Evaporative Humidifier
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 Lasko 1115 3 Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier $2.25 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 14m |
 Skuttle Humidifier Evaporator Pad A04 1725 052 $26.88 Time Remaining: 24d 6h 5m Buy It Now for only: $26.88 |
 Evaporative Cooling Fan Air Purifier with Ionizer and Humidifier NewAir AF 310 $97.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 25m Buy It Now for only: $97.00 |
 Aprilaire 35 Water Panel Evaporator Pad Humidifier Pad $7.99 Time Remaining: 5h 52m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Lasko 1115 3 Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier $34.99 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 30m |
 LASKO 1128 9 GALLON EVAPORATIVE RECIRCULATING HUMIDIFIER $55.95 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 53m Buy It Now for only: $55.95 |
 EZ Flo 20289 1 4OD Evaporative Cooler Float Valve Assembly $4.83 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 51m Buy It Now for only: $4.83 |
 Hunter 36518 Microban UVC Tower Evaporative Large Room Humidifier $30.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 7m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 Kenmore 14 Gallon Whole House Evaporative Humidifier $75.00 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 8m |
 VINTAGE DEVIBISS HANKSCRAFT EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER MODEL 5920D $14.99 Time Remaining: 19d 8h 50m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 ESSICK D46720 4 SPD DIGITAL EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER $89.99 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 51m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 KENMORE MA 12000 12 GALLON WHOLE HOUSE EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER NEEDS FILTERS USED $40.00 Time Remaining: 8d 20h 56m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 Hunter Care Free Plus Evaporative Humidifier with niteglow Model 33282 $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 25m |
 25 GALLON TOUCH POINT EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER NEW $44.00 Time Remaining: 6d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $44.00 |
 Sunpentown Evaporative Air Cooler Humidifier Air Filtration Fan SF 613 $116.25 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 22m Buy It Now for only: $116.25 |
 Essick Air 427 300 2 Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier and Air Cleaner $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 48m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 ESSICK H12300 3 SPD EVAPORATIVE WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER $117.99 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 28m Buy It Now for only: $117.99 |
 TOUCH POINT EVAPORATIVE ROOM HUMIDIFIER 25 GALLON 12 HOURS 3 SETTINGS $49.99 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 28m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Whole House Evaporative Humidifier $139.99 Time Remaining: 22d 8h 42m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 Kenmore 12 Gallon Evaporative Humidifier $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 13m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Vornado Whole Room EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER EVAP 1 $39.99 Time Remaining: 20d 21h 58m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler Humidifier Fan Economical Lightweight NEW $115.99 Time Remaining: 9d 13h 33m Buy It Now for only: $115.99 |
 KENMORE 8 GALLON EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER 15408 $69.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 8m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Super Wick Replacement Evaporative Wick $9.00 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 24m |
 LIGHTLY USED Lasko 1115 3 Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier $23.39 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 4m Buy It Now for only: $23.39 |
 Replacement for Aprilaire 35 Evaporator Humidifier Pad Made by Generalaire GA35 $5.50 Time Remaining: 22d 6h 30m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 Lasko 1115 3 Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Portable Humidifier 800 Sq Ft $37.99 Time Remaining: 13d 15h 28m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 |
 Bemis 697 400 Warm Mist Evaporative Console whole House Humidifier Light Oak $129.99 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 46m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 ESSICKAIR SUPER WICK REPLACEMENT EVAPORATIVE WICK 1040 $14.99 Time Remaining: 19d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Vornado Whole Room Evaporative Humidifier HU1 0021 28 $59.99 Time Remaining: 21d 14h 13m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 MANUAL for THE CARE FREE HUMIDIFIER PLUS EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER by HUNTER $0.74 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 55m Buy It Now for only: $0.99 |
 NEW Sunpentown SF 610 Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer fan humidifier $115.99 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 18m Buy It Now for only: $115.99 |
 Honeywell HE150A1005 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $219.35 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 4m Buy It Now for only: $219.35 |
