 Buy it, enjoy it...it works great plus is cute. |
| Review Date: January 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Joseph M. Baltrus, Springfield, VA USA |
| Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R36GZF9N1KWIF3 A great little humidifier. Well worth the money for its functionality...the cute appearance is a bonus. It is not loud at all and really cranks out serious humidity. |
Quiet, easy to use, and so gosh darn CUTE!
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| Review Date: February 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Muench, NY United States |
I got the penguin humidifier a week ago after researching multiple brands, some expensive ones, filter ones, big ones, warm ones, etc. And I read the reviews about it leaking or breaking on this one, and essentially there was some complaint on just about every brand out there--always a few problems. So for the $30 this one cost (and the fact that it is ridiculously adorable!) it seemed to cover what I needed: something that was not expensive, not too large and bulky, smaller reservoir so more fresh water going through it (and less water sitting around getting ookey) and would add humidity where ever it was.
It has been running almost non-stop for a week, minus filling times or when we were out, and has worked perfectly. The body reservoir, even when running on high, has lasted at least 16 hours. I haven't had problems with white dust on everything like my old-fashioned gigantic noisy one (I use tap water), and it doesn't spray water drops out with the mist either. It definitely made a difference running at night in the bedroom--no noses and throats feeling 'dry as dust' in the AM. The penguin has a small footprint, about 9" diameter and 12.75" tall. It runs almost silently BUT it does make a trickling noise and actually sounds like our tabletop fountain. It's a nice sound during the day but wore on me during the night; I wasn't used the sound and I kept thinking it's leaking when it wasn't. So now I run it for a while before bed and I sleep much better all around.
Things to watch out for though... the reservoir opening where you fill it, there is a screw-on cap with a spring-valve (like what's at the bottom of your coffee maker basket). There should be a silicone O-ring that fits in the top of the cap. Our O-ring was inside the opening, and since it was clear-ish could be easily missed. The O-ring could cause the cap to leak if not seated properly and the cap needs to be tightened snuggly. When filled and righted (there's even a little handle to carry it by) it should only drip slightly out of the spring-valve. Check that nothing is clogging the spring-valve by pressing it in (before filling) and that the flap is not folded. Only use COLD water in the reservoir, and if you boiled water WAIT for it to be room temp before using. Using hot water could definitely cause this plastic to crackle and crack. The body must sit squarely on the 'butt' or it can dribble over the side a tiny bit.
We have had absolutely no problems with this little cutie, and if I do I'll update my posting. It has a nice rocker on-off switch on his 'left butt cheek'. It has a dial on the front (I'll call it his bellybutton) to adjust the amount of mist; even on high he doesn't drip. The mist dial doesn't seem to affect the fountain noise at all; i.e. the lesser misting does not lessen any gurgling it does. A great little design and it does the job! |
quiet, efficient and cute!
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| Review Date: November 12, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Midwestern Mom, Missouri |
This frog humidifier is wonderful. I'm so glad I finally decided to get one after reading reviews on it since last winter. Unlike this picture, the actual product is a true Granny Smith apple green, or some might call it lime green.
PROS
-quiet
-no expensive filter required. (my Holmes humidifier requires a new $13 filter about every 6 weeks)
-shuts off automatically when it runs out of water
-easy to refil water
-simple and easy to use
-cute!
CONS
-tiny green light is on when humidifier is in use and I persoanlly like a very dark bedroom at night. I just tape a dark piece of paper over it and problem solved. But it can also be a night light for a child's room.
-must be on a nightstand or some sort of elevated surface. Some people might not have that room to spare.
