Features:

  • 1 GALLON TANK: Removable 1 gallon tank fits under most bathroom sinks for easy filling and runs whisper quiet up to 24 hours
  • CLEAN CONTROL: Anti-microbial Material reduces mold and bacteria growth by up to 99.96%
  • SOOTHING RELIEF: Ultrasonic Cool Mist effectively humidifies up to 500 square feet for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep
  • NO FILTER REQUIRED: This humidifier does not require a filter, but for homes with hard water, demineralization filters can be purchased and used with this unit
  • AUTO SHUT-OFF SENSOR: Humidifier automatically shuts off when the water level is low
  • VOLTAGE – 120 V, for domestic use only ; More energy efficient than a household light bulb – up to 45W
Excellent Humidifier

We are a bona fide family of Crane Drop Cool Mist Humidifier owners! I grew up with the warm mist humidifiers and read about cool mist just in the past few years. The benefits of cool mist outweigh warm air humidifiers. Less bacteria growth both inside the machine and inside your home. Cool mist humidity is less damaging to furniture. Cool mist has been tested around those with chronic breathing problems and has been deemed safer for their use. After reading tons of cool mist reviews, I purchased this one and fell in love. This machine is quiet, easy to use (stupid easy to use) and adjustable. I can run the machine on low overnight and still wake up to cool, refreshing mist. I ended up buying 2 more for us, one for our new baby nephew and one for mom and dad. Dad has Chronic lung disease and while he was unable to use a warm air humidifier without trouble breathing, he finds relief from dry cough, using this humidifier. We have found it works best in spaces less than 400 sq feet.

NOW I get a good 2 to 3 years of running them 24/7

If you need a humidifier, THIS IS THE ONE TO GET! They will run 24/7 and last 2 to 3 years, The first time I bought these, I ran them until the red light came on (showing you need to add water) they only lasted 1 year, the next year when I ordered this humidifier, I kept and eye on the water level and when it got down to the where the water would be below the see-through part, that is when I would shut it off, fill it up and than tun it back on, NOW I get a good 2 to 3 years of running them 24/7. Our home is 2400 sq feet, I have one running in the living room & one in the family room (other side of the house) it keeps our home at 45 to 47% humidity, at times it will run higher when the humidity is running high outside, than I just turn the dial down and run them 1/2 the speed. I ONLY use distilled water in them, the 1st year I used the elephant, I went through 1 1/2 gallons a day, when I had to buy again, I tried the penguin, that uses the same 1 1/2 gallons a day, the tear drop uses a good 2 to 3 gallons a day. the CRANE Humidifiers are the BEST HUMIDIFIERS you will ever FIND.

Winter feels soo much better with a humidifier

This is the second Crane Drop Humidifier I have purchased. The first one I purchased for myself and after one year of seasonal operation Despite an unfortunate accident that found the Drop,dropped on the floor, the unit is still operating like a champ. The second unit I bought was as a gift for my parents. They love the orange/mango color and expect to use it regularly during the winter months. Cleaning the unit is a fast and easy. We operate it with regular tap water. I suffer from seasonal Eczema on my hands and scalp, since using the humidifier my symptoms have completely disappeared. If you live in a cold dry climate and require the use of a furnace, I highly recommend buying a humidifier.

Awesome Product

We purchased this humidifier when my son was born. After three months we still use it every day! This humidifier is particularly great in the winter when the heat dries our house out more than usual. I definitely notice a difference when we don’t run it for a day or so because my son gets all stuffed up. One of my favorite features of this humidifier is that it automatically shuts off when it runs out of water and the light at the bottom turns red to catch your attention. Our other humidifier didn’t do this, it would remain on which scared me since we leave it on during the day. I wasn’t sure what that would do. So this one gives me peace of mind but it also is a great product! Oh, and I love how it looks!

Blessing in an appliance

It's winter. And my place is really dry with electric heat. I also have a massive sound aversion. Even the noise of a ticking clock will irritate me. I have gone through 5 humidifiers in the last 2 years. This one is efficient and quiet! If you set the gauge to moderate, the tank will last a little over 1 day. The only negative is it is difficult to fill as it is not flat on the top as you fill from the bottom. NOTE: Pink residue -- if you see a pink residue developing, that is not a flaw with the unit. It is a bacteria in the air and as far as I know, there is no getting rid of it. To clean the residue do a good rinse with vinegar

