, with two hands still on it for weight support to fill it, and then I noticed while putting it back on the base that it was cracked around the top. I cannot believe it! I was so careful. I also just noticed that it's now cracked on the inside of the vapor valve. No water is leaking yet, but I just cannot believe how easily it cracks. No bumps or pressure, just cracked from the weight of the water I suppose. Unbelievable! DO nOT sit this thing down, or it will crack. There's a little light glowing in the tank, You can't turn it off, this may aggravate some during the night, but it's very dim in my opinion There's a handle on the tank, but it says not to use it when the tank is filled with water. I'm not sure why you would need it otherwise. Cord is a little shorter than I prefer, you'll need to sit it close to the plug. Water drips everywhere when you take it apart to refill it. It drips off of the top and the bottom, so no matter how you carry it to the sink, you're going to have a trail of drips. My advice is to take the entire thing to the sink before you pull the tank off to refill. (pretty aggravating) These are all preliminary cons, as I've just started using it and the excitement has not worn off yet. Will update. UPDATE: OKAY! SO NOW THE REAL STORY... MINE STOPPED WORKING ALSO! I THOUGHT THAT I HAD GOTTEN AWAY WITH A PRODUCT THAT I COULD MAKE WORK FOR A WHILE, BUT NO, IT STOPPED PUTTING OUT VAPOR THE OTHER DAY after only a couple of weeks. IT ALSO LEAKED OUT ALL OVER THE PIECE OF FURNITURE IT WAS ON, CAUSING IT TO BUBBLE UP. IT SOAKED A DIAPER BAG FULL OF BRAND NEW "NON-CHLORINE" HONEST COMPANY DIAPERS (THAT ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND HAVE TO BE ORDERED ONLINE). I was furious, and contacted Amazon. They responded quickly and said they would credit back the cost of the humidifier to my card within a couple of days. That hasn't happened yet, but I sincerely appreciate Amazon's attempt to remedy the problem. They even said I could keep it or throw it away, not to worry about the hassle of returning, which I thought was impressive. I was about to throw it away, when I decided to mess with it some. I took it apart, fiddled with the valve and let it dry out for couple of days. I put it back together, and voila, it's working again. I don't know if one of the electronic parts got wet or what, but drying it out seemed to do the trick. The stream of vapor isn't as thick as it was, but at least it's working. I would love to have it for free, but my conscience wouldn't let me, so I emailed amazon and told them that it was working again. Hopefully it won't do this again, but I'm telling you right now, it's not worth the hassle of broken parts, messed up furniture and other stuff from leaks or having to send it back. Don't be mesmerized by it's cool looking body, go with a different humidifier. It's neat and works beautifully at first, but it is made so cheap, it's just a temporary humidifier. 2ND UPDATE: It quit working again. I'm throwing this piece of junk in the trash.

