why are there no well designed humidifiers?

I haven’t found a single one yet. There is no “the best humidifier” out there. You have to settle for one that somewhat meets your needs.

And reviews for humidifiers fall into two categories. One type are about how much the humidifier in general helps with dryness, and not actually about the quality and specifics of THE humidifier they are using. The person writing the review would probably have made the same review for any other humidifier. The other type of reviews are complaining about something the humidifier lacks, or the experience of it, and how it annoys the person.

Here’s a list of wants:

1. A water tank that is easily refillable without me having to remove the tank and/or bring the humidifier to the sink.
2. A tank and fan resistant to calcium and bacteria build up.
3. A chemical to put in the tank to keep it clean so I don’t have to wash it so often.
4. A water tank and parts that are dishwasher safe for cleaning.
5. No yucky wicks or filters. A wickless or filterless system that works.
6. A fan noise level that is a soothing whisper. No rattling. No grinding. All I should hear is air.
7. No expensive parts that need to be replaced so often. Every 6 months is okay. Yearly would be excellent.
8. A humidity control that actually works. It shuts off when appropriate, and turns on when appropriate.
9. An option between auto on/off or always on setting.
10. A timer setting.
11. A tank large enough to work for 2 days without needing a refill.
12. A subtle visual signal that the tank needs refilling when it is almost empty.
13. A safety feature that turns off the machine when the tank is completely empty.
14. A stable base that sits equally well on carpets, tables or wood floors without scratching.
15. A cord that is at least 5 feet long.
16. Optional: An option to buy a humidifier with an air purifier. And the ability to turn them on and off independently from each other.
17. Optional: Attachable wheels on the base for very large capacity humidifiers.
18. Optional: A setting to blow the humid air in a fan like manner like a car AC.
19. Optional: (This is the killer option). An option to get cool mist in the summer, and warm air in the winter.

Where o where art thou my dream humidifier?

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