Like living next to an airport? Buy this humidifier!

Hello kind readers. My wife and I were in search of a humidifier and saw this model at one of the "Big Box" retail stores. We carefully compared the features of the Hunter 33202 against those of Vicks and comparable models. Some of the features that attracted us to this model were:

1. PermaWick filter
2. Regulated Release system
3. Pump system
4. Nice Tote-Away tank

and (drum roll please)

5. Ultra-Quiet 3-Speed Hunter Fan.

Let me describe our first night running this humidifier. Most people prefer NOT to live close to an airport - and probably wouldn't like to experience staying at an airport hotel. If you want to experience 24-7 life near an airport - with a ramjet engine running constantly in the background - then BUY this humidifier. In desperation, if you try to place this humidifier on a table, dresser or wood floor at 3:30 am, the humidifier will buzz, hum and resonate. Even on the lowest of the 3-fan settings, you can't get rid of the hum - even if you try to set the humidifier on top of a soft towel to act as a damper. Kids, don't try this humidifer at home unless you intend to sleep in the next morning!

In my opinion, Hunter must have hired some A+ spin-doctors to write the pitch sheet for this humidifier - or at least didn't bother having the marketing specialists test it in the comfort of their homes.

Needless to say, I am returning this and plan to do further diligence on Epinions.com before selecting another!