LEVOIT - LV600S Smart Hybrid Ultrasonic Humidifier

I like Levoit as well.

Buy a good one, you'll appreciate it. I bought the Levoit LV600S, which I highly, highly recommend.

I don’t have any context for the Carepod models, but I do own the Levoit 6000S and I’ve been really happy with it. I’m so glad I went with the evaporative style instead of ultrasonic.  This will be my third winter using it, and the filters last me the whole season (about 3–4 months. I’m in the south, so I don’t run heat as much as someone up north might). I haven’t had to deal with any mold or funky buildup either, which was a big concern for me when I was shopping too. I think both brands you’re considering are solid though. I just checked. The Humidifiers subreddit has a [post on reputable humidifier brands ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Humidifiers/comments/1ffuk7n/humidifiers_complete_product_list_features/)and both Levoit and Carepod are on it. That thread might be worth a look if you’re still deciding.

I’ve got a Levoit humidifier too, also live in a super hard water area. I only use distilled water in it to extend its lifespan and avoid having to descale reguarly. I always have distilled water in anyway for some of the more sensitive plants.

Not sure I would put any humidifier into the BIFL category, but I’ve had the Levoit 6000S for two years and I’ve been really happy with it. You say you live in a studio apartment though, so it would likely be overkill for you.  If you’re still shopping, the other commenters are right, you need to know the size of your space. Then, you can use the [humidifier comparison tool](https://www.reddit.com/r/Humidifiers/comments/1ffuk7n/humidifiers_complete_product_list_features/), also pinned at the top of the Humidifiers subreddit to sort by models that match your size and space.

There is no such thing as a maintenance-free humidifier, whether it’s evaporative, ultrasonic, or even steam, they all require regular cleaning or regular changing of filters (or sometimes both). Steam is less prone to mold, but also super hot, and is prone to scale buildup which still requires cleaning. I would suggest giving your current unit a thorough clean first to see if that solves the issue. We have a 6L LEVOIT (ultrasonic/cool mist) humidifier, and I check ours every couple of weeks. If I see the mold, wipe the affected areas down with vinegar and rinse. Hydrogen peroxide 3% works well if I really want to feel thorough. We also make sure to change out the filter as recommended or more often (you can buy them in bulk). We also run two Vornado evaporative humidifiers on the first floor of the house. Let me tell you, the wicks in those develop considerable mold, and we change them out once a month or sometimes more often. Regardless of humidifier the concept is the same. You have to take care of them no matter what you buy.

I bought a Levoit LV600S last year when my apartment building's heating turned my place into the Sahara and it's been solid. The warm mist option is nice for winter and the app is actually useful for setting schedules. No major complaints except the water tank situation is slightly annoying to refill

I use a LEVOIT LV600S, which has warm and cool steam. You can run them at the same time which saves on water--I usually have the "cool" at level 2/3 and warm at 1/3. I put some eucalyptus on the essential oil pad and it helps me & my daughter tremendously. The water will run out overnight if you have the warm mist on a high setting. Make sure to use distilled water and always let it dry out during the day, preferably in the sunlight. I also love the Levoit app and how I can use my Alexa device to control the humidifier with my voice. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095KGXPW5?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_3&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095KGXPW5?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1)

Just got the 6 L top fill levoit top fill. It’s quiet ! Love it. No dropping noises like the Honeywell I got and returned prior.