Great big humidifier

I was surprised by the size of this humidifier for the price, it's really big! The tank can hold a gallon of water which the box claims will let it run for 24 hours. Setup is super easy, you just remove it from the box, fill with water, and turn it on! There's no complicated parts to screw in to place like other ones I have tried. One thing that I noticed is that when you first use it, there's a odd plastic smell in the mist. This eventually goes away, but you might want to wash the tank before using it for the first time if you are planning on putting this in your bedroom. The dial is a bit confusing though, and it's often hard to find the right mist setting. There's a dot on the dial to show that the humidifier is off, but when you turn the dial on there's a series of increasingly smaller dots to show the mist level. That means you get MORE mist the SMALLER the dots get. Seems a little backwards. Otherwise the humidifier has been great. The tank is quiet and you won't hear a dripping sound all night. When the tank runs out of water there is an auto-shutoff for the machine.

Mr. Mister is a keeper have had him for 5 years now! Cool Mist Humidifier Recommend!

I purchased the Cane Drop Shape Utlrasonic Cool mist humidifier almost 5 years ago. I’m happy to report he’s had a work out and is still going! I would highly recommend it for many reasons. My husband and I suffer from sinus issues and the dry air is painful for us so this “Mister” is on most of the day and night. I wouldn’t say it’s been continuously running for 5 years, but pretty darn close. Enough to where it’s been nicknamed “Mr. Mister”. Glowing blue is soothing and the shape is modern. I don’t mind having him hanging out with company because he’s hip and COOL! There is a light, but for me it’s not that bright while for others it might be too bright. Just like the occasional burp of bubbles, it depends on the individual. The Cane Drop Cool Mist humidifier holds 1 gallon of water and the output of mist is easily adjustable. It is VERY quiet with the exception of the burble of bubbles that comes up occasionally. It’s not loud enough to wake me and I’m a light sleeper. The nozzle on top is adjustable all around so you can easily point it in the direction you would like the mist aimed. This particular unit does NOT require a filter and I’m pleasantly surprised at how clean it stays. I have the older model from 2010 and have used distilled water instead of tap (our tap water is hard). Vinegar to clean it, but I haven’t had to do that but about once a month! See the video instructions on the CRANE site/profile for how to clean it, it’s super easy. Other reviews indicated furniture damage which happened to be one of my concerns. I will say that if you put the mist on the lowest setting, the mist will fall rather than be pushed up and out. I would suggest if you are worried about that then monitor it before leaving it to ruin surfaces. I’ve not had this problem as I’ve got it sitting on the kitchen counter and when it is running in the bedroom, our nightstand has a glass top that we’ve had custom fit so that the cats wouldn’t jump up and scratch the nice furniture. The moisture output has been enough to help us both with our sinuses all year round, dry skin in the cooler months, and even soothe coughs when cold/flu season rears its ugly head. The largest room in our apartment has a 14 foot vaulted ceilings in addition to a large stairwell that is easily humidified with our Mr. Mister. I’ve included a few photos so that you might see the output of mist as well as the brightness of the light in daytime. I would recommend this product AND I will be purchasing another one as a gift for a relative. Giving this guy some TLC is the key to a long lasting relationship!

Well engineered product

Thanks to all those who have reviewed this product. Most everyone helpfully added to the discussion, and it certainly helped me make an intelligent purchasing decision. A common thread with the negative reviews seemed to be lack of understanding about how to use it. Some reported that it left white residue on nearby objects. Some said it made the floor or furniture damp. Some complained about the wimpy "handle". READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!! Setting the unit on a mid-range setting using low-mineral content water is the key. We have naturally very soft tap water (TDS 30PPM) so we just use tap water. After a couple of weeks of constant use, there are no mineral deposits to clean and the very fine mist that the unit produces does not make anything in the vicinity wet. Be sure you perform the simple and easy maintenance as explained in the instructions. The stated output is 2.3 gallons per day. I'm thinking that this must be with the unit cranked all the way up, which very few people will be able to do successfully. Perhaps if the ambient humidity is extremely low, it might work, but for most people the output will be significantly lower. I was worried that, with the 1 gallon capacity tank, I'd have to refill a couple of times per day. For us, the output is about one gallon per day and it keeps the humidity between 32 and 36 percent. Stated room size is up to 250 square feet. We use it in our bedroom which is approximately 340 square feet and has 14 foot ceilings and we normally keep the 3 doors open. It is definitely undersized for our situation, but it is still helpful. It improves the comfort level for sleeping. My wife says that I snore less and that her sinuses are much more comfortable. Currently, the rest of the house has normal humidity in the 25 percent range. One thing that seems to be ignored in most of the descriptions of humidifiers on Amazon is the power consumption. Ultrasonic humidifiers tend to be energy efficient, while warm mist humidifiers tend to draw a lot of power. I measured the power consumption on this unit and it runs between 8 and 28 watts depending on where you set the dial. The 8 watt setting has almost no output and the 28 watt setting belches out water like crazy. At the min-range setting I use, the power draw is 24 watts, very acceptable for long-term use. For comparison, the very small Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier with Auto Shut-Off draws 260 watts. Since we use it in the bedroom, I was worried about the noise the unit might make. We live in a rural area and it is usually dead quiet most of the time. Any tiny sound seems like a roar. I set the unit on a mouse pad to protect the furniture and dampen any vibration sound. On our medium setting, when standing right next to the unit, you can hear a slight whisper. From 20' feet away, where our pillows are, it is essentially totally quiet. I'd buy it again and I can recommend it for my Amazon friends.

