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Customer Reviews for AIRCARE 5.6 Gal. Evaporative Humidifier for 3,600 sq. ft.

Internet #204599300

Model #696 400HB

Store SKU #1000472017

  • Evaporative cool air humidifier
  • Whole house humidifier for up to 3,600 square feet
  • Uses AIRCARE 1041 Super Wick® filter & 1051 air filter (optional)

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  • 3.9
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  • 75% recommend this product
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This is our second AIRCARE Humidifier; it works very well...
This is our second AIRCARE Humidifier; it works very well plus we like the design; it blends in well with our furniture and other decor.
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Easy to assemble and working great. Quality design. Hope it...
Easy to assemble and working great. Quality design. Hope it lasts for years.
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Too noisy when the water bottles are getting empty also...
Too noisy when the water bottles are getting empty also it’s plastic semi thin. Looked great and worked great on low does not too noisy. Still wouldn’t put it in the bdrm. The tower is the quite one of all of them.
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Response from EssickAirProductsMar 12, 2021
Hello, Stit! Thank you for taking the time to post your review. While you will definitely hear a sound coming from the unit while it’s operating, it shouldn’t be disruptive. We’re happy to walk through some troubleshooting with you to ensure that what you’re hearing isn’t a defect. Please give us a call at 800-547-3888 and one of our Customer Service Representatives will walk you through a quick check-up on your unit. Our office hours are 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday. -Melissa, AIRCARE
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This humidifier is replacing an older Bemis model, (Bemis was purchased by Essex Air), which need...
This humidifier is replacing an older Bemis model, (Bemis was purchased by Essex Air), which needed some repairs after about 15-20 years of service, and it wasn't repairable because parts aren't available any longer. This newer model has some updates to it that I think have improved the product. The relocation of the humidistat to be integrated into the power cord is a brilliant idea, mostly because the humidity seems to be measured more accurately. A float has replaced two springs and switches to monitor the water level in the unit, snd it seems so far to simplify the maintenance to the unit. So far I'm completely satisfied with the performance of my new humidifier.
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Response from EssickAirProductsMar 10, 2021
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to review and rate our product! We appreciate the stars! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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Great air flow. Provides plenty of air flow...
Great air flow. Provides plenty of air flow
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Works great, no more static pokes !!
Works great, no more static pokes !!
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had to assemble it twice before it worked
had to assemble it twice before it worked
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Response from EssickAirProductsMar 8, 2021
Hello, Mare! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Thank you! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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Been running since the day it finally arrived. It does kick on and off. Can feel the difference i...
Been running since the day it finally arrived. It does kick on and off. Can feel the difference in our breathing. Do have it set at 50 for humidity and lowest fan setting. Do go through 2.5 gallons of water a day. Can tell more moisture in the air since will have some condensation on the windows when I open the curtains of a morning The only puzzling thing - there is a black plastic partial piece of something in the bottom of the box. No idea where it came from
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Response from EssickAirProductsMar 8, 2021
Hello, Sprays! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Thank you! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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The fan made to much noise and at lower speed...
The fan made to much noise and at lower speed was not effective and needed to much attention for a primary home
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Response from EssickAirProductsMar 8, 2021
Hello, William! Thank you for taking the time to post your review. While you will definitely hear a sound coming from the unit while it’s operating, it shouldn’t be disruptive. We’re happy to walk through some troubleshooting with you to ensure that what you’re hearing isn’t a defect. Please give us a call at 800-547-3888 and one of our Customer Service Representatives will walk you through a quick check-up on your unit. Our office hours are 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., CST, Monday through Friday. -Melissa, AIRCARE
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100% satisfied with the product. The instructions could be a little clearer.
100% satisfied with the product. The instructions could be a little clearer.
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Response from EssickAirProductsMar 5, 2021
Thank you so much for giving us your feedback. We appreciate it! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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Gave it a few weeks...
On the positive side it looks nice. On the low fan speed it is quiet. The problem is that on the low fan speed it is useless. Boil a pot of water on the stove instead. On any other fan speed the fan motor howls. The multiple plastic boxes from which it is comprised amplify the motor noise. During the great deep freeze of February 2021 I ran it at full power - fan speed 9 - and it could not maintain the humidity level in my 1500 sqft home. On fan speed 9 the unit sounds like a Boeing 737 powered up for take off - intolerable noise. My old dual wick Toastmaster humidifier could handle the worst dry times set on low before it's motor locked up after 25 years of service. So I'm stuck with this thing. I plan to gut it and keep the best parts, the cabinet, wick, filter, and tanks, then rig a simple two speed desk fan up inside it as a blower as I did the Toastmaster while awaiting for this thing to arrive. The sad thing is that this noisy, ineffective product probably is the best available of its kind in this time of being able to buy nothing but imported junk.
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Response from EssickAirProductsFeb 23, 2021
Hello, MissouriTim! Our humidifiers are made to put a lot of moisture into the air. We would probably get a lot of complaints if they didn’t. With that powerful output comes a little more noise; most of our customers liken it to a box fan. If you find it bothersome, we recommend running your unit at the highest speed during the day, then reducing the fan speed while you are sleeping. If you’d like us to run through some troubleshooting with you, and make sure the sound you’re hearing isn’t a defect, please give us a call at 800-547-3888, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM CST, Monday through Friday. Thanks. -Melissa, AIRCARE
