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Heater with Humidifier Combo-Good Idea or Not?

You might ask yourself why anyone would want a heater that has a humidifier combined with it?

There’s a good reason actually.

Heaters tend to dry the air out and having a humidifier running at the same time adds moisture back to the air.

As far as combination devices go, a heater that has a humidifier built in is probably the most logical of all combination appliances. At least as far as indoor climate control goes.

It makes sense.

Most appliances that combine more than one function are as not meant to use both functions at the same time or even in the same season.

For instance an air conditioner that has a heater will never run the AC at the same time as the heat.

Or a dehumidifier combined with a humidifier. Technically you can get all the components for both devices all in one shell,

but there is never going to be a time when you need to run a humidifier at the same time as a dehumidifier.

Even water air purifiers are only useful for about half of the year when your your home needs the extra humidity.

So the ideal of combining a humidifier and a heater together is actually a good one. And they are both primarily winter appliances.

Some benefits to a heater with a humidifier

1. Cheaper (presumably)
2. Space saver
3. It makes sense to have a heater that also humidifies.
4. All the above

But with that being said, is there actually anyone that is building a heater with a humidifier combo that is getting it right?

Unfortunately, the ideal of what a heater with a humidifier combo could be doesn’t exactly match up with what is available.

For instance, You would presume that because you’re only talking about one device compared to two, that the price would be cheaper or at least not more than double.

And though this doesn’t apply to everyone, there are definitely some companies that think that combining the two appliances justifies raising the cost significantly.

Because the price is about three times as much as you would pay if you bought the two appliances separately.

It would be much different if there were units out there that actually justified raising the price that much.

But so far what I found is:

The heater function in these units seems to be standard. They do carry with them all the usual overheating and tip over protection features. Nothing special but will get the job done..

But…

Its the humidifier function that is the problem.

Think about it…

If I pay $150 for a humidifier and heater combo, you at least expect to get a heater that is worth $75 and a humidifier that is worth $75 also.

But…

$75 can buy you a nice Vornado heater packed with the latest technology and extra safety precautions.

Or…

$75 can buy you a extravagant Levoit humidifier. One that is fillable from the top, has a built-in hygrometer and humidistat. Can be used as a cool mist humidifier or a warm mist and a aromatherapy diffuser to boot.

In other words, the best heater and humidifier on the market.

But the humidifiers that come built in with these heaters, even the one that is on the Dr Heater series, is at best an afterthought.

They are 99% basic evaporative humidifiers that you will find in the pharmacy section in a big box store for 25 bucks.

To be fair, most of these heater humidifiers do not claim to be the best heater or humidifiers. Nor do they reflect it in price.

Unfortunately the technology of a heater humidifier combo has not come anywhere near what you can get if you buy the two devices separately.

But they are a space saver, right?

This point I can give you. The size of these machines does not take up any more space than one or the other if you were to buy them separately.

Heater with humidifier. Good idea?

The ideal is there.

A fully functioning modern heater that has a fully functioning modern humidifier incorporated would be an awesome combination machine.

I could see it being sold as a standard product other than an exception to the rule.

But the market has just not caught up, quite yet.

Here’s a small list of some of the heater humidifier combos you can find on Amazon.

GeekHeat Portable Electric Heater with Humidifier

In contrast to traditional heaters, Geek Heat heater designs with humidifier functions, allowing you to enjoy warmth without drying the air.
Plus, the both functions of heating and humidifier can be run separately or concurrently. Just lightly press the mode buttons to select the humidifier, heat or both. With the 90 degree oscillation feature, Geek Heat space heater spreads warmth and mist to your immediate area.

Safe humidifying: Unlike the conventional built-in humidifying heater for water tanks This portable heater uses an separate water tank to isolate the humidifying system from the heating system, ensuring complete peace of mind. Additionally, the water tank is independent and is simple to refill and keep clean. With a capacity of 200ml and the ability to spray up to 6 hours.
Multi-protection: Apart from the usual tip-over protection and heat protection from overheating. We also create a design that has an auto shut-off feature. It will automatically shut off the humidifying or heating mode after continuous 8 hours or 5.5 hours of work. Additionally, the power switch as well as function switch are separate to prevent accidental touching. ETL certified. More secure than you think.
Small and compact: 5.2 x5.5×9.8in and 2.8lb when placed on your desk will only take just a tiny corner where you can take in the warm mist and warmth closely. The sleek black design blends with the surrounding area easily. You can put it to use in your office and study rooms as well as bedrooms. It provides you with comfortable moisture and warmth during cold winter months.

Remarks
This heater humidifier combo gets the best reviews on Amazon. It has a separate cylinder type water tank that can be easily removed and refilled.
The humidifier is nothing special but it is easily refilled and can last for 9 hours
Out of all the heater with humidifier products available, this one comes in at the top.

Dr. Infrared Heater DR998, 1500W, Advanced Dual Heating System with Humidifier

Dr. Infrared Heater functions in the same way as the light from the sun, heating objects, not air. The infrared light is natural and is efficient in energy use making use of 100% of the heat that is generated and causes virtually zero loss of heat with a minimal cost.
Easy to Maintain

Equipped with an adjustable filter that’s simple to clean and replace to allow for a clean start each time you need it.

Ultrasonic Humidifier & Oscillation Fan. The inbuilt ultrasonic humidifier helps to add much-needed moisture to winter’s dry air. Its oscillation function disperses moist and warm air throughout the entire space quickly.
Make use of a water bottle instead of the water tank

The Ultrasonic Humidifier as well as the heating mode are able to be operated in a separate manner
Can operate as a fan, either with or without humidifier. Ideal for summer heat.

Remarks
This is another standard heater that has a humidifier option. The humidifier in this case is a slot for a water bottle.
Water bottle humidifiers are a cool idea on their own and it does seem like a good idea to combine with the heater.

But the price is around the \$150 mark. And neither the heater or the humidifier constitutes paying that high of a price. Plus there’s a replacement filter.

HRC 2-in-1 500W Office/Desktop/Bedroom Space Heater with Mist Humidifier

Contrary to conventional heaters, HRC heaters with a humidifier function allow you to enjoy the warmth and not dry. Plus, the functions for heating and humidifier can be run separately or concurrently. Lightly press the buttons that indicate mode to select the humidifier, heat, or both. With the 90deg oscillation, the HRC space heater spreads the warmth and mist to the area around you.
Warm and comfortable without waiting for the winter months with the PTC Ceramic Heating Technology, the space heater requires 3 seconds to warm the air surrounding it and provide you with instant heat. It is designed with intelligent cooling that allows the heater to run for about 30 minutes to release the heat after turning off the heating. Extending the life of the unit.
Safe humidifying: Unlike conventional built-in humidifying heaters, this portable heater utilizes an independent water tank. This keeps the humidifying system separate from the heating system, ensuring your absolute safety. Furthermore, an independent water tank is simple to refill and keep clean with a capacity of 200ml that allows you to mist for up to 6 hours.

Multi-protection: Other than the standard tip-over protection and the protection against overheating, we have added an auto shut-off feature. It will automatically shut off the heating mode or humidifying mode after a continuous 8 hours or 5.5 hours of work. Additionally, the power switch and function switch have been designed separately to prevent accidental touching. ETL approved. It’s safer than you think

Remarks

Basic heater and basic humidifier combination unit.

This unit is very small it only produces heat up to 500 w. A typical heater is 1500 w on high and 750 on low.

It has a small carrying handle that you can fit your finger into.

The price is set about right though at around $40

Yivibe Electric Heater-Humidifier

Spray working modes Continuous adjustable spray/intermittent spray/ direct spray for about 5 hours. The intermittent spray lasts approximately 9 hours 2. It comes with double spray humidification. The skin is not dry anymore while remaining warm, and the skin remains hydrated.
120-degree shake head feature and area heating. Wide selection of shaking head heating that heats indoor air Close heating is more convenient.

This button can be adjustable by 135deg of rotation. The blowing angle can be adjustable to the desired angle and can be obtained by changing the knob.
The temperature control is available at three levels that correspond to different requirements for use and can be adjusted to a comfortable temperature by pressing the switch.
The water tank has an ambient lamp that can serve as lighting for the night when it’s switched on, with minimal sound and silence, making it easy to accompany you as you sleep.

Safety protection, if the fuselage gets bumped or tilted more than 45 degrees, the fan heater will shut down automatically and turn off the power.

Remarks

Very similar to The Geek Heat unit. Pretty much a copycat other than the price tag that runs about $40 more.

VItCSM 3 IN 1 Multifunctional Heater Desktop Office Household Night Light Humidifier

A powerful and compact personal heater that ensures you don’t get cold in winter. It is portable and easy to use.
If the plug is in place for two seconds and warmth will flow out. It’s not only secure to use it, but also extremely energy efficient
The slim and attractive design is ideal for your bedside desk, table, or coffee table-no matter where you’ll need it.

Ideal for study rooms, reading areas as well as dormitories, work office spaces, home offices, campers, work spaces as well as basements, benches garages etc.
The quiet fan that whispers and soft light at night make it perfect to use all night long to sleep in a peaceful way
Product size: Diameter 135mm Height 212mm

Area of application: 15M2.
Power: 800W
Water tank capacity: 400ml

Remarks

This heater and humidifier combo looks more like the traditional oscillating heater.

The product description says near nothing about the humidifier. But the picture shows the water sitting at the top. Which in my guesstimation means it’s a top fill unit which would make it much easier to manage.

The price is set pretty good at around the $60 mark. Which would be about the same amount if you bought these units separate.

Recap

The ideal of a fully functioning heater with humidifier combo appliance is a good one.

Heaters are known for drying out the air in a room.
And one of the primary reasons people use humidifiers is to combat the dry air caused by a heater.

Why not combine them into one?

Unfortunately even though you can currently purchase a heater with humidifier,

The ones available on the market are quite simple.

Modern heaters and humidifiers come with a full load of bells and whistles when you purchase them separate.

But combining them seems to reduce them down to the most basic of both.

And in some cases the price can be as about as much as three times the price of one or the other.

It’s a Great idea.

Just one that hasn’t fully developed into what it could be and hopefully one day will be.

What Smells Deter Cats from Peeing Outside the Litter-Box?

If you’re a pet lover like I am, then you probably have a cat or two running around the house at just about any time.

And if you’ve ever had a cat that doesn’t know how to use the litter box or just refuses, then you know what kind of chaos that causes around the home.

Because of the super strong-smelling proteins in cat urine, which is there to mark their territory,

it makes getting the smell of cat pee out of the carpet or even just the floor surface near impossible. ( near)

And for most items, if they get cat pee on them, they’re pretty much done with.

Luckily there are some scents that you can use to help deter your cats from peeing on your belongings.

Of course, you want to get to the root issue and hopefully stop the behavior forever,

But in the meantime, here is a small list of smells that cats will deter cats from peeing:

1. Vinegar

Vinegar is an all-natural cleaner that is not harmful to cats. And it can be used as a deterrent to keep cats from peeing outside of their litter box.
But remember vinegar as a very Stout smell that can overtake your room if you use too much. A white vinegar and water spray solution mixed 3 to 1 water.
You can always add more vinegar but since it’s so strong, starting off small is a better ideal.

2. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus has a strong menthol smell that cats do not like. It has a similar smell to Vicks. But be aware that Vicks contains an ingredient called camphor that can be poisonous to cats.

You can use eucalyptus oil in a diffuser which may keep the kitty out of the room or you can put it in an eyedropper and sparingly put a few drops in the area that you’re trying to deter the cat from peeing in.

3. Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil has a very sharp menthol odor that cats will try to avoid. It can be used in essential oil in a diffuser or in an eyedropper. A water spray solution can also work. But be very careful to only use a little at a time because the smell of tea tree oil can overpower a room very quickly.

4. Peppermint

Peppermint is also another strong menthol smell that cats do not want anything to do with.

Putting peppermint in the area where you’re trying to deter a cat from being is a great way to not only deter your cat but deodorize the area as well.

5. Coffee beans

Coffee beans or coffee grounds have a smell that cats find offensive.

A small satchel of coffee put in the area where you’re trying to avoid the cat from doing his business can have a great effect at deterring them from doing so.

Coffee is also a nice deodorizer that will not overpower your room or your house as much as say “tea tree oil”.

6. Citrus

The general smell of citrus whether it be in oranges, lemons, or limes, is a big turn-off to cats.

Central oils are very popular essential oil smells as well. You can try diffusing lemon oil in the area that you’re trying to keep the cat from or is a more invasive remedy, use an eye dropper to put a few drops around the area that the cat is prone to.

7. Lavender

Lavender is a calming scent that cats also find offensive. The combination of calming your cat down and deterring him/her from a specific area may not only deter him from going outside of the litter box but calm him down so that he does not want to as much.

