***I received the following product as part of the Luma Comfort Brew Crew blogger ambassadorship program. All opinions and images contained below are copyright Momma Told Me Blog 2014.
Momma Told Me: It's not pretty, but it's functional.
Growing up we had a very ugly appliance that was a staple in our condominium- it was an off brown color, hard textured plastic, and reminded me of my training potty in shape and stature. It sat on Momma's nightstand, on my bedroom dresser when I was sick with the flu, and even on the living room coffee table during especially dry Southern California months (which there are many of.) Humidity, and the lack of moisture in Southern California (valley) air was big issue for my family. As a child my skin and lungs were prone to various dehydration conditions and Momma, recently in remission from a battle with cancer that had claimed a large portion of her lung capacity, struggled to breathe on most dry hot days. As a tween my family later moved towards the ocean for a more humid climate; but the memories of that hauntingly ugly, and loud, humidifier, still remain.
While I still live fairly close to the Southern California coasts today, I am awful about hydration and even find myself with a bloody nose from dry sinuses on particularly dry days. Yes, I track and drink water to help with hydration, but there's simply no way to combat the Santa Ana winds- which resemble the dry (allergen infused) winds of the Mojave dessert. Just walking outside to get the mail on a Santa Anas day leaves my cheeks chapped and my skin dry.
Luma Comfort's HC12W and HC12B (the black finish version) Cool Mist humidifiers are truly the answer to the age old dilemma of ugly humidifiers versus dry climates and skin. Not only does the cool mist operation more efficiently distribute a finer particulate of moisture into the atmosphere, but has a whisper quite operation that sounds like a soft bubbling 'white noise.'
Unpacking our Luma Comfort
HC12W Cool Mist Humidifier was simple- the base houses the actual mechanical portion of the unit, while the tank is houses in the secondary (middle) portion, and 3 varying lengths of flute are provided to help alter the height of humidity distribution. The unit is cleverly designed to look like a modern vase for discreet decor integration and all pieces snap on top of one another. We did have some trouble visually getting the seams to disappear on a few pieces, but found the parts eased into one another over time and use. The generous 2.5 gallon tank can treat up to 650 sq feet for up to 45 continuous hours on the lowest of the 8 intensity settings.
The HC12W's thoughtful design doesn't stop with a sleek exterior and space saving vase inspired footprint- design is a key element throughout the unit's operation. The unit may be turned on or off via a touch sensitive button located on the front, and remote operation allows the owner to adjust the intensity of humidification via the light weight 'drop' shaped remote. The Luma Comfort HC12W offers visual and audio cues to help indicate the tank's status and the coll mist humidifier's operation level (one of eight.) I was tickled to discover the 'do-rey-me-fa-so-la-te-do' scale like tones of the humidifier's operation. For every level of intensity you go up tone is emitted in the next higher scale, and backwards in tone for decreasing intensity. Check out my Instagram video below!
Each of the HC12W's unique flutes offer a different dispersion of humidity through either a narrow neck or internal guides that help break up the flow of the mist's direction.Standing at almost 4', at it's tallest assembly, the highest humidity level rose over 5' in the air and dispersed into the atmosphere well before falling. With several hours use on medium-high we noticed a little moisture in the basin of the unit's collection pan (house internally) and a fine layer on nearby plant's leaves. It certainly wasn't enough to alarm us or pose a damage threat.
While my inclination of the design and 650 sq ft treatment capacity, says that the Luma Comfort HC12W cool mist humidifier would be best visually suited by a fire place or high traffic area, this humidifier would be equally great in a master bedroom or nursery. So many modern nurseries are going with a crisp, clean, design and the HC12W would look amazing next to a rocking chair n a chevron rug! Currently the HC12W is sold online through the Luma Comfort website, Amazon, and other fine retailers, so order yours now in time for the holiday season. The brand is always innovating something new in home comfort so also be sure to follow them on
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What Daughter Says: Great technology doesn't take away from great decor. Don't compromise, choose modern comforts that are practical and stylish.
Check out a video of the Luma Comfort HC12W Cool Mist humidifier in action, and enter to win an HC12B (Black) Humidifer of your own!
Luma Comfort HC12B