-it may be TOO cute and irresitible for little ones to keep their hands off it at first. But the newness wears off. |
Really quiet, really cute - worth the money
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| Review Date: March 8, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Sue, Hershey PA |
| I bought the cow, the penguin and the elephant. The penguin is the best at disbursing the mist. The cow is the hardest to figure - the mist comes out of its ears. The elephant trunk is good but it's a smaller opening than the penguin's mouth. All three are very quiet and have a large range of mist options. None require a filter which is GREAT but I add a humidifier water cleaner to keep them from getting that pink slime that's gross and moldy. My girls LOVE these humidifiers and, assuming the motors hold up well, I'd get any of them again. VERY good price performers compared with some others I've purchased. |
Read the Manual
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| Review Date: January 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Domingo, SF Bay Area, CA |
We read a lot of the reviews before deciding to buy the Crane Penguin. Some of the lower stars almost deterred us from buying it, but we tried it anyways because it's so cute. And we're happy we did.
For all those who complained about it (white dust, hard to clean, loud noise, the handle breaks, etc.) I've got one thing to say:---- READ THE MANUAL, PEOPLE. ---- All of those issues are spoken about with the included documentation and how to avoid or minimize them.
For example, the white dust has nothing to do with the humidifier. It's the minerals that your local water company puts in the water system. The documentation tells you specifically "filtered or distilled water is recommended to avoid white dust if your tap water is too hard." Or you can buy an optional filter for the unit. But you would get the white dust with ANY humidifier without a filter. We happen to not have hard tap water, so depending on your area, it may not even be a problem.
Also, there is a section on general maintenance and cleaning. To keep the inside of the tank clean, it explains first, don't let water sit in the tank for more than two days while bacteria can build up. That's just common sense. Secondly, just add a few drops of household bleach to the water every fourth time you fill it. But even if the tank does start to have noticeable mineral deposits or bacteria, it gives simple instructions to use a teaspoon of bleach with a gallon of water, swish it around for a while, then dump it. What's so hard about that?
I won't go into everything else because you can just read the instructions for yourself if you buy it. But my point is that you should not be dissuaded from buying this humidifier because of some other comments. It's been wonderful for us and it does it's job. |
Cute, quiet and easy to clean!
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| Review Date: June 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Cheryl G., NC |
| We have had this product for 2 years and love it! It generates a little (not a lot) of white noise - which you may/may not prefer, but we think is a plus. The mist comes out of the holes over the eyeballs, so it goes straight up in the air to fill the room. You use the knob to control the rate - the instructions say to turn it on high and then turn back until it only goes up instead of down to make sure you get the right amount. We run only at night and refill every 2-3 days. It is filter-less, and is the easiest humidifier I've ever cleaned! I do recommend the additional blue purifier; it screws in where the cap goes, so very easy. And for those wondering, our toddler knows it's a frog, but he doesn't play with it like we worried he would. I wish they had a non-animal version for our room! If you need a humidifier for a child, I highly recommend this product! |
Fun and Function
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| Review Date: December 6, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Flaneuse, |
| What's not to love about this cute cow humidifier? My 18 month old son loves talking to his "friend" in the morning when he wakes. I purchased this humidifier specifically because it is ultrasonic and needs no filter (unlike many of the VICKS brand which we have used in the past) and the cute factor is a bonus. It runs whisper-silent, is easy to refill and adjust the moisture output and clean. Excellent design, excellent product. |
Works Great-
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| Review Date: January 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Michael A. Omeara, Mount Prospect, IL |
We needed a humidifier for my daughters room and this one was so cute I thought I'd take a chance. It is soooo quiet and I love how the humid air comes out of the ears. Another plus is it doesn't need filters.
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This cool-mister is sponge-tastic!
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| Review Date: January 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Deborah K. Dobbins, Indianapolis, IN |
I was going to buy the frog cool mist himidifier but I saw they made it in SpongeBob and had to have it. This little cool mister puts out quite a bit of cool mist and keeps the dry winter air inside my home tollerable. The mist is cool & doesn't make the room feel damp, stuffy or smell funny. It will last about 36hrs without refilling, BUT I refill/rinse mine every 24hrs. Other humidifiers I've tried have to be reiflled 3-5 tims a day and don't produce near the results that this one does! I use mine in my family room and kitchen, and it works excellent in smaller rooms. If you have dry skin in the winter like my family does, give this or one of the other cool mist humidifiers a try. You will see a difference in a few short hours. My skin irritation was cut in half from the use of this. I'm getting ready to buy a second one in the frog model for my bedroom.
