Factors Considered In Choosing A Humidifier
During winter seasons, to increase the humidity level of air
in a living room a humidifier is used. This is a household appliance which is
used to increase the moisture content of air in the living room and the air
turns less dry. This humidifier used several mechanisms and technologies for
increasing the moisture content so that the room is always in a warmer
condition.
If the humidity of the air is at its higher level, then it
is not able to absorb more water since it is holding much of water already. In
this case, we will be feeling warmer than the surroundings and there will be no
perspiration.
Choosing the Right Home Humidifier
However, with so various sizes styles and sizes of portable
humidifiers just how do you go about finding one that meets your needs.
Safety
Another consideration when choosing from among the different home humidifiers is safety. There are some portable machines that are designed to automatically shut off when all the water is gone which prevents the humidifier from overheating which could result in some safety hazards.
Price
Price is also going to be a consideration when choosing
among the portable humidifiers that will meet your needs. While there are
plenty of inexpensive humidifiers on the market you want to make sure that you
budget enough money that the one you purchase is going to last you for more
than just a few weeks or months. A good quality humidifier may cost a little
more but, will be worth it in the long run if you don't have to replace it over
and over again.
When choosing a humidifier, it's best to take a long-term
approach and not buy the most inexpensive humidifier even if it is only for one
room. If you're willing to pay a little more for a good one and maintain it
according to the instructions, you and your family will enjoy many years of
healthier, air that is humidified in your home, save money in the long run and
reap all the other benefits of moisture air year after year.
Take the time to look at all the different styles that are
available in the size you need for the price you can afford. By doing that you
are sure to find one that meets the needs of your home and of your family.
Keep in mind when choosing among the different home
humidifiers on the market today that most portable humidifiers are reasonably
priced and can be moved from room to room as they are needed. They can also be
packed up and moved to a new location should you change houses thus saving you
money since you won't have to invest in a new one.
Types of Humidifiers
The evaporation humidifier
This is the most common type of humidifier used now a day.
It is very simple in construction but an extensive care should be taken to
clean in regularly. Usually, it must be cleaned on a daily basis. It is also
known as wick humidifier. It uses a cloth, paper or foam wick to get water from
the reservoir. A fan is blown over the wick makes the air absorb moisture. It
is a self-regulating type humidifier.
Ultrasonic
humidifiers
These ones generate vapor by developing ultrasonic vibration
of a diaphragm within the surface of the water. The risk of dispersing molds,
bacteria, and minerals were found to be in the lower level in ultrasonic
humidifiers. This device is much safer than the steam vaporizers and also
disperses less mold and bacteria when compared to cool mist humidifiers.
Vaporizer Humidifier
This is also known as warm mist humidifier or steam
humidifier. They consume more electricity to boil water. In Vaporizer
humidifier, the steam does not contain minerals, so it is healthful than
impeller humidifier. By using distilled water, an amount of minerals that are
suspended in the water can be greatly reduced.