Medium room (300 - 499 sq ft)

Kenmore 3688 Humidifier

This Kenmore humidifier was very good in overall performance, and is intended to humidify areas up to 360 square feet.

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Ratings Scorecard

Ratings

Test Results

Color

/ 5

Output

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Efficiency

/ 5

Hard water

/ 5

Humidistat accuracy

/ 5

About

The Kenmore 3688 is part of the Humidifiers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Humidifiers models like the 3688 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Output: Output is based on the number of gallons emitted daily per square foot of the recommended humidification area.

Convenience: Convenience is the ease of operating and maintaining a unit.

Noise: Noise is based on the sound level, in decibels, at the unit’s highest operating setting.

Features & Specs

Features

Cool mist only

Yes

Warm mist only

Dual mist

Programmable

Humidistat

Antimicrobial claims

Yes

Daily maintenance required

Yes

Weekly maintenance required

Yes

Need to replace filter or wick

Yes

Need to replace cartridge

Nightlight or glow-in-the-dark

Indicator for empty tank

Automatic shut-off when empty

Cool mist

Specs

Style

Evaporative

Claimed humidification area (Sq. ft.)

360

Daily output (gal)

1.2

Claimed maximum run time (hrs.)

Cord length (in.)

Claimed wattage

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Kenmore 3688 Humidifier

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