Vornado Evap40 4gal Evaporative Humidifier with Adjustable Humidistat and 3 Speeds: 800-1000 sq. ft. Coverage, 24hr Run Time

My parents got one of these as a wedding gift a long time ago, and it still works! My mom got another one though, and so the old one is a backup but we probably won't need it for that. Looking at other reviews, people were saying the fan is impossible to get to, and, uh, no it isn't, because there's screws on the underside of the fan going around which you can loosen and remove to get to the fan and clean it (yours may not have them but both Evap40s that we have do [20-30 years b/w them], sooooo....). The fans in both have never needed oil which is surprising to me since c frame motors usually need oil so that's a big thing too. The tanks glugging is pretty annoying, but I get used to it. It is a very quiet fan, even on high, which is a comfortable loud (I have fans smaller than the Evap40s and those are way louder). Hopefully this review helps others who are looking into buying one, and yes the wicks can get cleaned (pretty sure it explains it in the instructions). Also, the humidifier fan has a slow spin down, but I'm pretty sure it's the blade- The blade's pitch is very steep for max air output, and the 5303DC I have has ball bearings and the motor takes a long time to stop, but with the blade it stops quickly. It's called air resistance hence why deep pitch blades stop faster than shallow pitch blades. Anyway, thanks Vornado for making a great humidifier which I think will go 5-10 years past the warranty.

The humidifier has a great design. It is easy to clean; it is easy to fill. I was able to get my 14% humidity level up to ~40% in no time. I am able to keep enough moisture in the room so that I am no longer shocked by static electricity!! Ability to re-humidify the room is 5 stars. However, the humidistat does not function well. I am contantly moving the humidistat in order to stay within the desired humidity range. I can not set the gauge for any length of time in order to reach AND STAY WITHIN the desired humidity range. Either the humidifier continues without interruption up to 50% (not my desired range; I allowed this to happen only once); or once stopped at a supposed upper range, the humidifier will not reengage, allowing the humidity to descend below 30%. For this reason (inaccuracy of humidistat) I do not use the humidifier unless I am at home and awake! I do not use it at night.

I was a little skeptical of the design at first, turns out to be brilliant. it would be nice if the top fastened to the bottom but that would distract from it simplicity and sleekness. being able to fill the tubs directly saves time

Made in USA?? Flipping CHEAP?? Dumps 4gal of water into your place per DAY?? These people are morons for burying this product in the corner of their website. Can it be near? How can you justify not buying it?? Simply from an electrical perspective: a heating element is a short circuit. A toaster. A resistor. It is the objective least efficient use of electrons. A fan has a resonant speed, where power is optimized. Using the technology of wicking sponges this thing does things more efficiently than Tony Stark’s heart.

At just a week shy of 9 years old, the base cracked and caused water to leak all over the floor. This may have been caused by us moving the unit from the bedroom to the living room because this sucker is heavy if there is any amount of water in it. The fan still works great so I am going to see if I can order a new base. In the meantime, I will order a second unit so I don't have to move it around anymore. I highly recommend this humidifier.

Our apartment is 1300 sq ft, with 18' high ceilings. This is keeping the apartment at around 45%, which is good with us. The unit is easy to use, and the reservoirs are easily filled with tap water.

I have two of these, one for over twenty years and the other for over ten years. I use them EVERY winter in a NYC pre-war building (dry weather and radiators). They are incredibly easy to use and to maintain. In the driest conditions I go through two tanks of water on each machine in 24 hours (approx. 1,500 square feet, 10 ft. ceilings, humidity approx. 40%), so it's great that the tanks have handles, and big fill openings. I hold them straight under the faucet to fill, then they slip easily back into the frame (no need to take the top off). My ONLY complaint is that the gravity design makes this product too noisy for the bedroom. GLUK, GLUK, GLUK, GLUK wakes me up. The fans, on the other hand are not noisy. As to the wicks, I found a solution so they last longer than two weeks; I add a little bit of water softener to the water (it's actually a product from Venta) each time I change the wicks. Then the wicks last about a month. Also, it's best not to let the wicks dry out, always keep water in the machine. By the way, I never rate anything on-line, but this is a superior product due to its simplicity, ease of use, and longevity.

This does exactly what it says it'll do, put 4 gallons of water into the air, consistently. Cat loves it to!

I struggled researching to find a decent quality larger humidifier that didn't have tons of bad reviews. Someone mentioned liking this model online and after taking a look at it i decided to pull the trigger. We've had it for about 3 weeks now and so far so good. It does what it's supposed to do and the build quality is such that it looks like it will last a while.

I purchased this about a month ago. Ran it as the directions said. Now the whole house has remained at a wonderful 40% humidity. And it is made in the USA!!!

I've wanted/needed a humidifier for quite a while, but just didn't take time to purchase. When my fingers started cracking from the weather and my skin was getting very dry I decided it's now. I wanted one made in USA, so research led me to Vornado. It's design is nice, use is easy, am happy with purchase. Just took a bit to get used to the sound, but if it's too much I just turn off for a little while. Absolutely encourage for anyone who needs one. Thank you Vornado.

I am starting my third year with this humidifier. I have to say it keeps my 1700 sq. ft. house at the desired humidity level, 45%.

I purchased about three months ago, worked great. Now all of a sudden my hygrometer is showing low levels of humidity. Also the water is not evaporating close to the speed that it once was. Something is definitely wrong. Maybe I bought a lemon? If was fun while it lasted.

I love the size of water containers & all of the features to personalize your needs. Highly recommend.

I have been using this model for about 20 years. It still works perfectly and with a tablespoon of bleach to each gallon to kill any bugs, germs, etc. it’s the absolute best on the market. The design is beautiful and functional. Could easily be on display in an industrial design museum.

I like that this humidifier is made of simple non-mechanical parts. Unless the fan messes up, there’s nothing that will fall apart. It evaporates. The fan provides good white noises; the sound of the water coming out of the jug is loud. The unit itself is of a considerable size. The jugs are sturdy and easy to refill. I wish the plastic that makes the base was sturdier. I would recommend this unit instead of alternative top options for evaporative humidifier that has mechanical parts coming in contact with the water.

I may have written a review in the past because this product is so good, but I want to write another one to make sure that they never stop making this and people keep buying them. It's just been such an efficient, effective product. Other humidifiers I've had have been a pain to fill or maintain, and this one is just so easy. The tanks are simplicity itself to fill and carry, and I love that it simply uses gravity or physics or whatever to keep water in the pan. I've had mine--I don't even know, maybe 5 years? Maybe more? And they are still in tip top shape. I love that you can get a subscription to purchase more filters, one less thing to have to find or mess with. I am just really, really pleased with this product.

The unit does a good job of adding humidity to a large room. Very good value. Only recommendation is that it could look a little better - maybe differ colors

I bought this a month ago. It works well and is not noisy on medium or low speed. I wish there was some indication when the tanks are empty. The machine stays on even with no water, so it is necessary to pull out the tanks to see if they still have water. The tanks get heavy when full. Also the tanks are awkward to remove for refilling.

We bought three an have been using them for about two weeks. They have made our place comfortable: no more 20% humidity for us. The Vornado 40 Evaps have greatly reduced itchy skin, dry mouths and noses. We sleep better. They run quietly, are easy to use, and are surprisingly simple in design. Thanks, Vornado, for making this dry 3rd-floor apartment liveable!