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    Response from EssickAirProductsFeb 22, 2021
    Hello, We love hearing from happy customers. Thanks for the stars! -Natalie, Team AIRCARE
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    I had to call for assistance in making it work,...
    I had to call for assistance in making it work, but after that all was well.
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    The unit does not work and I haveehad the unit for only a few days.
    The unit does not work and I haveehad the unit for only a few days.
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    Response from EssickAirProductsFeb 19, 2021
    Hello, Bob! Thanks for rating our product. If you'd like to share with us any issues you are having with your humidifier, we'd love to hear about it, so please email us at info@essickair.com. Thanks! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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    Short of getting a furnace set up with a humidifier...
    Short of getting a furnace set up with a humidifier this is the best option for my 1,500 sq ft home. While it may go through all the water on exceptionally cold dry days most of the time the 2 tanks will last 3-4 days between fills. It keeps the static away and makes my home much more comfortable.
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    Great item. Will be ordering another one....
    Great item. Will be ordering another one.
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    This unit is quiet, efficient, easy to fill and use....
    This unit is quiet, efficient, easy to fill and use. Add to that it’s attractive appearance and you have the ideal solution to desert-dry winter air.
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    I have been using the AIRCARE 5.6 Gal. humidifier for...
    I have been using the AIRCARE 5.6 Gal. humidifier for about three weeks and so far I am satisified.
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    The machine works good, but the cover that came with...
    The machine works good, but the cover that came with the machine doesn't fit correctly. We did not return the product because we needed and we were not sure how to return it. If we could just bring it to the store or if we had to send it back.
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    Response from EssickAirProductsJan 15, 2021
    Hello, Marge! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Thank you! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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    Response from EssickAirProductsJan 15, 2021
    Hello! We appreciate you taking the time to rate our product! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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    Would not work. Very disappointing. Called AIRCARE customer...
    Would not work. Very disappointing. Called AIRCARE customer service and was walked through some trouble shooting steps but to no avail. Took the item back to closest Home Depot and got my money back.
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    Response from EssickAirProductsJan 15, 2021
    Hello, Rusty47! We appreciate your honest review, and we are disappointed that you had a bad experience with your purchase. If you’ll consider purchasing the humidifier again, we’ll be right here to help. You can email us directly at info@essickair.com, or call our team of Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-547-3888, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 p.m., CST. We will be happy to walk you through your humidifier set-up and provide troubleshooting to help get your humidifier working smoothly. -Melissa, AIRCARE
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    Easy to assemble. Does good job humidifying. Noisy. Awkward to fill. Looks nice.
    Easy to assemble. Does good job humidifying. Noisy. Awkward to fill. Looks nice.
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    We have had several humidifiers in the past. We found this one to be one of the best. Large cap...
    We have had several humidifiers in the past. We found this one to be one of the best. Large capacity is good except that he water canisters are heavy and hard to handle when full. Filling the canisters is difficult because you need a hose to fill them. (Hose supplied). The fill hole is small and makes adding bacteria state difficult without a small funnel. We have been using this unit for about 2 weeks. We have a small one floor house and it works well. It is worth the few minor problems mentioned.
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    Response from EssickAirProductsDec 29, 2020
    Hello, Chip! Thank you so much for giving us your feedback. We appreciate it! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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    Response from EssickAirProductsDec 28, 2020
    Hello! Thank you for reviewing our product. We hate that you're unhappy with your humidifier; we would appreciate an opportunity to make it right. If you will email us at info@essickair.com, we'd like to hear about your experience with our product. -Melissa, AIRCARE
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    the only problem is that the color was much lighter than i exspected
    the only problem is that the color was much lighter than i exspected
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    Response from EssickAirProductsDec 21, 2020
    Hello! We appreciate you taking the time to rate our product! Thanks for the stars! -Melissa, AIRCARE
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    Came in short time. Works well. Happy with...
    Came in short time. Works well. Happy with it
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    Response from EssickAirProductsDec 16, 2020
    Hi, Nancy. Thanks for taking the time to post your review. We’d love to know what we could have done better to get that fifth star. Please email us at info@essickair.com if we can help. Thanks! -Natalie, Team AIRCARE
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    Working fine and doing great. It was simple to...
    Working fine and doing great. It was simple to assemble and the bottles make it easy to refill. The fan is a bit noisy above the lowest two settings and use those when we are not home.
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    Response from EssickAirProductsDec 15, 2020
    Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear that your humidifier is working out great! This unit delivers amazing output, and with that comes a little more noise.  Many of our customers say it is like that of a box fan.  However, it shouldn’t be disruptive. -Natalie, Team AIRCARE
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    Humidifier Features

    Adjustable Humidistat, Automatic Moisture Control, Automatic Shut Off, Tank Empty Indicator, Water Level Indicator

    Adjustable Humidistat, Automatic Moisture Control, Automatic Shut Off, Tank Empty Indicator

    Adjustable Humidistat, Automatic Moisture Control, Automatic Shut Off, Tank Empty Indicator

    Adjustable Humidistat, Automatic Moisture Control, Automatic Shut Off, Filter Included

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