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AIRCARE MA1201 Whole House Console Style Evaporative Humidifier White
Last Updated: December 16, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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Capacity
141humidifier, whole house, sq ft, living room, sq
+89%
-11%
" ... This definitely works for large spaces. ... "
" ... The down stairs area of our home is almost 2000 sqf. ... "
" ... Whole house humidifier that is easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... I've had this thing running in my family room of a 3000 square foot house for over a week straight filling it up every time it gets low and it will not go above 30% humidity oh, I bought a second one at Walmart and I'm running that in the room next to it and between two whole house units they can't even get my first floor which is only 1800 square feet above 32% ... "
" ... Two of these keep a 2000sq ft home well humidified. ... "
" ... keeps the humidity up in my house, small ranch ... "
" ... Our home is 1200 sq. ... "
" ... It took 3-4 days of constant filling, in a room with air intakes, for the humidity in the family room on the other side of the house to climb from the mid-teens to low 30% RH. ... I've found that to get about 35% in our family room I need to set this device to 50% and the fan on auto. ... "
Ease of Use
108easy to use, fill, easy to set, maintain, tank
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to use, clean, fill and the wheels make it easy to move ... "
" ... COMPACT FOR A FLOOR UNIT, LARGE TANK, VERY QUIET AND SO EASY TO SET UP. ... "
" ... Why not make it that way It should be easy. ... "
" ... Easy to refill. ... "
" ... The unit is very easy to fill. ... "
" ... very simple to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to fill and bring the humidity up. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and change the filter. ... "
Product Reliability
91lasted, filter, humidifier, winter, season
+49%
-51%
" ... The only downside is that you have to use the bacteriostatic liquid and the filters only last about a month. ... "
" ... I thought no problem, it's only 1 year old, let me contact Esick and they will send a replacement. ... "
" ... I don't know if I got a faulty one or what but to me this was really not worth it. ... "
" ... Worked fine until yesterday. ... "
" ... Ran this for 3 months last winter. ... "
" ... Disappointed to say the least, haven't even had it for 2 years ... "
" ... Bought 3 last year and fans won’t work this year. ... "
" ... This unit flashed 20 straight out the box, so it essentially arrived defective. ... "
Cleaning
73filter, cleaning, cleaned, water, easy to clean
+74%
-26%
" ... From the design it appears very easy to clean when needed (but you may want to be sure the tank never gets really bad so you only need to rinse it out with cleaner on occasion and possibly use some antibacterial (I am using the metal balls in a container). ... This certainly is an advantage wherein daily cleaning is not required. ... "
" ... Very pleased with this compared to an ultrasonic humidifier which leaves a layer of white dust everywhere. ... "
" ... I start with a new filter every year and clean it about every 4-6 weeks. ... "
" ... It does need to be thoroughly cleaned and dried before storing for the summer months. ... "
" ... Though it is recommended that it be cleaned often, my experience has been that after one cleaning the filter does not retain its shape and collapses even when allowed to thoroughly dry. ... "
" ... The removable refill tank is so easy to remove and take to the kitchen sink and refill. ... Elements can be cleaned and reused. ... I bought one additional which allows me to keep the humidifier on line while cleaning the other. ... "
" ... Haven’t had to clean it yet ... "
" ... No leaks, quiet, does the job with no white dust everywhere. ... "
Sound Quality
69fan, noisy, loud, quiet, setting
+35%
-65%
" ... The noise is getting used to I guess. ... "
" ... My only concern, not even complaint, is that it is a bit louder than I'd like. ... "
" ... Worked great for 3 days, then the motor started to make noise and started to smell, then it quit working ... "
" ... Major drawback of this is the noise. ... "
" ... This is a noisy setting. ... "
" ... Bought this as a replacement for a 10 yr old kenmore model, humidity level is acceptable when using my coal stove, however, the noise from the fan(at its lowest setting) is disturbing . ... "
