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Product Features
- Provides Relief from Cough, Cold and Flu Symptoms
- Relieves Congestion from Allergy and Asthmatic Type Symptoms
- Whisper-quite ultrasonic operation runs up to 24 hours
- Provides Moisture for Dry Cough, Sinus Irritation, Dry Skin
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Description Crane Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier
The modern, simplistic design of the Crane Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier makes it a tasteful addition to any room in your home. A finalist in the 2011 International Housewares Design Awards, the Crane Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier provides up to 24 hours of moisture on medium setting. Suitable for rooms up to 250 square feet in size, this compact unit is energy-efficient and uses ultrasonic technology to add soothing moisture to dry air. Crane's Drop humidifier provides relief for cough and cold, nasal congestion, and dry itchy skin. Available in an array of stylish colors, the Drop Humidifier is an ideal combination of form and function and makes a great gift for any occasion. This humidifier does not require a filter to operate.Cool Mist White Drop Shape Humidifier At a Glance:
- Turns cold tap water into a cool, calming mist
- Soothes cold symptoms, dry skin, and chapped lips
- Runs whisper-quiet up to 24 hours on medium setting
- Releases up to 2.3 gallons of moisture per day
- Features a colorful, modern design
- Does not require filter
- Physician recommended
Customer Reviews Crane Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier :
As for the product itself:
A few buyers obviously received defective machines; this has to be expected on some level with any manufacturer.
But having read over the negative reviews, I realized that most of the complaints were due to improper use of the machine.
It is essential to read the instruction manual and use the machine as intended by design. Doing so will avoid the pitfalls described by most of these 1-2 star review writers. For reference, I have addressed their most common complaints below:
1) White dust buildup in the room: use filtered or distilled water. This is important if you have hard tap water. (85% of American homes do.) I run my tap water through a Brita filter; the exchange ion resin lowers the concentration of calcium carbonates, accordingly softening tap water. It also helps keep the humidifier cleaner by removing organic impurities, and I have had no white dust buildup. ***If your water is particularly high in mineral content, you should use distilled water, or else opt for a vaporizer-type (humidifying) machine, which creates water vapor free of white dust.***
2) Limited effectiveness: you are trying to humidify too large a room. In my 500 square foot living room level the machine helps a little; in my 150 square foot bedroom the machine is more than adequate.
3) Height of machine: the manual directs you to put the humidifier *at least* a few feet off the ground; there's no reason you can't place it even higher up if you wish. Doing so will disperse the mist more effectively.
4) Machine runs out of water: try turning it down to about 2/3 power instead of full power. The machine is practically noiseless at this setting and the water tank if actually filled to the rim will last at least 8-10 hours.
5) Machine makes bubbling noise on high: see #4 above.
6) Wet area forms immediately around humidifier: you have the machine turned up too high for the conditions in your room. This is explained in the instruction manual: you need to make sure the mist isn't falling down onto the surfaces around the machine; otherwise moisture will accumulate on those surfaces. Turn the power dial down until the vapor stream is fully evaporating in the air.
7) Machine leaks: Take care that the water tank fits snugly into place, with no gaps. Also, make sure you have the clear rubber ring that fits inside the tank cap. During my initial setup, this little (1 1/2" diameter) ring came loose and rolled away, and I almost didn't notice. The ring ensures a tight seal on your water tank cap; without it, I'm pretty sure the machine would leak.
8) Machine gets moldy: you are not following the correct cleaning routine, as described in the manual. You need to empty and rinse out the tank daily, and empty the bottom part of the unit too. Once a week you should use a white vinegar/warm water mixture in the tank and bottom of unit (see manual). Read More Review ....
