Crane Drop EE5301 Humidifier Review
Crane Drop EE5301 has been best bought by a leading consumer reporting magazine. It is ultrasonic cool mist humidifier and can cover spaces up to 50 square feet (23 square meters). Crane Drop EE5301 has a great 2.3 gallons (8.7 liters) of moisture output per day.
Design and size
Crane Drop EE5301 has a compact round shape design. It has a transparent glass, so you can easily see the water level inside. Also, Crane Drop EE5301 has several great color styles to choose from – yellow, blue, pink, orange etc.
The size is very small, only 14.2 by 9.8 inches (36x25cm) and weight are only 5 pounds (2.3 kg). Very easy to carry around and place it everywhere – on the table, or countertop, or in any other places.
Features
- This small and compact ultrasonic humidifier has some great features.
- One of the best is Automatic Shutoff. An automatic shutoff sensor shuts off the unit when it goes out of the water to protect toward overheating.
- The unit controls with the variable control knob. Very simple but effective.
- 360-degree mist nozzle is great to point mist right where you need it.
Noise level
The Crane humidifier makes a low steady hum noise. In most of the time, you will not hear it, the other sounds around are louder.
Maintenance and upkeep
Crane Drop EE5301 is pretty easy to set up. Take off the tank, fill it with the water and that’s it. It is recommended to use distilled or filtered water.
Crane recommends cleaning humidifier every week.
The tank size is quite ok, but still not enough. You will need to refill it few times a day.
Summary
Crane Drop EE5301 is good for small rooms, it has a unique, attractive look, it is easy to fill it, it has a very detailed and helpful instruction manual etc. Overall this is a good purchase.
Pluses:
- 360-degree mist nozzle
- Can choose between various colors
- Adjustable mist output
- Water refill indicator
- Simply to use, easy water refill
- No filters
Minuses:
- Makes annoying burbling noise
- The areas near humidifier get wet
- Light can’t be turned off
- Water tank handle can’t be used when full
Specifications
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Humidifier |
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Coverage (Sq ft / m2) |
250 / 23 |
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Price |
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Humidifier Technology |
Ultrasonic |
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Type of humidifier |
Cool mist |
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Moisture output per 24h (Gallons/liters) |
2.3 / 8.7 |
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Tank size (gallons/liters) |
0.9 / 3.4 |
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Run time per tank |
9 hours |
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Removable tank |
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Water refill indicator |
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Humidistat |
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Humidity display |
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Mist output control |
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Control type |
Manual |
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Programmable timer |
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Automatic safety shutoff |
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Carrying handle |
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Casters |
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Remote control |
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Filters |
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Filter price |
– |
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Filter cleaning and (or) replace |
– |
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Germ protection |
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Demineralization cartridge |
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Noise level |
35 dB |
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Energy usage (max) |
38W |
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Voltage |
120V |
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Size (inches / centimeters) |
Height: 14.2 / 36 Width: 9.8 / 25 Depth: 9.8 / 25 |
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Weight (pounds / kg) |
5 / 2.3 |
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Warranty |
1 year limited |
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Featured accessories |
N/A |
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Overall Rating (max 5) |
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15% Price/performance |
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5% Design |
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35% Performance |
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15% Features |
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10% Noise level |
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20% Maintenance & Upkeep |
(4.6 / 5)
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Other useful resources
Read our full humidifier buying guide here.
See Indoorbreathing humidifier comparison charts. (Humidifiers by mist type, by type, by price and coverage area).
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