" ... When this unit arrived it made a horrible noise. ... "
" ... Works as expected but somewhat noisy on high. ... "
Water Usage
54tank, fill, reservoir, refill, gallons
+54%
-46%
" ... The filter lasts about a month with my soft water. ... "
" ... Reloading it with water is easy & there is no dripping. ... "
" ... Maybe I should have gotten one that holds more water but, I am satisfied with the overall working of the unit. ... "
" ... It does not hurt to dump all the water out and give it a extra scrubbing now and then. ... They really make the difference and make sure you use something to treat the water. ... "
" ... I feel it is worth it for the amount of water this unit adds to the air at such a reasonable price. ... "
" ... The water is easy to fill. ... This big water chamber on the side detaches, you carry it to the sink, and fill it up with tap water, yes tap water. ... "
" ... Filter is already in place so fill with water and turn on. ... "
" ... I fill in the morning and at night and we haven’t run out of water yet. ... "
Drying
54winter, humidity, humidifier, skin, air
+61%
-39%
" ... Living in the northeast my whole life I'm faced the dry air every winter and have had many different humidifiers. ... "
" ... Make the air in my house feel fresher and it just makes it easier to breath in the winter when the heating dries out the air, Great buy. ... "
" ... we live in a very dry climate, so this saved us and we only have to fill the tank once a day with a setting at 35%, I do recommend getting ( Essick Air 1970 Humidifier Bacteriostatic Treatment) we found that the bottom of the cap about 1/4 inch is enough for the water tank each time we fill, so far no growth of nasties. ... "
" ... The air was dry and I noticed not only him, but my husband both seemed to benefit from it. ... "
" ... I use speed 2-3 when I really need to bump the humidity north of 35% on particularly dry days. ... "
" ... Makes a big difference for dry air on the winter. ... "
" ... Like so many of us, my sinuses dry out during the winter months. ... The cold outside air is dry and the dry, warm air inside is also dry. ... "
" ... My dry-eye is much better and I'm not throwing sparks everytime I touch something in the house. ... "
Volume
51fan, pretty loud, noise, humidity, humidifier
+14%
-86%
" ... Not loud when on low or medium. ... On high it can be very loud. ... "
" ... The fan has 3 speed levels, but even on the lowest it is very loud. ... "
" ... A little loud! ... "
" ... The defective gauge, combined with the fact that it is ridiculously loud on anything but low, makes me recommend you don’t purchase this unit. ... "
" ... My only concern, not even complaint, is that it is a bit louder than I'd like. ... "
" ... If it’s on auto it’s so loud it’s heard through the whole house and now it seems to not be working. ... "
" ... It’s very very loud!!! ... "
" ... It can be loud on high fan but if it bothers you simply turn it down. ... "
Overall performance
51job, fan, quiet, noisy, great job
+86%
-14%
" ... This machine does an excellent and efficient job. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... This does the job. ... "
" ... It is good looking, easy to use and really does the job. ... "
" ... It did the job nicely. ... I still have it in storage because if I need such a thing in the future, this is a nice unit that does the job. ... "
" ... Did a great job ... "
" ... We have never used anything but the lowest fan speed. ... "
" ... It seems to be doing its job. ... "
Storage
43tank, humidifier, refill, gallon, container
+58%
-42%
" ... 1/3 capful per full refill and a bottle will last you over a year. ... "
" ... It also is good looking and doesn't take up much space. ... "
" ... only draw back is onlu 1 container to refill & it needs to be refilled often but it works well ... "
" ... It is a large humidifier made for a big house, so keep that in mind for the size. ... "
" ... The refill opening for the portable tank is on the side and fits easily under the faucet for the kitchen sink. ... "
" ... I went with the console size, because I did not want it to take up too much floor space. ... "
" ... I have two humidistats, one at each end of the house on the open floor space where the humidifier is in the middle of, and my humidistats generally read about 10-15% lower that the humidifier itself. ... "
" ... The replacement filters are easy to find at the local department store. ... "
Network
41sq ft, sq, humidity, humidifier, ft
+98%
-2%
" ... Kept house humidity constant. ... "
