Bionaire BU498-U Ultrasonic Personal Humidifier
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Our Price: $59.99
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 6 weeks
Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BionaireBrand: Bionaire
Model: BU498-U
Product features:
- Personal humidifier designed for small-size rooms
- Uses an ultrasonic transducer to produce a visible mist
- Removable water tank; full tank allows up to 10 hours of operation
- Illuminated LED light for nighttime visibility; UL-listed
- Measures 11-2/5 by 6 by 8 inches; 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bionaire BU498-U Ultrasonic Personal Humidifier
Customer Review: great LITTLE humidifier
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had it for over two weeks and overall, this is a great humidifier!
Small Size:
The size one of the greatest things about it; it sits on my desk at work and takes up very little room. Many co-workers have been impressed with its size and asked me where I got it (Bed Bath & Beyond, $39.99). It is not meant to be left unattended since it does not have an auto-off feature. The resevoir is small and easy to hold in one hand, making re-filling super easy!
No leaks:
I have had it for two weeks and have had no leaks. Other reviewes complain the unit leaks quite a bit. I have had no leaks AT ALL. If you move the unit or shake it or tilt it, it will leak ... as will ANY humidifier because water is in the base of the unit and can spill if you tilt/kick it by accident. The resevoir itself does not leak after filling. As with every humidifier you MUST follow the instructions for daily maintenance else you will encounter problems. Other reviewers likely fail to perform daily maintenance thus had leaks and other problems.
No trouble inserting the resevoir:
the resevoir is not difficult to insert as other reviewers have described. Read the instruction manual on how to insert it properly and you will have NO PROBLEMS.
Quiet:
It is so quiet that i forget i have it on; this is great for the office/cubicle because it does not disturb other co-workers
no filters to replace:
this is second best feature of this humidifer... no filters to replace means no ongoing maintenance expense... most OTHER ultrasonic humidifiers require a filter that must be replaced and will often cost you $10 or more so you will end up spending hundreds more on the filters over the long term than you did on the humidifer itself!... but not the case with the Bionaire Personal humidifier
cons (not major issues though):
-will keep running even if out of water; I use this at work so it is not a problem since i just check it every few hours and refill as needed.
-blue led is bright... this is an easy fix... i just covered it with a piece of masking tape
-mist is cool, not warm
Description of Bionaire BU498-U Ultrasonic Personal Humidifier
The Ultrasonic humidifier from Bionaire will help relieve symptom of dry skin, chapped lips, and cold and sinuses commonly associated with a dry environment. This personal sized humidifier designed for small rooms, uses an ultrasonic transducer to produce a visible mist. This unit features an illuminated LED light for easy nighttime visibility. The tank is easy to clean and will run up to 8-10 hours upon filling.Bionaire
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