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Honeywell HCM 6009 Cool Moisture Console Humidifier
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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/10
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Capacity
75sq ft, humidifier, living room, humidify, apartment
+91%
-9%
" ... I am using this in a 1500 sq ft home in California. ... "
" ... It does an excellent job for my 11' x 17' bedroom in NYC, where you keep the heater on all day. ... say if your roommate somehow manages to punt an empty one across the room. ... "
" ... works great, it did cut down the heat at my upstairs bedroom . ... "
" ... this unit serves the master bedroom well. ... "
" ... Room feels a lot cooler too. ... "
" ... After my whole house humidifier, which departed due to leak problems, onto oak floors, this one is very quiet, at least on low where it's mostly kept. ... "
" ... I have a small house and it is great for the entire living area. ... "
" ... I bought the Honeywell HCM-6009 after just one full day of it running the humidity level in the house almost doubled from 14%-18% to 25%-30%. ... Our house is about 1,000 square feet so it didn't take much to make a difference, but it was really worth the money I spent on it. ... "
Sound Quality
50quiet, fan, noisy, loud, humidifier
+52%
-48%
" ... One of which is a nighttime setting which is quiet. ... "
" ... It's quiet at low speeds and loud at high speeds, just like all fans. ... "
" ... My kids complained about how "loud" it was, but honestly it is the perfect white noise and easy to ignore at low setting. ... "
" ... If you run it on max, it sounds like what it is- - a fan running. ... "
" ... This humidifier is quiet and works absolutely fantastic . ... "
" ... Quiet is what I wanted and got. ... "
" ... it's not super quiet but the noise is actually nice to fall asleep to. ... "
" ... Keeps the static down to a minimum and is fairly quiet. ... "
Water Usage
46tanks, fill, tank, containers, gallons
+43%
-57%
" ... With their protruding handles, they won't stand up in the sink while you add water. ... "
" ... Only issue is with the water tanks, they don't stand up to fill them so they are a little unstable as you fill them with water. ... "
" ... Only issue is with the water tanks, they don't stand up to fill them so they are a little unstable as you fill them with water. ... "
" ... Water canisters are badly designed as they are not flat when inverting to fill up. ... "
" ... However, the handles on the water tank make it very difficult to fill and are cumbersome. ... "
" ... It crashed, hit the cement in the basement, water everywhere. ... "
" ... However, the water tanks are very fragile and awkward. ... "
" ... Water containers are awkward to fill due to no flat bottom and too heavy once filled. ... "
Ease of Use
43easy to fill, fill, refill, quiet, easy to use
+86%
-14%
" ... This makes refilling very easy. ... "
" ... The way that this was designed is smart and makes it so easy to deal with. ... "
" ... Works great, easy fill & easy to move. ... "
" ... Easy to fill and easy to maintain. ... "
" ... Easier to handle. ... "
" ... Easy to use and is quiet. ... "
" ... Secondly, I like that the tanks are easy to fill and large enough that it will last a while on the low setting. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and fill. ... "
Product Reliability
42humidifier, lasted, honeywell, wick, filter
+50%
-50%
" ... I have had the humidifier for about 6 months and have only used it a total of 5 refills. ... It’s been 3 months since I last had to use it and went to turn it on today and it’s not turning on at all!!!! ... "
" ... I purchased one of these in January of 2017. ... but warning because just using the wick with no prefilter causes the wick to be replaced every week to two weeks. ... The wick filter this came with a year ago lasted months! ... "
" ... The replacement filters (which aren’t cheap) disintegrate after a few days use. ... "
" ... My HONEYWELL HCM 6009 failed in less than 1 year cost to send back $50.00 for repairs to Helen of Troy unit is being replaced with a newer model .Should have lasted longer .old cars ... "
" ... Worked good for eleven months, then the fan motor just quit working. ... "
" ... while it lasted. ... "
" ... DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM! ... "
" ... I've owned this for two days. ... "
Build Quality
39tank, handle, cap, water, filter
+21%
-79%
" ... The outer blue shell made this filter a cut above the rest in functionality and duration of product. ... "
" ... Also bad quality plastic as they crack easily when slipping over in the sink due to the lack of flat bottom to stand them upright while filling. ... "
" ... Specifically, do not hold the tanks by the handles when unloosening the filler caps, as the handles will break off eventually and you will have to buy a whole new unit after only a few years. ... "
" ... The main issue was the tank design and material. ... The tanks are made of a rigid yet flimsy plastic with hard edges. ... Strangely they also made the tank have an angled bottom so it won't stand up well on its own. ... I've owned a different Sunbeam humidifier and it had sturdy, thick plastic tanks with curved edges and a flat bottom--this Honeywell humidifier should take a note from that and use a similar type of sturdy material for the tanks. ... On the unit I received, there was also some sort of issue where it wasn't detecting if the front casing was seated correctly. ... "