Bodhi 3-in-1 Cat & Kitten Training Aid

Bodhi Three-in-One Cat & Kitten Training Aid with added bitters has been specially designed to teach your kitten or cat to stay clear of the treated areas and discourage the cat from chewing things inside your home, both inside and outside. Stop cats from sitting, wandering around, jumping, scratching, or chewing furniture, carpet floors, wood flooring, or drapes around the house! Spray areas where you want to deter your cat. Reapply the spray at least every twenty-four hours until your cat’s habit has been broken. The rate of application is contingent upon how bad the cat’s behavior is and the frequency with which the cat is in the area. 3 in 1 Cat & Kitten Training packaging is produced with the most sustainable and environmentally friendly methods accessible from the USA. MADE IN THE USA

Harbors Cat Repellent and Trainer – Cat Repellent Spray

Harbor’s Cat Repellent Spray helps train the cat to stay clear of the area or object sprayed. It’s a learning process. The cat will go to the location where the repellent was sprayed and discover that the location is unpleasant, and then go away. It could take several visits before the cat discovers that it doesn’t like the location.

It’s a Learning Process

Harbor’s Cat Repellent Spray acts as an aid for cat training. It comprises three scents that you’ll enjoy, which your feline will be able to avoid. Help your cat avoid being in trouble.

To get the best outcome, apply three times every day for seven days and repeat as required. If you try applying the repellent or trainer only one or two times and expect results to be immediate, the result may be disappointing… Additionally, certain materials may require many applications before they build up enough scent to repel cats (non-porous surfaces may take more time).

NaturVet – Off Limits Training Spray

Stop pets from causing damage to outdoor and indoor areas If your pet is chewing furniture or digging up yards and patios Help them stop by spraying them with NaturVet Off Limits pet Training Spray for cats and dogs.

HELP prevent pet digging Problems with dog chewing: NaturVet Off Limits pet Training Spray for dogs and cats provides pets with solutions made of herbs that can help reduce the damage to patios, furniture lawns, and gardens.

MINIMIZE the amount of chewing your pet does by using a non-toxic spray: This easy to apply spray for pets is stain-free and non-toxic, so it won’t cause irritation to your pet’s skin or cause staining to furniture. The cat spray for chewing is suitable for use both outdoors and indoors on all surfaces that can be cleaned.

Nature’s Miracle Just for Cat Stain and Odor Remover

The Nature’s Miracle Urine Destroyer for cats is resistant to strong cat urine as well as the sticky, yellow product that goes with it.
The formulas based on bacteria produce enzymes when they come in contact with food sources like urine, feces, vomit, and other bio-based wastes. The enzyme cleaner will continue functioning as long the food source is in the vicinity, leaving the area with a fresh, light smell.

Always use the maximum power. Don’t dilute.
Get rid of stain: Clean off the stain as thoroughly as possible. Then, after you thoroughly wash off your hands of the stain.
Odor elimination: Clean any odor-producing materials. Then thoroughly soak the affected areas. The importance of saturation is to make sure that the product can penetrate deep into the source of the smell.

There are many reasons why a cat may not use the litterbox. A few of the more common reasons are:

Scent – Cat’s have sensitive noses and will often refuse to eliminate in an area where another animal has urinated or defecated. If you have other pets, try changing their litterboxes to see if it helps. This is especially true if you have dogs as cats and dogs may get into territorial disputes.

Litter Box – Make sure that your cat can easily access the litterbox by making sure that it is not blocked by anything such as furniture or toys. Also, make sure to keep the litterbox clean and that there is enough litter in it for your cat.

Make Sure That The Litterbox Is Big Enough – If your cat just started using a new box make sure that the box is big enough for them. Some cats won’t use a box that is too small for them because they don’t feel comfortable doing their business in such a confined space.

Location – Try putting the litterbox in different places in your home to see if your cat will use it because of its location. For example, some cats prefer boxes that are more secluded so moving it to a more private spot could help them feel more comfortable using it

Cats are clean animals by nature, and most will learn to use a litterbox if you give them one. The main reasons for litterbox problems are that the cat is uncomfortable with the box location or type of litter, or there is a medical problem.

Self Cleaning-Germ Free-Low Maintenance Humidifiers. Really?

Humidifiers are notorious for being high maintenance machines because of the nature of their design and that they require a basin of water to work.

3 different types of Humidifiers that qualify as “self cleaning”:

1.UV sterilization
2. Germ resistant plastic
3. Germ and Bacteria Resistant Water Additives
4.Vaporizer

Why does that make Humidifiers high maintenance?

Because of the easy formation and growth of mold that happens inside of a humidifier when it is not maintained properly

And the fact that the mold growth inside of the machine becomes part of the humidity being expelled into the room when the unit is in operation. Breathing mold spores can trigger asthma and exasperate allergies. That’s not good.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was such a thing as a “self cleaning humidifier”?

Technically a vaporizer is a type of Humidifier that is considered a self cleaning humidifier because is boils water as a means of creating steam. The boiling process kills any mold or bacteria in the operation.

But vaporizers are not for everyone and most people considered them to unsafe to keep in the babies room or children regardless.

So where does that leave the idea of a self cleaning humidifier?

There is not yet such a thing as a completely self cleaning humidifier that requires no maintenance.

But there are multiple ways that the issue the mold growth in humidifiers is being addressed,
and different technologies that are being invented and used to make humidifiers safer.

1. Antimicrobial plastic

One of the most exciting innovations in humidifiers is the use of germ and bacteria resistant materials in the construction of the humidifier.

Antimicrobial plastic contains biocide polymers that combat the production of mold and mildew on the surface of the plastic. It has a ton of applications and seems to be perfectly suited for humidifiers.

Not only can humidifiers be completely built out of antimicrobial plastic, the filter inside of the humidifier can also be coated with the same type of product to keep the filter from becoming a moldy mess too. Which, as you probably have already realized, is an amazing leap for appliances like humidifiers and dehumidifiers, as well as air conditioners and water-based air purifiers.

Since the one thing all of these appliances have in common is that they are subject to mold and bacteria growth,

If the materials that the humidifier is constructed of are resistant to mold growth, and the filters within them are also resistant to mold, then the search for a self cleaning humidifier is nearly half over.

Nearly half?

Yes, nearly half. The reason is, that humidifiers not only grow mold on the plastic and construction itself, they also have a tendency to get mold on the surface of the water inside of the basin when it is not changed often.

And keep in mind, the whole point of the humidifier is to use the water in the basin to emit into the air to increase the humidity in a room.

If the water in the humidifier basin has mold and mildew when the machine is running, then the humidity droplets in your air will also be full of mold spores and bacteria.

Keeping mold and mildew from growing on the surface of the humidifier, regardless of it being inside or out, is a mind-blowing advancement in humidifier innovations, but it is yet only half the battle.

Keeping mold and germs from growing in stagnant water is the other side of the equation that would make a humidifier actually “self cleaning”.

2. Ultraviolet sterilization

Fortunately there is already people who are making products to remedy the situation of mold growing on the surface of the water inside of a humidifier.

UV lamps are used in multiple industries to help reduce the spread of mold, bacteria, and viruses.

You have probably seen aquariums with a blue light inside of them. The blue light is a ultraviolet lamp that is targeted on the inside of the aquarium to help reduce the amount of algae and mildew that tends to take over an aquarium pretty fast.

Another place might have seen this same procedure in action is in a barber shop. Barber shops oftentimes have a cylinder that they put their Combs and scissors in that employees a UV lamp to clean and disinfect their utensils while they are not in use.

This is exactly the same way that ultraviolet light can be used in a humidifier.

Positioning a ultraviolet light inside of a humidifier to continuously Target the water inside of the basin is a proven method of reducing the amount of contaminants that may be emitted into your airstream in the humidifying process.

Combining ultraviolet light in a humidifier that is constructed out of antimicrobial plastic seems to cover all the bases in the search for a self cleaning humidifier.

3. Germ and Bacteria Resistant Water Additives

Another technology that is used to combat the production of mold in the water of a humidifier is anti mold and germ pods that you purchase to place inside of the basin with the water.

This is more of a back road country recipe that has become more mainstream.

The ideal is to put an additive in the water that keeps mold from taking hold.
Colloidal silver is a natural antibiotic that also has antimicrobial properties.

Although you can purchase colloidal silver and just add it to the water in your humidifier, you can also purchase pods and sticks that contains silver in them that will do the same thing as adding colloidal silver.

“There is a problem with these additives though, they are only useful in ultrasonic humidifiers“.

Another do-it-yourself home recipe for keeping the water in your humidifier fresher longer is to add a little bit of vinegar to the water in your humidifier.

Vinegar is actually one of the best all natural mold cleaners there is. Even edging out bleach because of its ability to get down under the surface better.

Some people even advocate breathing vinegar steam to get rid of chest and head congestion. But if that is something you want to try, you should do your own research and probably stick with apple cider vinegar which is loaded with enzymes and vitamins.

Recap

There is no humidifier that it is 100% self cleaning. But there are newer technologies available that make it nearly a reality.

Technologies like antimicrobial plastic that resists mold growth can be used in the construction of the humidifier making the materials the humidifier is made out of already mold resisting.

The filters inside of humidifiers can be coded with the same type of polymers that are contained in the antimicrobial plastic, which we’ll also help the filter for becoming a mold farm.

As for the water in the basin, there is a couple of technologies that can help keep the water fresher, longer.

One one is the use of ultraviolet light targeting the surface of the water so that mold and algae cannot take root.

Another is to add anti mold pods that contains silver. Silver is a natural antimicrobial that can help the water in the basin of your ultrasonic humidifier stay safer.

After all the point is to add clean humidity to your air so that you can breathe better.
Adding humidity that is laced with mold and germs is a quick way to trigger allergies and asthma.4

9 Self Cleaning Humidifiers and or Options

Aqua stick

Safety First A clean humidifier
Pure guardian h5450bca
Dyson am-10

Pure Enrichment Mistaire Eva
Air innovations
Winix humidifier

Crane
Boneco

Many of the reviews of so-called germ-free humidifiers are negative because people seem to have the expectation that there is no cleaning involved whatsoever. Unfortunately that’s just not the case.

For instance, The main issue with using UV in a humidifier is that the UV light has to be targeted directly on the bacteria or mold to be effective at destroying the germs.

So even though incorporating a UVlamp inside of a humidifier will definitely help cut down on mold and bacteria,

You shouldn’t expect every square inch of the humidifier to be in the direct target of the UV.

Some, like the Dyson a.m. do a much better job then others,

But the idea that you do not have to clean the humidifier ever because it has a UV lamp is not realistic.

The same thing goes for humidifiers that have the antimicrobial silver induced plastic. Do they help reduce germs in the water tank of a humidifier? Yes, no doubt.

But does that mean that there is no cleaning to be done? Not at all. There has yet to be invented an additive but you can place it in a humidifier that will completely kill 100% of all bacteria and mold.

Self-cleaning humidifiers are better called low maintenance humidifiers because they incorporate methods to help curb bacterial growth and reduce the amount of cleaning.

Some are better than others.

But there is no such thing as a humidifier that is completely germ-free.

Aquastick

Aqua stick is an additive that you place inside of your humidifier similar in looks to a cleaning stick that you place in the back of your toilet.

They are an inexpensive way to help keep mold and bacteria from growing inside of your humidifier. They can be used for up to two to three months without having to be replaced.

They also have a reputation of being able to use tap water. Which carries with it a huge advantage.

Many of the humidifiers that we review that are designed to be antimicrobial for less cleaning use silver induced materials in their construction.

Aqua stick is a way of using silver in your humidifier tank without having to pay for a humidifier that is made from antimicrobial silver induced plastic.

This product is made by guardian technologies who also build antimicrobial humidifiers.

Remarks:

One of the easiest ways to keep bacteria and germs from growing in your humidifier. And they work with any humidifier regardless of the brand.

Safety 1st Stay Clean humidifier

The entire marketing of this humidifier is based on the fact that it is supposed to be self cleaning. But to be fair, the literature says there is “less cleaning”.

Unfortunately the reviews on Amazon are pretty heavily slanted to the opposite. Lots of complaints of pink residue in the bottom of the humidifier.

The fact that the Blue lamp in this humidifier is an LED light and not an ultraviolet light is probably the reason people are not seeing the results they expected.

As a basic humidifier it does not require a filter which is a plus but it does not have any of the regular features like humidistat, or aromatherapy tray.

Dimensions 10.75 * 8.9 * 8.9 in
Weight 3 lb
Square footage: unlisted
Tank size: unlisted

Features:

Antimicrobial LED light

Pure Guardian H5450BCA

This humidifier has different methods to help to keep bacteria and mold from growing inside of a humidifier.

The first is a non ozone UV-C light. The second is that it has silver embedded into the housing.
The third is the fact that it works as a warm mist humidifier as well. Which means that the water in the humidifier must be risen to a boiling temperature which will destroy bacteria.

Ultraviolet light is a proven method of destroying germs and bacteria when it is targeted directly upon them.

Silver is an all natural antibiotic that has a purifying effect on water.

