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Air-O-Swiss AOS Ultrasonic Humidifier - 7135 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Air-O-Swiss
Category: Health And Beauty
List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $147.85
You Save: $32.14 (18%)
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Rating:  131 reviews
Sales Rank: 166
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.2
MPN: AOS7135
Model: AOS 7135
UPC: 834546000220
EAN: 0834546000220
ASIN: B000J4LCS6
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Tri-band microbial protection (Ionic Silver Stick, Pre-heating, Ultrasonic System) | | • | Ionic Silver Stick uses aqueous silver ions to prevent & control microbial growth for up to one year of continuous use | | • | Choose cool or warm (104 F) humidification | | • | Ambient temperature is not cooled down | | • | Improved system to keep the water clean |
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Product Description
The Air-O-Swiss Ultrasonic Warm Mist Humidifier uses high-frequency vibration to generate a micro-fine mist. It has a built-in hygrostat and an output regulator button. A replaceable demineralization cartridge ensures a hygienic, pure water mist, without lime scale or mineral residues. When operated with the pre-heating function, the water is heated to 176 F before it enters the nebulizer chamber. The mist exits the humidifier at a comfortable 104 F, so the mist does not cause room temperature to fall. Pre-heating also keeps the water cleaner. The Air-O-Swiss Ultrasonic Warm Mist Humidifier also features Automatic and Sleep modes. Automatic mode maintains ideal humidity you select in relation to room temperature. When the Sleep mode is set, the unit shuts off after eight hours. Powerful & exchangeable demineralization cartridge prevents white dust Built-in hygrostat for controlled humidification Timer Auto & Sleep modes Output regulator button Multi-function LCD display Powerful & exchangeable demineralization cartridge Quiet operation Easy-to-clean & handle Mains voltage - 120 V/60 Hz Power consumption - 40 W (without preheating), 140 W Room coverage - up to 600 sq. ft. Humidification performance - up to 3.5 gallons/24h Water capacity - up to 2 gallons Unit Dimensions - (L x W x H) - 15.2 x 8.8 x 15.4; Weight - 7 lbs (empty)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 126 more reviews...
 Parkinson's Sufferer January 6, 2009
Glinda (The Sunny South)
My 89 y.o. Dad suffers from Parkinsons. Since he doesn't swallow as often as non afflicted he is tormented with a phlegm build up during the night. This warm mist vaporizer made a significant improvement in his breathing comfort as well as speaking ability. It is absolutely silent and maintains the desired humidity levels. Since we have an undercounter filtration system we do fill it with filtered water and I would recommend that for any machine designed to process water. We are very pleased.
I have owned every Humidifier made....this is it! January 5, 2009
J. Lowe (Flower Mound, TX)
I will keep this simple...I am a researcher and never just buy anything. I am that woman (you all know someone like me) that knows the "best products to buy" in every area because I can't just buy something without 6+ months of hard research, comparison and evaluation. Well over the last 15 years I have owned 7 humidifiers...most I won't even mention how bad they were...if you are reading this you probably had one. Overall an ultrasonic humidifier is best and if you ever have ONE cold night the HEAT option is a must. I prefer to use the humidifier to heat vs. our heater....better quality warmth for your health. Anyway, back to the review...my son is now 6 and has Asthma. He also suffered with whooping cough every year since he was 6 month old. Winter is NOT our friend and humidifiers are my life starting in Oct until late FEB. I have to say that the thing I am most impressed about is FIRST the silver Ionic stick...it does keep the humidifier CLEAN and SLIME FREE. The silver stick keeps water purity and any bacteria or slime for building up...keeping this product clean and operational is a breeze. I have used both distilled water and tap in my system. I prefer the distilled (cheap in bulk at a local warehouse or grocery store...buy the cheap stuff at apx. .39 - .59 cents per gallon) it is worth it!!!1 Distilled water prevents the white smoke and second keeps the system running better for YEARS! As I said I have used both with this system and the optional filter for use with the tap water prevents the white smoke but will not prevent the hard water build up. I keep my system very clean, but over time the hard water build up will be what breaks down this product and prevent the ultrasonic process to work. AGAIN use Distilled water if you can you will save $$$ long term by not buying the filters and not replacing the unit. I have now had my Air o Swiss for 3 1/2 years and it is still going great guns. I can't believe how AMAZING this system is and I paid close to 200.00 for my unit at time of purchase (trust me, then that was a great deal). I had held out for so long not thinking any humidifier could be worth more than 50.00...but this one has proved me wrong. I am currently working on my next Air O Swiss Purchase for my daughters room....I can't tell you enough good things about this unit. Simple, it stops putting out moisture when the room hits the desired level of moisture ( LOVE THAT) no loud noise, very simple to set up and use, no filters to purchase or replace, minimum cleaning needed (about once every two weeks or so) the Silver Ionic Stick preventing slime and crud....shuts off when out of water....it seems smarter than I am and with sick kids you need that!
