Air-O-Swiss 32838 Ultrasonic Humidifier
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Air-O-Swiss 32838 Ultrasonic Humidifier
Customer Review: Not Very Effective
Summary: 2 Stars
We like the appearance of the unit and the quiet operation. Based on the visable mist, it appears to put out a lot of moisture. However, even when leaving it run all night and most of the day, the humidity in our bedroom doesn't get above 30 percent.
We have fairly hard water so it leaves a layer of white dust over everything. We have resorted to using distilled water but that gets a little costly; two gallons per day at $1.59 per gallon. That cost is offset a little bit by not having to replace the demineralization cartridge.
If you need to humidify a room that is larger than the average bedroom, you should consider buying a larger unit with a much greater output.
Customer Review: Junk
Summary: 1 Stars
Read the all the reviews for this piece of junk and do not buy. Poor customer service and they do not honor warranty. I would suggest everyone who has bought this to file a complaint with Better Business Bureau. I have had unit for only two months and the tank is cracking all over. It also leaks out of base onto floor. At first I thought it was nice but did not last for more than a few weeks before it had problems. This is a $200 unit. My $30 unit I got at grocery store locally works fine and has worked all winter. Do not buy any of their products. That is the only power we have against these lousy companies. I wish I had read the Amazon reviews first.Customer Review: Mediocre
Summary: 2 Stars
Humidifies well but... We have 2 units, one is constantly broken and makes loud noises. Catch-22 - we have to ship it to Air-O-Swiss on our costs (unit is pretty big but under warranty still). Also it requires maintenance way too often (there are others out there that require it once a year or so). If you lift up the tank there is lots of condensation (about half a cup) and if you are not careful it spils on your feet/floor/carpet etc. After exchange of the de-ionizing cartridge the unit fails frequently to start up again etc.
All in all it works but with too many issues and insufficient service for that price. I wouldn't buy one again.
Customer Review: First year: worked perfectly; Second year: makes loud intermittent popping noise and not as effective
Summary: 2 Stars
The first year, this unit worked great. But, this winter, this unit makes an annoyingly loud intermittent popping noise. I can only guess that it is due somehow to the spring at the bottom of the reservoir, but I can't figure out why it's happening or how to fix it. Also, it appears that the unit is not as effective as last year. Not sure why. I do need to purchase a new ionic pin thingy, but other than that, I think it's been properly maintained.
I've just emailed Air-O-Swiss's customer service, but seeing the other comments, I'm not hopeful to get an answer. I'll post back if I figure this thing out.
Customer Review: OWNED FOR 4yrs
Summary: 5 Stars
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I have used many types & brands which have all failed at some point. The worst was $150 Holmes warm-mist, which failed & melted in a plastic smokey mess while I slept one night (thank god for smoke detectors). My friend recomended this Air-O-Swiss unit. It was more expensive, however totally worth it! I have owned this unit for 4yrs so far & very pleased. It's easy to maintain, consistant & reliable. Uses very little electricity in both "cool" & "warm" mist modes. It can evaporate up to 7 gal/day in "high/warm" mode, 3-1/2 gal/day in "med/cool" mode. FYI, keep it clean & it will last!