*The SpongeBob model has a built in soft night light that is adorable! I don't know if the other models have night lights or not.*
06-01-08 UPDATE: An Amazon member asked me where the steam comes out of... on SpongeBob there are two holes on the top of his head that the cool mist shoots out of! It is ADORABLE and would make a CUTE table center piece at a child's birthday party or classroom! |
works just great
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| Review Date: January 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Chiki...+, |
| Fast delivery without damage, it's very quiet, doesn't leak at all, nice looking item for baby's room, works as a humidifier was supposed to work. My 9 mos. daughter likes it and so do I. NO complains. Actually, more than what I expected for 30 dlls. |
functional, cute and definitely worth it.
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| Review Date: November 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Picky college student, MA, USA |
I'm a college student, and don't have time to maintain it.
This humidifier is easy to use: it does not require a filter, so no soggy gross filter every few month. If you use distilled water, the humidifier will get dirty after, like, a year of use. If you are lazy and use tap water like me, white minerals will form and you should clean it at least every 3-6 month. A toothbrush and a little normal kitchen cleaner is sufficient for this.
The water tank will start to smell after 1.5 yrs of use (if you only leave water in when in use, but do not clean it). Some bleach and vinigar will get rid of it, be sure to use water to get the stuff out before using.
If you are using it for a baby or kid, a cleaning once or twice a month would probably be better. It works best on a hard clean surface, not on carpet (the fan is on the bottom).
It does a good job, is low maintaince, and is cute. |
Very cute!
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| Review Date: October 5, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Shell, CA |
| Ordered this item and received it very quickly. Very cute and works great. You can see the cool mist coming out of the penguins beak. If you sit it too close to things they will get a little moist but nothing to be too concerned about. My daughters love how cute he is. |
Adorable and Does The Job Perfect
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| Review Date: October 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: K. Ryborz, Diamond Bar, CA USA |
I love my "penelope penguin" humidifier - I purchased her at Target for around $40 bucks and couldn't be happier with my purchase.
I sleep with it on medium setting throughout the night and notice I awake in the mornings with clear sinus, less chest congestion.
It's very easy to maintain and fill, the steam comes out of her beak, which cracks me up because it reminds me of a person smoking or being at the hookah bar.
all in all, i'd recommend this item to others.
it does its job, and its cute to look at, other than those "generic humidifiers"
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So Fun!
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| Review Date: October 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: KJR2, Germantown, MD United States |
| Great Humidifier! Works great and has lots of settings. The moisture comes out of the top of its eyes and is distributed evenly into the air. I set it on the lower settings and it lasts all night and most of the day. I've used the lowest setting and it lasts an entire day and night. |
Holy cow this humidifier is great!
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| Review Date: December 24, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Jonathan C. Charles, Central Kentucky |
| I am so glad got this for our children's room. It really puts out a lot of mist! They love the cow design and I love that the humidifier tank is so easy to fill and doesn't need filters. |
Penguin a Big Help for Winter Air Issues
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| Review Date: December 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mary, Wisconsin |
After quite a bit of research, I picked this humidifier and I am very pleased with it; I bought for my husband and myself, not for a kid. I purchased it to help with dry, indoor air conditions. I try to be a smart shopper and found this item reviewed very positively in Consumer Report and elsewhere. I was concerned about bacterial/microbial growth and the white dust humidifiers often produce, so I also purchased the Crane Demineralization Filter Cartridge for Crane Frog, Cow, Pig, Panda, Penguin and Elephant Cool Mist Humidifiers, and the ProTec PC2 Humidifier Tank Cleaning Cartridge (2 pack) that keep the water clean. The demineralization filter is supposed to last a couple of months, and the drop-in cleaning cartridges last for 30 days. I have also seen these items at Target. After a few months, this humidifier is working beautifully, tank is clean, no white dust. We both have enjoyed the benefits of more humid air in the winter, with both our nasal passages and throats being more comfortable when we wake up in the morning, as well as improvement in painfully dry skin (winter eczema).