This humidifier doesn’t make any claims suggesting that it is 100% germ-free or self-cleaning, only that it has incorporated a couple of methods that work to help reduce germs and cleaning.

And this pure guardian humidifier has a lot of features that make it an excellent humidifier regardless.

Features:

Works as a warm mist or a cool mist humidifier
UBC
100 hour runtime

380 square feet coverage
Aromatherapy tray

Remarks

The real deal. Pure Guardian not only employs the UV lamp to target bacteria and germs inside of the tank, the tank itself is embedded with silver, an all natural antibiotic known to reduce bacteria.

Dyson am-10 humidifier

This is a humidifier and fan all-in-one.

Dyson am-10 uses a UV lamp that exposes every drop of water to the ultraviolet light.

And claims to kill 99.99% of bacteria inside of a tank.

It is an intelligent appliance that measures the temperature and moisture of the air to control to keep the ideal climate continuously in your room.

It is a 3 l tank and works up to 12 hours before having to have a refill.

Manufacturer: Dyson
Dimensions: 8.7 by 9.4 by 22.8 in
Weight: 7.5 lb
Tank size: 3 l
Square footage: not listed
Type: ultrasonic

Features:

UVC lamp
Fan

Humidistat Auto shut-off

Remarks:

This is a Dyson product so the price is significantly higher than most.

They do have a reputation of being very effective and the fact that it is a powerful fan as well as a germ-free humidifier makes it very interesting.

This air purifier doesn’t feature a way to diffuse essential oils.

The reviews are a mixed bag. Some people love this humidifier, other people hate it.

Pure Enrichment Mistaire Eva

This is a low maintenance humidifier that incorporates an antimicrobial filter.

It doesn’t make any huge claims of killing 99% of bacteria or even reducing it.

Only that it helps fight allergies by trapping and killing airborne allergens in the filter.

It does claim to dramatically reduce the amount of white dust you typically find around ultrasonic humidifiers though.

The humidifier uses a technology called whirlwind fan that captures cools and humidifies the air up to 500 square feet.

It offers for fan speeds and an auto off timer. It also offers turbo speed.

It also serves as a night light that can be changed to 7 different colors.

One feature missing is the aromatherapy option.

Item model number: PHHUMEVA
Dimensions: 9.5 by 9.5 x 13.5 in
Weight: 5.49 lb
Square footage: 500 square feet
Tank size: 2.8 l
Warranty: 5 years

Features:

500 square feet
Antimicrobial filter
25 hour runtime

Multiple settings including turbo mode
7 color night lights

Remarks:
It has an amazing new technology that helps it cover large areas. But they don’t tell say what it is or how it works. A little fishy.

Air innovations

Air innovations feature one of the most stylish humidifiers available.
But style is not the only thing it features.

This humidifier can run 96 hours and humidify a room up to 600 square feet without refilling.

It also includes a remote and a digital display hygrometer / humidistat.

The reason it is featured as a low maintenance, germ-free humidifier is that it is made from antimicrobial plastic. Which resists the growth of mold and bacteria in the tank.

Manufacturer: great innovations
Dimensions 8 by 8 by 18.5 in
Weight: 3.83 lb
Square footage covered: 600 square feet
Run time without refilling: 96 hours

Features:

Adjustable humidistat that adjust according to the relative humidity in the room
Remote
Auto shut off and beat notification when it runs out of water

15 inch extension nozzle
Aromatherapy option
Antimicrobial plastic construction

Remarks:

Easily one of the all around best humidifiers available. The humidifier features just about everything you can possibly want out of a humidifier and looks great doing it.

Winix Ultrasonic humidifier with LightCel UV

Winix is known for their air purifiers that feature Plasmawave technology.

With this humidifier they have dove into the humidification world with a humidifier that has a UV +LED Light that targets bacteria and germs before they can become an issue and your humidifier.

It includes demineralization capsules that will help reduce the amount of cleaning also.

This humidifier holds two gallons of water and it will run for 120 hours without having to refill it.

And it can also be used as either a cool mist or a warm mist humidifier.

Manufacturer: Winix
Dimensions 8.5 x 10.6 by 14.6 in
Weight: 5.9 lbs
Tank size: 2 gallons
Maximum noise level: 30db

Features:

UV + LED antibacterial light
120 hours between refills

2 gallon tank
Programmable timer
Auto shutoff

Very quiet at 30 fb
Warm mist and cool mist
Demineralization capsules included

Remarks:

Winix have successfully managed to carve out a space for ionic technology in the air purification world that is dominated by HEPA filters. And it looks like they have managed to design an excellent humidifier that helps control bacteria as well as keeps the humidifier cleaner longer as well.

Crane humidifier with UV

This is a humidifier that features all the bells and whistles but with a twist, it contains a UV lamp to kill bacteria and germs in the water tank before they become a cleaning issue and a breathing issue.

Variable speed settings and an adjustable 360 degree Mist lid make it excellent for using in a large area. It can humidify rooms up to 500 square feet and run for 24 hours without having to refill.

But it does not contain an aromatherapy option.

Manufacturer: Crane
Dimensions: 14 by 10 by 16 in
Weight: 7.26 lb
Square footage covered: 500
Tank size: 1.2 gallons
Run time: 24 hours between refills

Features:

ultraviolet ionizing light
500 square feet
Adjustable sit and leave humidistat

Easy to clean

Remarks

This crane humidifier does not feature an aromatherapy essential oils option.
But it does say that it creates a refreshing smelling mist.

Ionizing air purifier manufacturers often spin the smell of ozone coming from their units as an “after a thunderstorm fresh smell”.

This humidifier doesn’t make any claims of ozone production but it is interesting that they use the same language and that they have an ultraviolet ionizing lamp included.

The reviews are hit-and-miss with a lot of people saying that the humidistat failed fairly soon after their purchase.

Boneco s450

There is a way to bypass all the issues of adding a ultraviolet lamp to a humidifier or putting additives in the tank or purchasing a humidifier that’s made out of antimicrobial plastic,

And that is to purchase a warm mist humidifier that boils the water before it is emitted into the air as steam.

Warm mist humidifiers or vaporizers are not for everyone because steam will raise the temperature in a room.

But as far as warm mist humidifiers go, Boneco has a humidifier that is next level.

It can humidify an area as large as 860 square feet. And it is very quiet coming in at 37 db on the high side.

Manufacturer: Boneco
Country: Switzerland
Dimensions: 13.2 by 9.5 by 14 in
Tank size: 2 gallons
Weight: 10.1 inches
Wattage: 480

Features:

860 square feet coverage
Humidity display
Humidistat
Mist output control
Safety Auto shut-off
Programmable timer
Essential oil options

Remarks

This is a warm mist humidifier that has all the bells and whistles you typically find with the big brands like Levoit
Warm mist vaporizers or an easy way to get a bacteria free experience from a humidifier.
But they do use steam to humidify, which can make a room feel swampy.
This is a real nice humidifier but personally I would pick a humidifier that has a cool mist option as well as a warm mist often.

Top Fill Humidifiers -Waves of the Future

Humidity is a subject that if you were to be honest, may be one that you might not find very interesting.

But as you begin to learn about the multiple benefits that maintaining a healthy humidity level can do for you and your family, or your plants,

you may find yourself being a little more interested in relative humidity then you probably thought you were.

Humidifiers are the go-to machine when your humidity is too low.

But traditionally humidifiers are kind of a pain to deal with since they have to be cleaned so often and refilled even more regularly.

And the fact that simply refilling a humidifier in the past has been nothing short of a chore.

What if that were no longer an issue?

Like say…

Is there a humidifier that fills from the top?

Top filling humidifiers are becoming very popular because of their ease of use.

Elechomes is on a different level when it comes to top fill humidifiers. Check it out here.

The daily grind of refilling a humidifier can be quite a task when you’re talkin about pulling the tank off, turning it upside down and putting it in the sink to fill it.

Then turning it back upside right, full of water and carrying it back to the humidifier location.

Quite frankly it’s a task that leads pretty quickly to not wanting to mess with it.
Which leads to not using the humidifier as much as you need to.

How does a top fill humidifier work?

A top filling humidifier does not require that the water tank be turned upside down to fill the tank up. You simply pull the basin out, unscrew the lid, and put it under the spout to fill it up.

Optionally, you can fill up a pitcher or a plant watering can and transport the water to the humidifier and pour it in without ever having to lift or disassemble any part of the humidifier.

This not only makes it much more convenient, it makes a way simpler for people who simply do not have the strength to carry a full basin of water.

Top fill vs. bottom fill humidifier

Traditional bottom fill humidifiers require the water tank to be completely removed and turned upside down in order to refill the water. It is an awkward, messy task. And one that requires a lot of muscle.

Top fill humidifiers are designed so that the whole lid comes off. This completely eliminates the need of turning the water tank upside down.

And like in the case of the Elechomes humidifier, the water basin has a handle that pools the tank completely off and gives you a way of transporting the basin much like any other bucket.

And since the lid comes off, It means that water can be transported to the humidifier without pulling the tank off at all.

Imagine, if you are a plant enthusiast, how much more convenient it is to add water to your humidifier by carrying the water to your humidifier while you’re already watering your plants.

Or, consider how much easier it can be for people like the elderly that simply do not have the strength to carry a water tank back and forth. Much less flip it over a couple of times in the process.

Cleaning is the other aspect that makes top fill humidifiers much less tedious to deal with.

Since the whole lid comes off, all the internal parts are easily accessed and scrubbed.

Best Top Fill Humidifier

1. Elechomes SH8820
2. Honeywell top fill Tower humidifier
3. Honeywell top fill cool mist humidifier
4. Homedics Total comfort top fill humidifier
5. Crane Warm and Cool mist humidifier
6. Pure enrichment Hume max top fill humidifier
7. Levoit 300S 6L top fill cool mist ultrasonic humidifier
8. Geniani Top Fill cool mist humidifier
9. Honovos Large Top Fill Humidifier with no filter.
10. MZTDYTL
11. Megawise top fill adjustable humidifier

1. Elechomes SH8830

Elechomes SH8830 is probably the best rated humidifier I have ever come across.

Because of the size of the 6.5 l a huge water tank, It can run up to 72 hours without having to be refilled.

It’s whispers quiet. And when they say whisper-quiet, they mean what they say. This machine comes in at 20 db. Probably the quietest humidifier in the world.

It can also handle an extra large amount of square feet, up to 861.

The built-in hygrometer and humidistat are the best to be found in humidifiers.

It also can be used as a cool mist or a warm mist humidifier and or a aromatherapy diffuser.

The top filling aspect of Elechomes makes it one of the easiest humidifiers to refill and keep clean.

a 360-degree rotatable nozzle allows you to focus on any part of the room without moving the humidifier.

And it features waterless shut off.

And it does all this with a Top fill design that makes filling and cleaning the humidifier extra easy.

Negatives:

The main drawback is that it is not filterless.

Manufacturer: Elechomes
Dimensions: 10.2 * 8.4 * 13.3 in
Weight: 6 lb
Noise level: 20 db
Applicable area: 430-861 square feet
Water capacity: 1.72 gallons
Working time: up to 72 hours

Features:

861 square feet
Extra quiet 20 db
Cold or warm mist

360 degree Mist nozzle
Up to 72 hours between refills
Hygrometer/humidistat

Waterless shut off
Set it and forget it mode
Top fill design

Remote control

Remarks

The only things that can make this humidifier any better would be the addition of a UV lamp. And ditch the filter.

2. Honeywell top fill Tower humidifier

Honeywell is one of the go to brands when it comes to small appliances and air quality.

The top fill Tower humidifier by Honeywell is easily one of the most popular in top filling humidifiers.

The tower design means that it takes up less space and can be easily tucked away.

It is a 1.5 gallon tank and a 12 hour timer with three speeds.

The humidistat has a digital readout that keeps you alerted to your humidity at all times.

Honeywell top fill humidifier is a 3-speed humidifier with a programmable humidistat that you can set and forget. It has a 12 hour timer and can be filled in a sink or filled at the humidifier. It also has a refill light to indicate when the water is near empty.

Again it does have the drawback of not being filterless.

Manufacturer: Honeywell
Dimensions: 9.84 * 8.66 * 24.72 in
Weight 12.5 lb
Tank capacity: 1.5 gallons

Features:

12 hour timer with auto shut-off
3 speed setting
Easy grip handle

Digital programmable humidistat
1.5 gallon tank

Remarks

Honeywell has a good reputation for building long-lasting products.
This humidifier does feature a humidistat but it does not control the humidifier like a thermostat would the air.
It also does not include an aromatherapy option nor does it offer the capacity to run as a cool mist or warm mist humidifier.

Noise levels are not given, nor is the square footage covered listed either.

3. Honeywell top fill console humidifier

Another great humidifier by Honeywell that is intended for smaller spaces and has a tank size of 1.25 gallons.