" ... Home is 1,500 sqft for reference. ... "
" ... It will humidify the main floor of our house, although I generally use it for the bedrooms. ... "
" ... Works for a ~1000 sq ft cabin with a loft and wood only heat. ... "
" ... The down stairs area of our home is almost 2000 sqf. ... "
" ... We've had this for about 7 months now and it's done a great job of humidifying our entire 1,700 sq ft house. ... "
" ... However, this unit gets the job done effectively in my 1600 sq-ft house with 10-foot ceilings. ... "
" ... The first floor of my house has ~ 1800 sq ft of open area. ... "
Water Resistance
37fill, tank, wick, distilled, treatment
+46%
-54%
" ... This rust can fall into the water posing a health issue. ... "
" ... But worse, I found that the wick would not stay fully wet. ... I washed the wick in water, reversed top and bottom, but still the wick wouldn't stay wet all they way through. ... "
" ... This rust is now in the water. ... "
" ... Admittedly, it has not been particularly cold this winter, rarely getting into the low 20s F. It can use a lot of water. ... "
" ... It is completely opaque, which makes it impossible to see the water, so as I'm filling it, it spurts all over when it is full. ... Then water drips everywhere as I'm carrying the tank over to the unit. ... "
" ... In the beginning I’d have to fill the tank once/day, now it just sits with water in it for days on end. ... "
" ... You don’t know that it’s full of water when you’re filling it until the water bubbles out of it. ... "
" ... I used the bacteriostatic treatment but my filter got hard/gross a few months in because we have pretty hard water. ... "
Price
35money, worth, unit, worth the money, waste your money
+63%
-37%
" ... I wasn’t sure which humidifier to get in this price range, I did a lot of research and while this one isn’t the coolest looking, it’s amazing. ... "
" ... Quiet and great quality for the money! ... "
" ... For the price I paid, Idefinitely got my money’s worth ... "
" ... Simply put, this is a very good humidifier at a great price. ... "
" ... Worth the money, it is more efficient than any of the $300+ units I’ve bought in the past. ... "
" ... And, the price is right. ... "
" ... It’s not the most attractive, but for the price it works. ... "
" ... worth the money. ... "
Build Quality
32flimsy, wick, tank, humidifier, filter
+19%
-81%
" ... This item manufacturer defect and low-quality material. ... "
" ... It can be difficult to unscrew. ... "
" ... The valve on the tank becomes very brittle and if you bang it in the sink, it will break and then it's all or nothing filling. ... "
" ... Cheap plastic that would break easily or crack. ... "
" ... the holding tank leaks out of both ends and the seams .bad product ... "
" ... Cracked within one week of use. ... Has since cracked again in a different spot. ... "
" ... I'm not sure if I have one with a missing part but the where the wick is placed is poorly designed. ... The wick just flops in and isn't secure. ... "
" ... Rust is unacceptable . ... "
Fit
24fall, sink, refill, fill, filling
+33%
-67%
" ... Took out of box and put it right back very cheaply made. ... "
" ... One shouldnt have to buy the right screws separately. ... "
" ... Basin came cracked and wont hold water. ... "
" ... I had to use crazy glue on the seam to prevent leaking. ... "
" ... The wick just flops in and isn't secure. ... "
" ... But then you find out the filters fall apart in 3-4 weeks time. ... Instead, they just use paper that falls apart and renders the humidifier useless and forces you to buy another filter. ... "
" ... I just bought this and will not use it till fall. ... "
" ... I followed directions for filling, including holding the bottle upright & pressing on the plunger to release a small amount of water. ... But no matter what I do the Spring Valve Assembly **LEAKS** constantly. ... "
Returns
23returned, replacement, refund, window, return period
+13%
-87%
" ... I thought no problem, it's only 1 year old, let me contact Esick and they will send a replacement. ... "
" ... I contacted Aircare today via their 800 number, because I am past the 1 month return period with Amazon and I want a refund. ... She also told me they cannot refund my purchase. ... I really got the short end of the stick on this one, since the problems began a couple weeks AFTER my return period ended on Amazon (when the cold temperatures began in my state), and the company who made the humidifier will not refund my purchase, when it’s their fault they did not put this information on their product website. ... Aircare will not take the humidifier back and refund my purchase. ... "
