HOLMES HM495-UC ULTRASONIC MEDIUM-ROOM HUMIDIFIER REVIEWS
- Ultrasonic humidifier for medium-size rooms
- Produces a visible, cool mist; variable mist control
- Full tank emits moisture for up to 24 hours; silent operation
- Permanent filter with Microban antimicrobial protection
- Measures 11-3/4 by 10-7/8 by 17-1/6 inches; 1-year limited warranty
The Ultrasonic humidifier from Holmes will increase the benefits of good air quality and provide relief from some of the harmful effects associated with dry air. Designed for medium size rooms, the ultrasonic humidifier produces a visible mist that you can see and feel. The unit offers a variable mist control and operates silently and filter-free. The humidifier will run for 24 hours on a full tank.
List Price: $ 49.99
SALE Price: $ 44.85
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(out of 57 reviews)
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September 9th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Review by S. Baig for Holmes HM495-UC Ultrasonic Medium-Room Humidifier
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I’ve owned this humidifier for over a year now and I am in the process of looking for it on sale to replace all my other ones in the home. It’s filterless so I haven’t had to worry about moldy smells or finding a filter in the middle of winter at ridiculous prices. Anywho, this one is in my kids’ room and I keep it at a low setting and it gives off this soft hum that actually drowns out other home noises. I fill it up every third day and I haven’t had problems with water spilling or any other malfunction (like I’ve read in other reviews). Once a month I clean the base with a clorox wipe and I’m set. I also add an anti microbial solution (from Kaz)every time I refill it and it helps keep it clean and odorless.
September 9th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Review by Marthy for Holmes HM495-UC Ultrasonic Medium-Room Humidifier
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I bought this humidifier because–
1. I wanted to spend less than $45;
2. I wanted a cool mist humidifier;
3. I wanted “no-filter” convenience; and
4. I wanted an ultrasonic humidifier.
I had never owned a humidifier previous to this one and so far (after one week plus), I am very happy with it. I run it at low to medium speed and it does a great job. I keep it on a plastic tray on the floor when it’s running (the instructions say not to set it on wooden furniture, floors, etc., without protection)and I keep it 4 feet from the wall (also per instructions). It it almost quiet (but noisy enough to keep me awake if it’s not in the hall just outside my bedroom. If you like “white noise,” you’ll be happy). It does not leak (at least not yet). It’s a little bit of a pain to refill but that presents no major problem. I clean it whenever the water level gets low. Again, that’s not a real problem. It runs for a long time (2-3 nights) without refilling if you don’t run it on high speed. The mist is fine, not thick, and seems to spread out into the room(s) well. I did buy a hygrometer (a device that measures humidity, as, inconveniently, there is not one built into the humidifier). My dry eyes/mouth/nose problems are much improved. I’m hoping that this coming winter will therefore be one without sinus infections. For the money, I can’t imagine that many other humidifiers could beat this one. They all seem to require a certain amount of maintenance.
September 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Review by MrSqueezles for Holmes HM495-UC Ultrasonic Medium-Room Humidifier
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I already have a Vornado humidifier, but bought this one because I was tired of buying and storing replacement filters. This humidifier is extremely quiet. If you listen carefully, you may hear a slight trickle as the tank drains, but the blower is inaudible. The tank is very capacious. I run it on high all day and night and only refill it twice a day. I’ve been very happy. It only gets four stars, though, because it’s a bit underpowered. The vaporizer is capable of producing a lot of steam, but the blower can’t push it far enough into the air. If you run the unit on the highest setting, you must place it on a raised, waterproof platform so that the water doesn’t settle to the ground. If Holmes had included a more powerful fan, it wouldn’t be a problem. For now, I have a fan pointed at it to mix the steam with the air.
September 9th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Review by Muhammad A. Malik for Holmes HM495-UC Ultrasonic Medium-Room Humidifier
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I bought this humidifier for my brother-in-law as a gift. He has asthma and has problems breathing while sleeping at night. Since he has been using this product, his sleep has become very comfortable and he is extremely very happy. In addition, this humifier barely makes any noise. I have one in my son’s bedroom and now I’m going to buy another one for my own bedroom. I love this humifier and appreciate Holmes for making such an excellent device. I have read some bad reviews about it in terms of refilling it as it’s not possible to make it stand. This is correct but I don’t care about this problem as it has a lot more plus points. I manage to refill it from my bath tub without any significant difficulty. I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a great product for a good price.
September 9th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Review by Vaughn Grisham for Holmes HM495-UC Ultrasonic Medium-Room Humidifier
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I live in a very small town. We have one variety store from which to buy things like this, and the only humidifiers they carry are Holmes. Over the past couple of years, I’ve bought several of these–not because I have a lot of rooms to humidify but because their products are so disposable. Either the motors go out or the 0-rings break or they spring leaks in the base. When I have had occasion to contact customer support to try to obtain a new o-ring or lid, I’ve been told twice that this model has been discontinued (when in fact, year after year, this piece of junk continues to appear on shelves and websites).
No more Holmes products for me and I’d recommend that you steer clear as well. This is a lousy product from an apathetic company.
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