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Honeywell HCM-6009 QuietCare 9-Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology | 
 enlarge | Brand: Honeywell
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $98.99
You Save: $1.00 (1%)
New (5) from $98.99
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 3562
Color: Alabaster
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 23.2 x 17.5 x 15.2
MPN: HCM6009
Model: HCM-6009
UPC: 092926345914
EAN: 0092926345914
ASIN: B000G0LDRI
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Auto Shut-off at desired humidity or when tank is empty | | • | Quickfill system that is Easy to clean, carry and fill | | • | Adjustable Humidistat for desired humidity setting | | • | Space-saving design | | • | Manual Controls |
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Product Description
Honeywell Quietcare 9 Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology. 9 Gallon output/day whole house humidifier is up to 30% quieter than other cool mist humidifiers. Operates up to 24 hours on a single filling and is recommended for areas up to 2300 sq ft.QuietCare HCM-6009 provides natural relief from dry indoor air. The Protec Pure Moisture System provides a 3 step process for fresher moisture. The Airwashing filter helps capture dirt, dust, and pollen, the Protec Cleaning Cartridge helps reduce mineral build-up and the Protec Extended Life Filter helps prevent the growth of mold and odor causing bacteria on your filter.Up to 30% quieter. Automatic shut-off. Adjustable humidity control. 3 moisture output settings. Easy to clean, carry and fill. Replacement filter: HC-14
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Great humidifier December 28, 2006
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
The only problem is a tendancy of the filter to become moldy, but this is easily remedied by adding 1/16 Cup or so of ammonia to each of 2 reservoirs that you fill with water. This will ward off the mold. Buy extra filters. This machine is very quiet relative to the amount of humidity that it puts out (hence the filter enclosure is correspondingly more humid, and tends toward mold more easily).
The BENCHMARK of Humidifiers October 19, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After several years of looking for the best humidifier, I finally found it.
I previous tried warm and cool mist humidifiers and none of them have measured up to the Honeywell HCM-6009 QuietCare 9-Gallon Console Humidifier; best of all it is like having a humidifier and air cleaner all in one.
First off, anyone who complains about the noise of a humidifier like this doesn't quite have an understanding of the product. The fan is what moves the moisture and the sound from it is nothing compared to the so called "noise" that many reviewers on here have complained about.
Second, are the tanks. Two of them so you don't have to fill them as often.
Maybe it is me, but come on people, it is a humidifier. Too many tanks to fill, the noise is unbearable, too many parts...again, it is a humidifier and for me, I have tried all the rest and then got the absolute best....Honeywell HCM-6009 QuietCare 9-Gallon Console Humidifier.
It does the job as a humidifier is intended. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Also recommend using with it:
BestAir RPS3BT Humidifier Bacteriostatic Treatment (1 qt.)
Protec Continuous Cleaning Cartridge (PC-2)
Perhaps discontinued, but what a value! November 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a more expensive QuietCare, but its control system died. This one does not have the UV light or the humidity meter, but is simply three fan speeds and I keep the humidity knob cranked up. Arizona in the "winter" is rather low humidity. The excellent filter must be replaced about every six weeks, and Amazon Prime is like half (or less). The filter gets coated by dust, but the real filter killer is the hard water. I paid half the going rate and if it comes back, nail it.
simple and effective - brilliant April 6, 2008
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
well today finally i smelled the mold opened it up and the filter was moldy. however then i realized the mold was not just on the filter - it was also on my windows where the moisture condensed so really they did a pretty good job on the protec cartridge and filter coating because i was expecting the filter to get moldy almost instantly and did not expect the room to get moldy. instead they both got moldy after i pumped up the humidity to almost 70% ( from 24% ) in my room.
but thats another thing - this unit will not get you up to 70% and perhaps that is good. i had two of these in my bedroom because one would only get it up to about 50% and to get any higher i would have to either close all the windows or set it to high fan speed at which point it sounds like a jet engine. with two units i was able to get the humidity i wanted with the window partially open and with both units on low fan speed. but really if u want 70% with windows partially open and on low speed you may need 3 or 4 of these in one room ... you probably do NOT want that though because then your room will be covered in mold.
