Whynter - 2.5 Cu. Ft. Cigar Cooler Humidor - Black

I've been looking at this cigar cooler for a year or so, on the fence on whether to purchase. The BEST BUY price pushed me over the fence. The cooler arrived double boxed and in perfect condition. I seasoned the fine cedar shelves with a distilled water rubdown and put a couple of ounces in the tray that was provided. I also have a separate web-accessible Temp/Humidity probe (Ambient WS-8482) that monitors the unit and sends the results (and graphical trend history) to my phone. The cooler maintains a solid 65-66 at its highest temp setting of 66. Note: the unit will show 67 as the cooler hits its top limit prior to quietly kicking back in. The humidity stability is amazing and i occasionally remove the water tray to keep it at 75%. I have and will continue to recommend this unit. In the future, I may purchase 2 additional draws to replace 2 of the trays for better support of loose cigars. I also purchased the extended warranty.

My collection suffered during the summer months more than I like to admit. With this great alternative, we don't have to spend over $400.00 a month to keep the house at 70 degrees all day, every day!! The cigars now live happily at 63 degrees and are humidified correctly. This was definitely a Best Buy!! Happy cigars and a happy wife! Plus, it looks very good.

Living in Phoenix requires extra cooling plus humidity to preserve cigars at the house. I am able to maintain the cigar storage "magic" numbers of 65* and 65% simultaneously. Seasoning was very quick & simple using provided distilled water reservoir and moist wiping the cedar shelves and drawers. While the water reservoir with the interior circulation fan would be sufficient to keep a proper humidity level, I opted to purchase and use an electronic humidification device. The Whynter corporate support group was very helpful in obtaining an online vendor to purchase additional drawers to replace some of the shelving, as I tend to have more loose cigars than boxes. This humidor has met all of my expectations.

After experiencing problems with humidors in the past, and having lost $100's of dollars of excellent cigars, I decided to invest in an electric humidor. So far it has been awesome! I followed the set-up instructions, and had to do some minor temperature adjustments, but within a few days everything came together and the humidity is at a contant "70" and the cigars are loving it, as much as I am loving my excellent cigars!

Have owned for over a month and I love this electric humidor. I researched for months and finally pulled the trigger (with wife's approval). It really is set and forget it, after properly seasoned and correct humidity. I would advise to pair this with a cigar oasis humidifier. Great product so far.

Bought this for my cigar collection easy to use set and go

These will vary slightly with regards to the humidity but from what I've seen easily in the suggested ranges and you can dial it in to your preferred moisture with special beads or, I think better yet, kitty litter (see online for types and methods) that you can microwave for less and spray with water for more. I seasoned the shelves and let it sit for a few days and than added a fair amount of kitty litter. I used some open trays on the bottom that does not have a shelf but does go all the way back and a few small bags at the back of the shelves that served also to stop the potential of cigars rolling off the back when the shelves were pulled. This method also allowed me to get more cigars in there by stacking them higher on the shelves. Once set up the humidity is rock solid and so far never varies AT ALL. This design that opens from the front versus most traditional non-electric humidors that open from the top hold their temperature & humidity longer as you open the door to choose your smoke which is nice and you can see the vast majority before you open it which makes it even more useful. The light unfortunately is worthless and blocked by ANY cigars you put in. More of a mood light. Lights around the edge would work better but not a deal breaker. The capacity is likely right and I have to believe I have a few hundred in mine now.

I used some of my Best Buy Rewards point to buy this and I received it within 2 days. Upon opening, a shelf and both drawers had wood adhesive sprayed on it. I called Whynter support and then emailed some pictures. Within 2 days I had 2 new drawers and 2 new shelves. A+ on their customer service. Unit is super quiet, temp is spot on. I am getting ready to purchase another one in a couple of weeks.