" ... I'm trying to decide if I want to go through the trouble to send it back! ... "
" ... Will definitely return and not recommend this for anyone. ... "
" ... Returned it for refund. ... "
" ... Don't wait to return it. ... "
" ... The return window is only 30 days. ... "
" ... This is a major disappointment, I am returning it. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
21easy to clean, cleaning, easy, filter, change
+90%
-10%
" ... Cleaning is easy! ... "
" ... Easy to fill, Chang filters and clean. ... "
" ... Very easy to clean and change filter. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and change the filter. ... "
" ... Easy to use, clean, fill and the wheels make it easy to move ... "
" ... Cleaning is very easy and it prompts you to do so. ... Easy to take apart and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean though . ... "
" ... From the design it appears very easy to clean when needed (but you may want to be sure the tank never gets really bad so you only need to rinse it out with cleaner on occasion and possibly use some antibacterial (I am using the metal balls in a container). ... "
Features
20feature, mode, fan, automatic, humidity
+70%
-30%
" ... I use the automatic setting that selects the necessary fan speed for the humidity level selected and adjusts speed as needed ... "
" ... Automatic mode is great, set it and for get it. ... "
" ... I like the option of different fan settings or the auto mode. ... "
" ... Especially useful is the "automatic fan" feature. ... "
" ... Features look good. ... "
" ... Fan mode 4 is the 'strongest' and therefor the loudest. ... "
" ... You can set the percentage you want and/or put it on auto. ... "
" ... Auto works best, you set the humidity level you want (40%) and it starts at the maximum fan speed until the humidity level you programmed has been reached. ... "
Cooling
20room, humidifier, fan, winter, cold
+70%
-30%
" ... Works perfect a keeping my houses air at a consistent humidity. ... "
" ... Also, as it obviously has a fan built into it, it creates a mild, cool draft in the room. ... "
" ... It reads the humidity in the room. ... "
" ... Wahala the room humidity rose to 45%. ... "
" ... If you live in colder temps for most of winter, you should consider investing in one of the bigger machines, that has a stronger fan and holds a lot more water. ... "
" ... My Honeywell cool mist raises the humidity by 25% from DOWNSTAIRS. ... "
" ... I shut it off at night, room stays reasonably humid ... "
" ... Moister house, lower thermostat, reduced heating bill. ... "
Marketplace
18amazon, works, purchase, item, company
+72%
-28%
" ... ATT: SELLER/MANUFACTURER/ ASSEMBLER. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Got in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Thank you guys for making this good. ... "
" ... If you hunt around for the deals on Amazon (MAF2 or Kenmore 15508), they're ~$10 each, a fraction of what some of the more unique/specialized ones cost for other humidifiers. ... "
" ... I called the company and they are shipping a replacement (after I provide proof of purchase). ... "
" ... Came promptly and as described. ... "
" ... This is one of the best products I have ever purchased from Amazon. ... "
Comfort
18winter, fall, rh, real pain, pain
+61%
-39%
" ... They have successfully kept the humidity at a comfortable level this winter. ... "
" ... This unit hands down is great. ... "
" ... It controls at 5%RH increments, which is perfect for finding your comfort level. ... "
" ... The piano is holding tune much better. ... This air in the house feels better and more comfortable. ... "
" ... It also gives you options of your humidity level so pick what’s comfortable for you. ... "
" ... It is amazing how much water it takes to maintain a comfortable home. ... "
" ... Our nose scabs we’re gone within 4 days and our skin feels hydrated. ... "
" ... The air is so much more comfortable. ... "
Washer Dryer
16air, winter, wick, winter months, throat
+63%
-38%
" ... A must have when its dry and cold. ... "
" ... We live in a dry western state and it keeps our home at the humidity level we want which is very helpful for my COPD. ... "
" ... The cold outside air is dry and the dry, warm air inside is also dry. ... "
" ... Makes a big difference for dry air on the winter. ... "
