I need a humidifier. Its so damn dry around here.

[MX2]

I am just looking for something small and quiet. $30-$50 bucks. Mostly for the bedroom. Suggestions?

 

[Sphexi]

Warm or cool mist, you can get them around $30-$40 almost everywhere that sells appliances.

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: Sphexi
Warm or cool mist

Whats the difference between the two besides the obvious?

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: MX2times

Originally posted by: Sphexi
Warm or cool mist

Whats the difference between the two besides the obvious?

cool mist for summer
warm mist for winter

I just ordered this one since my old one broke. link

 

[Sphexi]

Originally posted by: MX2times

Originally posted by: Sphexi
Warm or cool mist

Whats the difference between the two besides the obvious?

Warm mist gets the water into the air a lot faster, and also adds a bit of heat to the air, which is nice if you're sick or something. I used to run one in my dorm room, without any heat I could get the temperature up around 10F or so by running it constantly. But, warm + moist = bacteria, so you have to make sure to switch out the wick a lot, or use some sort of anti-bacterial additive.

Cool mist takes longer, doesn't have as many of the problems with bacteria, and doesn't raise the temperature as much. You could get a nice big console unit, toss in 10 gallons or so, and it'd take care of your whole house for a day or two at a time.

Edit:

This one is decent, and I've seen it around the same price at Home Depot, Lowes, Kmart, etc.

 

[Daaavo]

CR review from 10/04:

1 Holmes Harmony HM7305-U HM7306-U $50
2 Honeywell HWM-530 CR Best Buy $40
3 Vornado Vortex Humidifier Model $40
4 Sunbeam 1119 $40
5 Hunter Care Free Humidifierplus 34355 $70
6 Bionaire BCM4510-U $80
7 Hunter Care Free Humidifierplus 33202 $60

Warm-mist models
8 Honeywell HWM-260 CR Best Buy $40
9 Bionaire CP2550-U $50
10 Kenmore (Sears) 15125 $80
11 Holmes Harmony HM8405-U HM8405RC-U $50

 

[MX2]

I just came across this at Target. The reviews seem good and I would love to have one for the kids room also. What do you guys think?

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/re...ding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000937DGW

 

[Sphexi]

Originally posted by: MX2times
I just came across this at Target. The reviews seem good and I would love to have one for the kids room also. What do you guys think?

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/re...ding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000937DGW

It's a little low in output, and you'd have to fill it three times a day or so, but you could run it just at night and you'd be okay probably.

 

[wedi42]

anyone have a venta airwasher?
i like the idea of cleaning and humidifing the air

 

[FeuerFrei]

If you want humidity, then you're going to have to deal with heat. Air holds more moisture when its warm.

 

[alien42]

i have a small holmes brand from target that i run at night to counteract the dry heat from the natural gas heating. it is not silent yet not really loud either and serves its purpose well. the most irritating thing is that it has a filter that has to be replaced at somepoint. i would try to find one without a filter if possible.

 

[alien42]

Originally posted by: FeuerFrei
If you want humidity, then you're going to have to deal with heat. Air holds more moisture when its warm.

that is bs. of course air holds more moisture when it is warm but a warm and dry room can hold plenty of moisture and definately enough to make the room more comfortable.

 

[DaWhim]

the cool mist one need filter, the warm one doesn't.

 

[intogamer]

I think my insurance covered a humidfier

 

[MX2]

I was aimed at cool mist because heating the air isn that important to me. I keep the furnace at a comfortable level to take care of heating. Plus, after I read Sphexi's comments, I really prefer to keep bacteria levels at a minimum.

 

[Analog]

I bought a nice ultrasonic from wally world ~$19. I like the ultrasonic because you can SEE the atomization of the water. Some don't like these, but I think they work good. I use distilled water for it.

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero
I bought a nice ultrasonic from wally world ~$19. I like the ultrasonic because you can SEE the atomization of the water. Some don't like these, but I think they work good. I use distilled water for it.

Link?

 

[Analog]

I bought it in-store, so I'm not sure about online. Here is a bigger online model, but not the one I got.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2354572

 

[FeuerFrei]

Originally posted by: alien42

Originally posted by: FeuerFrei
If you want humidity, then you're going to have to deal with heat. Air holds more moisture when its warm.

that is bs. of course air holds more moisture when it is warm but a warm and dry room can hold plenty of moisture and definately enough to make the room more comfortable.

Way to call bs and then corroborate what I just stated. :roll:

Only stated the obvious to remind people which type of humidifier would be most efficient.

 

[farmercal]

Move to Florida, we have plenty of humidity. Want me to mail you some?

 

[Parrotheader]

One other thing about the warm mist versions is that they also tend to consume quite a bit more power.

I ended up opting for one of the Hunter models with a 2.5 gallon tank. Less refilling that way.

 

[Phoenix15]

Originally posted by: Sphexi

Originally posted by: MX2times

Originally posted by: Sphexi
Warm or cool mist

Whats the difference between the two besides the obvious?

Warm mist gets the water into the air a lot faster, and also adds a bit of heat to the air, which is nice if you're sick or something. I used to run one in my dorm room, without any heat I could get the temperature up around 10F or so by running it constantly. But, warm + moist = bacteria, so you have to make sure to switch out the wick a lot, or use some sort of anti-bacterial additive.

Cool mist takes longer, doesn't have as many of the problems with bacteria, and doesn't raise the temperature as much. You could get a nice big console unit, toss in 10 gallons or so, and it'd take care of your whole house for a day or two at a time.

Edit:

This one is decent, and I've seen it around the same price at Home Depot, Lowes, Kmart, etc.

I have the one that you mentioned and I love it. It has a large enough tank to last a while and the design of it makes it a breeze to fill. The whole tank comes off and you can just carry it to the nearest sink. You also don't have to worry about spilling any. The only downside is that it is a LITTLE loud. Not bad , about the same noise level as a fan. If you run it on the low setting it is much lower in volume. It also has a permanent filter so need need to buy expensive replacements. The whole unit can be put in the dishwasher to clean it.

I bought it after my doctor recommend one as I kept getting ear and throat infections. I haven't had one since.

 

[FoBoT]

walgreens has a wide selection

 

[alien42]

Originally posted by: FeuerFrei

Originally posted by: alien42

Originally posted by: FeuerFrei
If you want humidity, then you're going to have to deal with heat. Air holds more moisture when its warm.

that is bs. of course air holds more moisture when it is warm but a warm and dry room can hold plenty of moisture and definately enough to make the room more comfortable.

Way to call bs and then corroborate what I just stated. :roll:

Only stated the obvious to remind people which type of humidifier would be most efficient.

maybe i should have been more clear...

"If you want humidity, then you're going to have to deal with heat."

BS

 

[dartworth]

Aprilaire

Heat is your friend. Dryness the enemy.

In order to make your home as comfortable as possible, you need to add moisture to the air. Doing so reduces dry throat and skin, static shocks, keeps furniture and your home from drying out and increases energy efficiency. It?s become well known that a home with moisture feels warmer than a dry home, even at lower temperature settings.