Living in a place with a very dry climate can leave one miserable, as the dry air can cause skin conditions and cold symptoms.

As if the damage on your sinuses and skin is not enough, dry air also causes wood to shrink from the lost moisture, causing your wooden furniture to crack and warp.

What are you to do to combat low humidity? Use a humidifier.

Humidifiers come in all shapes and sizes, but nothing comes close to the Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier when it comes to germ-killing action.

Featuring UV technology that cannot be found in other humidifiers, the Honeywell Germ Free Humidifier has the ability to target and destroy up to 99.9% of the fungi, bacteria and mold in the water.

Not only does this amazing must-have appliance get rid of the germs that naturally thrive in cold and dry air, it also lessens the amount of microbes the humidifier lets out in the air. Can your humidifier do that?

Features:

• UV light germ-killing feature that targets 99.9% of microbes in the water
• Quiet operation
• Uses Protec, a filter treated with antimicrobial solution to get rid of germs
• Parts are dishwasher-safe, therefore easy to clean
• Self-regulating evaporative system
• Ideal for medium-sized rooms
• Comes with a 3-year limited warranty
• Dimensions: 18.6 x 10.4 x 13 inches
• Weight: 9.6 lbs.

Benefits:

Do you want a humidifier that is larger than your usual ultrasonic unit? Then this Honeywell humidifier is perfect for you.

This solid and sturdy humidifier has a 7.6 liter mist output that can raise humidity in the room for a straight 18 hours without the need to refill the water.

It is perfect for the living room, the bedroom or even the nursery, as it is very quiet. It is as silent as a whisper on low speed, has a soothing white noise effect on medium speed, and sounds like a fan on high speed.

Therefore, it is ideal for people who like some noise in the background during sleep or rest. Unlike other humidifier brands, the Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier does not make bubbling or gurgling sounds.

Unlike ultrasonic humidifiers, the Honeywell humidifier does not release visible mist into the air; instead, it follows the natural process of water evaporation and lets out just the amount of moisture as needed, depending on how dry the air in the room is.

The result: no wetness around the humidifier. And because this appliance comes with a filter, you do not need to worry about using hard tap water – the filter helps you take care of that.

Maintaining the Honeywell humidifier is also a lot easier – you just disassemble the parts and wash the water tank and water tray in the dishwasher. You also need to wash the filter in running water to remove mineral deposits.

When the filter dries out or hardens then you know it is time to replace it. You must replace your filter every month or so.

Perhaps the most wonderful feature of this humidifier is the presence of the UV light that works to kill the germs that flow from the tank to the filter.

The light is not attention-catching either, so it is perfect for nighttime, especially if you like sleeping in the dark. There is just a little green light, which changes to red if it needs to be changed.

Disadvantages:

Even with its surprisingly amazing features, some users still find the Honeywell Cool Mist Humidifier a disappointment, even writing it off as a mediocre appliance.

Most of these views spring from the fact that they expected too much from the humidifier.

The product’s manufacturer claims that the humidifier has a tank that can accommodate two gallons of water and therefore does not need frequent refilling, but the real unit does not have a two-gallon capacity.

While the filter works well to get the minerals out of the water and avoid the white powder residue, it needs to be replaced regularly. This would have been okay if the filter was cheap, but each piece costs $10, which makes the humidifier very expensive to maintain.

Also, the plastic that surrounds the UV light tends to corrode, thereby shortening the life of the humidifier. If only the manufacturers had used UV-resistant materials around the bulb, then this humidifier could last more than its normal four to five year lifespan.

Verdict:

The Honeywell Cool Mist Humidifier is a great appliance, but it does not come without its downsides. Like most humidifiers in the market today, the Honeywell humidifier comes with both its pros and cons.

Of course it is totally up to you to decide whether its benefits outweigh the disadvantages.