A humidifier can be an essential appliance in the home for making the air less dry. During winter months especially, dry air can be responsible for nose bleeds, chapped skin, allergies, and even ruined furniture. An in home humidifier can help solve these problems.

But it’s important to know which humidifier is right for your home. There are several factors to consider. The first is knowing the different types of humidifiers.

Ultrasonic humidifiers spray mist into the air using ultrasonic vibrations. These vibrations will also kill most microbes in the water. Ultrasonic humidifiers are energy efficient and quiet.

Evaporative humidifiers have wicks that absorb the water and a fan that pushes the most air out and into the room, using the basic principle of evaporation. Replacing the filters on this type of humidifier can be expensive, and you’ll have to contend with the noise of the fan.

Warm mist humidifiers either heat or boil the water before they spray a warm mist into the air. The process of heating the water kills most of the bacteria and mold in the water. Many people prefer these in during the colder months.

Cool mist humidifiers sent a room temperature vapor into the air. Choosing between warm mist or cool mist can really be a personal preference. Although if you’re using a humidifier based on medical advice, your physician may be able to tell you which version is better.

Dual mist humidifiers offer you the choice between cool or warm mist. This allows you to choose the method of preference according to the season.

Air washers can purify and humidify at the same time and without using filters. Air washers are relatively easy to maintain.

Other things you should consider when looking for a humidifier are:

Size: You need to consider the size of the area you wish to humidify. There are a variety of sizes that will humidify a single room, large spaces as well as travel models for personal space. The size can determine the level of performance or the “gallon dispersion rating.” Based on the size and type, humidifiers can use from 1 to 14 gallons of water daily.

Make sure you know the size of the area you need to cover before researching humidifiers. The coverage area is determined by square footage and the humidifier specifications should tell you the area in which it can operate effectively.

A room size humidifier can be efficient for a single room such as a bedroom or an office. Options come for warm or cool mist. Some models feature digital controls, built-in humidistats to monitor humidity levels. Less expensive models come with easy-to-use manual controls.

Larger capacity humidifiers can quickly and efficiently disperse cool moisture into larger rooms or multiple adjoining rooms. Most larger models have an internal fan to push the moisture into the room. Again, you’ll find a higher noise level with this type of model. If you want the comfort a humidifier provides in your entire home, you will need to choose a larger model designed for that purpose.

Travel or portable model humidifiers are available to provide necessary moisture for personal areas or for traveling. They can provide the moisture you need in a dorm room a nursery, or an office cubicle.

To help control the humidity in your room you can use a humistadt. Some models of humidifier come with the humistadt built in. Not only will the humistadt help to control the humidity, it can help save energy by shutting down the humidifier once the appropriate moisture level has been attained.

For larger models, you want to make sure that the automatic shut down feature is included. Otherwise when the water runs out, the humidifier can be a fire hazard. Better models will alert you when the water is low and needs to be re-filled.

When looking at cost, look for a model that has the maximum capacity for your space. But keep in mind, it’s not just the purchase price. You’ll need to take into account the running costs of electricity and water.

A humidifier can be the appliance you need for comfort and health reasons. Use these considerations to choose wisely.

Written by Lawrence Reaves for HamiltonBeach.com, a good thinking company, providing a variety of high qulaity kitchen appliances such as coffee makers and all types of blenders.

Written by Lawrence Reaves for http://www.HamiltonBeach.com.

Author Bio: Written by Lawrence Reaves for HamiltonBeach.com, a good thinking company, providing a variety of high qulaity kitchen appliances such as coffee makers and all types of blenders.

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