The Cleaning InstituteHumidifiers are useful tools for ensuring good health and comfort in your home. Conditions like dry throats, nosebleeds, and itchy skin can be a sign that there’s not enough moisture in the air. Fortunately, a simple yet effective remedy is possible with a whole house humidifier. We’ve had teams of testers try out products like this, and we recently asked our crew to check out whole house humidifiers.
Our testers spent many hours evaluating several whole house humidifiers based on several criteria in order to secure you the best relief from nagging symptoms.
Moisture Saturation – First, the humidifier needed to work as advertised in generating more moisture in the air.
Moisture Coverage – Secondly, testers determined whether each really could humidify a whole house.
Ease of Use – Finally, we examined how easy it was to set up and operate each one.
This American-made unit can maintain up to 4,000 square feet of living space. Dual sensors ensure the right indoor humidity levels automatically.
Most notable upside: Overall, we like the Aprilaire best! It lives up to the promise of covering 4,000 square feet. We loved how compact it is and how effectively it automatically regulates the humidity to weather changes. The best-added feature is the 400 is compatible with smart home thermostats, which is super convenient.
Biggest downsides: We ran into a few small bumps during our testing process. The installation can become confusing since it hooks up through your home HVAC system, however, we were able to figure it out with a little time. Also, it requires manually changing some of the features.
Adjustable fan speeds, digital interface, and auto-shut off make this system ideal for customizing the comfort of your home. Its unique pedestal design also functions as a stunning piece of decor.
Most notable upside: We nick-named the AirCare EP9 “silent mist” with how little noise it makes while operating, especially at lower speeds. Simple to set up and get going and also looks quite nice when put together. The molded plastic design was both practical and very sturdy. Even after extended use, we found that the AirCare shed very little moisture which is ideal for mold and mildew prevention.
Biggest downsides: The only downside we found was the performance of the EP9 wasn’t always consistent, primarily in larger areas, but it worked well when confined to slightly smaller homes or just one floor.
An easy to operate Space Saver complete with all digital controls and auto shut-off, set it and forget it. The Trapmax filter technology also reduces the chances of mold and mildew build up.
Most notable upside: The Space Saver wins top marks in our book as sturdy rollers allow you to simply push from room to room with ease. This can come in handy when dealing with a humidifier full of water. The tank on the 831000 is built to hold up to five gallons which saves time refilling the reservoir. While still making less noise than a few other models we tested, The Space Saver was still a bit louder than we would have liked. However, it is still an overall great value.
Biggest downsides: While still making less noise than a few other models we tested, The Space Saver was still a bit louder than we would have liked. However, it is still an overall great value.
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