This humidifier has an adjustable humidistat that can be set to high, medium or low and automatically turns off when the desired humidity level is reached. The auto shutoff feature also turns off the humidifier when it runs out of water.

And the top fill function makes the Honeywell cool mist an excellent small room humidifier.

The humidifier is not filterless.

Manufacturer: Honeywell
Dimensions: 23.23 * 15.35 * 16.38 in
Weight: 19.41 lb
Tank size 1.5 gal

Features

Adjustable humidistat with auto shutdown

Easy Top fill design

Remarks

Honeywell has the reputation of building excellent products.

But when it comes to giving you some basic details like how much square footage a humidifier covers, they don’t seem to be too interested.

They also don’t seem to care about how louder units are, or giving you any information about their warranty length or procedure.

4. Homedics Total comfort top fill humidifier

The homedics Total comfort is built with simplicity in mind.

The humidifier has a 3.7l tank that can run up to 45 hours without having to refill it.

The simplicity of the design makes it super easy to clean.

And the top fill function allows you to easily fill the humidifier without having to take off the tank or turn it over in the sink.

It also has a couple of nice features like an essential oil tray and the night light.

There’s a lot to be said for simplicity in a humidifier.

Manufacturer: Homedics
Dimensions 13 * 9.75 * 9.6 in
Weight: 4.75 lb
Tank size 1 gallon
Effected space: 278 square feet

Features

Top filling
3 mist settings

Aromatherapy tray
278 square feet
Runs 45 hours without having to refill it.

Remarks

The one thing that Homedics continually put in their marketing materials is that they use “clean tank technology”.

But there is no information to be found on what this technology actually is or does.

Judging by the extras available for the humidifier. Clean tank technology is a demineralization stick that you put in the water.

Homedics also makes a much fancier version; it runs up to 85 hours without refilling. You can check it out here.

5. Crane warm and cool mist top fill humidifier

If Homedics represent simplicity in humidification, then Crane offers an extra wide load of features.

Some of these features include an adjustable 360 degree mist lid, remote control, and a 1.2 gallon tank.

One noticeable difference is the addition of a UV lamp that targets bacteria and mold before they can become in issue in the humidifier.

Unfortunately reviews seem to indicate that the humidistat can be inaccurate and be less than enduring. Pity.

Manufacturer: Crane
Dimensions: 14 * 10 * 16 in
Weight: 7.26 lb
Tank size : 1.2 gallons
Applicable space: 500 square feet

Features:

Covers 500 square feet

Runs 24 hours without being refilled
Top fill/ easy cleaning access
UV antimicrobial light to reduce bacteria and mold growth

Remote control
Hygrometer / humidistat auto adjust and shutdown

Remarks

Curiously, For a humidifier that seems to have every Bell and whistle you can think of, it does not have an essential oil tray.
This is Cranes largest all inclusive humidifier. They also have many other models that are worth checking out. See them here.

6. Pure Enrichment Hume Max top fill humidifier with no filter

Another simple design that is ideal for bedrooms. It can handle 300 square ft.
It can also run for 30 hours at low speed without having to refill it.

The humidifier has a one gallon capacity tank.

It is top filling for easy refilling and easy cleaning.

It doesn’t have some of the bells and whistles like a digital humidistat,

But it does have one major one. It does not require a filter change whatsoever.

Another big element to this humidifier is its look.
It seems like the more features you put in a humidifier, the boxier and uglier they get.
The pure enrichment Hume Max looks as good as it works.

And it has a guaranteed 5 year warranty.

But the main reason it is included in this list is because of its high ratings. Easily one of the best reviewed.

It is a very powerful, well-made machine worthy of checking out.

Manufacturer: pure enrichment
Dimensions: 7.5 * 7.5 * 11.5 in
Weight: 2.4 lb
Square footage: 300 square feet
Tank size: 1 gallon

Features:

30 hours of runtime between refills
300 square foot coverage
Three settings

Top fill easy refilling and cleaning access
Ultra sleek
5 year guaranteed warranty

7. Levoit 300S 6L top fill cool mist ultrasonic humidifier

Levoit is the standard when it comes to quality products. Regardless of whether you’re looking at humidification for air purification, Levoit consistently comes out on top.

The Levoit 300s top fill humidifier is no different.

This humidifier is Wi-Fi-enabled and can be voice controlled by combining it with an Alexa Echo or other device.

The top fill design makes it very easy to refill with water.

Considered a smaller humidifier because it only covers 505 square feet.
It actually has an extra large 6 l tank and can run for 60 hours without having to refill it.

A digital hygrometer keeps you informed on the relative humidity of your room or home,

And a smart humidification sensor adjusts the level of mist as well as turns the machine on or off.

The Levoit 300s also humidifies the room as much as four times faster than other leading brands.

And if you had enough value yet, the classic 300s is super quiet and never gets over a level of 30 db.

Which is perfect when you are trying to watch TV or you do not want a loud humidifier running while you are trying to get your baby down to sleep.

A soothing ambient night light is also included if you need a night light for your baby or toddlers.

Item model number: classic 300s
Dimensions 9.6 * 7.5 * 13.4 in
Product weight 4.3 lb
Loudness 30 db
Effective area 215 to 505 square feet.

Features

6 extra large water tank
Essential oil tray

Wifi-enabled
60 hour run time without refilling
Top filling (super easy to fill and clean)

Night light ( on or off)
360-degree rotating misting nozzle
Automatic shut-off

ETL certified
Cleaning brush included

8.Geniani Top Fill cool mist humidifier

This humidifier won the Red Dot award for concept and design.

The jury the preside over the prize stated: “the humidifier is characterized by a user-friendly concept that effectively combines modern technology with a classic timeless design”

This Geniani top filling humidifier covers 220 square feet. And it has a 4 l or 1.05 gallon water tank that will last 18 hours before you have to refill it.

It is not only a humidifier, it is a fully functioning essential oil diffuser as well. Essential oils and aromatherapy are known to help alleviate symptoms caused by sinus and allergies and even help you to calm and relax.

The top fill design of this humidifier is also interesting because you can either take the lid off or you can or water run into the small insert at the top of the humidifier.
That makes it a little more convenient.

It is also who is very quiet then comes in at 38 DB noise level. About the same as a ticking clock.

And it does come with the obligatory night light option.

Item model number: Huron
Dimensions: 9.06 x 6.69 x 12.2 in
Weight: 4.17 lb
Noise level: 38 DB
Square footage: 220

Features:

4 / 1.05 gallon tank
Covers 220 square feet
Top filling
Last 18 hours without refilling
Aromatherapy diffuser
Auto shutoff
One button control
2 year warranty

Negatives

This humidifier also claims to have a smart sensor that reduces or increases the humidity according to the relative humidity in the room.

But it does not have a hygrometer to read the humidity in the room.

Does that sound a little suspicious?

It also doesn’t come with its own brush to clean it with.

9. Honovos Large Top Fill Humidifier with no filter.

The Honovos top fill humidifier uses a humidifier with some panache.

This large capacity tower humidifier has a transparent tank with a blue decorative light that gives this humidifier a very sleek look that would be beautiful in any room.

But it doesn’t depend on its looks.

It has some of the best features that you can actually find on a humidifier.

This humidifier runs for 34 hours with a 12 L tank and can cover a room up to 750 square feet.

It features customizable humidity from 45% to 95% relative humidity.

Built-in hygrometer and 4 speed humidistat allow you to dial in the humidity level that you want and then turn the humidifier off when the targeted humidity level is reached.

Built-in aromatherapy tray is this very quiet humidifier, about 30db, a nearly silent frequency for your peace of mind.

It also has a 24 hour timer.

Item model number: Honovos
Dimensions: 9 * 9 * 29.9 in
Weight: 5.5 lb
Square footage covered: 750 square feet
Noise level: 30db

Features

Cover 750 square feet
12 L tank for fewer refills
Top filling refill
Aromatherapy tray
Hygrometer/Humidistat
Auto shutoff
Completely filter free
One year warranty

Remarks

This is a very well reviewed stylish humidifier.

Many people say that they enjoy the blue UV lamp.

But there is nothing in the description that indicates that the blue light is anything other than a decorative light.

So don’t count on the blue light having any type of antimicrobial purpose.

10. MZTDYTL

What does it spell? Apparently it spells the maker of a very impressive top fill humidifier.

While it is one of the smaller humidifiers on our list, it has a lot of great features that make it a very popular and positively reviewed humidifier.

This little cool mist humidifier can moisturize the air up to 24 hours of continuous operation without refilling.

The tank size is 3 l or roughly .79 gallons and it can easily handle a room that is 350 square feet.

Some of its functions include 360 adjustable nozzle, short water auto shutdown, and use as an aromatherapy diffuser.

The humidifier is also completely filterless.

As for the noise level over the humidifier, the only specification given is that it is quiet.

This is a small top fill humidifier that is meant to be simple, not only to refill with water but also to clean and to dial in the settings that you want the humidifier to run on.

Item model number: MZTDYTL
Dimensions: 9.4 in by 3.15 in
Effective range: 350 square feet
Materials: bpa-free plastic

Features

350 square feet
3 l tank
360 degree Mist nozzle
Short water Auto turn off
Aromatherapy tray
Top fill design
24-hour operation
1 year hassle free warranty

Remarks

This top filling humidifier gets a lot of outstanding reviews due to good craftsmanship, nice design, and it’s simplicity. Many people say that it is just the right size.

Megawise top fill adjustable humidifier

This is another humidifier that is small but has a very sleek vortex look that can fit into the decor of any room.

It can handle a space as big as 322 sq ft which is perfect for any room including the living room, the bedroom, a baby’s room or an office.

The water tank holds 4.5 l/ 1.18 Gal. and can run for 40 hours without refilling.

Is also one of the quietest humidifiers on this list coming in at 28db.

It also features a sleep button that allows the humidifier to be completely silent and shut off the light.

It features a sensitive touch screen for settings and is very easy to operate.

It also does not have to be disassembled or a lid be taken off in order to refill the humidifier.

Built-in timer allows it to run for 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours or 8 hours and it has an adjustable three level Mist setting.

Item name: Megawise
Package Dimensions: 13.82 * 8.03 * 7.99 in
Weight: 2.08 Oz.
Affected area 350 square feet
Noise level 28 db

Features

Covers 350 square feet
1.18 gallon tank
40 hours of operation between refills
Top filling
360 degree mist nozzle
Adjustable timer

Remarks

This is a small humidifier with many of the bells and whistles including aromatherapy tray or humidistat.
Though it does not have many of the features that humidifier manufacturers are rushing to offer, it is a very sleek looking humidifier that is also one of the quietest humidifiers available.

Top fill humidifiers are the wave of the future.

After using a top fill humidifier, why would you ever want to go back to the awkward mess of filling and cleaning an old traditional style humidifier.

If you were in the market for a humidifier, top filling is the way to go, hands down.

Q and A

Do cool mist humidifiers make the room cold?

Cool mist humidifiers may make you feel a little cold directly in front of the nozzle emitting the cool mist, but they do not put out enough cool mist to change the temperature of an entire room.
One of the main culprits that is drying out the air in the first place is the heat running.
Since low humidity can be typically a winter issue more so than other times of the year, humidifiers and heaters are usually running simultaneously.

The cool mist from a humidifier can actually be quite refreshing when you are in a dry heated house.

Do warm mist humidifiers make the room hot?

Warm mist humidifiers are basically steam machines. Steam will heat up a room and make it feel swampy.

Running a warm mist humidifier in an already warm room, that is being warmed by a heater can actually make a very uncomfortable feeling in the environment.

The best use of a warm mist humidifier is to use it in conjunction with a medicated salve like Vicks or eucalyptus.

Steam along with the medicinal additives can open up your airways nicely and help you breathe easier when you are congested.

But it would be well worth it to run it in a cooler room rather than a heated room.

Can humidifiers be harmful?

The reason humidifiers could be considered dangerous or harmful is the easy growth of mold and bacteria that can happen when a humidifier is not properly maintained

The main issue is leaving water in a humidifier when the humidifier is not in use.

Standing water can begin to form mold and bacteria in as little as 48 to 60 hours.

Imagine running a humidifier that has had water standing in it for a week.

The result would be that the germs and bacteria that have been growing in the standing water would be emitted throughout the air of the entire room.

Everyone in the room would then be breathing in the mold and bacteria from that humidifier that has been allowed to go without being maintained

This is precisely how a humidifier can be considered harmful.

But maintaining the proper relative humidity with a humidifier is one of the easiest and best things you can do to protect your health from humidity related problems like dry skin and bloody noses, etc.

That is one of the main benefits of using a top fill humidifier. They are so much easier to clean because all the parts are accessible from the top.

What happens if a humidifier runs out of water?

Most humidifiers when they run out of water will automatically turn off.

But if you have a cheaper type cool mist humidifier that doesn’t have an auto shutdown future when the humidifier turns off, then the humidifier will continue to run.

Fortunately, it will not damage the humidifier if the water runs out.