The feature that I absolutely love is the adjustable output knob.
It is also quiet enough to run all night.
I also love the playful appearance of the item. It matches our blue and white bedroom. |
Fantastic!
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| Review Date: May 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: HouseWifeMe, Las Vegas, NV |
We live in the arid conditions of Las Vegas; the winters here are pretty harsh on the system (Low humidity, dust devils, hard water, etc)
DH and I developed dry skin conditions after a couple of winters, so we bought a humidifer from a well known pharmacy out of desperation -bad move- we should have researched it! Non-filter, noisy, left the well known white mineral powder all over the furniture (even with distilled water) not to mention it also left us with an awful smell and taste in our mouths in the morning...Yuck!
DH and I not being fickle purchasers, we really tried to make it work for us, but enough was enough!
So off surfing Amazon I went-I'm a great fan of Amazon and it's users, without their reviews I wouldn't have found this great product!
I bought the Dragon shape, the mist comes out of two slots on top of it's eyes, I use it everynight on mid-high output and so far it's had no problems. It's really cool to look at but more importantly- IT WORKS!
It's not noisy, except for the odd bubble here and there while the water level goes down, you can control the output, the mist is almost invisible
(I still use distilled as we don't have a water softner in the home yet)
No weird taste and our sinus issues are no longer, it's even helped with DH's snoring!
Personally I did't find any cons, the other reviewers who gave it 1 star must have had duds, but c'mon people it's a machine...they're not all going to be perfect and even so- Amazon will replace it with another one! Win-Win!
These Crane ultra sonics are all 1 gallon, when you re-fill it you can't put it on a flat surface because the handle used to lift it out of the base is in the way, but that doesn't phase me,doesn't make me want to give it a negative review - just use common sense and place it on a bunched up towel and hold it with the other hand.
The odd poor review shouldn't give you a bad impression, not all machines are going to suit everyone, but ultimately it's the design you choose which makes it the one for you.
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Great little humidifier
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| Review Date: November 2, 2006 |
| Reviewer: O. Liu, Washington, DC United States |
| I bought a humidifier at my dermatologist's suggestion since my skin tends to be very dry in the winter time. After an exhaustive search of what was on the market, I decided to go with the Crane penguin humidifier. I wanted something that was fairly inexpensive, small, quiet, something that didn't need to be refilled constantly. This humidifier is all those things and more. The humidifier started working immediately after I turned it on and I can run it for 2 nights without refilling it (I turn the humidifier off when I'm not in the room or at work). This was for my personal use and not for a child or a nursery. I didn't think the design was too childish. It's cute, inconspicuous and works like a charm. I highly recommend it! |
Great Humidifier!
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| Review Date: November 16, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Mari, New York |
This little humidifier does a great job, and it is easy to keep clean. So far I have seen no accumulations or particles and that is great, since humidifier i had prior to this one was impossible to clean, had a filter that was getting dirty way too soon and to top it of, it also was beginning to grow some kind of black mold around the motor.
All you have to do is to empty it, whipe it down and that is pretty much it. Cute design for a child's room, my daughter loves it. The only drawback (at least for me) is that it should plug directly into the outlet (not the extension cord) and it does says so in the instructions. The reason i think is that you have to lift the entire unit to empty the water,since there is a chamber in the base of the humidifier that also fills with water while operating. I did not have an outlet near the place where i planned to place it and had to improvise. Other than that it is good product and so far works great, highly recommend it. |
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