With so many humidifiers in the market, it is hard to make a choice especially with each brand promising different benefits to you. Your purchase on a cool mist humidifier depends on how often you use them, the climate of your location, and the after-sales service of the brand of humidifier as well as your budget. The review below gives you a simple, straight-to-the-point review to help you make an easier choice.
The Honeywell HCM-300T is something to consider for germ prevention. This humidifier cools the room in under half an hour and can run up to 25 hours before it needs its next refill. It has a UV light built in which disinfects the water before it turns into vapor and is much quieter than other humidifier brands. This humidifier also comes with Protect™ antimicrobial, which prevents surface growth and migration of mold, mildew, algae, fungus and odor-causing bacteria in the filter. It is a tower version humidifier but it has been voted as the best for a child’s room. For a large home, the electrical costs do not run high either with this unit.
Verdict: Despite a price tag of $80, this humidifier is a good choice for those concerned with extreme germ prevention.
This humidifier is great for medium sized rooms such as the living room and dining area. One unique feature of the Sunbeam is that it is easy to clean as it has a removable tray. It also comes with the Microban antimicrobial protection feature, which effectively eliminates odor, bacteria, mold and mildew. The Sunbeam is your pretty basic humidifier and much like the Vicks, isn’t so fancy in style and design. Though that, it has 2 comfort settings and comes with a 2 year warranty. The Sunbeam humidifier also has a 1-gallon tank and can run up to 24 hours. The unit also has a nightlight, giving your room a nice soft glow.
Verdict: Basic and simple. If you are looking for a general humidifying unit, this is one to consider investing in.
If you are looking for a more elaborate cool mist humidifier, then you might want to consider a Holmes humidifier. It pumps out up to 10 gallons of water per day, covering at least 1700 square feet. This humidifier is perfect for the whole house as it is low cost and works efficiently. Unlike the smaller portable units, this unit makes a fair amount of noise because of its ability to humidify large areas of the home. The unit a 2.27 gallon tank, which can run up for 24 hours, and has a built in antibacterial protection. The HM3501-U has a manual humidistat, and comes with a 6-year limited warranty.
Verdict: If you want a heavy-duty humidifier that is cost efficient and easy to handle, this might be your best fit.
With several different humidifiers under the Vicks brand, it’s hard sometimes to find the best kind. The latest of its humidifiers is the V425 Vicks® Cool Mist Humidifier. This humidifier can store up to 1.5 gallons of water but also operates for 24 hours. Design wise, it is a simple humidifier with nothing fancy about it in terms of functionality. One good aspect of this humidifier is that it pumps out a good dose of vapor, thereby humidifying a room quickly and easily. Though that, cleaning the V245 was a hard task as with daily use, you would fine mould growing at the top of the motor housing.
Verdict: If quick and high volumes of vapor are what you are looking for, then this is for you at $28.90. Regular and deep cleaning is necessary to avoid molding.
Crane is a known brand for high quality humidifiers and air purifiers. One of the main reasons why Crane is very successful is not only because of the superior quality on their products but also their focus on its overall design and making it user-friendly. Their latest cool mist humidifiers are the Crane Adorables- that is perfect for a kid’s room or nursery. It’s a very quick and easy to set up cool mist humidifier. These cute animal humidifiers can hold up to a gallon of water and runs up to 24 hours. One great feature is it’s auto-shut off sensor, which automatically switches off the humidifier when it runs out of water.
Verdict: If you are looking for a kid-friendly and cute humidifier that does the job; get the Crane Adorables for $39.75.
Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifiers are best known for the whisper silent feature, which is why it is popular among those who are sleep deprived as well as parents with young kids. Using it in your bedroom especially helps you breathe better and sleep more comfortably. This Crane humidifier has ultrasonic technology and can hold up to 2.3 gallons of water a day, functioning for at least 24 hours before its next refill.
Talking about refills, this little gadget also has a water refill alarm that starts beeping when a next refill is needed. This humidifier can disperse mist for rooms up to 500 square feet, producing up to 7.5 liters of moisture per day. This cool mist humidifier also has a filter that is removable making it easy to clean. Apart from its refill alarm, the ultrasonic cool mist humidifier also has an auto shut-off protection so when there’s no water left, the fan continues to run but the ultrasonic generator stops. A convenient and practical addition to the Ultrasonic Cool mist humidifier is its easy carrying handle. This Crane humidifier creates the perfect temperature and room climate making it easy breezy for breathing and helping you sleep more soundly and comfortably.
Many physicians recommend you get a good humidifier for your own personal use at home. Many people however don’t have all the information and knowledge on humidifiers let alone know the difference between them. The differences between warm and cool mist humidifiers are worth investigating and we’ll take a closer look at them below.
Warm mist humidifiers actually boil water causing soft distilled steam to be dispersed in a warm gentle spray all across the room. This warm mist is much easier to breath in a cool room and is many times used in facials, steaming medications and other vapor therapies. Warm mist humidifiers work best for small to medium spaces as well.
Warm mist humidifiers are slightly quieter than their cool mist counterparts and are also sold in small units. One downside of warm mist humidifiers is that regular cleaning is essential. Warm water coupled with a moist and dark environment inside the humidifiers is the perfect area for bacterial growth. Warm mist humidifiers are perfect for areas where there is less traffic such as the bedroom this is because of its heating element. The risk of injury is evident due to the humidifier’s hot water hence, making it a least favorable option for a child’s room.
Though slightly noisier, cool mist humidifiers have become a preferred choice among parents. There are generally two types of cool mist humidifiers- the evaporative type and the ultrasonic type. These two types uses two different methods of turning water into mist, quickly cooling down room temperature and making it easier to breath. Newer models of cool mist humidifiers have a silent feature making it usable in children’s room or even your own bedroom. Cool mist humidifiers can be found in varying sizes and you can even find units that can be installed and connected to a home’s heating duct or ventilation system so that the cool mist can be dispersed and circulated throughout the whole home.
Generally, there aren’t too many pros and cons between warm and cool mist humidifiers. But, there is one huge deciding factor between these particular two and it has to do with the safety of them comparatively. Warm mist humidifiers can be thought of as a hot kettle- since there is hot water present in the tank and there is also the presence of a hot heating element, thus making it not a common preferred choice among parents with toddlers. For peace of mind, most people actually consider cool mist humidifiers for their home.
A lot of people purchase humidifiers after a doctor of physician’s recommendation to aid in better breathing, lessen conditions such as chapped lips, asthma and other ailments. If your doctor recommends the warm humidifier over the cool mist one and you are worried about its safety, then you can discuss these options with your doctor as well as the sales person of the humidifier.