LEVOIT - Superior 6000S Smart Evaporative 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.

I also have a 6000s and love it. I make the wicks last a whole winter by soaking them in citric acid once a month to remove the mineral build up. 

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

How about now given that it is colder. I have the Levoit Superior 6000S for my medium sized bedroom and it’s incredibly annoying to clean. You need to mix 0.2–0.3 lb (about ½ cup) of pure citric acid with 2 L of water below 140 °F and pour it into the tank. Remove filters, run the humidifier for 30 minutes, then turn it off and discard the solution. Rinse and clean the tank thoroughly. Next, you have to reassemble the humidifier (without the filter), fill with 2 L of clean water, and run it for 5–10 minutes to flush the pump. Rinse again if needed, then fully reassemble and reinstall the filter. This basically needs to be done like once a week. It’s actually extremely annoying and costly because I buy distilled water for it. And I don’t like how you have to run the humidifier that would essentially be shooting citric acid into your environment. So, I’m looking for something that is extremely low maintenance, almost like a dehumidifier is where all you have to do is empty and add more water. Is that how the Sprout is? If so, I will likely buy it. Thanks.

I bought an Ultrasonic humidifier last year. It worked very well but the white dust was horrible. After researching evaporative humidifiers I decided on a Levoit 6000s humidifier. I got it directly from Levoit on sale for $199. While the upfront costs are more, it will pay for itself quickly since it uses tap water. I am still on the original filters and hope they last the winter. The 6000s produces no dust and easily himidifies my entire house (1500 sf). I keep it around 50% humidity. It holds 6 gallons so I add water every two days. I add a small amount of Bacteriostatic liquid to prevent bacteria, mold in the tank. I also have the humidifier shut down every morning and allow it to run in dry mode to dry out the filters to prevent mold. The app is very good. You can control humidity and set up a schedule to shut down and dry the filters daily.