Vornado EV3 Evaporative Whole Room Humidifier

Vornado EV3 Evaporative Whole Room Humidifier

By Vornado · Humidifiers · Home & Workspace

  • 1.5 gallon top-fill tank
  • 10 speed settings, 33 dB on low
  • Brushless DC motor uses 70% less energy than prior Evap3 motor
  • Five year warranty

Lowest price seen
~$99.99 (approx.)
from $99.99 at Amazon

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Summary

The Vornado EV3 is a whole-room evaporative humidifier for spaces up to 670 sq ft, with a 1.5-gallon top-fill tank, 10 fan speeds and an electronic humidistat. The catch is evidence: no independent lab has tested the exact model, so the headline noise and efficiency figures are manufacturer claims, not measured results.

Strengths

  • Brushless DC motor, claimed 70% more energy-efficient than the previous Evap3 AC motor.
  • 1.5-gallon top-fill tank; the accessible base with rounded corners is designed for easy cleaning.
  • Electronic humidistat holds a 35–60% setpoint or runs continuously.
  • Two antimicrobial wicks are included, and replacements are sold.
  • Rated for rooms up to 670 sq ft with 10 fan speeds.
  • A 5-year satisfaction guarantee backs the unit.

Weaknesses

  • No independent instrumented test of the exact EV3 exists, so the noise and efficiency figures are manufacturer claims.
  • Owner feedback is thin, so long-term reliability is unknown.
  • Vornado’s own site shows the unit out of stock, and Best Buy lists it well above the manufacturer list price.
  • Vornado publishes no wattage, dimensions or weight for the EV3.
  • The correct replacement wick part number for this model is not confirmed.
  • Consumer Reports tests the related EVDC300, not the EV3, and rates that model only fair for large rooms.

Verified specifications

ModelEV3 (HU1-0098-06).
Region and electricalUS 120 V.
Typeevaporative humidification with Vortex Action circulation.
Motorbrushless DC, claimed 70% more energy-efficient than the previous Evap3 AC motor.
Fan speeds10 settings.
Noise33 dB on low (manufacturer claim); Sylvane states 32 dB.
Water tank1.5 gallon, top-fill.
Coverageup to 670 sq ft.
Humidity controlelectronic humidistat, set 35–60% or continuous.
Wickstwo antimicrobial wicks included, replaceable.
Auto shutoffyes, when the tank is empty.
Warranty5-year satisfaction guarantee.
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Which model this is

This page covers the Vornado EV3 Evaporative Whole Room Humidifier, model HU1-0098-06, which Best Buy carries as SKU 6606651. The US Amazon variant is ASIN B0FT3PGC1V. Don’t merge it with the EVDC300, EVDC505, EV100 or Evap40, which are different humidifiers.

Testing and owner feedback

No instrumented test of the exact EV3 was found from RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, CNET or PCMag. Consumer Reports tests the related EVDC300 and rates it fair for large rooms; that review covers up to 750 sq ft, 1.7 gallons a day and an overnight electricity cost of about $0.21, but it is a different humidifier. Owner discussion is thin, with too few reports to name recurring praise or complaints. Treat the 33 dB and 70% efficiency figures as manufacturer claims, not measured results.

Wicks and running costs

Upkeep is simple: replace the wicks, top-fill the tank and clean the base. Two antimicrobial wicks come in the box, and Vornado sells a two-pack of MD1-0034 wicks for $14.99 on its EV100 page, though the correct replacement for the EV3 is not confirmed; Sylvane lists MD-0001. The only other recurring cost is electricity, and Vornado publishes no wattage for the EV3.

Price and value

Vornado lists the EV3 at $99.99 and shows it out of stock (Vornado, 2026). Best Buy lists it at $142.25 (Best Buy, 2026), and an aggregator shows a $142.25–$155.44 range. At the manufacturer list price the EV3 competes with Vornado’s own EVDC300 at $89.99, which claims 560 sq ft and uses similar DC-motor technology. At $142 or more it is hard to justify without independent test data or a longer owner track record; the 5-year guarantee is the main counterweight.

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