How To Select A Humidifier
Bob Backstrom
Cool winter air can be drying. It gives rise to colds and
various types of allergies. It can damage paint and wooden
furniture. We cannot control the humidity levels outside and
this humidity will have some effect on your health as well as
your home. But you can control the humidity indoors.
Humidifiers allow you to moisturize your indoor atmosphere. We
give you some detailed instructions on how to choose a right
humidifier for your home.
What is humidifier?
A humidifier is a device that raises the moisture level in the
air. It lowers the static electricity in the home, thereby
minimizing the chances of getting an electric shock.
Maintaining a humidity level in the range of 30 to 50% will
ensure comfort and health for your family. Humidifiers easily
achieves this optimum level of humidity.
How does humidifier work?
The basic principle used by all the humidifiers is holding the
water in the tank and spraying it in the air electronically.
Cool mist humidifiers or evaporative humidifiers use a fan that
blows water through a filter. This water evaporates, raising the
humidity levels. Warm mist humidifiers first heat the water and
then dispenses it in the air.
How should I decide between cool and warm mist humidifiers?
You can make this decision based on your personal preference.
Warm mist humidifiers are comparatively quiet. It also serves
the purpose of dispensing inhaled medicines. You do not need
filters as the bacteria are killed when heated. Warm mist
humidifiers consume more energy because it has to heat the
water. You run the risk of scalding if you are careless while
handling the warm mist humidifier. If you live in a warm
climate, it makes your air warmer.
What are the types of humidifiers?
There are many types of humidifiers based on size, water
storage capacity and affected area. Tabletop humidifiers, or
room humidifiers are meant for one room and hence are small in
size. They are either cool mist or warm mist. Console units are
large and hence can humidify many rooms. So you need to check
the area covered to decide if it is right for you. They are
cool mist. Furnace humidifiers are located in the furnace ducts
and can affect the whole house. Though they seem more expensive
in the beginning, the expenses incurred on their maintenance
are negligible, thus saving your money in the long run.
How do I use humidifier regularly?
Clean and disinfect the humidifier frequently. Replace or clean
the filter according to manufacturer’s instructions. If you do
not follow the instructions, there would be growth of mold,
mildew and bacteria, thus worsening the problem. Low humidity
can dry out the nasal passage while high humidity is conducive
to the growth of bacteria and mold. Maintain the humidistat
properly, which in turn will regulate the humidity of the home.
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