Wall Mounted Dehumidifier (What are Some of the Options?)

Excessive moisture in your home can cause mold to take root and dust mites to thrive in abundance.

The result can be damage to the wood and drywall as well as the insulation inside the walls.

Allergies also have a tendency to flare up when the humidity is high inside of the house too. Mold spore and dust mite allergies are two of the most common household allergens that have their origin in high humid air.

Fortunately, it’s a problem that can be solved with the use of a dehumidifier.

Dehumidifiers can reduce the moisture in the air at a surprising rate and amount.

They not only help save your hairdo but can save you a lot of money in energy cost by taking the weight off of the home air conditioning system.

Which will also lead to less maintenance on your HVAC unit.

But said dehumidifiers are not always the most sexy of appliances. In fact, they can be a big eye sore that takes a lot of space, especially when they have a hose and pump hooked into them.

This is one of the reasons that homeowners are searching for a way to reduce the humidity in their home or also looking for a way to keep the dehumidifier out of the way and out of the middle of the floor.

Another reason is that dehumidifiers more than not, come with a drainage hose option. That means that they depend on gravity for the water to drain freely.

Mounting the dehumidifier to the wall is a way to ensure that there is enough height for the water to drain properly.

Wall Mounted Dehumidifier – What are some of the options?

Depending on the area and how much humidity you need to consistently reduce,

The solution may be as simple as keeping a few small desiccant dehumidifiers around the bathroom and in closets.

Desiccant dehumidifiers use silica gel to absorb humidity. Silica gel is more popularly known as the little packets that come in different types of products like running shoe boxes or potpourri, etc.

When used as a full-size dehumidifier, the amount of silica gel is not only much larger, the units must be charged in order to absorb enough humidity to be useful.

But humidity problems that require a larger robust solution like in the basement, you may look at a full in- wall dehumidifier or whole house dehumidifier that is required to sit on a mounted shelf or suspended stage.

Here’s a little more of a breakdown and some suggested methods that could be employed.

The dehumidifier industry is packed with manufacturers that build huge dehumidifiers that can reduce a mountain of humidity.

But sometimes, you just don’t need that much power or humidity reduction.

Many times the problem is as simple as a bathroom that doesn’t have an exhaust fan or a big enough exhaust fan.

Wall Mounted Dehumidifier for Bathroom

The bathroom it’s typically the smallest room in the house and putting another appliance on the floor is out of the question and even having a big appliance like a dehumidifier mounted to the wall in the bathroom is going to take up an enormous amount of space.

But there is an alternative, and it just happens to be wall mounted.

Small Desiccant dehumidifiers like the Eva dry can absorb 4 to 8 oz. of water before recharging.

And the price for one is under $20.

Desiccant wall mount dehumidifiers are ideal for bathrooms, closets, cars, and gun safes.

And you could buy 15 of them for the price of one mid-size dehumidifier.

If your humidity issues are pretty much delegated to the areas in your house where there’s a lot of steam, aka the bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen.

Desiccant wall mount dehumidifiers can do a great job without ever having be emptied or have any type of hose attached to drain from. A huge plus.M

1. Eva-dry E-500 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier

Eva dry e500 is such a dehumidifier that uses absorption instead of extraction.

This small space mini dehumidifier is wall-mountable

Requires no batteries
Lightweight
And efficiently absorbs up to 8 oz. of moisture.

Eva dry is very portable and renewable.
After it runs for approximately 60 days, you simply plug it back in to charge it.
When the silica beads dry out and turn orange, the dehumidifier is ready to work again.

Extremely easy and completely free of the emptying and cleaning maintenance required for standard compressor dehumidifiers.

2.Pro Breeze Wireless Mini Dehumidifier

Similar to the Eva dry, this little rechargeable dehumidifier can absorb up to 5 oz and last from 20 to 30 days. The small portable size and the small price tag make these mini dehumidifiers easy and affordable enough to place throughout the house, including bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, drawers and safes. They are all so easily wall mounted and can be done so using any type of wall tape fasteners.

3.Snapsafe

Snapsafe is a cylinder type dehumidifier that is roughly the size of a large candle.

And even though it is not exactly wall mountable, it can easily sit on the shelf hidden behind your other items out of sight.

It is rechargeable and excellent for your closet areas, cabinets, and gun safe.

3.DampRid

DampRid is a silica gel all-in-one bagged absorber. It is ideal for hanging in the closet, cabinets, or anywhere in the home where you are experiencing mustiness and damp air DampRid also has a version that comes with Activated Charcoal

Wall Mount Dehumidifier for Basement.

The average size basement is around eight hundred to a thousand square feet.

Which in dehumidifier terms means a whole different level of cost to purchase a wall mount dehumidifier.

Below is a few Ideas and Products for mounting a dehumidifier on the wall.

Storage utility hooks

A easy solution for mounting a dehumidifier on a wall if you are willing to think outside of the box and you’re not specifically looking to mount a dehumidifier for the aesthetic appeal,

Then coupling a dehumidifier that is outfitted with a carrying handle with storage utility hooks is a viable option.

Storage hooks can hold anywhere from 30 lb to 80 lb depending on the material that you put them into.

Since basements usually have cement walls, they are ideal for holding heavy objects.

Donatello dehumidifier with drain hose

This small dehumidifier covers 350 square feet and holds 68 Oz which equates to 34 lb. Which is easily in the range of weight that standard utility hooks can handle.

This dehumidifier runs without a compressor which means that it is very quiet and can run all day and all night without making any loud noises.

It does not however come with a hygrometer.
To be able to monitor your relative humidity in order not to run your dehumidifier too long or not long enough you will need to purchase a separate hygrometer.

Though it is a smaller dehumidifier, you can see how a dehumidifier could be mounted to the wall but simply sitting the unit on storage hooks using the handle.

A shelf that can handle 40 to 50 lbs. is the same concept. Sitting your dehumidifier on a shelf will get it off the ground and give it the gravity it needs to drain without a pump.

Basement in wall dehumidifier

Santa Fe Ultra MD32 in-wall dehumidifier

The Santa Fe Ultra MD32 in-wall dehumidifier fits inside your wall between two studs.

It can handle a 1200 square-foot basement very well and it has a lot of perks like almost silent operation since it is inside of the wall.

It will also collect up to 33 pints a day for multi-family housing.

It has an awesome finished look for a dehumidifier.

Some of the features include a

Moisture sensor

This is a sensor that alerts you when there’s any type of leakage.

4 year warranty due to its galvanized steel cabinet that is built to last.

Can work in a variety of temperatures. Including 49° which is cooler than most dehumidifiers.
Very quiet. At 46db it is approximately the volume of a refrigerator.

The downside is that it does not come with a pump and the installation kit for it is also purchased separately.

The drain hose will also have to be installed inside of the wall.

If your basement is not finished, it does have an installation kit for you too mounted on the outside of the wall.

This dehumidifier will keep you from having a messy portable dehumidifier with a pump and garden hose running out of it sitting in your basement.

2. EBac AD850E

This dehumidifier is wall mounted and can also be freestanding. It has the look of a hotel air conditioner.

It can easily handle a large basement up to 1700 square feet.

This commercial wall mount dehumidifier looks great. The noise is kept below 50 db and it can operate in a room as cool as 41 degrees.

But it does not come with a hose..

This dehumidifier also doubles as an air purifier and comes with two removable washable air filters.

It’s contemporary design lends itself for you in a variety of commercial settings including pools, spas, museums, schools, gyms, etc.

Crawl space whole house dehumidifier

If your primary reason for searching out a wall mount dehumidifier is not aesthetics, can purchase a crawl space dehumidifier complete with a pump and drain hose for a third of the price.

And have a much more powerful dehumidifier they can handle up to 6,000 square feet.

And Commercial dehumidifiers are usually mounted using a hanging kit.

Not exactly the same as mounting it on a wall, but if you’re willing to think outside the box, and the look of it is not your primary issue,

Then you could have a much better dehumidifier and still be able to keep it off of the floor and out of the way.

Colzer crawl space commercial dehumidifier

This dehumidifier comes complete with a pump and a drain hose and is able to pump out a hundred 45 pints a day.

Alorair Sentinel HDi65

Alorair is warrantied for 5 years.

It is a great fit for any basement, crawl space, garage, or any large room.

It comes with the heavy-duty condensate pump, Auto operation, auto defrost to keep the coils from freezing, and auto restart whenever there’s a power outage.

Alorair also has a hanging kit that is designed specifically to fit the dehumidifier. (Sold separately)

Mini split Air Conditioner

18000 CoVac BTU Ductless mini split with Cooling Heating and Dehumidifier

Humidity control is not the only issue that people have to deal with when they are trying to control the climate in thier basement.

Finding a way to efficiently heat and cool a basement can be just as much or even more so of a problem then reducing humidity.

Mini split air conditioners are the equivalent of having a HVAC specifically for the room they are placed in. Which means they automatically dehumidify as they cool.

And for much less than the price of a commercial in wall dehumidifier or a wall adjacent dehumidifier,

You can control the overall humidity plus the temperature in the basement and still keep it wall mounted and out of the way.

Window air conditioner

If you have one of the rare basement setups that offers a window big enough for a window air conditioner, then controlling the humidity in your basement can be as easy as putting a window AC in the window.

Unfortunately this is only an option if you have a window that can fit a window AC in your basement. Most basement windows are narrow and it is almost impossible to find a window AC that is made for a narrow basement window.

Window air conditioners are featuring heat as a standard part of operation more and more.

Just like in the case of a mini split, if you have a window in your basement, a window air conditioner can double as a dehumidifier and heater.

Koldfront Wac 12001W 12000 BTU

This s a window air conditioner / heater / dehumidifier that can heat and cool a spaceship to 550 square feet. It’s dehumidification capacity is 60 pints per day.

LG electronics 8000 BTU heat and cool window air conditioner

This unit is Wi-Fi integrated and can work with Amazon Alexa and hey Google using voice commands.

It cools up to 320 square feet and has the optional supplemental heat setting to help heat your room on cooler days.

This unit is very well reviewed. It has been said to be very quiet and very economical compared to a central heat and air system.

Crawl space encapsulation

The humidity in the basement and the rest of the house for that matter can all be reduced significantly through encapsulation and the use of a crawl space dehumidifier.

If you have a crawl space, then crawl space encapsulation is a much better option then trying to reduce the humidity inside of the basement via a portable dehumidifier.

The price may be a little more upfront, but it will pay for itself in energy savings and reduced maintenance on your house.

Considering the asking price for some of these wall mounted and in-wall dehumidifiers,

The price of encapsulating your crawl space and keeping a dehumidifier there is really not all that outrageous.

Recap

Wall mounting a dehumidifier doesn’t exactly come with a lot of easy options.

Reasons why people want to mount a dehumidifier to the wall are to generally to get it off of the floor and out of the way and or to get rid of the big eye sore if having a boxy dehumidifier with a garden hose attached to it running out of the house.

Desiccant dehumidifiers are inexpensive and come in small wall mountable units. And work great in smaller areas like bathrooms and closets.

But once you move in to a arena where you need much more dehumidifying power, like a basement,

The options become much more costly.

In wall dehumidifiers are a good option but they do require installation.

Other commercial options like EBac AD85OE look great and can easily blend in any room and have the look of a hotel air conditioner.

But you will pay substantially for those aesthetics.

If aesthetics, on the other hand is not the most important issue,
And if you’re only wanting to get it out of the floor because it’s a tripping hazard,

Crawl space dehumidifiers can reduce the amount of moisture for a fraction of the price. And they come with their own hanging system to keep them off of the floor.

Basements with window access can use a window air conditioner two double as a dehumidifier.

Most window air conditioners come with a dehumidifier setting so that you can run the dehumidifier without the cool running also.

Window air conditioners or also starting to feature Heating as well.

Mini split air conditioners or installed with the compressor outside.

But they are wall mounted and look great, and they also double as a dehumidifier.

Finally

If you’re going to go down the road of an expensive in wall system, then might want to consider crawl space encapsulation,

which could eliminate the need of a dehumidifier in the house or basement. And make mounting a dehumidifier completely unnecessary.

But before you go down the road so to speak:

Before you buy any expensive equipment or have any work done to close off your crawl space,

It’s important to figure out why you’re having the issue with high humidity in the house in the first place.

Leaking pipes can create a ton of moisture beneath the house that can radically increase the amount of humidity you have inside of the house.

And leaking pipes are something you’re going to have to fix regardless.

Fix the pipes first and you may not even need a dehumidifier.

Another thing that often causes heavy moisture beneath the house is gutters that do not lead rainwater far enough away from the house for it not to River down into the crawl space.

Making sure that you do not have any water from the gutters or sprinklers making its way down beneath the house is also another easy thing you can do that can reduce your indoor humidity.

Bathroom Dehumidifier – What are the Best Options?

Bathrooms are typically one of the most humid rooms in the house. And it’s no mystery why. The shower creates a huge amount of moisture each and every time it is run.