" ... I use speed 2-3 when I really need to bump the humidity north of 35% on particularly dry days. ... "
" ... It needs to push out vapor at a faster rate when the air is dryer. ... "
" ... The air was dry and I noticed not only him, but my husband both seemed to benefit from it. ... "
" ... You can really feel the difference when it goes dry ... "
Setup
11setup, set, instructions, filling, whole house
+100%
" ... Set up is very easy and the instructions are very good. ... "
" ... What engineer came up with this? ... "
" ... Easy to Setup. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and run (less than 10 minutes). ... "
" ... Good product, works well, easy to assemble. ... "
" ... very simple to setup. ... "
" ... Followed the setup instructions carefully. ... "
" ... Whole house humidifier that is easy to setup and use. ... "
Delivery
11shipping, quickly, quick, packaged, delivery
+82%
-18%
" ... I'm happy with my delivery and purchase. ... "
" ... The box it is packaged in is made in China ... "
" ... This machine has delivered as promised. ... "
" ... every 2 days . ... "
" ... Product received quickly. ... "
" ... I ordered it and it arrived quickly, well packaged and safe from shipping damage. ... "
" ... Got in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Delivered super quick, assembled in a snap and had it running in less than 10 minutes. ... "
Size
11size, quiet, carry, smaller, refill
+91%
-9%
" ... This is a quiet and compact unit. ... "
" ... And i can easily move it to wherever i want it. ... "
" ... The controls are a no brainer and the tank is a manageable size. ... "
" ... This is an amazing humidifier for the price and size. ... "
" ... This is so much smaller and so quiet. ... "
" ... Handy little unit that is easy to fill. ... "
" ... Easy to fill and doesn't leak when carrying from sink to unit. ... "
" ... The handle makes it easy to carry and reinstall. ... "
Battery Life
10hours, longer, every, run, life saver
+90%
-10%
" ... I'm so glad I found this life-saver! ... "
" ... Hope this one lasts longer. ... "
" ... This has been a life saver. ... "
" ... We shall see how long it lasts. ... "
" ... What's more, when I had a small problem with my unit, the manufacturer immediately replaced it at no charge to me. ... "
" ... Quite and last long hours. ... "
" ... Hopefully it lasts. ... "
" ... I put it in the hallway upstairs and filled it lasts abut 36 hours. ... "
For Running
9year, still running, runs, run, unit
+78%
-22%
" ... I have had this unit for 5 years, and it is still running well. ... "
" ... You can see them changing from room to room when this is running. ... "
" ... It did it's job great when it actually ran. ... "
" ... Have had it for a year and it's still running great! ... "
" ... Otherwise the one that's been running for a year is fantastic ... "
" ... I have had it running for about 3 weeks and it works quite well. ... "
" ... Been running nonstop for a few days and just has got the level raised though. ... "
Controls
9power button, turn, control, fan, strongest
+33%
-67%
" ... The design and controls are great, but lack quality control has made the device unusable. ... "
" ... It has only been 5 months and this product does not even turn on when plugged in and the power button is pressed. ... "
" ... Found that if I held down the power button it would light up for a split second make a buzz sound and then shut off immediately. ... "
" ... The fan speed button was DOA. ... "
Other
9humidity, accurate, sensors, rh, panel
+67%
-33%
" ... I found if you have the control panel facing the wall this let's the humidity sensor work better and therfor give better efficiency ... "
" ... Super easy to fill and has a sensor for the humidity. ... "
" ... I have sensors all over the house that report the humidity. ... "
" ... RH sensor matches within a percent of a separate RH meter. ... "
" ... The humidity sensor seems accurate based on the monitor I already have in the room. ... "
" ... Not certain how accurate the sensor that comes installed is but that really doesn't make a lot of difference as I believe you will get variation pending where you place it and how big your home is. ... "
Accuracy
8humidistat, accuracy, readout, hygrometer, digital
+88%
-13%
" ... The evaporator is easy to fill and has a long run time The humidistat is accurate. ... "
" ... Complainers about this degree of accuracy need to invest in a few-hundred-dollar professional humidistat. ... "
" ... I tested with a hygrometer and the digital readout was pretty accurate but there was a 5-10 pt diff +/- across room. ... "