I hope this helps someone with the purchase...I have the basic cool/warm Air o Swiss and the Digital. My first was the basic (non digital) and to be honest its your call. Is it worth the extra $$ probably not, its just another bell and whistle, but it just makes it easier to use and less stressful that trying to find your "sweet spot" with the two dials. If you really want a cool unit and cost is not the biggest issue....look at the Air O Swiss 7144 (apx. 199.00) it looks nicer and is the same gallon size with less energy and less space. It does all the exact same thing as this one but smaller size and a little less obvious in your room...thats my new purchase for this year...Happy New Year to me! Good Health and Good Luck....Just go ahead and buy a few of the silver sticks to have on hand. You only need to replace it once a year, but its easier to have it before you need it so when you pull it out for next year you are ready and not in parts stress!
 Super quiet... some design flaws. December 30, 2008
L. DeFries
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We have been using this humidifier for three months now and so far it's really been great. Originally got it to humidify children's rooms when they're sick and it is so quiet it doesn't disrupt their sleep. Even when water "glugs" out of the tank into the base, you can barely hear it. As far as I can tell the humidistat works well and the machine really does regulate mist output based on the external reading. You truly can't hear it coming on and off, you have to really listen. That feature is wonderful.
We've had no problems with white dust, or with mildew in the unit and have had no scale buildup. I like that you can buy granules to change out the cartridge inside the tank rather than buying whole new cartridges. That's a huge money saver and it's not a big deal to change out. It's very easy to clean, I didn't think the silver stick or the cartridge would make that big of a difference but they really do! The water coming out is so clean and doesn't make the room smell musty. If the room does get musty, you know it's time to change the cartridge.
I only have two complaints about this machine. First, there is no handle on the bottom of the tank to make filling it with water easier. Even cheap models have this feature so I don't know what happened in the design process here. I've just taken to holding onto the fill hole. The tank is so sleek that trying to hold onto that is futile, it just slips right out of your hands.
Second, when I received the machine and used it for about a week, a small leak developed in a seam at the front of the tank. It started to leak in the corner of the arch that fits over the controls. The Amazon.com seller never responded to me when I tried to find out if I could make an exchange, so I ended up going to the Air-O-Swiss website and ordering a replacement tank for $20. Everything works fine now.
Sure, I wish this humidifier was cheaper, but if you want something quiet that doesn't make a room overly wet and clammy while still not spending over $200 for something industrial, this works fine.
Excellent humidifier December 27, 2008
Zahara
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had many other humidifiers over the years and this is hands down the best. I welcome spending money on the silver element and the demineralization cartridge. Sure beats buying filters and cleaning ones with mineral build up on them. I will buy another for my bedroom just because it's so quiet. I would have given it 5 stars if if the top had been made flat so that it would sit evenly on the counter for filling. Already it has outperformed my old one in terms of raising the humidity levels.
 I really wanted to like this unit more, but... December 23, 2008
Jim K (Kansas City, MO United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
After having my eye on this particular model for over a year, but not wanting to spend the $160 it retails for at our local Bed Bath and Beyond, I was ecstatic to find it on their clearance cart for $67 (after coupon). Apparently someone had returned it, and the cashier told me I could return it if I didn't work for us.
Well, now I think I can see why it was returned. It seems to work fine and really cranks out the mist, but hasn't done anything to raise humidity in the bedroom where it's located. We have a humidstat in the room which has been parked at 35% even after running the Air-O-Swiss for several days. I've also noticed "white dust" starting to accumulate on my black computer printer - not good. Also, the humidstat on the unit itself only hovers between 25-26%, which makes me wonder if that's why it was returned. I can live with that, but I can't live with it not raising the humidity AND leaving white dust on my electronics.
I also plunked down another $20 for the replacement demineralization granules and EZ-Cal cleaner, so I could see where maintaining this could get expensive, as I didn't even replace the silver ion stick (another $20).
I was previously using a Vicks/Kaz VS150 which I purchased for $18.99 at our local CVS store. Now I know why our moms used these basic steam vaporizers when we were young - they worked and were a lot less expensive. Placed in the same location, it got the room humidity up to 54% at one point compared to 35% for the Air-O-Swiss. Air-O-Swiss has the advantage in features, capacity and noise level, but the Vicks does what it's supposed to do - raise the humidity!
At this point, I'm looking at returning the Air-O-Swiss and going back to the Vicks. It does a much better job of raising the humidity, is much lower maintenance and leaves no white dust. It's also much easier to fill with a pitcher as opposed to carrying the Air-O-Swiss tank to the bathtub faucet.
In this case, at least for me anyway, basic is better.
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