Essick Air 696-400 Variable Speed Whole House Humidifier
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Product Details
Manufacturer: BemisBrand: Bemis
Edition: Kitchen
Model: 696-400
Color: Oak
Publisher: Bemis
Studio: Bemis
Music Label: Bemis
Product features:
- Credenza-style console humidifier for up to 2300 square feet
- Evaporative wick design for invisible humidity
- Variable speed control; nighttime setting; 2-stage Air Care filter
- Dual tanks; outputs up to 11 gallons per day
- 29-5/8 by 14-7/8 by 25-3/8 inches; 1-year warranty
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Essick Air 696-400 Variable Speed Whole House Humidifier
Customer Review: Does the job, but not quite 5 stars
Summary: 4 Stars
The good news is, it humidifies. That's what I bought it for and that's what it does. The level of humidity is adjustable, allowing the unit to automatically cycle on and off as needed. And yes, you can adjust the fan speed, but getting it anywhere near the upper range makes it sound like a B29 taking off. IT'S LOUD! I leave it on med-low and it's not bad at all.
It has two plastic 2.6 gallon water bottles and at the med-low fan speed I use, I go through about 1 bottle per day. It keeps the rooms close to it quite comfortable, but rooms farther away don't get much. Your mileage will vary depending on humidifier location, floor plan, and normal air circulation.
As far as being built "sturdy" (as one reviewer pointed out), I have to disagree. The entire housing is made of plastic. Without the water bottles in it, it's so light that on a hard floor it easily rolls away with the lightest bump. Unless you are on carpet, I recommend NOT installing the castors that come with it. The weakest part of the whole unit is the stupid lid. It's constantly falling off it's hinges when I'm replacing the water bottles. It's just poorly designed.
I highly recommend buying the optional "air cleaner filter" (model #1051) that fits on the back. It helps clear your house of dust and pollen and also makes your internal wick last longer. For allergy sufferers, this is an absolute MUST.
Speaking of making wicks last longer, it wasn't until I read the owner's manual that I found out soft water is NOT recommended as it's supposedly not good for the wick. Oh well. The only NON-softened water I have is my outdoor hose and there's NO WAY I'm going out there every morning in the snow to fill my humidifier bottles!
All in all, I give it a 5 in performance, 4 in construction, and a 2 in convenience. (Hey, refilling and lugging 22 lbs of water every morning gets old!) Since performance is really what we want out of it, it gets an overall score of 4 stars from me.
BTW, use about 1/2 as much of the anti-bacterial additive as the bottle recommends and it does just fine.
Cheers!
Description of Essick Air 696-400 Variable Speed Whole House Humidifier
Credenza style whole house Humidifier,clean, healthy evaporative humidification in a classic design. Automatic humidistat maintains humidity level, variable speed control, quiet nighttime setting, refill lights, automatic shutoff, 11 gallons of output per day, 5.2 gal.water-holding capacity,humidifies 2300 sg.ft. 2-stage air-care filter,bemis-patented super wick, replaceable 2-stage air-care filter which traps airborne particles and eliminates odors, easy-fill dual water bottles with refill hose, removeable power pack for easy cleaning, ez-roller casters, 29 5/8x14 7/8x25 3/8, 29lbs, Color-Light OakDesigned to humidify without disrupting décor, this credenza-style Bemis humidifier improves air quality and comfort throughout the entire house. The added moisture helps the well being of the skin and respiratory system, as well as protecting plants, furniture, and electronics from excessive aridity. The unit uses an evaporative wick construction, emitting invisible humidity to avoid the dust, spray, and mist of many other models. It covers up to 2300 square feet and outputs as much as 11 gallons per day from its two tanks. The straightforward controls are variable for both airflow and humidity and include a quiet nighttime setting and an automatic humidistat. A two-stage Air Care filter traps particulates and minerals, while a refill light simplifies monitoring and automatic shut-off prevents overheating. Measuring 29-5/8 by 14-7/8 by 25-3/8 inches, the unit comes with casters and plastic housing with an imitation wood finish in light oak. Bemis includes a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
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