Dry air can lead to discomfort and even health issues, particularly during the winter months. Combat dryness and maintain a comfortable, refreshing environment with a quality air humidifier or vaporizer from Ace. Discover how to choose the right humidifying solution for your home, then explore various types and features to find your ideal match.
How to Choose a Humidifier
Add moisture to a dry bedroom or refresh your entire home with Ace's selection of portable humidifiers. Start by addressing a few common questions to find the best fit.
What Size is the Room You Will be Humidifying?
Humidifiers are rated by square footage, making it easy to determine how much space they can effectively humidify. You’ll find small models for compact spaces like bedrooms, personal humidifiers for easy portability and larger options designed for whole-home use.
Do You Have Kids or Pets?
For extra safety, choose a model without a heating element. Evaporative, cool mist and ultrasonic humidifiers are popular choices for families with young children or pets, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of moisture and improved air quality without concerns about warm appliances.
Types of Humidifiers
Reduce allergens, alleviate cold symptoms and enhance comfort with a variety of humidifiers available at Ace. Explore different types to find the best humidifier for your needs.
Cool Mist Humidifier
Perfect for warm weather, cool mist humidifiers release cool vapor to moisturize the air. The water is filtered to help eliminate impurities before entering the atmosphere. These devices are versatile and come in plenty of affordable designs.
Warm Mist Humidifier
Also known as steam humidifiers or steam vaporizers, warm mist models use a heated water source. This feature makes them some of the quietest options available, and they help reduce allergens by sterilizing the water before release. While they can be a bit less energy-efficient than cool mist versions, warm mist humidifiers may require more frequent cleaning due to mineral deposits.
Ultrasonic Humidifier
For a super quiet and energy-efficient option, consider an ultrasonic humidifier. These filter-free models use a vibrating mechanism to release water droplets, effectively moisturizing your space without a fan or heater. While they're great for those with asthma or allergies, regular cleaning is necessary to prevent bacterial contamination.
Manual and Digital Humidifier Features
Elevate your air quality with humidifiers that offer comfort and convenience, including:
- Multiple fan settings for adjustable speed
- Inhalant-friendly models for aromatherapy or relief from flu-like symptoms
- Digital displays for easy humidity adjustment
- A “check filter” indicator for hassle-free replacements
- Automatic shutoff for enhanced safety
- Antimicrobial design for greater cleanliness
Can You Use Tap Water in a Humidifier?
Always consult your manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation. Generally, it's not recommended to use tap water due to the increased risk of mold or bacteria growth. Instead, using filtered water can help your humidifier perform more effectively. Regularly replacing filters or pads can further improve filtration.
Shop Humidifiers Near You at Ace
Relieve congestion, dry skin and cold and flu-like symptoms with the comfort of a home humidifier near you at Ace. Whether battling dry winters or hot summers, Ace Hardware offers a wide range of cool mist humidifiers, vaporizers and more to suit any climate. Explore our humidifier selection to find the perfect fit, then consider our wider range of heating and cooling appliances and accessories, including air purifiers, HEPA filters and more to keep your space feeling fresh.
