Crane Adorable 2.1 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier, Penguin Shape
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Customer Reviews of Crane Adorable 2.1 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier, Penguin Shape
Customer Review: Glug, glug, glug -- waterfall!
Summary: 1 Stars
Worked fine for the first 24 hours I owned it; I was so excited! I'll admit it's adorable. But as I sat studying my lines for the show I'm in after refilling it for the first time, all of a sudden a waterfall began down the front of my dresser; the entire contents of the body had leaked, soaking the full sized towel folded underneath and causing a waterfall down the front of my dresser. Apparently the nebulizer was incorrectly positioned or something of that nature, because when I did it again with the bottom unscrewed over the sink, all the water again gushed out from around the edges of the metal plate, emptying every last drop of water through the vents in the bottom.
When I returned the product to Amazon for another, they said they had discontinued the item and instead gave me a refund plus $20. I think this because so many people have had to return the item that they're stopping its sale soon... could also be why it's discounted!
Customer Review: Take a BEFORE and AFTER measurement. Here's why...
Summary: 1 Stars
With so many positive reviews, I bought this. But how many have measured (with a hygrometer) to see if it made a difference?
We didn't notice a physical difference and decided to test this unit by measuring the change in humidity. When we bought a hygrometer that displays temperature and the humidity and found that the humidity barely increased (less than %5). Our room was only 8 feet by 10 feet.
We bought a different humidifier and retested this and then noticed a huge difference. A gain in 15%-20% in humidity! The humidifiers was place in the same location away from hygrometer so this was not a factor.
SO MEASURE YOUR OUTPUT! Even though it appears that a lot of moisture was coming out (steady flow of steam from the Crane), it made a negligible difference. So yes, it may it appear it is outputting a lot of humidity but looks can be deceiving! Be objective and measure for yourself
Customer Review: Bought Two; They Both Broke
Summary: 1 Stars
I totally agree with the negative reviews on here. I HATE the fact that I bought not one but TWO of these stupid humdifiers. Both of them broke right after the 3 month warranty period (from Target). I blew $80 in one year on the frog and the elephant; neither of which work anymore, and because I threw away the receipts after 3 months, I can not get a refund.
The first one I bought started to leak around the gasket around month 4 of ownership, and by leak, I mean the water went everywhere. It ruined the wooden nightstand it was on in my baby's bedroom. The second humidifier (I should have learned my lesson after the first one, but oh no, not me) worked fine for a while, then I boxed it up for a couple of months. When I took it out again last week to use, it didn't work at all. Not even a small puff of steam. Nothin'.
Customer Review: The Penguin is 5 stars -- the other Crane animals don't work well
Summary: 5 Stars
The reviews here are for the different shapes of Crane humidifiers. I've tried several of the Crane humidifiers, and here's my take:
The Penguin works great. Blows a nice, strong flow of mist upwards and forwards -- perfect for focusing to a particular area or for dissipating in a big room. I've bought other humidifiers -- from Crane and from other manufacturers -- and the Penguin is the best of all of them: mists well, no need to change filters, and super minimal maintenance required, if at all. I just bought another one as well.
5 stars!
The other Crane shapes (e.g., frog) doesn't work nearly as well, as due to the design, the vent isn't located high enough and doesn't blow a strong enough mist to make any difference to your room -- unless you hang it from the ceiling (which you shouldn't do, of course). So, 1 star for those.
Customer Review: Great Little Humidifier!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this product about two months ago because I just recently relocated to the Midwest and the forced-air heating in my apartment has been leaving me with cracked hands and nose bleeds. All in all, this is a great product! I was nervous when reading the use directions because I didn't really understand how I could fill it up without spilling water everywhere, but it works great and spill-free!
I use this humidifier in my bedroom while I sleep, so the only time it's ever turned on is at night. On a completely full tank with the spray knob turned up at high, the humidifier lasts for about two nights, so I guess, 24 hours.
I know most people bought these for their kids, but I'm in my twenties and thoughts this was a totally fun accessory for my bedroom. I got the elephant one and the steam comes out of its spout. Cute!