How good is it at actually humidifying the air?
1806748
In a very small room it serves as a humidifier. Just do not put any fragrance in it.
1806749
It adds a little moisture to the air, but it's main job is trapping dust in the air. It does this by air being pulled in from the back and the dust is trapped in the swirling water bath. The air coming out of the front is cleaner. That's its main function.
1790697
We've had ours for a few weeks, the best it's done is 36%, but it's really dry here and the temp has hovered between -5 and 20 degrees. Without this humidifier we were only between 12 and 18%, so it's a big improvement! We don't run it on high though,, go between med and low.
2110163
No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with this one. I got a slightly smaller Honeywell Quietcare that was quieter and worked more reliably than this one. No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother... » Read More No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with this one. I got a slightly smaller Honeywell Quietcare that was quieter and worked more reliably than this one. « Show Less
2226845
I don't think of it as a humidifier, but it does put a continuous small amount of moisture into the air.
2192277
This unit will not humidify the area that it claims. It will handle two large rooms at best. If you have 1800 sqft I would recommend getting two units.
1678235
My house is 3,300 and it's is more than enough. I would say "yes" you will be fine. It may take and extra day to humidify, but the end result will be great.
642601
Eventhough it's not a humidifier, it does put some moister in the air. Honestly I prefer it over humidifier because its much quiter, and the mist finer putting just enough moiter in the air to aliviate dry sinus. I run it for 3 hours in the eve before bed time then reset to and additional 3 when going to bed and it does the trick for us (10x12 room).
744310
Initially it is fairly quite but fairly soon it gets loud. Humidifies fairly well but does not do an area as large as they advertise.
874676
I sent it to my cousin who has breathing problems and she said it works great as a humidifier and is very quiet. She's very pleased with it.
259409
Yeah, it's a little bit noisy, but it's done a pretty good job for me. If it's compressing air for you, I'd imagine you should be good.
892915
It doesn't "purify" the air in the usual sense of processing it internally via a filter to remove impurities. It's probably marketing-speak for "humid air is good for you". All it does is produce a fine mist with all the benefits of such action. For all I know this could have some sort of a minor "purifying" effect (maybe large particles can be trapped by droplets and fall to the ground?) but if you're looking for an air purifier per se, there is probably a better choice than this.
39447
It is a cool mist humidifier. I have had one for a year now and would not buy another one. It is very large, very noisy and does not have a great system for refilling the water.
100897
I've found it lasts all night. Which considering that this is only effective when you are right next to it, and is not intended to humidify an entire room, is all that you would need.
1362593
This is a small personal device. You will notice effects if you are close by, but the humidifier will not be effective in a large room with high ceilings. The essential oils will diffuse throughout the room, though.
2005120
It is a cool, fine, mist does not make a mess. It has worked well thus far.
996194
I think you meant Lint, fair amount and this filter works very well to catch them. We clean the filter every after use to keep it in peak efficiency. Humidity, yes. We live is the tropics so humidity is an everyday thing can we cannot complain really. The heat when blown indoors can be hot for our feel specially during summer, 32 average and could add 2 degrees when dryer is on. Since we use this product and blow hot air outdoors it is not much Temperature change. Hioe it helps.
500775
Yes it will be big enough to humidify your room, but as we are all finding you won't be able to set the amount of water that you can on others. You can choose how strong the fan goes and you can even set that you don't want the unit running all night, just to the amount that is apparently pre-set in the unit which is about 50-55.