The good stuff: 1. QUIET! I can't hear it over my computer fans and my computer is not very loud at all. You can definitely sleep with this thing on no prob. 2. Pretty easy to set up. The instructions tell you that you should rinse it out a bit before you use it. 3. Not too big. It's 13-14 inches at the top where the mist comes out. 9 inches wide/deep. Remember it's round. 4. Reasonably priced for what you get. Some of the humidifiers may very well be better than this, but they also cost $200 or more. For the modest price this is wonderful. 5. It doesn't look too 'medical'. A lot of the other ones have that hypochondriac/invalid look to them. This teardrop shape is kinda cool, but not childish. The not so good stuff: 1. You will need to clean it once a week. They tell you to use white vinegar or bleach. NOT soaps or detergents. So anyway, you will be sloshing in the sink/tub at least once a week. 2. The add the convenient little note: 'It is recommended you use distilled or filtered water'. A lot of tap water is 'hard' and there are minerals and things in it. So it will eventually clog up the nebulizer inside this and it won't work right. There will also be a lot of white dust that will result from the minerals as well. 3. Because of #2 I got the optional filter to use. They say to use the filter for 30-40 refills - and you refill it every day. Filter life is approximately 1 month. And it was $12. 4. YOU CANNOT ADD MEDICINES TO THIS THING. MEDICINES ARE FOR VAPORIZERS not humidifiers. 5. The title of this should be changed to ONE GALLON humidifier. The output is 2.3 gallons since it's a mist/vapor. This is definitely misleading to put 2.3 in the title. I did my homework and I knew it was only 1 gallon, but still it's not cool to have that there to make people think this is bigger than it is. 6. THIS IS FOR A SMALL ROOM. Bedroom or office size. Don't get this if you think it will do the living room or kitchen or some bigger room in the house. 7. You have to be careful that you adjust the moisture right. If it is too high then it will get on things and make them wet. If there is wooden furniture around it could ruin their finish. I have mine sitting on a big plastic cutting board. 8. It needs to be on a level surface. You can't sit it on a towel or carpet. There is a vent on the bottom and that would block it. 9. Keep kids and pets away from it. If you have curious kids or critters there could be potential messy disasters in your future. Even though I listed more in the not so good column I think this is a great buy. I just wanted to list the stuff to consider and that isn't mentioned/listed here in the description - or in the promo video. My big concern was noise. We have a Holmes humidifier which is really big and works great, but it's like being next to an airplane. Not even close to reasonable for sleeping. With the dryness of the winter I asked my Doc about sinus stuff. She said that a humidifier is essential and some saline nasal spray. So I needed one that could run while I was sleeping. This one is ideal for me. Just remember to consider the stuff you need to do to MAINTAIN a humidifier. Some of the reviews here were complaining about white dust and that things got too wet - both of these things are clearly explained in the instructions. If you want one that will be sitting there and you don't have to do anything then this ain't it. But for one of the super duper ones you will need to drop some serious dough. If you don't maintain the humidifier it will not last.

Works excellently without problem. I find it very easy to fill up and empty and it runs silently. The top of the tank is rounded so it doesn't sit flat when you turn it upside down to fill it, but I set the top inside the kitchen sink drain and it fits perfectly and stays put. Alternatively you could place it in a bowl or pot to keep it still while it fills if you don't want to hold on to it. It emits a very fine cool mist that looks like white smoke which is interesting to watch. I've received several compliments from coworkers about how stylish it looks. It lasts a fairly long time on one tank of water depending on how high you turn it up; I use it five days a week at the office turned up about half way or slightly higher and it usually makes it until midday Wednesday or Thursday on one tank. You can twist the spout to point the mist in different directions. It will automatically shut off when it runs out of water which I appreciate for safety reasons and there is a tiny light in the base that turns red when the water level is too low and green when it is fine. There are demineralization filter cartridges available separately if desired and I like that it is available in different colours. This is the quietest and most attractive humidifier I have ever had and I think the price is very decent. I would highly recommend this device for those looking for a small space humidifier. I have been using mine five days a week for nearly a year and a half and it is still working perfectly for me.

Great product. Water tank is big enough to last 4-5 nights.

Me gusto mucho. El diseño no estorba en la decoración de tu casa, dura toda la noche, es facil de limpir y de usar. Lo tengo en el cuarto de mi bebé y no hace ruido. Lo recomiendo mucho!

Très efficace et esthétique Mais attention c est une prise anglaise donc pour l utiliser en France il faut un adaptateur

We have a small bedroom and the product absolutely delivered regarding humidity level. The white dust some users complain about is due to the hard water of your city and is likely to happen with any humidifier. This problem is addressed in user manual. I personally do not experience it. I figured that for best results, there is no need to put the blower to full blast. Full blast result in very saturated mist and somehow it falls on the floor. By setting it to around 65%, the mist stay up in the air. You also live up longer on a single tank. I really like the 360 top chimney, you can quickly and easily change the way the mist is blown. The unit is pretty good-looking (imo) but this comes at a (reasonable) price - which leads us to the negative points of the product... You have to hold the tank while filling it and you need high clearance between the faucet and the bottom of the sink. It's not that bad, get a big glass if you don't have needed clearance. The base is a bit hard to clean. Spillage is likely to happen the first time. You'll figure how to get things done. It's been a month now that the humidifier runs on and off daily. To this day, I'm very satisfied with the purchase and would recommend it.