Hunter 33252 CareFree Humidifier Plus with Exclusive Nite Glo Night Light

Review by Elkensteyin
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I’ve gone though a lot of humidifiers, both hot and cold. Most of them either stop working after a year or two, or get so corroded or mildewed that you have to get rid of them. The Hunter humidifier doesn’t corrode or get mildew, you can wash the pieces, especially the Permawick filter in the dishwasher, it lasts over 48 hours of constant running on high (over 72 hours on low), and has a nice little blue light that lights through the water, which gives a nice softening touch. I’ve now gotten one for each bedroom in my house, and am extremely happy with this product.

Review by J. Chang
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bought this item because of the “permanent” wick. it works fine although it doesn’t evaporate nearly as much as the throw-away paper wicks. (it will smell after a while but responds to soaking with mild bleach). the problem I have with this machine is the fragile fan. after less than a full winter season of use, the fan died on me, and I had to get it replaced by hunter. after putting it away for the summer, the fan again died after less than two months of use. now, I use this unit almost continuously but I would have expected hunter to make better fans. stay away from this model if you use your humidifier for more than a few hours a day.

Review by Lindley Darden
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I just purchased my second Hunter Carefree Humidifier. The first one lasted 7 years. It had a lot of white buildup and when I cleaned it this year it didn’t work when I put it back together. Not having to replace the filter is a big plus. I had hoped Hunter would put an opening in the top of the tank so that it could be refilled without removing it and flipping it over, but there isn’t one. The tank is heavy after filling and is awkward to flip over to reach the handle. The unit is not quiet. The high setting is ever noisier on this new unit than on the older one; the lower setting is not too noisy; the unit gurgles as water is being taken in. I didn’t need the night light, which is a bright blue. Regardless of these problems, I couldn’t find another unit that sounded better overall for my bedroom at night. For the most part, I’m pleased with it.