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Humidifier
Humidifier is a small household appliances to major health benefit. Its primary function is to add moisture in the air. Too low humidity in winter can easily catch a cold and may even cause allergies. Dry weather also cause a wide range of health problems including chapped lips, dry skin, throat infection, sinusitis, itchy eyes, breathing problems and more.
Indoor humidity levels must remain between 30% and 50% to prevent bacterial and mold infection. To secure your family from impending health problems, you need to make use of humidifiers to increase and maintain a proper humidity level within a single room or entire house. In addition, it also prevents paintings and wooden furniture damage from dry air and reduces static electricity in active area.
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Top 10 Humidifiers 2012
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#1 - Crane Drop EE-5301
Cool Mist, Ultrasonic, 2.3 gallons/day, 0.9 gallon Water Tank, Cover 250 sq. ft.
“It is easy to setup and use. It is whisper-quiet when in operation and its beautiful drop shape looks great in any room. It works well and is affordable.”
Reviewed by Laura
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#2 - Vicks V745A
Warm Mist, 95% Bacteria-Free, 1.0 gallon Water Tank for Runs up to 12 hours
“I bought it for use only in the winter, so I chose the less expensive warm mist model with medicine cup. It works fine as expected, it's a good stuff for the money.”
Reviewed by M Lane
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#3 - SPT SU-2031
9-gallon Capacity Runs up to 24 hrs, Cover 2300 sq ft, Air Washing Technology
“The polar bear is a very friendly fellow and brings a smile to my daughter when she see it, which helps her feel better, if she is sick. It's also small and fits to her bedroom.”
Reviewed by Helen
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#4 - Sunpentown SU-4010
Warm & Cool Mist, Ultrasonic, 4L Water Tank, 400cc/hr Output, Cover 500 sq ft
“I love that it has everything I need: water filter, dispenses cool and warm mist, multi-directional nozzle. It is a great stuff and that I can use it all year long.”
Reviewed by Mrs Green (State College, PA)
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#5 - Crane EE-5200
Warm Mist, Germ Free, 1.0 gallon Water Tank, 3.6 gallons/day, Cover 250 sq ft
“It's easy to refill the tank and steam is pretty good. It increases the humidity level of the whole room even runs on low. Cleaning is also not too difficult.”
Reviewed by Rachel
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#6 - Honeywell QuietCare HCM-6009
9-gallon Capacity Runs up to 24 hrs, Cover 2300 sq ft, Air Washing Technology
“It has huge capacity with 3 gallons storage of water divided in two tanks, that enough to put in the parlor around 1200 square feet. It also works great with a little noise.”
Reviewed by Mike
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#7 - Air-O-Swiss AOS 7144
Warm & Cool Mist, Ultrasonic, 3.5 gallons/day, 650 sq ft, Hygrostat Regulator
“It makes me control the humidity easier, I can choose cool or warm mist and monitor it from large display screen. It also works silently in my bedroom.”
Reviewed by Albertsons
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#8 - Soleus Air MT1-19-32
Cool Mist, 25 Gallons/Day, 1-Gallon Water Tank, 353 CFM Air Flow, 30 lbs Weight
“I live in very hot and dry weather, so I bought it to reduce temperature and increase moisture in the air. I used it for either home and patio, it's a great misting fan.”
Reviewed by Zack
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#9 - Vicks V790N
Warm Mist, 2-Gallon Tank, Ultraviolet, 99.999% GermFree, 3-Year Warranty
“I put it in my son bedroom, it makes the room beautiful with steam and he likes it. It's also maintenance free with no filter and I can clean it myself.”
Reviewed by Jac's Mom
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#10 - Crane EE-8064
Warm & Cool Mist, Ultrasonic, Germ Defense, 2.5 gallons/day, 500 sq ft, No Filter
“It's very quiet compared with nearby capacity model, it makes my hot and dry room more humid. Tank capacity is large enough to run all night, it's a great product.”
Reviewed by Savvy Mom
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Benefits
These are some important benefits that pinpoint the importance of humidifiers.
Cures and Prevents Dry Skin - During winter season, moisture level reduces drastically due to the use of heating systems. Dry air can cause several problems for asthma and allergy sufferers. Besides, babies and children are more susceptible to infection than adults. There is humidifier for baby which has adorable animal designs that makes your baby feel better to put it in his bedroom.
Prevents Allergic Symptoms - It make air moist and cure itchiness, dryness or irritation from nose, mouth, lips, sinuses and eyes effectively. Increasing indoor moisture kills bacteria and virus that thrives in air. However, it is important to maintain an average humidity level to avoid growth of other harmful pathogens.
Prevents Mold Growth - Mold cannot thrive when the humidity level is between 30-60%. So, maintaining an average humidity level prevents the growth of mold effectively.
Minimizes Static Electricity - During winter season, when the air is dry you might experience tiny shocks while touching objects and other persons. Static electricity can also damage electronic devices within a short span of time. Increasing the indoor humidity reduces the static electricity and prevents static shocks.
Maintains Furniture in Good Condition - When the air gets dry, it causes wooden furniture, wooden floor and other wooden equipments to crack and warp. Humidifier maintains the indoor humidity consistently and protects expensive wooden furniture from damages.
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