
Budget cool-mist humidifier
- Inexpensive
- Compact size
- Dishwasher safe base
- Somewhat noisy operation
- Ongoing filter costs
- Small 1.5-gallon water reservoir
Reviews say the compact Honeywell HCM-630 cool-mist humidifier provides convenient features and adequate moisture at an affordable price. It has a 3-gallon daily output -- enough to humidify an average living room -- and the tank holds 1.5 gallons. The Honeywell HCM-630 uses filters that catch dust and pollen, as well as reduce mold, bacteria and mineral buildup. While these filters are said to last up to three months depending on usage and water quality, some owners complain that they only last six weeks. At $13 each, the cost of replacement filters may make the Honeywell HCM-630 better suited for seasonal operation instead of year-round use. Another complaint about the Honeywell HCM-630 is its noise level, though most owners say it doesn't keep them awake at night. The Kenmore 15408 (*est. $110) costs much more, but it outputs up to 8 gallons of water per day, so it can cover a larger area of up to 1,700 square feet.
Good Housekeeping gives the Honeywell HCM-631 (the exact same model, only finished in black instead of white) second place overall in its test of 21 room-size humidifiers, Write-ups by owners on Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com offer deeper insight into how the Honeywell HCM-630 and 631 perform over time.
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Our Sources
1. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping's engineers evaluate 21 room-size humidifiers on their appearance, energy cost, ease of use, and how quickly they work. They award the Honeywell HCM-631 second place and say it used the least electricity of any humidifier in the test. (The Honeywell HCM-630 is the white version of the black HCM-631.)
Review: Best Humidifiers, Editors of Good Housekeeping, Oct. 2008
2. Amazon.com
About 50 owners have posted reviews of the Honeywell HCM-630 at Amazon.com. Roughly two-thirds of them give the humidifier favorable ratings. The main complaints center on noise level and ongoing filter cost.
Review: Honeywell HCM-630 QuietCare 3.0 Gallon Cool Moisture Humidifier, Contributors to Amazon.com
More than 30 owners have checked in at Buzzillions.com to rate the Honeywell HCM-630 cool-mist humidifier. It receives 3.9 out of five stars, and owners here give it good marks for its quiet operation. Complaints center on the small water tank that is difficult to fill and must be filled often.
Review: Honeywell Quietcare HCM-630 3 Gallon Humidifier, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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