 BestAir RPS1C Evaporative Humidifier Cleaner 1 qt $9.30 Time Remaining: 12d 16h 13m Buy It Now for only: $9.30 |
 Honeywell HE300A1005 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $268.45 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 14m Buy It Now for only: $298.25 |
 EZ Flo 20290 3 8OD Evaporative Cooler Float Valve Assembly $5.54 Time Remaining: 25d 5h 10m Buy It Now for only: $5.54 |
 Hunter CareFree H Large PermaWick Evaporative Humidifier 34357 ShawnPaulsSales $77.70 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $77.70 |
 Lasko 1128 9 Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier 3 Adjustable Speeds $25.91 Time Remaining: 8d 6h 29m Buy It Now for only: $25.91 |
 Honeywell HE300A1005 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $268.45 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 15m Buy It Now for only: $298.25 |
 Genuine Sunbeam Evaporative Humidifier Replacement Wick 6611 $12.95 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 54m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR Lasko 1115 3 Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier $23.51 Time Remaining: 23d 7h 53m Buy It Now for only: $23.51 |
 Stadler Form O 020 OSKAR Evaporative Humidifier White $149.00 Time Remaining: 11d 15h 38m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 Honeywell HE150A1005 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $197.45 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 16m Buy It Now for only: $219.35 |
 Lasko 1115 3 Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier For Spaces up to 800 Ft $22.67 Time Remaining: 12d 8h 3m Buy It Now for only: $22.67 |
 Hunter EnduraWick Replacement Filter for 32200 Evaporative Humidifier 31911 NEW $21.98 Time Remaining: 11d 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $21.98 |
 Honeywell HE200A1000 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $197.45 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 17m Buy It Now for only: $219.35 |
 Sunbeam Humidifier Filter 6611 Evaporative Wick 6 Pack $35.59 Time Remaining: 12d 10h 20m Buy It Now for only: $35.59 |
 KAZ Replacement Wicking Filter Evaporative Humidifier WF1 New 3400 3300 3000 $13.00 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 19m Buy It Now for only: $13.00 |
 GENUINE Bemis Model 1040 Superwick Replacement Evaporative 2 Pack NIB $19.95 Time Remaining: 15d 23h 43m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 Honeywell HE100A1000 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $140.65 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 19m Buy It Now for only: $156.25 |
 8 Gallon Evaporative Room House Humidifier Essick Air Products MA0800 $87.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 27m Buy It Now for only: $87.99 |
 VORNADO MD1 0002 Replacement Filter Evaporative Humidifier Model WICK 2 Pack $19.44 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 4m Buy It Now for only: $19.44 |
 BEST AIR A10 Humidifier Evaporator Water Pad Filter AprilAire Honeywell Hamilton $13.29 Time Remaining: 10d 8h 52m Buy It Now for only: $13.29 |
 Honeywell HE200A1000 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $197.45 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 23m Buy It Now for only: $219.35 |
 Evaporative Portable Air Cooler AC Humidifier Conditioner Fan Ionizer Purifier $139.95 Time Remaining: 21d 8h 25m Buy It Now for only: $139.95 |
 New ESSICK 1040 Air Evaporator Pad Super Wick Humidifier Filter Bemis NIP Single $13.49 Time Remaining: 15d 7h 9m Buy It Now for only: $13.49 |
 AF 310 NewAir Evaporative Cooling Fan Humidifier and Air Purifier with Ionizer $102.25 Time Remaining: 12d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $102.25 |
 Honeywell HE100A1000 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $140.65 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 29m Buy It Now for only: $156.25 |
 Moistair MA0300 3 Gallon Evaporative Humidifier 700 Square Feet $40.00 Time Remaining: 9d 10h 17m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 Essick Air H12 400 3 Speed Evaporative Console Humidifi $138.26 Time Remaining: 10d 8h 39m Buy It Now for only: $138.26 |
 Honeywell HE150A1005 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $197.45 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 30m Buy It Now for only: $219.35 |
 Hunter CareFree Permawick Evaporative Humidifier Nite Glow Model 34407 1800 Sq F $29.99 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 59m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Skuttle Humidifier Evaporator Pad A04 1725 010 $41.88 Time Remaining: 22d 22h 26m Buy It Now for only: $41.88 |
 Aprilaire 10 Humidifier Evaporator Pad Origional Equipment $5.99 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 3m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Honeywell HE250A1005 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $211.65 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 33m Buy It Now for only: $235.15 |
 Generalaire GA19 Humidifier Evaporator Pad 1 pad $15.88 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 8m Buy It Now for only: $15.88 |
 Skuttle Humidifier Evaporator Pad A04 1725 052 $125.88 Time Remaining: 23d 22h 5m Buy It Now for only: $125.88 |
 ESSICK 696400 VARIABLE SPEED EVAPORATIVE WHOLE HOUSE LIGHT OAK HUMIDIFIER $179.00 Time Remaining: 24d 20h 25m Buy It Now for only: $179.00 |
 Honeywell HE100A1000 TrueEASE Evaporative Humidifier $140.65 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 37m Buy It Now for only: $156.25 |
