Canopy Bedside Humidifier 2.0, White, 36 HR Run Time, 2.5L Capacity - Reading Light & White Noise - Alleviate Symptoms of Allergies, Flu, Cold, Dry Skin - Humidifier, Filter, Power Cord & Adapter

I was looking for a replacement for my boiled steam humidifier and seemed like they're all "mist" (piezo), now. This won't work because our water is moderately hard and that could clog. Of the two better boiled steam models currently on the U.S. market, neither had a fan, one had reports of poor low water sensing and scorching, and the other had no power setting. I am running an electric radiator and need to share a 20 amp (16 amp really) circuit. So, I came across the Canopy 5.5 liter. This places it at the higher capacity nearing 1.5 gallons, which is a plus. It's an incredibly simple design. The water tank is removed and filled at the tub or a deep sink, the cap is placed on and the tank inverted, plugging into a moat in the base, maintaining fill. On the other side, in a circle within the moat, a cylindrical evaporative wick is submerged about 3/4". The wick draws up water. Inlet vents on the perimeter of the base surround the wick on the outside. A shell containing all the electronics forms the other half of the unit, complementing the tank. A fan mounted on the shell and centered at the top of the wick draws moist air through and blows it out the top. There are 3 fan speeds, including an "auto" mode which runs in medium while the room light is on and going to low when the room light is sensed to be off. Read the legend carefully before tossing, because the symbols are not self-explanatory. They really should have printed the legend on a sticker. The fan is powered by USB-C with a USB-A adapter cord and a cheaper USB-A power supply is included. When plugged into a power bank, I measure only 5 watts on high. Whomever wrote the review about the plug overheating got a bad adapter. They are super cheapo and obviously outsourced. There are also two aromatherapy delivery methods. One is a well which sits in the center of the airflow at the bottom. The other is a small absorbent stone which may be placed above the fan. "Unwind" scent is included and is delightful. Almost smells like a spa. The pricepoint is a bit high. But, I get the sense this is a startup. The branding is pleasant, and actually, I do enjoy the luxe experience of the "Unwind" aromatherapy oil, and honestly, I can afford to waste a bit of money on something a little overpriced as long as it just works. But it does work and looks nice. Just keep in mind that this is a glorified engine air filter and a large computer fan. It may not be worth the money, but it works well and looks nice. As far as the evaporative cooling effect in winter, I think it's just cycling the existing radiator longer, which is fine. The air is humid and warm and not noticeably cool unless you're feeling right above the fan vent. It also helps to start it off with warm water. I thoroughly rinsed the wick in hot water prior to installing. As for mold, just keep an eye on it. There is a pair of electrodes which dip in the moat to sense low water level. The electronics do not give a timer option, so, unattended, it will just go dry, preventing mold.

It works surprisingly well! I was a little skeptical at first, but I measured the humidity in my room on some frigid (~0°F) nights and the difference was clear. On the first night, I left the humidifier off, and the humidity dropped to 26%. On the second night, I turned it on, and it went over 40% on the highest setting! I don't even keep it next to me on my bed, but about 8ft away on my desk due to space limitations. You'll have to refill it daily, but it's very easy to do. As long as I keep the tank sealed properly, it has no issues with leakage. Also, don't expect instantaneous results. It will take some time for the evaporated water to humidify your room. Since this is an evaporative humidifier, you won't see a physical plume of water like some of the other types, but that's actually a good thing for me. It means that there's no residue, and I don't have to be paranoid about microbes being launched into the air in case the tank develops mold or other issues. Also, I saw a some comments complaining that this runs until the filter or the wick is completely dry. You WANT that to happen. A constantly damp wick/filter is breeding ground for all kinds of nasty stuff. It shuts off once everything is nice and dry so you don't get mold in your humidifier.

We have had a terrible experience, both with this product and also with Canopy customer service. We turned the humidifier on almost nonstop in our bedroom, which is less than the recommended room size of 500 sf. We had an air monitor directly next to the humidifier the whole time, and it barely nudged any percentage increase during that time. It was around 26%, and maybe made it to 28% - even after days and hours of operating almost nonstop. The filter was brand new, it was a new device. I also had a bad viral cold during this time, and the Canopy truly did NOTHING at all to add humidity to the air and help during the recovery time. I reached out to Canopy customer service, and whatever bot or customer service agent they had was not helpful at all. They basically told us to return through Amazon, but the 2 month window had already past (we bought it in late November, and opened it on Christmas - started using it in early January). Everything about this experience was horrible and now we are out $150. This product went right into the trash! Save your money and buy something that actually works.

Needed a non mold humidifier since the other brands milder so easily and this is it! Had it for 2 years now and ordered another one for my room.

Love it. Allergies are better with this.