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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Holmes
EAN: 0048894748011
Item Dimensions: 171711738001087
Label: Holmes
Manufacturer: Holmes
Model: HM495-UC
MPN: HM495-UC
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Holmes
Studio: Holmes
Warranty: 1
Features:- 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
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Medium Room Ultrasonic Humidifier, Runs Up To 24 Hours Per Filling With A 2.8 Gallon Output, Variable Mist Control, Filter Free Operation, Virtually Silent Perfect For Medium Size Rooms, Variable Mist Control, Filter Free Operation & Virtually Silent.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I wish I never got this item. It was to replace a great humidifier that died after 1 years use.
It is loud and hard to fill because of its size only fitting under a bathtubs tap, but the worst thing is it grew mold in the base and got me sick with hardly any use.
I was using it for only 2 weeks. I cleaned it like instructed and used fresh tap water to fill it.
But noticed I was having much worse allergy problems than before using it.
I took it apart and found mold growing in the hard to see areas of the base. I have severe mold allergies! This unit was making me sick instead of keeping me well!!!!
I also had a huge problem with scale buildup in the unit as well. We have extremely hard water where I live.
I have been unable to find out from company how to remove mold and scale from unit so it will be safe to use again.
They also do not know how to stop it from happening in future.
I am going to have to trash it and buy a different brand all together.
Rating: -
I bought this unit for use last winter. It performed well for the season, but the o-ring degraded over time. I also noticed the plastic near the spout was also beginning to break down and the two sections making up that area were starting to pull apart. I contacted Holmes to get a new o-ring. They told me 1) they were on backorder, 2) they had LOTS of orders for these, 3) I could not buy just the o-ring, would have to buy the "cap assembly" (mind you, the o-ring fits in to the tank, NOT the cap) and 4) they would put my name on a list to be notified when the parts were available. So, now winter is approaching and I call again and am informed that they are no longer making this o-ring (also, keep in mind this is a unique o-ring...nothing you could buy in catalogs or HI stores). I will not buy another Holmes product if I can help it. I am shocked to see they are still selling it despite not having parts for customers who will eventually need them.
Rating: -
This type of humidifier works ultrasonically, which is very quiet and puts out a lot of moisture. The vibrating membrane that creates the mist does get clogged over time with minerals if you have hard water. It can be cleaned to a point, but eventually it might stop misting. You will find a fine layer of sticky mineral gunk all over the room (on any exposed surface), unless you have soft water. There are additives you can put in the water to minimize this. Small rooms may get too humid unless it's on the lowest setting. We have been pleased with this one so far.
Rating:  -
There are several reasons that I REALLY like our Holmes HM495 Humidifier, and a couple small reasons that only allowed me to give it a 4 star rating.
Pros: No filters to change (I was absolutely sick of cool mist humidifiers with filters that kept getting nasty and crusty after a few uses), great output/humidifies a room well, easy to transport/doesn't spill (I saw this as a common complaint with other models), easy to fill, only have to fill once a day.
Cons: It mists really well, but doesn't blow very far, and settles back to the ground. We've solved this problem by putting the unit on top of a towel to prevent the carpet from getting wet. We had to replace our humidifier after a year and a half because the rubber valve in the tank that allows water out into the base had completely disintegrated, leaving the entire tank unusable. When I called to see if I could purchase a replacement tank I was told they don't sell accessories for this particular model. Fortunately a new one isn't too expensive ($39.99 at Target) so we went that route. If it had lasted longer it would have gotten a five-star rating! :-) I do highly recommend it!
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We just bought this humidifier because it represents that it is, "virtually silent". Not so. It bubbles and gurgles like a warm mist humidifier. Very annoying. Further, it was ineffective even in a small bedroom.
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