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Our Best Overall Value Ultrasonic Vornado Whole Room Humidifier With Digital LCD Screen The Vornado Ultrasonic humidifier combines evaporative humidification with patented Vortex whole room circulation.>> More Info List Price: $199.99 Our Price: $179.99	Editors Performance Pick Evaporative Vornado Whole Room Humidifier With 1.8 Gallon Capacity Create a comfortable living space with the Vornado Evaporative whole room humidifier. It combines evaporative humidification with whole room circulation. >> More Info List Price: $99.99 Our Price: $89.99

9915 Air King 3 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier With On/Off Indicator Light The Air King 9915 cool mist humidifier covers areas up to 1500 square feet and is quiet enough to use in your bedroom. >> More Info List Price: $79.95 Our Price: $48.95	9929 Air King 9 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier With Digital Display The Air King 9929 cool mist humidifier covers areas up to 3200 square feet and features automatic comfort control. >> More Info List Price: $139.95 Our Price: $99.95
HC4-15-20 Soleus Oscillating Tower Space Heater and Humidifier With Digital Thermostat The Soleus HC4-15-20 space heater and humidifier is the perfect winter companion - it keeps you warm and prevents dry air! >> More Info List Price: $103.99 Our Price: $79.99	SU2000 Sunpentown Humidifier This household humidifier covers areas up to 250 square feet. High-capacity tank guarantees extended performance. >> More Info List Price: $79.95 Our Price: $49.95
KC-C100U Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifier and Humidifier With 254 Square Foot Coverage Area Now you can monitor the the progress as you clean your air with the Sharp KC-C100U air purifier! >> More Info List Price: $605.00 Our Price: $415.00	EDV2500i Eva-Dry Humidifier - LCD display window to monitor settings Seven color nightlight and adjustable humidistat controls make this cool mist humidifier attractive and functional! >> More Info List Price: $135.00 Our Price: $94.95
2500IF Eva-Dry Replacement Humidifier Filter - Package of 2 The 2500IF is the replacement filter for the Eva-Mist EDV2500i Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier. >> More Info List Price: $20.99 Our Price: $15.95	FB-602 Fujitronic Humidifier Auto Shut-Off A cute bear design adds a fun touch to your child's room while humidifying and purifying! >> More Info List Price: $64.99 Our Price: $49.99
SU-1051P Sunpentown Humidifier Quiet Operation In adorable pink and white, this personal humidifier delivers comfort and cute style! >> More Info List Price: $50.00 Our Price: $39.95	SU-1051W Sunpentown Humidifier All you need is a Water Bottle Ultrasonic technology means that this humidifier supplies a cool mist and operates silently! >> More Info List Price: $50.00 Our Price: $39.95
SU-1051B Sunpentown Humidifier Adjustable Mist Feature This personal humidifier operates so quietly, you will still be able to work in peace! >> More Info List Price: $50.00 Our Price: $39.95	H3010 Germ Guardian Digital Ultrasonic Humidifier With Digital Time Display The H3010 digital ultrasonic humidifier uses silver technology to fight the growth of mold and bacteria in the water tank. >> More Info List Price: $233.99 Our Price: $179.99
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H1000 Germ Guardian Ultrasonic Table Top Humidifier With Silver Clean Technolgy The H1000 ultrasonic table top humidifier has a space saving design that is not large and bulky so that it can be used anywhere. >> More Info List Price: $64.99 Our Price: $49.99	WIN638 Decorative Utrasonic Humidifier In Pink WinMax WIN638P decorative humidifier is a colorful and decorative household humidifier that improves indoor humidity >> More Info List Price: $69.95 Our Price: $59.95
WIN630 WinMax Global Humidifier WinMax WIN630 Decorative Humidifier & Stand. Colorful decorative household humidifier improves indoor humidity. >> More Info List Price: $89.95 Our Price: $59.95	697500 Essick Air Whole House Humidifier With Cherry Finish The Essick Air 697500 whole house humidifier features a 12 gallon daily output and humidifies areas up to 2500 square feet. >> More Info List Price: $246.99 Our Price: $189.99
696400 Essick Air Whole House Humidifier With a Humidistat Remote Control You don't have to suffer from dry, skin-cracking air when the Essick Air 696400 whole house humidifier can provide moisture for your home! >> More Info List Price: $233.99 Our Price: $179.99	4D7800 Essick Air Whole House Humidifier With Remote Control Keep your whole home under moist conditions and cover up to 2700 square feet with the Essick Air 4D7800 whole house humidifier. >> More Info List Price: $236.99 Our Price: $181.99
4D7300 Essick Air Whole House Evaporative Humidifier With Remote Control Don't sacrifice cracking your skin through the chilly dry months! The Essick Air 4D7300 whole house evaporative humidifier distributes moist air in an area up to 2700 square feet! >> More Info List Price: $236.99 Our Price: $181.99	427300 Essick Air Whole House Evaporative Humidifier With Remote Control Don't compromise your health with dry, sucking air! The Essick Air 427300 whole house evaporative humidifer can keep your home's air moist and healthy! >> More Info List Price: $194.99 Our Price: $149.99
H12300 Essick Air Whole House Humidifier With 3-Speed Fan Don't compromise your health with dry, skin-cracking air! The Essick Air H12300 whole house humidifer can keep your home's air moist! >> More Info List Price: $168.99 Our Price: $129.99	EE-4109 Crane Hello Kitty Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier With Night Light Add much needed moisture to dry air with the adorable Crane EE-4109 Hello Kitty cool mist humidifier with nightlight. >> More Info List Price: $49.99 Our Price: $39.99
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821000 Essick Air Whole House Evaporative Humidifier With 6 Gallon Capacity Relieve itchy dry skin and prevent colds with the Essick Air 821000 whole house humidifier. >> More Info List Price: $150.99 Our Price: $115.99	EE-0865 Crane Penguin Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier With Low Power Consumption The Crane EE-0865 penguin cool mist humidifier moistens the air to enable easier breathing and a good night's sleep. >> More Info List Price: $39.99 Our Price: $34.99
D46720 Essick Air Tower Multi Room Evaporative Humidifier With Built-In Hygrometer Attractive with a compact footprint, the Essick Air D46720 provides a natural and healthy solution for dry skin. >> More Info List Price: $116.99 Our Price: $89.99	ED11910 Essick Air Whole House Evaporative Humidifier With an Automatic Humidstat Fight off dry skin and humidify your whole home with the Essick Air ED11910 whole house evaporative humidifier. >> More Info List Price: $154.99 Our Price: $118.99
ED11800 Essick Air Whole House Evaporative Humidifier With Built-In Hygrometer The Essick Air ED11800 whole house evaporative humidifier delivers up tp 11 gallons of moisture in an area of up to 2300 square feet. >> More Info List Price: $154.99 Our Price: $118.99	5D6700 Essick Air Mini Room Humidifier With Automatic Shutoff Prevent the winter dry skin itch with the Essick Air 5D6700 multi room evaporative humidifier. >> More Info List Price: $77.99 Our Price: $59.99
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Do You Need a Humidifier?