But unchecked humidity in the bathroom will eventually lead to mold growth.

And though mold in the shower is easy to see, it’s all the other mold growing in dark spaces as well as on your towels, toothbrushes, and other items in the bathroom that makes it so disgusting.

Not only disgusting, damaging.

Mold can do a huge amount of damage and in a very short time. Areas like window frames and drywall can experience mold rot very quickly when mold is left to increase.

If you have a bathroom that doesn’t have an exhaust fan or maybe it does but it just can’t keep up with the level of moisture and condensation that you seem to be experiencing,

There is an option that will help reduce the humidity in your bathroom and it’s one that doesn’t carry that high of a price tag.

What I’m talking about is a small bathroom dehumidifier.

Do dehumidifiers work in bathrooms?

Dehumidifiers work well in bathrooms. Not only does a dehumidifier easily reduce the moisture in the bathroom,

Being close to a sink or shower makes the maintenance of emptying a dehumidifier or running a continuous drain hose much easier.

Bathrooms in most houses generally do not come in over 40 square feet.

And the smallest portable compressor dehumidifiers typically cover around 250 square feet.

So a dehumidifier can keep the air in the bathroom very dry.

Will a dehumidifier keep mold from in the bathroom?

A dehumidifier will help keep mold from growing because moisture in the air is essential for mold to take root.

And that is exactly the point of a dehumidifier, to remove moisture from the air.

But If you want to eliminate the chances of mold growing in your bathroom, you will have to address other standing water issues on a regular basis as well as running a dehumidifier.

What is the best dehumidifier for a bathroom?
In our opinion the best bathroom dehumidifier is the Medea 1500.

It is not only small enough to completely dry out a bathroom, it is large enough to use in a laundry room, bedroom, or kitchen.

It also has a built-in pump and a washable air filter. A couple of things hard to find on a small bathroom dehumidifier.

Being such a small room, the bathroom actually has a few good options for what you might consider to be the best bathroom dehumidifier.

The first option

Desiccant Bathroom Dehumidifiers

Desiccant humidifiers come in small mountable units that can be placed on the wall out of the way.

They do not require the typical maintenance of emptying a dehumidifier. Nor do they have to have any type of pump or garden hose ran to them.

The only maintenance is that they are recharged once every couple of months.

These small bathroom dehumidifiers are perfect for helping dry out a medium to a small amount of humidity.

They are all so perfect for closets, pantries, and other small areas

The downside is there is no measurable way to reduce the humidity.

So they will require a separate hygrometer to actually keep tabs on the humidity level inside of the bathroom.

1. Eva-dry E-500 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier

Eva dry dehumidifiers are completely silent, have a 10-year lifespan, and do not require any refills whatsoever.

These are small absorbing dehumidifiers that are designed for small spaces like closets and safes, and might require more than one unit for a bathroom.

These units can absorb up to 8 oz of moisture without any of the maintenance and canister emptying annoyances of compressor dehumidifiers.

2.Pro Breeze Wireless Mini Dehumidifier

Very similar to the Eva dry. These mini dehumidifiers are inexpensive and can make a big difference in a musty bathroom.

Pro breeze can remove moisture in areas of the 333 cubic feet up to 1 month before recharging.

They are safe, space saving, non-toxic devices they can be used in larger areas like a bathroom or much smaller areas as small as a gym bag.

These are very small dehumidifiers that are meant for areas with only mild humidity problems.

3.DampRid

Damprid is a container that comes in various sizes of silica gel. It can also be purchased in hanging bags.

One variety of Damprid contains activated charcoal which is very good at getting rid of musty odors.

Damprid is a good solution for absorbing excess moisture in a bathroom. And it can be placed out of sight very easily.

Desiccant Dehumidifiers will need a hygrometer to be able to measure the humidity in the bathroom

4. Govee WiFi Thermometer and Hygrometer

The Govee is a Wi-Fi thermometer/ hygrometer that can hook up to your Wi-Fi or through the Bluetooth.

It has multiple alert functions that you can set up to keep you aware of any changes in your temperature or humidity and be able to react quickly when one or the other falls out of range.

It also keeps a record of your data up to 2 years and can be exported in CSV format entirely for free.

5. JEDEW 2-Pack Mini Hygrometer Thermometer

If you just need to know the relative humidity and the temperature of the room but you don’t necessarily want or need alerts coming into your phone,

Then JEDEW is a super basic gauge that does just that.

These thermo-hygrometers are very sensitive and measure the humidity every 10 seconds.

They work with temperatures from 32 to 152 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity levels from 10% to 99%.

Option 2

A small portable bathroom dehumidifier

A mini dehumidifier works exactly the same way as a full size portable dehumidifier.

The only difference is that it is much smaller and works in a smaller room.

And even though these dehumidifiers are small, they still can dry out the air in a room that is 250 average square feet.

That means you will not have any problems drying the air out in a room the size of a bathroom.

And it also means that you will have a great small dehumidifier to use in your laundry room, kitchen, or bedroom.

The benefit of using a traditional bathroom dehumidifier is that they or much more exact and can be set to reach a specific humidity level when desired.

They also have features like Auto shut off when the tank is full, and humidistats to shut the machine off when the desired relative humidity is reached.

There is maintenance involved in the form of emptying the bucket when it is required.

But there’s also the option of hooking a continuous drain line in order to avoid ever having to empty the machine.

But just like a humidifier, they have to be cleaned regularly to avoid mold and bacteria from taking root in them.

1.Pro Breeze electric dehumidifier

Pro breeze also has an electric dehumidifier they can cover up to 215 square feet.

It is capable of removing up to 9 oz. of water a day and has a 16 oz/ tank capacity.

Very compact and lightweight, it can easily sit on the bathroom counter.

Downside

It doesn’t have drain hose capacity. But since it is intended to be used in the bathroom, there is very easy access for emptying the canister.

2.Levoair Dehumidifier

A very small dehumidifier that features a drain hose.

This little dehumidifier can work in areas of 333 square feet.

It is whisper quiet. Because it does not feature a standard compressor which is the reason most dehumidifiers are so loud.

It is a portable handle and is leak proof.
Which means you can carry it from room to room without spilling.

Built-in drain hose means you can run it without having to empty it.D

3.Beyn Mini Bathroom dehumidifier

Beyn is an extraordinary very attractive dehumidifier that comes with a removable water tank or an optional drain hose. It covers 269 Sq. Ft.

It is lightweight and portable and comes with automatic shut-off to provide you with the security of knowing that it will not overflow when it is full.

The optional drain hose will allow easy drainage into your sink.

This is a very well reviewed product.

The only downside is that it will require an elevated shelf to sit on because it is gravity-based.

4.Midea 1500 square foot dehumidifier

Portable dehumidifiers can take up very little room in the corner of a midsize bathroom.

But they can reduce a significantly larger amount of moisture. And they can easily be used in other areas besides the bathroom.

The Midea 1500 filters the air as it needs humidifiers and can do so in a room 1500 square feet.

It features:

Auto restart for power disruptions
Optional drain hose capacity.

5.Whirlpool 40 Pint Portable Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump

This dehumidifier covers 3000 sq. ft. and has a

built-in pump
a 24-hour timer

Auto shutoff
Washable air filter
And auto restart for power disruptions

It’s small enough to use in the bathroom and big enough to use in the basement.

It can remove up to 40 pints of moisture per day.

It also filters the air as it extracts the humidity from it.

Built-in pump makes it perfect for continuous drain into the shower or gym shower drain.

6.COLAZE Electric Portable Dehumidifier for 480 Sq.ft

Colaze dehumidifiers for small rooms are perfect for areas up to 500 square feet.

They feature a LED display so that you can monitor your humidity level and know the temperature of your room at a glance.

A drain hose
Humidity setting to dial in the humidity level you want
Timer

Auto shut off so that it can never overfill
And defrost function to keep it from freezing over and stopping.

Q & A

What can happen if you have excess humidity in the bathroom? Mold, damage?

Having excess moisture in the bathroom can cause a lot of damage. Specifically mold damage.

When you’re having a problem with excessive moisture in the bathroom, you will eventually discover that you have mold growing.

And when it becomes visible in the shower, you can be sure that it has found a whole host of dark places to take root as well.

High unchecked humidity in the bathroom will eventually lead to mold feeding on your wood surfaces, window frames, baseboards, etc. and can lead to significant damage.

Other areas you may find mold growing:

Ceiling tiles, wall tiles

Carpet and rugs
Gypsum board (drywall) and the insulation inside the walls. Drywall typically bows out when it’s full of moisture and the paper begins to peel.

Once mold has become a problem in the bathroom, the spores from the mold will be everywhere from your towels, toothbrushes, as well as your pillows and bedding if your bedroom is adjacent.

When do you need to use a bathroom dehumidifier? Winter, summer?

The summer months news typically when you find the higher levels of humidity outside and when you have the most problems controlling the humidity inside.

But humidity inside of the bathroom can be an issue in the winter also when the outside air is cold and it is coming in contact with the warm inside air via the window.

You have probably noticed condensation on your windows during the winter.

The condensation will lead to mold just as fast as any other type of moisture.

So controlling the humidity in the bathroom can be a all year endeavor

Where would you put a dehumidifier in the bathroom?

Finding the space in a bathroom for a dehumidifier is not the easiest thing to do, especially if you, like me, live in a house with a lot of females.

The ideal spot for a dehumidifier in a bathroom would be on an elevated spot on the sink countertop.

That way you could run a small hose to the sink from the dehumidifier and not have to continuously empty it.

The same concept would work well for the shower too. An elevated spot next to the shower would give you excellent access to either emptying the dehumidifier we’re running a continuous drain hose to the shower drain.

Desiccant dehumidifiers come in small portable units easily hung on the wall next to the shower.

Desiccant dehumidifiers do not extract nearly the amount of water as a traditional mini compressor humidifier, so using more than one in the bathroom is a good idea.

Does a bathroom dehumidifier use a lot of electricity?

The amount of electricity that a bathroom dehumidifier uses depends on the level of humidity and the runtime of the dehumidifier to extract the humidity everyday,

You can expect a small dehumidifier to use as much as 30 Watts and a larger dehumidifier to pull as much as 70 Watts.

How loud are bathroom dehumidifiers?

Bathrooms are pretty loud spots in my house, it’s not uncommon to hear the radio blasting, shower running, and hair dryer is going at the same time.

Dehumidifiers can be compared to the level of noise you would get from a window air conditioner. Around 65 db.

Pretty loud.

But the bathroom is not exactly in use as much as the living room or a bedroom.

What’s the difference between desiccant bathroom dehumidifiers and mini dehumidifiers?

Desiccant dehumidifiers absorb humidity much like a sponge. They also never have to be emptied or run with a continuous drain hose.

They are also much quieter.

Desiccant dehumidifiers for small spaces like bathrooms and closets, or easily mounted to the wall or hung from a hook.

You probably know “desiccants” as the little silica gel packets that come and everything from shoe boxes to keeping gerbil snacks fresh.

Desiccant dehumidifiers are the same concept in a much larger version.

Traditional compressor dehumidifiers extract moisture from the air exactly the way that a window air conditioner does. It pulls air in with a fan, drags it pass a series of condenser coils that capture the moisture and then releases the air back into the room dry.

A mini compressor dehumidifier can extract moisture from a room as big as 200 or even 300 square feet.

That’s much more then you will be able to achieve with a small desiccant dehumidifier.

But there is also maintenance to be considered with compressor dehumidifiers.

If you do not go the drainage hose method, you ‘ll have to empty the bucket for the dehumidifier to run.

And the potential of having standing water is much higher. Dehumidifiers must be cleaned often to avoid mold growing in the machine.

They can also be quite loud.

But One mini portable dehumidifier is big enough to use in the bathroom, bedroom, laundry room, and kitchen.

Will a dehumidifier soak up water?

A dehumidifier will make it easier for water to dry and is often used to help clothes to dry faster on hangers.

But it is primarily a device to remove moisture out of the air.

Although it will help considerably to reduce the capacity for mold to grow, it will not soak up standing water, nor will it wipe down or squeegee off shower walls, or condensated windows.

Bathroom dehumidifier versus an extractor fan

Installing a dehumidifier is as simple as plugging it in and turning it on. But you will have to empty the bucket on a continual basis and keep the machine clean.

Which to be fair is a much easier endeavor when you are next to a sink or a shower.

On the other hand, a humidity extractor fan just has to have a switch flipped on. No other maintenance involved.

But installing a humidity extractor fan will take much more than plugging it in.

It will require cutting a hole in the ceiling, and hardwiring it into your existing electrical grid.

Recap

Though the bathroom can be one of the most humid rooms in the house

Dehumidifiers are devices that can do a great job of remedying that problem.

Small dehumidifiers that you can benefit from using in your bathroom come in both desiccant and compressor type.

Desiccant dehumidifiers use chemicals to soak up moisture in the air. They are very inexpensive and work well for light to medium humidity.

