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| Hunter 33257 Carefree Humidifier Plus with Permawick | 
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| Brand: Hunter
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $67.99
You Save: $12.00 (15%)
New (4) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $44.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 56790
Color: White/Blue
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 11.5 x 12
MPN: 33257
Model: 33257
UPC: 049694332578
EAN: 0049694332578
ASIN: B0000UO7PY
Release Date: August 5, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Humidifier for rooms up to 1,175 square feet | | • | Regulated release system eliminates stagnant water | | • | 3-speed fan for fast humidifying and quiet operation | | • | Dishwasher-safe and easy to clean by hand; antimicrobial properties inhibit growth of mold, fungi and bacteria | | • | Dimensions: 13-1/4 by 11-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches; weighs 9 pounds |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Exclusive PermaWick Filter Never Needs Replacement. Antimicrobial Properties Inhibit Growth of Mold, Fungi, and Bacteria on Plastic Parts and Wick. Regulated Release System to Eliminate Stagnant Water. Dishwasher-safe Pan and Tray. Exclusive Easy-To-Fill Tote Away Tank. Exclusive NiteGlo Nightlight. Auto Shut-off. Refill Light. Digital Humidistat. 2-Speed Whisper-Quiet Hunter Fan.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 Wonderful humidifer December 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's not too noisy and it has nice electronic sensor to constantly monitor the moisture level in the room.
The water capacity is quite large and lasts over several days.
Not happy May 25, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had several Hunter products and they lasted pretty good.
BUT,this one didn't made it for more then FIVE (5) Months.
After checking into repairing it,it would of cost more shipping back in forth..I don't know what Hunter has done but not the same!I guess cut back on quality and charge more like MANY companies these days.
 coverage February 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have my doubts that the unit can handle 1350 sq. ft. but in the one month of ownership I like the appliance. I don't place it in the bedroom and I think the fan noise is acceptable for a fan driven humidifier. Like not having to buy replacement filters and with our hard water it really loads up in two weeks. I have the time (15-20 minutes)and $1.00 worth of vinager and the filter is ready to go again. Did have a spell a week ago when the motor sounded like a bike with a card flipping on the spokes. Took the motor housing off flipped it around looking and touching and put it back on and no noise. Keeping my fingers crossed.
 Piece of Junk January 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been a fan of Hunter Fans for a long time, and have reliable Hunter Fans throughout my house. Hunter humidifiers are, however, extremely disappointing. I have had two models of this same humidifier over two seasons. Each humidifier lasted exactly one season. It's been a warm winter here in Maryland until now, and I just filled up the humidifier for the first time this season. Just like the last one I owned, no power, no niteglo, no humidistat.
Like I said, I'm a fan of Hunter (no pun intended!), so I gave Hunter the benefit of the doubt on the first humidifier. However, two bad humidifiers with the exact same problem is an indication of an unreliable product.
Say it ain't so January 14, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
As a contractor who uses Hunter ceiling fans and Quiet-Flo purifiers in the new homes that we build, the next step was to start trying out the Hunter care-free humidifiers in the houses we build in desert areas, Arizona/So Cal mostly.
The first model we tried was a space-saver version that was taller, had two resoivors and a pump section. First, that one was too big, though it was taller than wide, I would imagine the mostly elderly people that live in the desert areas wouldn't enjoy picking up a 2+ gallon tank of water and sitting it on top of a 3 foot high or so stand, that would be sitting on top of a table.
The good thing, when we hooked the first one up, it made a noise that sounded like a chainsaw that had encountered a piece of steel and just died right there. First time ever turning it on and the motor was gone.
So, this 33257 was the one we picked up upon returning the other one. I don't know about you all, but I want to see something coming out of the machine. Instead, I see nothing except the water disappearing from the tank and I hear plenty.
The crew that I was working with had a good laugh when we first hooked this unit up. One of the guys was outside the room we were in and yelled, "What are you all cooking? Where did you all get a microwave?" Yeah, leave it to a bunch of men in the desert to think one of us snuck a microwave in to cook with. I walked into the other room where he was and sure enough, it sounded like a microwave running in the next room.
As a loyal Hunter customer, I wanted to give the humidifier the benefit of a doubt and tried the lower speed setting. Now, I could barely hear it and could barely feel any air coming from it.
On the positive side, they at least made this one easy to fill, which is important since we ran it on high for around 12 hours and it was needing filled already.
Overall, I wouldn't rate it above a 3 at tops at anything that it is supposed to do. Their Quiet-Flo purifiers are great for the price, so it really shocks me that these humidifiers are so bad.
I guess the permanent filter is a plus, but on the other hand, I have a hard time believing that the filter will last forever, which is what the box claims, "Filter NEVER needs replacing". I've worked in construction as a construction engineer for around 15 years now and figured out a long time ago that never never means never!
A very disappointing product from a company that I will still trust with ceiling fans and purifiers, but no more of these humidifiers. Terrible.
On a side note, since I usually buy these products for my own home after seeing how they work in the ones we build, it is kind of like using other homes as guinea pigs! Hey, not to worry, no one usually moves into them until a year after they are finished.
The model humidifier that we are now using is the Air-O-Swiss that is $139.99. It does have a little cartridge that you have to replace every 3-4 months as well, but it seems to do the trick when it comes to keeping the air moist.
The only real problems that I personally have that a humidifier would help is dry skin (In the sun all day)and occasional bloody nose (breathing moisture-less air and sawdust)I've only had the Air-O-Swiss for about a month in my house, so I can't say that it is going to be that great, but so far I haven't had any bloody noses since using it. This used to a be a once a week or once every two weeks problem.
Maybe Hunter will read these reviews which sound like to be from customers like myself who KNOW that Hunter is a very good company when it comes to home products to help us breath better and improve air quality around us. One last interesting part. I called the number I have for Hunter as a contractor who was thinking of buying a bulk amount of these. They returned my call within 10 minutes. After explaining that I would be putting these in homes of elderly, some disabled as well, the person I spoke with said that they maybe hadn't perfected humidifiers yet.
Which if nothing else, at least lets me know that Hunter has a little conscious. Hopefully, they will go back and start over with some knowledge of past mistakes with this 33257 model being eliminated.
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