 Vornado Whole Room Evaporative Humidifier HU1 0027 28R PLUS 4 Filters NEW $107.95 Time Remaining: 19d 20h 27m Buy It Now for only: $107.95 |
 PARTS ONLY for the Lasko 1115 3 Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier $16.79 Time Remaining: 19d 11h 51m Buy It Now for only: $16.79 |
 Skuttle Humidifier Evaporator Pad A04 1725 045 $161.88 Time Remaining: 20d 22h 25m Buy It Now for only: $161.88 |
 Evaporative Portable Air Cooler AC Humidifier Conditioner Fan Ionizer Purifier $129.95 Time Remaining: 21h 23m Buy It Now for only: $142.95 |
 Vornado Air Whole Room Evaporative Humidifier 120V $79.99 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 18m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 New ESSICK 1044 Air Evaporator Pad Wick Humidifier Filter Bemis 9000 Series NIB $11.99 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 10m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
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Brita 10060258356189 On Tap Filtration System, Chrome/Chrome
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DescriptionBrita keep cleaner, great-tasting water on tap for families, kitchens and cooking. Brita On Tap filtration system attaches easily to your faucet without tools, and features an electronic LED filter replacement indicator that flashes red when the filter should be replaced... |
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Holmes HWF65 Cool Mist Humidifier Wick Filter
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DescriptionHolmes HWF65 Humidifier Filter features Microban technology which is a built-in protection that inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew that cause bad odors and stains. The HWF-65 also features Arm & Hammer baking soda which naturally deodorizes the air. |
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THF15 Lasko Humidifier Wick Filter
Sale Price: $5.49 |
DescriptionThis humidifier filter features an antimicrobial agent with a patented rigid support long lasting design and fits model 1115. It measures approximately 7 x 8 x 1 3/4 and for optimum performance, replace filter at the beginning of each season or every 2 months depending on use. |
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Crane Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier
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DescriptionBreathe easy with this beautifully-designed humidifier that adds soothing moisture to dry air. The cool mist helps fight congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation and dry skin. The one-gallon tank runs up to 11 hours, and its quiet operation will hardly be noticed. |
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Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier with Auto Shut-Off
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DescriptionHoneywell Vicks V745A Warm Mist Humidifier |
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Honeywell HCM-6009 QuietCare 9-Gallon Output Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology
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DescriptionHoneywell QuietCareâ"¢ HCM-6009 9 Gallon Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology provides natural relief from dry indoor air. The Protecâ"¢ Pure Moisture System provides a 3 step process for fresher moisture... |
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Ice Maker Installation Kit
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DescriptionAdapts to most ice makers and humidifiers. Self-piercing tap valve for 3/8" to 1" O.D. tube with 1/4" O.D. compression outlet. Includes 25' coil, 1/4" O.D. copper tubing and 1/4" compression union. Copper tube. |
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DORMONT TEE-013-P5 3/4 QUICK CONNECT TEE VALVE
Sale Price: $16.58 |
DescriptionLEAD FREEIDEAL FOR INSTALLING REFRIGERATORS ICE MAKERS HUMIDIFIERS WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS & EVAPORATIVE COOLERSUPC : 662447105153Shipping Dimensions : 4.00in X 3.00in X 1.30inEstimated Shipping Weight : 0... |
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DORMONT TEE-010-P5 1/2 QUICK CONNECT TEE VALVE
Sale Price: $12.58 |
DescriptionLEAD FREEIDEAL FOR INSTALLING REFRIGERATORS ICE MAKERS HUMIDIFIERS WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS & EVAPORATIVE COOLERSUPC : 662447105146Shipping Dimensions : 3.00in X 3.00in X 2.00inEstimated Shipping Weight : 0... |
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SPT SF-608R Portable Evaporative Air Cooler
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DescriptionSunpentown Evaporative Air Cooler. Conveniently rolls from room to room and uses LESS energy than Air Conditioners! The Air Cooler does exactly what the name implies, though it's not an air conditioner... |
Which humidifier?
Air Comfort Centre sell three types of humidifier, steam humidifiers, ultrasonic humidifiers and evaporative humidifiers. Your choice will depend on your application, budget and your acceptable level of maintenance.
Humidifiers are needed for many reasons…
For people, humidifiers will help to relieve respiratory illnesses in adults and croup in babies, they can stop dry eyes, dry skin and dry throat conditions, help relieve asthma and allergy symptoms and stop feelings of tiredness, in fact humidifiers are often put into offices to improve the productivity and reduce absenteeism.