They are also very safe and require very little maintenance. The only maintenance that you will have to keep up with using a desiccant dehumidifier is keeping it charged.

A small compressor type bathroom dehumidifier uses refrigerator cooling coils to condense the moisture in the air.

The water that is captured through the condensation process either goes into a bucket that has to be emptied or can be drained through a continuous drain line.

Compressor dehumidifiers can extract much more moisture out of the air then desiccant dehumidifiers are capable of.

Traditional bathroom dehumidifiers also I’m more likely to come with bells and whistles like built-in hygrometers, auto shut off when the tank is full, and auto defrost if the temperature is lower.

Desiccant dehumidifiers will require a separate hygrometer in order to be able to keep tabs on your relative humidity.

How Long Should You Run Your Air Purifier?

An air purifier is an essential device that helps to get rid of indoor pollutants such as dust and mold. Some people are concerned about running air purifiers all day, citing energy use.

That’s why people are wondering how long an air purifier should run a day. In general, it depends on numerous things such as filters, CADR, room size, air displacement, and air circulation.

In general, most air purifiers take half an hour to two hours to purify the entire room completely. You can also run the air purifier for at least a few hours with full throttle and then return at a lower speed to maintain indoor air quality.

What Does an Air Purifier Do?

An air purifier uses filters and advanced air cleaning technology to clean indoor air. It helps to remove contaminants like allergens, bacteria, dust, toxins, and odors so that you can breathe easily. Removing particles mainly depends on the filter you use on the air purifier.

Most AC-powered air purifiers use a fan and a set of filters to capture dust mites, while others neutralize airborne particles without filtering. Besides, you will find Battery Operated Air Purifiers that use advanced technology to destroy germs and pathogens that are harmful to your health.

How Do Air Purifiers Work?

Air purifiers work in four principal ways: capture solid particles through HEPA filter, neutralize contaminants with ionizer, trap odor molecules using activated carbon filters, and break pollutants through UV light. Below we have briefly discussed how an air purifier works.

HEPA Filters

This type of filter works by pulling air into a dense, woven filter to trap contaminants, so they do not float in the air. The HEPA filter of an air purifier can capture up to 99.97% particles of 0.3 microns size. It traps microscopic particles that can cause asthma symptoms.

Activated Carbon Filter

An activated carbon filter captures molecules that generate odors inside the room. This filter can easily remove volatile organic compounds ( VOCs) such as gaseous pollutants and chemicals. Besides, an activated carbon filter helps to absorb chemical vapors.

Ionizer

The air purifier uses an electric charge called the ionizer to neutralize the contaminant. This technology creates negative charges on dust particles to fall into subsequent filters that usually have a positive charge surface.

Ultraviolet Light

UV light is kept at the end of purification, which helps to reduce bacteria, viruses from polluted air passing through the system. It breaks down the molecular structure of germs and pathogens so that they don’t harm your health.

How Long Should You Run Your Air Purifier?

As we have said before, the run time of an air purifier mainly depends on several factors such as the quality of the filter, CADR rating, room size, air displacement, and air circulation capacity.

Basically, an air purifier needs an average of thirty minutes to two hours to clean the air in a room. If you have an air purifier in a room of 300 square feet, then it requires an accurate, (CADR) of 195, and an average Air Changes per Hour (ACH) of 4 that need 15 minutes to purify the air in the room.

So, it’s best to run the purifier longer strictly than required, especially when you have pets or allergies. In addition, you need to keep your air purifier constantly running to maintain fresh air in your room.

Things That Influence the Run Time of an Air Purifier

Here we have explained what factors influence the time you need to run your air purifiers. Let’s see what these are:

Air Changes Per Hour (ACH)

This is one of the essential factors of an air purifier that helps to determine how much time the air purifier needs to run to clean all the air in a room through its filters.
Basically, ACH means the speed of an air purifier. For example, 1 ACH of an air purifier means it will take 1 hour to clean all the air. Also, 4 ACH means the purifier will be required in 15 minutes to clean the entire room.

Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)

CADR determines how much air will be cleaned by your air purifier at a time. This parameter mainly depends on the room size. For a 100 square feet room, the minimum required CADR is 65, according to the EPA. However, a higher ceiling room will need an air purifier with a larger Clean Air Delivery Rating.

Types of Filters

Nowadays, most air purifiers come with HEPA filters, but some have activated carbon filters. If the number of filters is much, the airflow on the air purifier will be much more resistant. As a result, the air purifier will require more time to clean all the air in a room. In general, air purifiers with various filters may need 2 hours extra to clean the air.

Is it Safe to Run an Air Purifier All the Time?

Running your air purifier all the time will be safe as the device is built to serve nonstop without any damage. You can even leave your air purifier on all night without having any concerns.

HEPA filters of the air purifiers do not get hot or damaged when the purifier runs for a long time. Besides, some air purifiers have a self-adjusting feature that can sense the air quality and turn on only when it’s required.

When the air quality becomes standard, the purifier returns to a super low-power or in standby mode. This type of air purifier is the most cost-effective to get clean air.

Conclusion

Most people have a misconception that running an air purifier all day is enough to get clean air. But leaving the purifier running continuously will increase utility bills, and the filters will be worn out quicker.

So, you should run the purifier for a certain period that could be best for your room to remove the indoor pollutants. However, through this article, we have provided adequate information on how long you should run your air purifier.

Basically, most air purifiers require 30 minutes to two hours to completely improve the air quality in your room. The run time of an air purifier can be varied according to the factors that we discussed above.

What Do the Numbers on a Dehumidifier Mean?-11 Question Set

What do the numbers on a dehumidifier mean?

Dehumidifiers can be a mysterious thing when you first begin to mess with one.
The different settings and symbols and not to mention the numbers can be confusing.

The main number that appears illuminated on a dehumidifier is the relative humidity inside of the room where you have the device.

It’s the number that you are attempting to lower by using a dehumidifier.

According to the national library of medicine-PubMed, 40 to 60% relative humidity is the Ideal moisture level to avoid problems with either high or low humidity.

BLACK+DECKER 4500 Sq. Ft. Dehumidifier for Extra Large Spaces

Are dehumidifiers safe to leave on?

Dehumidifiers are safe to leave on because they almost exclusively come with an auto shut-off that turns the machine off when the bucket or the basin is full of water.

That means you’re not going to come home to a floor full of water if you happen to leave the house with your humidifier running.

Should I run a fan with a dehumidifier?

Running a fan and a dehumidifier at the same time can be advantageous because both the fan and a dehumidifier have a drying effect on the air.

After all, if you have done a recent painting project that you need to dry faster you would probably put a fan blowing on it to help it do so.

The same goes for drying your hair, if you want to dry it faster, you can sit in front of a fan or better yet use a hair dryer. Which is essentially a hot fan.

A fan will also help move the humid air in a room towards the dehumidifier where it can do its job better.

And the entire purpose of a dehumidifier is to extract moisture from the air to dry it.

Not to mention that the two can be purchased together in one unit.

So there is no conflict in using a fan and a humidifier at the same time.

Should I run a dehumidifier with an air conditioner?

Using a dehumidifier at the same time as an air conditioner can actually help reduce the wear and tear on your air conditioner because even though an air conditioner dehumidifies as it cools,
It has to work harder when the air is extra humid.

Running a dehumidifier can’t take the strain off of an air conditioner and help it cool easier.

But, remember dehumidifiers operate much like a window air conditioner that exhaust heat out of the rear. Which helps with the humidification process but tends to make the room feel a little swampy.

So if you’re using a portable dehumidifier, the room that you place the dehumidifier on is not exactly going to feel cooler even though the air conditioning may be working better.

How to know if you need a humidifier or dehumidifier?

If you live in an area that is typically dry, then higher humidity is easy to identify. Your skin is clammy and your hair is frizzy.

But if you’re used to living in an area where high humidity is part of the climate, you may not even be aware that your humidity is spiking.

A hygrometer is a gauge that is designed to tell you what the relative humidity is inside of a room or your house.

If the humidity inside your home is above 60%, then running a dehumidifier is needed to bring that number down below the 60% mark.

Honeywell Small Room Dehumidifier

Is it okay to sleep in a room with a dehumidifier?

Sleeping in the same room as a dehumidifier doesn’t have any adverse effects health wise, there is no threat of dehydration or anything that will harm you but..

Dehumidifiers can be compared to running a window air conditioner. If you’ve ever walked behind a window air conditioner, you probably remember feeling the heat coming off of the rear of the machine.

Dehumidifier works much the same only the heat that comes off the rear of it does not expel outside but inside of the room.

Dehumidifiers are also not the quietest of devices.

Technically there’s no problem with sleeping with a dehumidifier in the same room,

But you may be looking at a swampy feeling, loud night.

What’s better: a dehumidifier or an air purifier?

Dehumidifiers and air purifiers both reduce allergens.

Dehumidifiers reduce humidity problems like high dust mite populations and mold growth which results in high populations of mold spores.

These devices, by reducing the humidity, reduce the allergens caused by the humidity.

Air purifiers reduce allergens by filtering them out of the air.

And they do so regardless of whether the humidity is high or low.

Air purifiers are not dependent on the humidity being at a certain level for them to do their job whereas a dehumidifier is useless when the air is dry. Which is about half the year.

Which is better? A dehumidifier or an air purifier? An air purifier is more useful throughout the year than a dehumidifier.

But it is definitely better to own both and use a dehumidifier when needed.

When should you not use a dehumidifier?

Dehumidifiers or devices meant to extract moisture out of the air when the humidity level is too high inside of a house.

If the humidity in the home is already at the optimal level of between 40 and 60%, then you should not use a dehumidifier.

Another issue that can interfere with a dehumidifier that can keep you from using it is lower temperatures.

As you probably will know if you have read the rest of this article, dehumidifiers run very similarly to window air conditioners that use refrigerant to condense the humidity out of the air.

Just like on an air conditioner, if the temperature is too cold, the condenser coils on a dehumidifier will freeze over.

There are many dehumidifiers that come with a defrost setting for this very problem.

There are also dehumidifiers called desiccant dehumidifiers that do not use a compressor at all. Though not as powerful at removing moisture from the air, it can be a good alternative if your primary issue with humidity is during the cold season.

How long should you leave a dehumidifier on?

40 to 60% humidity is the optimal humidity inside of a home or building according to the national library of medicine.

If you are using a dehumidifier to bring down the moisture level inside of your house, then you should be prepared to leave it on till you have reached the relative humidity of 60% and below.

ThermoPro TP50 Digital Hygrometer

Do humidifiers make the room colder?

Dehumidifiers can have a cooling effect on a room when the temperature is not too hot and humidity is the main thing that is making the room uncomfortable.

But unlike an air conditioner or a fan, the dehumidifier is better left to run before you are planning on using the room.

Even though in theory, you are lowering the humidity which is the main threat to your comfort, The heat that expels from a dehumidifier will have the opposite effect of making a room cold while the dehumidifier is running.

Should a dehumidifier run constantly?

There are times when the humidity is so high that a dehumidifier may seem like it constantly runs and never turns off.

For instance, running a dehumidifier in a crawl space or a humid basement will require a humidifier to run much longer to reduce which is essentially an everlasting problem.

On the other hand, if the humidity level in a room does not warrant the use of a dehumidifier, then the dehumidifier may run constantly because it can’t extract enough humidity to ever reach the point where it shuts off.

That also answers the question of why your dehumidifier may not be collecting any water. There is simply not enough humidity for it to do so.

But if the relative humidity is high, and your dehumidifier is not collecting any water, you have definitely ruled out the relative humidity being a problem, and can focus on the issue being a mechanical problem with the device.

Negatives to Crawl Space Encapsulation

Crawl space encapsulation is a broad term that includes the entire gamut of things you can do to weatherize the space underneath your house.

The main items that make up the encapsulation process are:
placing a plastic barrier on the ground and beams underneath the house , sealing any openings, insulating the walls, and installing a dehumidifier.

This can be quite a big list considering we’re talking about that space underneath the house then no one really ever thinks about it in the first place.

That’s until you’re forced to get under the house to repair your foundation or plumbing and find out that you’re going to have to pump the water out first to be able to do so.

Or if you have recently found out that the air quality in your house is as much as 50% dependent on the air quality underneath your house.

And that the air quality underneath the house is coming from a place where the formation of mold is very high.

It’s at that point you began to realize this is a project you’re going to have to tackle.

Negatives to crawl space encapsulation

1. Expense

Easily the biggest negative to encapsulating the crawl space beneath the house is the expense.

Experts say that you can expect to spend about $5,500 to adequately weatherize and protect your crawl space.

Not only is the project going to cost you the materials and labor to have it done,

There is the upfront cost of a dehumidifier that can carry the load of practically running day and night and the added energy that it will require to do so.

And running a dehumidifier is basically the same as running a refrigerated air conditioner.
Which unfortunately falls at the top of the list of appliances that use the most energy.

