Product review (5 stars): Real Deal, Cost Effective, Lo Energy, no white dust and WORKS
Amazing engineering. German solid simplicity. A QUIET fan pulls air in the top, blows it over a wheel partially immersed in water, which is driven by the simplest little gear. In Michigan, ranch home, outdoor temps 10-40 in January; it puts an honest GALLON of water into the air. We use reverse-osmosis water from out under-counter, so ZERO mineral build-up. Yes, it is plastic, but it's either ABS or solid hi density poly, much like solid BMW car interiors, not cheap. The entire half: top/fan/gear case and two speed switch lift right off. Fill by pouring with a gallon water jug to the line, set the top back on and it runs (24-48 hrs) until the RED "out of water comes on. We used Venta additive, which keeps scum away and breaks the surface tension on the wheel which has 40 discs in it. I can sip my 5AM coffee in a silent house sitting in my Papa Bear chair 6 feet away and not hear it. Our hygrometer went from 10% to a 35-40% range, and my Baby Boomer skin is less dried out and no nosebleeds for this year. It simply won't put any more water in the air when it has reached the ability to absorb more; no humidistat needed. Yup, pricey, but NO noise, steam, white dust, stupid "wicks, pads, filters" to buy and then landfill the crusty buggers. Been there. Pricey, yup. Worth it? Totally, in our experience. No, Amazon did not pay me. I just love the dang thing.