For objects, humidifiers will protect valuable artworks, furniture and musical instruments from the effects of too low humidity or varying humidity levels which can cause wood and paper to expand and contract which causes splits, they will also help musical instrument such as pianos and harps to stay in tune. Humidifiers are often used in office buildings to reduce static which can damage computers and servers.
Humidifiers add water to the air by either boiling water and thereby creating steam which is absorbed into the air, or by releasing very fine wisps of moisture by vibrating crystals at a specific frequency which breaks water molecules up and releases them (Ultrasonic) or by passing air through a wetted media so that the air picks up water through the moistened surface through which air is blown.
We will examine each type in turn so that you may be able to decide which the best type is for you….
Steam humidifiers provide hygienic humidity control as the process of heating water to steaming point kills all bacteria and germs so that the moisture released is sterile.
In the home a steam humidifier is the ideal choice for anyone with a respiratory illness, for ensuring there is sufficient humidity in a nursery or for combating the symptoms of croup in babies. The steam humidifier can be used in conjunction with essential oils. Steam humidifiers are very quiet.
This type of humidifier is usually economical to buy in comparison with other humidifiers. Units that incorporate a humidistat can cost a bit more but have the advantage of not over-humidifying a room.
A disadvantage of using a steam humidifier is that they consume more electrical energy than an ultrasonic or evaporative humidifier.
The maintenance of a steam humidifier will involve occasionally removing the lime scale that builds up inside the unit. When not in use steam humidifiers should be emptied of water, cleaned and dried to prevent water stagnating inside the humidifier.
Steam humidifiers such as Carel as commonly used in office buildings to reduce static and make the air more comfortable to breathe, usually they are installed into the air conditioning ductwork, although more expensive to run than the other two types, they have the advantage due to the exceptional control and for hygiene reasons
Ultrasonic humidifiers
This is the most common type of humidifier you will find in the high street. An ultrasonic humidifier has a reservoir of water on top of a small metal plate coated in very small crystals, when a level of 48 Volts is passed through the crystals they begin to vibrate, the intense vibrations caused by the rapidly oscillating plate atomises the water into an airborne mist.
The advantages of buying an ultrasonic humidifier is that as well as being economical to buy they also consume little energy when operating. The vapour produced is very fine, almost cloudlike. Ultrasonic humidifiers are extremely quiet.
The major disadvantage of using an ultrasonic humidifier is the dust that it introduces to a room. Any particulate matter that is present in the water will become airborne along with the water. When the water evaporates, the particulate matter will settle as dust in the room.
However, high quality ultrasonic humidifiers use demineralisation cartridges that absorb the minerals from the water prior to it being turned into a mist. This is very effective as long as the cartridges are replaced inline with the manufacturer’s instructions.
If your humidifier does not include a demineralisation cartridge then you should use demineralised water, as over time the mineral content of the water will coat the ultrasonic crystals which stops them working.
It is very important to clean your humidifier out regularly when is use to prevent the build up of bacteria.
Evaporative humidifiers get water into the air by allowing moisture to be simply evaporated. This consumes very little energy and is a hygienic way of humidifying as there are no aerosol sprays being released. Any particulate matter present in the water will remain in the humidifier after the water evaporates so no dust is released into the room.
This type of system is also very quiet so can be used in a bedroom or similar quiet area.
Evaporative humidifiers use porous filter media which adsorbs water and the air is forced through the filter by a fan, as the air flows through the wet filter media it picks up water and becomes optimally humidified. You cannot over humidify a room with this method, as the humidity gets closer to 50%rH the air will collect less and less water.
This is the best type of humidifier to use to protect artworks, furniture and musical instruments, this is often the type museums will buy to protect their exhibits.
The main disadvantage with this type of unit is that the filters need to be cleaned or replaced regularly. The air in a home can be quite polluted with dust, skin, hair and other matter. These particles will be collected by the humidifier and remain on the filter as the air passes through. This has the advantage of cleaning the air but does mean the filters need replacing occasionally they may develop an odour and become unhygienic.
Cleaning will need to be carried out regularly to maintain hygienic operation but the frequency will depend on the air quality in the room.
About the Author
Expert for all matters air treatment, I own www.aircomfortcentre.com which is the UK's most successful online air treatment businesss, we sell air conditioners, fans, humidifiers, heaters, dehumidifiers, evaporative coolers, air purifiers and patio heaters to homes and businesses in the UK.