With all of its perks. You can't refer to it as a washer in any way. This is a highly efficient moisturizing product. In addition, if the size of the space is too restricted, it will not function properly and the atmosphere will be exceedingly stuffy. Below are some downsides: 1. Loud 2. Scale on the blades, which is where the fungus first appears. 3. The only type of water that may be made is filtered water. 4. The air in the space was thick with moisture.