" ... Of course any small drop when full on your tub will crack the jug. ... "
" ... Definitely adds moisture to large areas, only problem is that the water tanks are made of cheap plastic contributing to tank failure, cracking and breaking. ... "
" ... Cheap, weak plastic. ... "
" ... The replacement filter just fell apart after 1 week. ... "
Network
38humidity, floor, humidify, ft, 1000 sq
+95%
-5%
" ... I am using this in a 1500 sq ft home in California. ... "
" ... I have a small house and it is great for the entire living area. ... "
" ... This works well and keeps the humidity up where we want it in a 1200 square foot house. ... "
" ... Bought this for our new house. ... With the heat running in the Winter, the house was running between 10%-14% but, after a few hours we had the humidity at 35% and stable. ... "
" ... I use it to humidify 1100 sq ft (top floor of a house) and low-medium fan speeds are fine. ... "
" ... I was looking for a humidifier appropriate for a 2 story open floor plan home, 2600+ sq ft. ... "
" ... We are using it on the first floor only with 1600+ sq. ... "
" ... Handles our 1300 sf apartment with no issue at all. ... "
Cleaning
34moisture, easy to clean, mold, humidifier, bacteria
+76%
-24%
" ... after cleaning that up, I knew that this unit gives me far more than I could ever need! ... "
" ... I have asthma and this helps clean my air. ... "
" ... I add in essential oils and the smell comes out very nicely. ... "
" ... I use tap water, clean it weekly, so far not mold or scale build up. ... "
" ... The unit is easy to clean . ... "
" ... Keep it clean. ... "
" ... pretty convenient filling and cleaning . ... "
" ... None-the-less, even with the smaller tanks, I appreciate the compact size and the caster wheels that make it that much easier to clean up around since we have 2 dogs. ... "
Volume
30low, fan, noisy, setting, quiet
+33%
-67%
" ... Loud on higher fan speeds ... "
" ... I don't know why people have a bunch of negative reviews about this, especially saying that it's loud. ... It's not loud. ... "
" ... I don't know why people have a bunch of negative reviews about this, especially saying that it's loud. ... It's not loud. ... "
" ... It is loud as heck. ... "
" ... Only complaint is it is a little louder than what I expected. ... "
" ... a bit louder then expected when it kicks on. ... "
" ... The noise from the unit at high speed is so loud that you can't stay in the room. ... "
" ... On high, it's pretty dang loud. ... I have to turn the TV volume up. ... It can make a convo between the living room and kitchen too difficult to hear. ... TV usually can stay on the same volume. ... Convo between rooms is OK, some words are hard to hear. ... "
Overall performance
28quiet, speed, fan, performance, machine
+93%
-7%
" ... Seems to do the job nicely. ... "
" ... Seems to do the job nicely. ... "
" ... It runs quietly. ... "
" ... works really well . ... "
" ... Seems to do the job on low speed therefore it is pretty quiet. ... "
" ... Excellent foes a great job! ... "
" ... Great machine, quiet and reliable. ... "
" ... There is no rattle at medium speed. ... "
Cooling
27humidifier, winter, moisture, humidity, cool mist
+85%
-15%
" ... It does an excellent job for my 11' x 17' bedroom in NYC, where you keep the heater on all day. ... "
" ... works great, it did cut down the heat at my upstairs bedroom . ... "
" ... Room feels a lot cooler too. ... "
" ... Quickly adds humidity to your rooms. ... "
" ... I will see how it works next winter when the heat is on. ... "
" ... but I mostly keep it in the bedroom. ... "
" ... It does make the house alittle cool when it's on but it works great ... "
" ... I own several cool mist humidifiers like the classic Crane one. ... Although I keep two cool mist humidifiers on at the same time, it is not helping very much for humidify increase. ... "
Storage
26tank, water containers, container, gallons, filling
+62%
-38%
" ... On the plus side, both containers have held up and not broken, even when completely filled and lugged back to the unit. ... "
" ... Substantial capacity and quite operation. ... "
" ... Love the easy to fill water bins. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean because the two large water tanks have very large openings. ... "
" ... I have a hygrometer in almost every room to check it's depth. ... "
" ... Easy to hold, big opening, sturdy handle. ... "
" ... Also, some complain about the weight of the water containers. ... "
" ... The water tubs are easy to fill and fit nicely into the unit. ... "
Drying
20winter, skin, air, nose, humidity
+55%
-45%
" ... Not super quiet but has improved the dry air within my whole house tremendously. ... "
" ... Highly recommend for dry Winters! ... "
" ... We burn wood all winter so the Air can quite dry indoors so we really appreciate the Honeywell HCM-6009. ... "
" ... Helps to greatly reduce dry air. ... "
" ... Immediate reduced all our dry issues. ... "
