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Hunter 33222 Care-Free 2.2-gallon HumidifierPlus with Exclusive NiteGlo Night Light | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hunter Fan
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $46.99
You Save: $13.00 (22%)
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 21271
Color: White/Blue
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 15.7 x 12.9 x 12.4
MPN: 33222
Model: 33222
UPC: 049694332226
EAN: 0049694332226
ASIN: B0002SP5CI
Release Date: August 5, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.2-gallon 35-watt humidifier for room sizes up to 1225 square feet | | • | Exclusive NiteGlo nightlight illuminates water tank with soft glow | | • | 3-speed whisper-quiet fan; airtight, watertight easy-to-fill ToteAway tank | | • | Regulated Release system eliminates stagnant water around PermaWick filter | | • | Measures approximately 15-3/4 by 13 by 12-1/2 inches; 5-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
3 speed humidifier has 2 gallon daily output, 1250 sq. ft. coverage, maintenance free PermaWick filter, triple protection against bacteria, mold, and spores. Features Regulated Release system to eliminate stagnant water, dishwasher safe pan and tray, excl
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 The best one I've tried! January 22, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I must respond to the previous reviews before I discuss mine. 1st-The same water does not sit in the base the entire time; it cycles through. 2nd-Any water that sits in any location for too long will grow bacteria. That is why they tell you to rinse the machine on a daily basis (as ALL humidifiers recommend). If you let it sit too long, the water will turn brown, but that is due to mineral deposits in the water. Using filtered or distilled water will minimize this, but so will rinsing out the unit on a daily basis. Regardless of the type of water used, the filter will build up deposits, which means it's doing its job. That is why they recommend cleaning the filter and the entire unit on a weekly basis with vinegar. This is nothing unique to this particular unit; all humidifiers will require regular cleaning. 3rd-To rinse the base all you have to do is remove the filters and the reservoir. Nothing too difficult. This will occur with ALL humidifiers. You cannot expect to have a machine that uses water and expect not to have to clean it. Leave some water in a bucket for a few days and see what happens. Moisture left to be will breed bacteria eventually. If you use this unit on a daily basis, rinse and clean it regularly. If you use it occasionally, then make sure it's dry before it sits there for any amount of time. 4th-I have 3 of these units and not one leaks. You probably got a defective one.
MY REVIEW: I purchased 4 other brands of humidifiers before trying and choosing this one. It is the best I have found in a decent price range. I now own 3 in varying sizes for my home. It is very efficient and puts the moisture out very well. This size will run for quite awhile without needing a refill. It is simple to clean; it comes apart easily and the permafilter is nice because you only have to clean it in water and vinegar and not spend $$ on new filters. The fan is louder on high but it is a soothing, constant noise and really much quieter than others I have tried. It works well when sleeping because it is like white noise. Low and medium are pretty quiet and I am able to keep it on medium in my living room even when I'm watching TV or reading. I measure the humidity in my home and these Hunter's really work quite quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend this unit!
Very Good Value . Filterless. February 11, 2008
I have this Hunter humidifier and a larger Hunter humidifier with better functions as well, and I think they both do a super job. I've had the larger one for several years and it has never given me anything but good performance. I can honestly say that it receives NO special treatment and probably borders on abuse. We now have filtered softened water, but previously our spring water wasn't too pristine and the humidifier handled it great. I didn't go crazy with cleaning it all the time; I don't think that's necessary or a good idea. My ten year old son takes care of this new smaller one with no problems. We've had zero leaks. It is true that on maybe two occasions, when the older one used all of its water, I had to unplug the unit and then plug it back in for it to 'reset'? before it would start again. Not a big deal. Be sure to follow the directions and it should be A OK. This one doesn't have the humidistat thing, which I was disappointed about, but for 50 bucks I'm very satisfied. I searched several stores and couldn't find anything comparible.
Excellent!!! November 9, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the cleanest humdiifier I have ever owned. The air is clean in my home thanks to a Hunter in every bedroom! This humidifier actually releases old water on a regular basis. The Nite Glo is a nice feature for my kids too. I have used this humidifer since my kids were born becasue it is bacteria free. The Perma Wick filter never needs replacement. That almost pays for itself.
Great Product and very Low Maintenance July 6, 2006
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Use on my 3year old room and works great. Low maintenance and nice Nite Glow Lite. I recommend this product for anyone that wants a Humidifier that works great and is low maintenace.
Two Thumbs Up!
 Good machine, but takes some experience. December 26, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Most of the people here seem to not have much experience with these types of evaporative humidifiers. Short of installing a dedicated humidifier unit onto a central HVAC duct, these are the cleanest, most energy efficient humidifiers available. Hunter's Permawick with water pump design is very effective and eliminates the need to buy expensive paper filters two or possibly even three times each winter.
The humidifier doesn't require the weekly or even daily maintenance of paper wick filters IF you follow some simple guidelines. First, add a couple spoonfuls of bleach to the tray every few days; don't waste your money on expensive "humidifier treatment solutions". Yes, it will smell like you just cleaned a bathroom, but it will dissipate by the end of the day and is enough to prevent bacteria growth. Doing this prevents bacterial sludge from building up in the machine and prevents clogging and leaking. It takes 30 seconds and you don't have to take apart the machine each week to clean it. Second, at the end of winter, you must clean out the mineral deposits. The most cost effective way of doing this is to soak the metal permawicks in a bucket of boiling vinegar. This is much cheaper than wasting your money on CLR crap. After the bucket cools, rinse out the permawicks and dry. Use the standing vinegar to scrub out the tray and water pump impeller parts with a soft plastic tub scrubber or sponge.
The instructions for the humidifier don't tell you how to do these things. Then again, anyone with half a brain should understand: 1) the need to sanitize a machine that cycles room air through a moist chamber and 2) the need to demineralize a machine that churns through hundreds of gallons of water each winter.
I'm on my fourth winter, now, with my Hunter humidifier, and it's so much cleaner and less of a hassle than the stupid paper-wick model I had before. And no white dust like the misting model I had before that.
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