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All Dried Out? Educate Yourself on Home Humidifiers! (FAQ)

Questions Answered Here!  Please read through the Q&A below to learn more about home humidifiers. Learn all how a humidifier works and how easy these units are to maintain. For more questions, please e-mail us at sales@air-n-water.com or call Monday through Friday (800) 734-0405.

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1. What does a home humidifier actually accomplish?

Humidifiers are essential for creating a balanced environment in your home. If the air is too dry, wood and fabrics will be damaged and the air temperature will feel more extreme. The drier the air, the more apparent these effects become. For example, look at firewood during the summer and you will see the damage resulting from a lack of water. On the other hand, overly humid air can cause problems as well, so we always suggest a humidistat or hygrometer if a humidifier does not already come with one. There are three basic types of humidifiers you can choose from.

2. Is a steaming humidifier right for my home?

Steaming humidifiers boil water to create a warm vapor. This boiling process destroys many bacterium that are carried into the air with the water while also removing minerals from the steam. The warm vapor also helps to lower heating needs in the winter because moderate humidity will make the air feel warmer.

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3. Should I choose an ultrasonic humidifier?

Ultrasonic humidifiers produce nearly no sound and release a soothing cool vapor into the air. Because no boiling process is involved, the vapor will not add heat to the room. Also, the ultrasonic waves used to vaporize the water are well above hearing ranges, so the unit is entirely silent unless a fan is included.

4. What advantages come with a wick humidifier?      

Wick or "sponge" humidifiers draw or pump water into mesh material and then push air through the mesh causing some of the water to evaporate. This gives the benefit of a cool mist or cool vapor output. Often these humidifiers come with filters that must be changed occasionally.

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