Tips for Choosing a Good Humidifier
Types of devices
Before giving any recommendations on the choice of an air humidifier, it is necessary to understand what types of devices exist:
- Humidifier based on the principle of natural evaporation. The device device in this case is extremely simple - a water tank with a cooler that blows out the evaporating water, thus, cold steam is obtained. This type is characterized by a low level of efficiency and is a bad option for a home where there are small children, since the air is humidified quite slowly.
- Steam - moisture enters the air in the form of hot steam. The principle of operation of this species is quite simple - hydration is carried out by heating water. A clear example is a boiling kettle. Steam humidifier has 2 significant disadvantages:
- Big power consumption. Heating elements are characterized by a high level of electricity consumption.
- A low level of safety, it is necessary to ensure that the humidifier is out of the reach of a small child, as the baby may get burned. And adults need to be careful.
The advantage of choosing this species is the ability to combine hydration and aromatization.
- Ultrasonic type - the principle of operation of such a device is based on the vibration of the membrane, which turns water into a tiny aerosol. Water dust and moisturizes the air in an apartment or house. This technology is considered the most effective in terms of humidification, energy consumption, safety. The advantage is also speed, the increase in humidity begins immediately after turning on the device. The disadvantage is that the use of water with impurities will lead to white plaque in the apartment.
- Air washing is nanotechnology. The complex, which automatically creates the optimal microclimate in the apartment: cleans and ionizes the air. The choice of a type of device with a cleaner and an ionizer is complicated by a high cost. It is several times higher than the price of the above three species.
All varieties of household humidifiers are united by only one feature - the absence of noise. We’ve sorted out the views, now let's talk about what functions you need to pay attention to if you want to choose an inexpensive but good humidifier.
Additional functions
The choice of device may be due to additional functions:
- A display that indicates the temperature in the apartment, room and humidity level. This feature is useful and very convenient.
- Remote control. You can turn the humidifier on and off using the remote control. This is the so-called option for the lazy. But at the same time, many believe that this function is an excess and that it is possible to take several steps to turn on the device without problems. Here the choice depends solely on the preferences of the buyer. Consider the more functions in the model that you decide to choose, the more expensive it will cost.
To summarize
Obviously, the best in terms of practicality for the home will be to choose an ultrasonic humidifier. But the choice is also determined by the cost. And here the situation is somewhat difficult, since all types of humidifiers have different costs. For example, a device based on the principle of natural evaporation can cost more than an ultrasonic one and vice versa.
Here the determining factor is the manufacturer. In order not to overpay for the promoted name, it is necessary to choose based on technical characteristics, needs and financial capabilities. The best companies producing these devices are Boneco Air-o-Swiss, Timberk, Electrolux, Sharp, Philips and Ballu. If you want to choose a high-quality humidifier and do not overpay, we recommend that you give preference to the manufacturer's data. However, note that the price will be higher than that of the Chinese counterparts. Among inexpensive domestic brands, I would like to single out Atmos, whose products are gradually conquering the Russian market.
Despite the fact that you need to pay special attention to the manufacturer, in most cases the choice is as follows: ultrasonic or steam. But which is better if both options have the same parameters and cost? Here comes to the fore the feasibility and practicality.
The first factor is the right choice in area. A humidifier designed for 25m is enough for a children's room2, but if you need to moisten a large area, for example, an apartment, then you should choose a more powerful device. There are models focused on humidification of indoor air up to 60m2.
The second factor is security. For a child aged 2 to 10 years, it is better to buy an ultrasonic humidifier to avoid injuries and burns.
The third factor is the possibility of various reactions, for example, the sudden appearance of a cough in a child. This factor is the most controversial and little studied. It is difficult to give any advice here. One of the solutions to the problem may be the selection of a high-quality humidifier produced by a well-known brand. In this case, an overpayment will be appropriate. Another factor affecting the operation of the device is water. It is advisable to use purified, since the liquid from the tap contains a wide variety of elements that are not always useful. This is especially important to consider for allergies and pregnancy.
Important!It should be remembered that an ultrasonic or steam, as well as a device operating on the principle of natural evaporation, alone will not solve the problem regarding air disinfection. A household humidifier will become an effective assistant if you implement a set of measures, which includes systematic ventilation and wet cleaning. Only in this case the maximum benefit for the newborn will be achieved and there will be no problems with allergies and pregnancy. In addition, the risk of such reactions will significantly decrease.
It is equally important to carry out systematic maintenance of the device. Guidance on this is found in the documentation that accompanies it. The vast majority of people ignore the instructions or study only the "Management" section. And this is a very important component of normal operation in terms of efficiency (efficiency).
Different substances and pathogenic bacteria are collected in the filters, which must be removed periodically by replacing the filter element. The microclimatic complex air washing is the most practical in this regard. Instruments of this class are equipped with indicators that signal the need to replace the filter and the ionizing rod.
As a result, in order to choose the right humidifier, it is necessary to take into account the following factors and find the arithmetic mean between:
- technical characteristics - selection by type, area, set of additional functions;
- cost - the choice depends on financial capabilities;
- safety - applies to steam humidifiers, as well as to the manufacturer (if you choose an expensive model, then to a greater extent there is a guarantee of the absence of unforeseen reactions, for example, allergic ones).
Rating models
Well, the last thing I would like to talk about is which models of air humidifiers are considered the best today. If you do not know which device to choose for price and quality, you can safely give preference to the most suitable option from the list provided by us.
The best humidifiers for a children's room, having a creative design and a price from 3000 to 5000:
- Ballu UHB-270 M Winnie Pooh
- Scarlett SC-AH986M06
- Atmosphere 2640
- Marta MT-2659
- Ballu AP-105
If you need an air humidifier for an apartment or the whole house, we recommend choosing one of the following 5 models, quite popular in 2017:
- Panasonic F-VXK70 (designed for 52 sq.m.)
- Boneco H680 (100 sq.m.)
- Sharp KC-D51RW (up to 40 sq.m.)
- Euromate Grace Electrostatic (up to 90 sq.m.)
- Winia AWX-70 (50 sq.m.)
Finally, we recommend watching a video in which experts give their own recommendations for choosing these devices:
So we have provided tips on choosing a device for humidification. We hope our tips have helped you and now you know how to choose an air humidifier for an apartment and which one is better in price and quality in 2017!
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