Product review (4 stars): works as expected
This humidifier is great - the proof is that with its use my 17 month sleeps better and tends not to get as sick from the dry air created by the radiator style heating of homes in Germany.  I have issues with it each time we have lived here so I was expecting nothing less. I like that this humidifier doesn't really need any cleaning given the HARD water here in Europe.  The filter is easy to change and I will try some of the tips from other users to extend their life. But if this is all i have to buy and change periodically then I am happy with my choice! And unlike some purchasers, I didn't notice any difference in size compared to what I threw away and I received what appeared to the authentic vornado brand filters not generic as some folks seemed to be getting.