" ... The hydrometer is accurate. ... "
" ... As other reviewers have said, the automatic sensor is so close to the unit that I don’t believe it is accurate. ... "
" ... I finally ordered a Thermaworks humidistat which is supposed to be very accurate. ... How would I really know which if any of them are truly accurate? ... "
" ... I don't believe the gauge is accurate. ... "
Design
7looks, design flaw, unit, plus, look
+71%
-29%
" ... Love the look. ... "
" ... Plus it looks nice. ... "
" ... I expect this one, because of the improved design, to last long as well. ... "
" ... Looks like they kicked the box down the street. ... "
" ... Could use a better design ... "
Noise Cancellation
6white noise machine, white noise, problem, much, like
+33%
-67%
" ... Major drawback of this is the noise. ... "
" ... The ONLY PROBLEM Is the noise. ... "
" ... Noise level is also completely normal. ... It's much LESS of a mechanical noise like the Honeywell "QuietCare" is and more like an ambient/white noise machine. ... "
" ... The noise is getting used to I guess. ... "
Product As Described
6advertised, described, also, picture, humidifies
+83%
-17%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Came promptly and as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
Display Clarity
6level, fill, wicks, whole, panel
+50%
-50%
" ... When this failure occurred the highest level of 35% humidity is all it could achieve or so the screen said? ... "
" ... I've used humidifiers with panel wicks and O-shaped wicks, and IME the panel type is the only solution for whole-home because it's the only design that can evaporate enough water on a sustained basis to fill a whole house, and it's by far easier to maintain. ... "
Wash Programs
5use, filter, water, quiet, mode
+80%
-20%
" ... It is very quiet on lowest setting. ... "
" ... Filter is already in place so fill with water and turn on. ... "
" ... Change filter when needed ... "
" ... Automatic mode is great, set it and for get it. ... "
Washing
5washing, pin, extra
+60%
-40%
" ... I bought an extra filter. ... "
" ... I just pin it up with a clothes pin! ... "
" ... Quiet operation on automatic. ... "
Sleep Tracking
5noise, loud, room, night, fan
+60%
-40%
" ... The humidity level in my home is now high enough to keep us comfortable during our sleep. ... "
" ... You might think its too large to use in just one room and it probably is, but I love that I can finally sleep well in my bedroom. ... "
" ... It does not disturb sleep as it moisturizers the air ... "
Hair
5skin, hair, well, us
+100%
" ... You can buy cheaper wicks but reviews say they don't fit without trimming them. ... "
" ... My hair was standing on end before we got it. ... "
" ... It does use at least 10 gallos of RO water every day, but my skin does not crack, my nails don’t split, my nose isn’t dry and I sleep well . ... "
" ... Our nose scabs we’re gone within 4 days and our skin feels hydrated. ... "
" ... My hygrometer is long hair cat and she is much happier. ... "
Software Platform
3code, support html5 video, filter, browser
-100%
" ... No error codes or anything. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
Cables
3humidifier, cord, wall, power cord, close
-100%
" ... As soon as the humidifier goes on it shuts off the humidifier switch on power cable. ... "
" ... The one thing I found is if you place the humistate on the cord between the wall and the humidifier it doesn't raise the humidity in the room enough. ... So I turned the front of the machine against the wall and the cord facing out. ... "
Defective Delivery
3defective, arrived, damaged, came
-100%
" ... This unit flashed 20 straight out the box, so it essentially arrived defective. ... "
" ... Product came damaged. ... "
Heating
3water, live
+33%
-67%
" ... Then I have to boil a pot of water on the stove to try to get the humidity level back up to 40%--which is 10% lower than I want it at. ... "
" ... I heat with gas and keep it at 70F. ... "
Device Compatibility
3device, push, power button
+67%
-33%
" ... So, I like to turn my 'non-smart' electrical devices into automations around the house. ... "
" ... We have a separate humidistat and it stays in sync with that one. ... "
Lens
3f2, f1, quiet, pretty, expensive
+67%
-33%
" ... quiet on f1 and pretty quiet on f2. ... "
" ... Get Filters and Bio ... "
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Specifications
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