" ... It has a fabric covering on it that keeps it from drying out on top. ... "
" ... Runs 24 hours on middle fan speed without running dry. ... "
" ... It was 2 years old and for the past two winters, we've had less dry skin and better nights. ... "
Water Resistance
17fill, tanks, sink, filter, difficult to fill
+47%
-53%
" ... With their protruding handles, they won't stand up in the sink while you add water. ... "
" ... Water canisters are badly designed as they are not flat when inverting to fill up. ... "
" ... These issues, plus water causing it to be slippery increases the likelihood of a simple accident that is highly likely to cause the tank to crack. ... "
" ... However, the handles on the water tank make it very difficult to fill and are cumbersome. ... "
" ... It crashed, hit the cement in the basement, water everywhere. ... "
" ... The float switch to turn it off when water is low is failing. ... "
" ... Water absorbs into the filter, as air is pulled through it by the fan. ... Because the tanks fill from the bottom, they have to take "gulps" of air to replace the water. ... "
" ... The design of the two water resovours makes it difficult to fill up. ... "
Fit
17tank, upright, tanks, handle, filling
+18%
-82%
" ... You have to prop them up or hold them while the water makes them heavier and heavier, and then you have to add the disinfectant and demineralizer before you screw the cap back on. ... "
" ... Won't stay on. ... "
" ... Also bad quality plastic as they crack easily when slipping over in the sink due to the lack of flat bottom to stand them upright while filling. ... "
" ... Specifically, do not hold the tanks by the handles when unloosening the filler caps, as the handles will break off eventually and you will have to buy a whole new unit after only a few years. ... "
" ... I had to jostle and jiggle the large front cover of the unit around in order to get it to turn on every time I refilled the tanks. ... "
" ... That means I have to bathtub fill and its quite awkward to hold and then flip upright to use the handle. ... "
" ... They seal tight and my small hands have trouble getting them off. ... "
" ... Since the top is rounded and they fill form the bottom you have to hold them, with both hands typically, or they fall over. ... "
Comfort
16awkward, tank, honeywell, fill, caps
+50%
-50%
" ... It's also an awful pain to clean the plastic fins and many awkward angles. ... "
" ... I've more or less gotten the hang of it but they really are awkward to handle. ... "
" ... They seal tight and my small hands have trouble getting them off. ... "
" ... Since the top is rounded and they fill form the bottom you have to hold them, with both hands typically, or they fall over. ... "
" ... If you have any hand or wrist issues, this product is NOT for you (see my attached photo to see how big the cap is and the shape of the tank). ... There are no real grips or sturdy way to hold it. ... "
Price
14money, spent, humidifier, half the cost, worth
+100%
" ... Best one all around on the market. ... "
" ... This is a really great humidifier that turned out to be well worth the cost. ... "
" ... Our house is about 1,000 square feet so it didn't take much to make a difference, but it was really worth the money I spent on it. ... "
" ... And the price . ... "
" ... money well spent ... "
" ... It is half the cost. ... "
" ... Best humidifier for the money! ... "
" ... Chose the Amazon Warehouse model and price. ... "
Marketplace
14replacement, picture, item, amazon, vendor
+57%
-43%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Item appeared brand new and works like we expected it to. ... "
" ... Buy your filters from Walmart. ... "
" ... I will sell my aircare unit on a garage sale. ... "
" ... The unit works as described. ... "
" ... Chose the Amazon Warehouse model and price. ... "
Design
12tank design, tanks, filter, fill, tank
+33%
-67%
" ... The outer blue shell made this filter a cut above the rest in functionality and duration of product. ... I'm not sure the reason they gave in re-designing the filter but it's a terrible design. ... "
" ... The main issue was the tank design and material. ... "
" ... The issue seems to be that the plastic for the tanks is really thin, especially at the clear part. ... "
" ... You get sent the little white ones that don't quite fit. ... The only thing holding me back from giving it 5 stars is design. ... "
" ... Horrible design for this product. ... "
" ... Poor design and construction. ... "
Returns
10returning, back, unit, send, replacement
-100%
" ... Of course I'm outside of the return window and I can't return it. ... "
" ... I am going to check on returning this item. ... "
" ... Returned and replaced with a new one . ... Returned for a refund. ... "
" ... I'm not one to return items to Amazon, however given the abysmal support I received, I had no other choice. ... "
" ... Amazon allowed return . ... "
" ... To get a replacement the company said I had to ship it back at my expense. ... And it would take 4 weeks after they received it to send another back. ... "
" ... I will be returning. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, that meant it was past the return time before we tried this unit. ... "
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