anyway people be complaining that the parts of this unit are not held together by anything. yes this is true. and it is the genius of this design - to remove the tanks ( to fill up with water ) or to remove the tray ( to clean it ) you don't have to do anything at all - just grab the handle and lift it up.
also the design of the tanks is really good actually because the opening is about 4" in diameter so you can fill it up in seconds in the bath tub and also you can put your hand inside to clean the tank.
basically the entire design is such that it allows you to do everything quickly - there is not a single screw or latch or lock or anything that you ever need to operate to completely take it apart and clean etc. the design is pure genius IMO.
the one complaint i have is that there is this little floating bubble thing that detects when the unit ran out of water and shuts the unit off - it malfunctions. sometimes you need to shake the unit a bit for the bubble to come to its senses and realize that the unit is not empty. but its not a real problem just an annoyance ... definitely something that should be fixed but not something that prevents you from using the unit.
if you think this thing is too powerful for your room you are wrong. yes it will put out about as much moisture as it says ( 9 gallons per day ) but to me thats about how much i want in a single room in winter with windows partially open ( open by about one inch ). if you want quiet acoustics you may want to get a pair so u can run them on "low" fan setting. in fact before next winter i may get a third one for my bedroom.
the controls are really simple to operate - just set desired humidity by turning the knob and select fan speed with another knob, thats it.
if you're getting this thing i would recommend ordering a few extra filters ( to replace moldy ones ) as well as a humidity gauge / hygrometer. i use extech hygrometer. i would also recommend that you get a hygrometer that shows dew point that way you would have a better chance of avoiding condensation on your windows which will most likely result in mold.
more expensive honeywell model has an LCD screen that shows the humidity so you would not necessarily need a dedicated hygrometer if you went with that but i like the quick and simple analog controls on this cheaper model. also this analog model has wider range of adjustment than the digital models. one of the digital models can only be set to 55% max and the LCD model to 65% max and i have at times gotten up to 70% with 6009. i also like the large digits on the extech hygrometer ... i only wish i bought a hygrometer with dew point display.
i also have the 6011 model which is same as this unit but with ionizer and i don't know if ionizer is broken or what but i can't tell any difference when its on so to me 6009 is the way to go.
by the way in case you don't know how this humidifier works it just has a wick/filter sitting in water and a fan sucking air through this filter - as simple as it gets which also means that it should be pretty reliable as its pretty much just a motor, fan and hygrostat and the filter is replaceable.
the fan by the way is a monster. it has a complex shape and pulls air very strongly. honeywell also makes turbochargers for audi turbodiesel race car and it kinda shows on this humidifier.
the styling is very tasteful - two close beige tones with the same curves echoing throughout the design from overall shape to handles to knobs. being so big it HAS to be stylish in order not to be an eye sore.
given the dimensions of the unit (large filter and water tanks), the quality of its fan and motor and the simple and logical overall design i feel that for the money it is a steal.
Form and function pros and cons March 18, 2007
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I really debated about giving this item three or four start. I decided on four because bottom line it does a good job getting moisture in the air and some design items work well. For instance, it is on wheels so it is easy to move and the water fill containers are manageable. They had the forsight to make two instead of one and the handles are comfortable.
Now for some negatives. At the highest setting, it is still pretty loud. I live in a condo so, if I'm watching TV I usually keep it on the second highest setting or wear headphones and keep it at the highest setting. Here is another noise issue- when it starts getting empty, a loud humm starts up. Another thing I don't like is that you can't control or see what the humidity level is- it just kicks out. I think this feature is available on a higher model but it seems like it should be available on this one for the price they are asking.
Probably the biggest issue I have with this unit is that it has a side discharge for air rather than through the top like most units. This is an issue for me because when I watch TV I usually sit on the floor (TV over a fireplace would never work for me) and this unit blows COLD AIR out and it is quite uncomfortable. You could make the argument to move it somewhere else, but for maximum benefit you should keep it where you spend most of your time.
So ther you have it. I probably should give it three stars but it does what its supposed to do well- with some design issues.
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