Did you know that dry air can cause cracked skin, sore throats, aggravated allergy symptoms and more?  Low humidity levels can also damage your home by chipping paint and causing wood floors to split or crack.  Protect your family and home from the unhealthy effects of dry air with a humidifier. 

What relative humidity level is ideal? 

The rule of thumb is 30-50%. Use the digital monitor humidistat / hygrometer at the top of this page to monitor your room or home humidity level.

Why is dry air bad?

During winter, when the heat is on, the relative humidity in your house can become very low. This is because heated air can hold much more moisture than cold air. As the air in your home heats up, it becomes "thirsty" and begins sucking moisture out of surrounding surfaces: plants, walls, furniture, books, paintings, human bodies, everything. Whenever we heat air we dry out the air to uncomfortable and damaging levels. By keeping the humidity above 30%, you can normally turn down your thermostat a few notches. Your heated air will feel warmer, and you will help create a safer, more efficient environment. A humidifier is ideal for this purpose. 

How do I determine what type of humidifier I need?

First determine whether you want a cool mist or warm mist humidifier.  Both are equally effective in adding moisture to the air, but there are a few differences.  Cool mist humidifiers are less expensive to purchase and a bit more energy efficient while warm mist humidifiers cost a little more but are great for relieving congestion.  However, they can cause burns if not used correctly.  The one you choose will really come down to personal preference. 

Next figure out the size of your room.  Humidifiers are usually rated for coverage area in square feet.  If the model is too large for your room, keep in mind that condensation can appear on windows and mirrors.  This can also facilitate bacteria and mold growth, so it's important to correctly size your humidifier.  For more information on humidifiers, see our humidifier buying guide. 

How can I improve the performance of my humidifier?

• Sealing doors and windows, and fireplaces that are not in use.

• Use tape or special window and door sealers.

• Do not keep your humidifier in a confined space, get the most out of your humidifier by making sure it is not being restricted by it's surroundings.

• Do not humidify over 50%, also reduce setting if moisture forms on windows, walls etc, or if there is dampness around the area of the humidifier. Recommended humidity levels are between 30-50%, this will vary on your personal comfort and the type of humidifier you own.

For more help, see which humidifiers we recommend.