Levoit Cool Mist Humidifier Review

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The Levoit LV455CH Cool-Mist Humidifier features an upright rectangular design finished with white color and a blue stripe running horizontally on the front side of the unit.

This humidifier has a transparent window on one side of the tank that allows you to see the available amount of water. Its construction is largely comprised of sturdy plastic components that enhance its longevity significantly.

This humidifier also features a one-year warranty, which you may extend to two years by registering it on the manufacturer’s website within two weeks of purchase.

• Length – 14.9″
• Width – 9.5″
• Height – 8″
• Weight – 4.45 pounds

It fits seamlessly in constricted space. This unit is also lightweight enough to carry from place to place with ease.

With a large 4.5-liter tank, the Levoit LV455CH Cool-Mist Humidifier is capable of providing continuous misting for up to 40 hours without requiring a refill.

• This unit gives you an output of 250ml per hour on the maximum mist settings, which ensures that you get your RH levels up within a short period.
• It’s more suited to handle small spaces measuring up to 107 sq. ft.
• The ultrasonic mode of operation ensures that the unit produces a cool mist coupled with a noise output of 28 dB, which is silent enough to allow you to sleep while it’s running.
• You may even use it in your baby’s room, devoid of noise disruptions.
• This humidifier also comes with an aroma box that allows you to add essential oils and disperse them into your space to create a pleasant atmosphere.
• It utilizes a built-in humidistat that monitors the indoor environment for humidity levels and displays them on the large LCD screen.
• This unit also features an elevated nozzle that ensures the appropriate distribution of moisture by sending the mist high up into the air.
• It also features an auto-shutoff mechanism that kicks in when the reservoir runs out of water or when you remove the tank from the base.
• This feature comes in handy in preventing overheating and thus protects the unit from untimely breaking down.

The Levoit LV455CH Cool-Mist Humidifier comes pre-assembled.

• All you need to do is plug it into a power source and add water into the tank.
• The reservoir is removable and features a large opening, which makes it very easy to refill with water. It also holds enough water to last 15 to 40 hours, which means that you don’t need to refill the tank too many times a day.
• This unit also features a large and fully comprehensible control panel that makes it convenient to use.
• This humidifier has a timer that allows you to set it to operate for a specific number of hours between 1 to 12 hours. This feature allows you to increase the operation time with one-hour increments, and the unit will halt operation automatically when the set time elapses.
• This humidifier also allows you to select a particular RH level between 20% and 80%. With the help of the built-in humidistat, your unit will monitor the RH levels of the room and cycle on and off to maintain the moisture at your desired level.
• This unit has four mist speeds that allow you to select the rate at which the moisture should be added into your space.
• It also features an auto mode that enables the unit to operate automatically to increase the indoor humidity to comfortable levels without your input.
• The mist nozzle rotates at a full 360 degrees angle, which allows you to change the direction of the mist depending on your needs.
• This humidifier comes with an alert light that illuminates when the water levels in the tank run low. Besides, the tank features a window that allows you to see the amount of water remaining in there.

Keeping the unit in perfect working condition for a prolonged period requires some simple maintenance steps.

• You need to clean all the parts with a soft damp cloth every few days.
• For deep cleaning, soak the tank and the reservoir at the base of the unit with distilled vinegar for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Afterward, use a soft cloth to clean these parts and rinse thoroughly with loads of water to remove the smell of vinegar completely.
• You also need to scrub the ultrasonic disk gently using the provided brush; be careful not to cause damage.
• Clean the aroma pads with warm water and leave them to dry completely before reusing.

The Levoit LV455CH Cool-Mist Humidifier is designed to increase moisture in all spaces in a home, but some of its features make it more suitable for some rooms.

• This unit’s ability to operate quietly makes it perfect for adding moisture in bedrooms, baby rooms, and offices.
• Its ability to lower the brightness on its LCD screen makes it perfect for sleeping areas as it doesn’t cause light disruption.
• The production of cool mist means that you can use it in areas with kids or older adults as it doesn’t pose any scalding danger.
• With the help of the aroma box, this humidifier is the perfect unit for creating a serene and calming environment in your bedrooms or yoga spaces.
• Its auto mode makes this device the perfect choice for people who are new to humidifiers as it allows the unit to maintain comfortable RH levels without the user’s input.
• The large capacity tank that allows the unit to run for 40 hours continuously makes this unit perfect for overly dry areas that require a lot of moisture to achieve optimal RH levels.

This cool-mist humidifier is a budget-friendly unit that will give you up to 40 hours of continuous misting. This unit also comes with industry-standard features that make it a noteworthy device that’s perfect for whole-house use. As a bonus, it features an aroma box that supports aromatherapy.