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- Best humidifier overall Air-O-Swiss Ultrasonic 7144 *Est. $200
- Budget cool-mist humidifier Crane EE-5301 Cool Mist Humidifier *Est. $45
- Best console humidifier Kenmore 15412 *Est. $140
- Warm-mist humidifier Vicks Warm Mist V745A *Est. $40
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- Compact
- Quiet
- No filters or cartridges needed
- Antibacterial technology
- Produces cool or warm mist
- May generate white dust
- Hard to clean
- Low output
- Some durability problems
- Expensive
The Germ Guardian H2000 is a manual ultrasonic humidifier suitable for rooms of up to 400 square feet. However, users generally say it works best in smaller spaces. It can produce warm or cool mist (although users say the warm-mist setting is not particularly effective). It requires no filters or cartridges, and its nano-silver technology is designed to prevent the buildup of bacteria and mold. However, some users caution that parts of the machine are vulnerable to mold buildup and are difficult to clean effectively. Experts and users agree that this humidifier is quiet and easy to use. Like all ultrasonic humidifiers, the Germ Guardian H2000 can produce some white dust because of dissolved minerals in tap water; distilled or filtered water may address this problem. The Air-O-Swiss Ultrasonic 7144 (*Est. $200) can humidify a larger space, but it is more expensive. If you have a small room and a small budget, consider the Crane EE-5301 Cool Mist Humidifier (*Est. $45), which can humidify rooms up to 250 square feet.
The best review of the Germ Guardian H2000 is a comparison test conducted by Laura Moser of Slate.com, who evaluates seven humidifiers in her home and reports on the results. We also consulted professional and user reviews of this product at AllergyBuyersClub.com.
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Our Sources
1. Slate.com
Laura Moser rates the Germ Guardian H2000 third out of seven humidifiers, based on performance, maintenance and overall aesthetics. She says it works well in a small bedroom, but has little effect in a larger room.
Review: Get Misty for Me: Humidifiers to Help You Through the Winter, Laura Moser, Jan. 31, 2008
This site includes both an expert review from the editors and a handful of reviews contributed by visitors to the site. Editors give the Germ Guardian H2000 4.5 stars out of 5, saying it is durable, virtually silent and very easy to maintain.
Review: Germ Guardian Ultrasonic Humidifiers - Virtually Maintenance Free! Prevents Mold Built-Up in the Tank, Editors of and contributors to AllergyBuyersClub.com
3. Amazon.com
The Germ Guardian H2000 gets an average score of 3.5 stars out of 5 in roughly 35 user reviews. Reviewers say it is easy to use and quiet, and they appreciate its lack of filters to replace. However, some find it hard to clean and fill, and others say its moisture output is weak.
Review: Germ Guardian H2000 Manual Ultrasonic Humidifier, Contributors to Amazon.com
4. Drugstore.com
The Germ Guardian H2000 has only a handful of reviews at Drugstore.com, earning an average rating of 3 stars out of 5. Some users say it works well, and others say their units broke after a short time and customer service was unhelpful.
Review: Germ Guardian Humidifier Manual H2000, Contributors to Drugstore.com
We found only one user review for the Germ Guardian H2000 at Buzzillions.com. The reviewer loves this humidifier, saying it is quiet, effective and well worth its high cost.
Review: Germ Guardian Manual Ultrasonic Humidifier, Contributor to Buzzillions.com
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