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.