Great humidifier with no pesky filter to change!

This is a great humidifier! It is easy to use and easy to clean. I bought it to use in my baby's room and have been using it nightly since it arrived a few weeks ago. Prior to this, we had a humidifier with a filter that molded rather quickly. I was drawn to this humidifier because there is no filter and the reviews were good. I have not had the issue before so it may have been a user mistake, but I did notice there was water around the humidifier this morning like it had leaked a little. I plan to monitor this, but so far this is the only issue we have experienced.

Read the instruction manual first

I purchased the Crane cool mist humidifier in Dec'10 and have used it, with great success, for many months. With all the negative reviews (about 20%) I almost didn't purchase this machine. But I'm glad I did, because it works really well for what it is: a mid size/capacity humidifier. First of all: ***this humidifier has a 2.3 gallon per day maximum output, with a .9 gallon tank.*** Amazon's initial title for this (and many other humidifiers) mentions daily output capacity rather than tank size... this may be confusing, although the correct specs are prominently listed on the Amazon page - fifth bullet point in the "product features" section. As for Crane (the manufacturer), their package clearly states a 2.3 gallon daily output, and .9 gallon tank size... The reviewers complaining about the "misleading name" should try emailing Amazon suggesting a title change on their website... instead of writing a 1 or 2 star review of the product. That would be more helpful and more fair. As for the product itself: A few buyers obviously received defective machines; this has to be expected on some level with any manufacturer. But having read over the negative reviews, I realized that most of the complaints were due to improper use of the machine. It is essential to read the instruction manual and use the machine as intended by design. Doing so will avoid the pitfalls described by most of these 1-2 star review writers. For reference, I have addressed their most common complaints below: 1) White dust buildup in the room: use filtered or distilled water. This is important if you have hard tap water. (85% of American homes do.) I run my tap water through a Brita filter; the exchange ion resin lowers the concentration of calcium carbonates, accordingly softening tap water. It also helps keep the humidifier cleaner by removing organic impurities, and I have had no white dust buildup. ***If your water is particularly high in mineral content, you should use distilled water, or else opt for a vaporizer-type (humidifying) machine, which creates water vapor free of white dust.*** 2) Limited effectiveness: you are trying to humidify too large a room. In my 500 square foot living room level the machine helps a little; in my 150 square foot bedroom the machine is more than adequate. 3) Height of machine: the manual directs you to put the humidifier *at least* a few feet off the ground; there's no reason you can't place it even higher up if you wish. Doing so will disperse the mist more effectively. 4) Machine runs out of water: try turning it down to about 2/3 power instead of full power. The machine is practically noiseless at this setting and the water tank if actually filled to the rim will last at least 8-10 hours. 5) Machine makes bubbling noise on high: see #4 above. 6) Wet area forms immediately around humidifier: you have the machine turned up too high for the conditions in your room. This is explained in the instruction manual: you need to make sure the mist isn't falling down onto the surfaces around the machine; otherwise moisture will accumulate on those surfaces. Turn the power dial down until the vapor stream is fully evaporating in the air. 7) Machine leaks: Take care that the water tank fits snugly into place, with no gaps. Also, make sure you have the clear rubber ring that fits inside the tank cap. During my initial setup, this little (1 1/2" diameter) ring came loose and rolled away, and I almost didn't notice. The ring ensures a tight seal on your water tank cap; without it, I'm pretty sure the machine would leak. 8) Machine gets moldy: you are not following the correct cleaning routine, as described in the manual. You need to empty and rinse out the tank daily, and empty the bottom part of the unit too. Once a week you should use a white vinegar/warm water mixture in the tank and bottom of unit (see manual). I hope this was helpful. If my humidifier breaks down I will certainly update this review.

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