Honeywell Ultra Quiet Cool Mist Humidifier, HUL233W, White

I have had many humidifiers. This is the quietest humidifier that I have ever owned. It also is the simplest one I have ever owned. There is no filter! That is a big reason to purchase it. Filters are expensive and need replacing often. I love how easy it is to fill. Lift it off the base and it fills up in the bathroom sink. The mist is cool so no worries with a steam burn. Definitely a plus with a curious cat or small children. I use this in my bedroom to give moisture while I sleep to avoid morning headaches. It also has an essential oil spot to give fragrance to the room. Bonus! I would highly recommend this for a bedroom.

This humidifier will blend into almost any décor. It's not too big, and the black color blends in without dominating its surroundings. It is a little over 8 inches at the base and about 13 inches tall. The base is a matte finish and the transparent water tank is shiny dark tinted plastic. The instructions say to place it at least 12 inches from the wall, however, the vapor mist comes out through an opening in the top front and is angled away from the back wall. The mist looks like steam, but it's not hot, just room temperature. The unit is very quiet, which is a plus. The instructions recommend cleaning with vinegar about once a week, followed by sanitizing with a bleach solution. I think this would be during times of heavy usage and would also depend on the type of water you are putting in it. The instructions do not say anything about using distilled or filtered water, but since I wanted to make less frequent cleanings, I am using distilled water. Besides that, we live in the high desert and the water contains a lot of minerals which would make cleaning more often necessary. The instructions also suggest that you have a humidity monitor and the recommended humidity level is 40% to 60%. I have the unit in a large open area that encompasses the living room, dining area, kitchen, and an office. It takes about an hour and a half running on the second setting from the bottom to raise the humidity one percent. But it's a very large area, and this only drops the water level in the tank about one inch. I haven't been running it more than 2 or 3 hours a day since low humidity has not been a problem this time of year (winter).