Air Humidifiers for Healthier Indoor Environments

Air Humidifiers add moisture to the air, helping to alleviate dry conditions in indoor environments.

Air Humidifiers FAQ

What is a humidifier used for?

Humidifiers are devices that add moisture to the air in a room or space. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially during the winter season when indoor heating can cause dry air. Humidifiers are used for various reasons, ranging from improving health and comfort to protecting furniture and electronic devices.

Can a humidifier help with dry air?

By adding moisture to the air, humidifiers may be beneficial for several medical conditions. Dry air can cause moisture to evaporate from the skin and respiratory symptoms to worsen over time. Adding moisture to the air with a humidifier can counteract these problems.

What are the different types of humidifiers?

While most humidifiers have the same basic function, to add moisture to the air, many types are available: Steam vaporizers: These use electricity to create steam, which cools before it leaves the unit. However, there is a risk of burning the skin, and people should avoid using steam vaporizers around children.

How do humidifiers work?

Evaporators blow moisture through a moistened filter. Fans power the unit and expel humidity into the air from a single-unit system. These are more affordable than central humidifiers, but the downside is that they only work in one room at a time. They may also expel too much moisture into the air.

Does a humidifier increase humidity?

Humidifiers release moisture into the air, often in a form of water vapor, to increase the overall humidity levels. This in turn can help relieve dry skin and nasal congestion, and in some instances, even alleviate symptoms of allergies and respiratory conditions. So what humidity level should your home be?

Should you buy a humidifier?

A good humidifier will add enough moisture to the air to create a comfortable environment and do so in a quiet and energy-efficient way. But buy the wrong one and it could be fiddly to fill, make noisy dripping sounds or just not be very effective at humidifying the air.

What makes a good humidifier?

A good humidifier will release significantly more water into the air of your home, work quietly and do this without guzzling excess electricity. We've rated a range of humidifiers and scores range from a Best Buy at 86% to a decidedly more mediocre 60%. Those models that score 77% or more get a Best Buy recommendation from us.

How much humidity does a humidifier need?

40% humidification capacity (made up of 50% relative humidity level at end of test, 30% volume of water use, 20% air flow rate) A humidifier needs to earn at least 77% in our lab tests to earn our Best Buy recommendation. Just want to know the best humidifiers to buy?