Aprilaire Dehumidifiers Whole Homes up to 5,200 sq. ft

2. No Room to Work.

Crawl spaces are tight. If you’re lucky, you have an area that is big enough for you to walk or to hunch over and get around, but if you’re not, you’re probably looking at crawling around on your hands and knees or even scooting along on your belly or your back.

As you can imagine putting a plastic barrier on the ground underneath your house, and doing so that there are no leaks, is a huge undertaking whether you plan on doing it yourself or paying someone.

3. Muddy

The ground underneath the house in the best of circumstances is going to be moist. After all, moisture underneath the house is one of the main reasons that people consider encapsulation.

If you have moisture under the house, then you are probably having an issue with water rivering from the yard under the house, or pipes that are leaking somewhere beneath the house.

Which adds up to having a muddy surface beneath the house in which to work.
Standing water under the house is going to have to be pumped out before you can do any work.

Which circles back to the original problem of bad air quality coming from your crawl space.

Standing water in a dark muddy place is the ideal environment for mold and bacteria to grow.

Mosquitoes may well be an issue also.

4. Nasty

You probably don’t want to think about it, but the area beneath the house is providing shelter for a whole lot of pests.

Pest like rodents that can basically get in through a crack in the wall or if there hasn’t been properly blocked entry access the area,

You’ve probably provided a living environment for stray cats, possum, foxes, you name it.

That means a lot of excrement. And it could mean clearing out some dead animals.

5. HVAC Zoning

If you have your central heat and air installed in the crawl space, sealing off the area can interfere with the airflow originally figured into the design of your HVAC venting.

If that is the case, it would be well worth your time and money to have a HVAC tech involved before starting your encapsulation process.

Crawl space encapsulation is definitely not something you want to have to do twice or go back and fix because of something like HVAC zoning that you did not think of in the first place.

Advantages of Crawl Space Encapsulation

Fortunately the advantages of encapsulating a crawl space can be worth the effort and expense.

1. Improved Air quality

The air quality in a crawl space can be responsible for as much as 50% of what is being breathed inside of your home.

And because the air quality inside of the crawl space is more likely being tainted by mold and bacteria growing in standing water,

It’s not that hard to add two and two together and realize that many of the issues that stem from bad air quality like allergies and headaches and so forth, could be originating from the bad air that you are breathing.

Encapsulating the crawl space is a huge step to creating a healthy breathing environment.

2. Reduce Pest and insects

Most insects including termites need moisture to survive. Not only does the crawl space provide shelter for pests and insects, it supplies nutrition for them to populate.

Encapsulating the crawl space will dry out the area which in turn will start out insects.

Termite damage will be reduced significantly when the source of nutrition and moisture that termites need to live is removed or greatly hampered.

3. Minimized Mold Damage

Mold damage beneath the home will cause rotting wood. Rotting wood will eventually cause your foundation to start falling.

Which can cause everything from the floor rotting out to the walls cracking.

Encapsulation is a small expense compared to fixing the foundation of your house.

4. Extra Storage

By drying up and sealing space under your house you will be creating extra storage space.

However large your home, as time elapses, you quickly realize how little storage space you actually have.

Depending on the size of the crawl space beneath the house, you could be sitting on a big chunk of real estate that could be easily used for storage if it were sealed up properly.

Even a small crawl space can make a good storage area for non-perishables or holiday decorations, etc.

5. Energy saver

Though it is easy to see the expense it takes to encapsulate the crawl space,

The result of encapsulation will be closing off open windows and leaks that can cause your central heat and air to work much harder and cause your bill to spike much higher.

Encapsulating the crawl space is like shutting the door that’s letting the air out.

And in turn making your home much more energy efficient and the amount of money it takes to heat and cool your home.

Recap

Encapsulating the crawl space beneath your home is definitely not a desirable task.

The expense and the less than favorable conditions to work in make the disadvantages stand out and loom large.

But when you measure the disadvantages against the advantages of crawl space encapsulation,

The advantages outweigh the disadvantages for most people.

The improvement in air quality and the additional savings in energy, plus the protection of your home from mold rot make encapsulation well worth it.

And the additional storage real estate is a big plus.

Are Space Heaters Expensive to Run?

Heating and cooling are easily the most expensive items on your utility bill.

If you have central heat and air in your home, you don’t have to wonder what’s eating your lunch and raising your payment.

That being the case, it is no wonder that many people try to find a way to supplement their heating and cooling to lower their bill.

Vornado VH2 Whole Room Space Heater

Space heaters tend to be the first thing you think about when you’re trying to find a way to get the heating bill down.

And even though central heat is meant to warm a whole house, you may know by experience that there are plenty of areas in the home that don’t quite get as warm as you would like them.

So using a space heater to supplement the heat in those areas may be needed.

Space heaters are generally small mobile heaters that run off of electricity.

Heaters that use gas are not used inside of a house unless they are properly vented. Which makes them not useful as mobile space heaters.

Not to mention the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning that is present with gas heating.

Are space heaters expensive to run?

Space heaters are expensive to run, yes.

Space heaters use a lot of Watts. 1500 w on high is the standard for all space heaters.
As a point of reference, 1500 w is the most that any outlet can handle.

That means that if you plug anything else into the same outlet with your space heater, you are most likely going to blow a circuit.

(Space heaters most usually come with a auto shut off safety precaution feature that shut the heater off before the circuit blows, but hopefully that illustrates the point)

Supplementing the heat in a room that is not getting enough heat from your HVAC with a space heater is definitely not going to be a money saver.

But if you only need heat in a specific room and are not going to run the heating in the rest of the house, then running a space heater will cost you less.

In other words it costs less to run a space heater rather than a whole house system.

But one space heater is definitely not going to warm up the entire house.

And putting a space heater in every room will use more energy than running the whole house HVAC system.

Obviously not everyone is trying to supplement their utility bill using space heaters.

There’s plenty of times you’re just trying to find a way to heat a space without breaking the bank.

Space heaters are not intended to heat up a whole house.

They’re more geared to keeping the bathroom warm while you’re taking a shower or warming your legs and feet while you’re sitting at your desk, doing your work.

The best way to spend less with the space heater is to find one that is more efficient at heating a room.

The space heater that can heat a room well on a medium temperature is going to cost less to run in a space heater that has to be turned on all the way to do the job.

The amount of time you plan on using a space heater everyday plays a big part on what type of space heater to buy also.

Ceramic type space heaters warm up fast and can get pretty hot. A good type of heater if you need a way to warm your hands or feet.

But if you’re planning on using a room for an entire day, an oil heater takes longer to heat up a room but it will do it more consistently.

But the heat that comes off of an oil heater is not the type of heat that you will be able to warm your hands by.

Suggested Space heaters

Vornado is a very good brand of heater that outweighs the competition in just about every capacity.

Not only rated the highest for efficiency, they are rated the highest for safety precautions also.

And for style, they have a heater that can fit in most any decor.

The Vornado VH2 is widely reviewed as one of the best small heaters you can buy. It uses what they call Vortex air circulation.

The heat that it produces is not as intensely hot but it moves a lot of air which warms up a room nicely..

Vornado VMH500 Whole Room Metal Heater with Auto Climate

One of Vornado’s Cadillac models is the vmh500.

It features a thermostat that controls your climate on auto and has a 12-hour timer.

The construction is metal so that you do not have to worry about any plastic parts melting.

It also features advanced safety features like cool to the touch exterior, a two-stage auto shut off, and tip over protection.

It also has a remote.

Vornadobaby Sensa Nursery Heater

Vornado also carries a heater that is specifically made for the baby’s room.

Vornadobaby Sensa

This heater is designed to shut off when any excessive heat is detected.

It is cool to the touch and delivers a heat that adjusts to ensure that the crib stays warm but never gets hot to the touch.

The controls are all lockable to ensure that children cannot tamper with them. It also has no sharp edges and shuts off immediately if tipped whatsoever.

Wi-Fi Space Heaters

This year’s heaters are finally starting to catch on to the Wi-Fi trend.

Almost every appliance has a Wi-Fi version these days. So make a lot of sense, some not so much.

Space heaters are an appliance that actually makes sense to be incorporated with smart technology.

Being able to schedule a heater to come on to warm a room before you get in there is a pretty great feature.

And think about the fact that if you’re already in bed or comfortable on the couch, you can simply tell your heater to turn up or turn down without having to get up. Nice.

Atomi has a nice Wi-Fi Incorporated space heater that oscillates. Also a great feature for a space heater.

The heater is not meant to be in the children’s room.

Though it has the standard safety features required for space heaters it can get hot to the touch.

Whether you’re trying to supplement your home’s heating system or if you are just trying to find a space heater that you can use to warm your office.

You should know beforehand that space heaters are one of the more energy consuming appliances that you can buy.

That’s why finding a space heater that is more efficient and can be very effective on a low setting is important.

Some benefits to a heater with a humidifier

1. Cheaper (presumably)2. Space saver3. It makes sense to have a heater that also humidifies.4. All the above

Unfortunately the technology of a heater humidifier combo has not come anywhere near what you can get if you buy the two devices separately.

Heater with humidifier. Good idea?

Here’s a small list of some of the heater humidifier combos you can find on Amazon.

GeekHeat Portable Electric Heater with Humidifier

Dr. Infrared Heater DR998, 1500W, Advanced Dual Heating System with Humidifier

HRC 2-in-1 500W Office/Desktop/Bedroom Space Heater with Mist Humidifier

Yivibe Electric Heater-Humidifier

VItCSM 3 IN 1 Multifunctional Heater Desktop Office Household Night Light Humidifier

Bodhi 3-in-1 Cat & Kitten Training Aid

Harbors Cat Repellent and Trainer – Cat Repellent Spray

It’s a Learning Process

NaturVet – Off Limits Training Spray

Nature’s Miracle Just for Cat Stain and Odor Remover

3 different types of Humidifiers that qualify as “self cleaning”:

Wouldn’t it be great if there was such a thing as a “self cleaning humidifier”?

1. Antimicrobial plastic

2. Ultraviolet sterilization

3. Germ and Bacteria Resistant Water Additives

9 Self Cleaning Humidifiers and or Options

But there is no such thing as a humidifier that is completely germ-free.

Aquastick

Safety 1st Stay Clean humidifier

Pure Guardian H5450BCA

Dyson am-10 humidifier

Pure Enrichment Mistaire Eva

Air innovations

Winix Ultrasonic humidifier with LightCel UV

Crane humidifier with UV

Boneco s450

Is there a humidifier that fills from the top?

How does a top fill humidifier work?

Top fill vs. bottom fill humidifier

Best Top Fill Humidifier

1. Elechomes SH8830

2. Honeywell top fill Tower humidifier

3. Honeywell top fill console humidifier

4. Homedics Total comfort top fill humidifier

5. Crane warm and cool mist top fill humidifier

6. Pure Enrichment Hume Max top fill humidifier with no filter

7. Levoit 300S 6L top fill cool mist ultrasonic humidifier

8.Geniani Top Fill cool mist humidifier

9. Honovos Large Top Fill Humidifier with no filter.

10. MZTDYTL

Megawise top fill adjustable humidifier

Top fill humidifiers are the wave of the future.

Do cool mist humidifiers make the room cold?

Do warm mist humidifiers make the room hot?

Can humidifiers be harmful?

What happens if a humidifier runs out of water?

Wall Mounted Dehumidifier – What are some of the options?

Wall Mounted Dehumidifier for Bathroom

Small Desiccant dehumidifiers like the Eva dry can absorb 4 to 8 oz. of water before recharging.

1. Eva-dry E-500 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier

2.Pro Breeze Wireless Mini Dehumidifier

3.Snapsafe

3.DampRid

Wall Mount Dehumidifier for Basement.

Storage utility hooks

Donatello dehumidifier with drain hose

Basement in wall dehumidifier

Santa Fe Ultra MD32 in-wall dehumidifier

2. EBac AD850E

Crawl space whole house dehumidifier

Colzer crawl space commercial dehumidifier

Alorair Sentinel HDi65

Mini split Air Conditioner

18000 CoVac BTU Ductless mini split with Cooling Heating and Dehumidifier

Window air conditioner

Koldfront Wac 12001W 12000 BTU

LG electronics 8000 BTU heat and cool window air conditioner

Crawl space encapsulation

What I’m talking about is a small bathroom dehumidifier.

Do dehumidifiers work in bathrooms?

Will a dehumidifier keep mold from in the bathroom?

What is the best dehumidifier for a bathroom?In our opinion the best bathroom dehumidifier is the Medea 1500.

Desiccant Bathroom Dehumidifiers

1. Eva-dry E-500 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier

2.Pro Breeze Wireless Mini Dehumidifier

1. Cheaper (presumably)
2. Space saver
3. It makes sense to have a heater that also humidifies.
4. All the above

What is the best dehumidifier for a bathroom?
In our opinion the best bathroom dehumidifier is the Medea 1500.