If you live in one of those places in the Southwest or the Midwest where winters get incredibly, incredibly, painfully dry, then you know the importance of a reliable humidifier. This is doubly true if you like to use a wood stove or a fireplace to stay nice and warm. Running a fire in the home will dry the atmosphere out, making your cozy living room feel like a beef jerky factory.
With the right humidifier, you can wind up looking forward to Winter, but reliability is key.
The way the GENIANI Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier in this review works is equally complicated. Rather than a standard system where it simply boils the water in a chamber to produce steam to humidify the home, the GENIANI uses a sonic vibration system to break the water down.
That all sounds well and good, the question is whether that’s just too many bells and whistles. Is quality going to be compromised when you’re using an innovative humidification system and attaching it to a multi-purpose device? Let’s find out:
It Runs Perfectly Quiet
One of the first things you’ll note about the unit is that it runs without a sound. You’ve really got to hold your ear up to the device in order to hear anything, and that’s only if the rest of the house is quiet. The overall design of the product seems to be specifically intended to help you get a good night’s rest, with the night light, oil diffuser, and whisper-quiet operation.
Higher Settings Might Not Work
The device has three settings, but there are reports of users setting the device to the highest option and finding that it only sprays out water and gets everything wet. Not exactly what you’re going for when you’re trying to humidify the atmosphere in your home. The lower settings tend to work perfectly, and the highest setting might work for you, as not every user reports this problem, but it’s something to be prepared for.
It Might Not Last In Demanding Environments
There are several reviews out there from users in states like Arizona and North Dakota reporting that the device started to break down after months of regular use, getting louder and louder and finally just breaking down entirely. If you need something to get you through the rest of the Winter or the Summer, the GENIANI humidifier will probably run you a few good months, but it might not be a very smart long-term investment.
That said, other users report the device working just fine for a year or longer. It might have to do with how well the device is cared for, manufacturing defects or who knows what else. Reviews tend to be split about two to one positive/negative on how reliable the device is.
The Design Is Appreciated
The sleek, compact appearance of the device is a nice feature. You probably don’t even need to make any space for it. A far cry from those big humidifiers that look like squashed beach balls, the GENIANI will tuck neatly onto any nightstand, desk or table where you have a few inches to spare. The design is visually unobtrusive, too. If you’re a stickler for good decor, it won’t throw your room’s appearance out of whack.
GENIANI Huron vs Erie
| GENIANI | Huron | Erie |
| Capacity | 1.05 GAL | 0.06 GAL |
| Applicable Area | up to 220 ft² | up to 65 ft² |
| Mist Type | Cool Mist | Cool Mist |
| Refill Type | Top-Fill | Removable Tank |
| Lasts up to | 18 hours | 8 hours |
| Essential Oils | Yes | – |
| Smart Mode | Yes | – |
| Night Light | Yes | Yes |
| One Button Control | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Shut-off | Yes | Yes |
It’s Easy To Break Apart And Wash
Humidifiers are a magnet for dust and dirt. It doesn’t seem like there’s much that can be done about that. When you have something producing moisture all day, dirt, sand, and dust are going to cling to it. Luckily, the GENIANI Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier is very easy to take apart and clean out in the sink. You’ve probably used devices that feel dangerous to take apart like you’re going to break it when you try to take the filter out. The GENIANI has a very simple click-together design that makes it easy to rinse the thing out in the kitchen sink.
Final Words
The tricky thing about recommending an item like this is that you might have a great experience with the product, or you might not. Right out of the box there’s no way to tell if the durability issues are going to affect you, or if you’re one of the lucky ones who got a unit that will last.
The especially tricky thing about it: If it does last for you, then it’s one of the best humidifiers on the market. But what does that matter if it won’t even work? So consider this one a recommendation with reservations.
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