Installing A Humidifier To Fight Dry Winter Air

Dry winter air is a good reason to loathe winter if you need one. It might dry out your nasal passages, making it more difficult to recover from a stuffy nose. Symptoms of Asthma can be aggravated by dry air, as can your skin become dry and itchy. It can also impair your vegetation’ health or even over time, degrade your hardwood and furnishings.

Obviously, you should try to compensate for the dry air. A humidifier is your go-to tool for softening out the indoor air as you tally the days till springtime. There are some factors to consider while purchasing a humidifier.

It’s A Humidifier

Humidifiers and essential oil diffusers are frequently confused. In a humidifier, just water should be used. The humidifier’s tank and mechanical parts can be damaged by oils or other contaminants. Diffusers are so small then humidifiers and are designed to hold oils especially.

Maintenance

All humidifiers, whether warm or cool, filtered or unfiltered, need to be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. Examine the types you’re contemplating and consider how easy they’ll be to clean before you buy. Are there any parts that can be washed in the dishwasher? Do you suppose there are any little apertures that would be difficult to clean? You’ll need to clean the inside of the tank on a regular basis, so choose a humidifier with a large enough aperture to reach inside. 

The cleaning procedure varies by model, but it’s usually a two-step process that includes descaling and disinfection. Descaling the humidifier removes any minerals that have accumulated on it. Any bacteria that have accumulated will be killed by disinfecting. Bleach for disinfection, vinegar for descaling, and a cloth or brush are all you’ll need. Clean your humidifier according to the recommendations in the use and care handbook. If you’re using the humidifier to treat a cold, allergies, or asthma, keeping it clean is even more crucial, as a dirty dehumidifier can return toxins to the air.

Filter-less Or Filtered

Humidifiers with and without filters will both humidify the air. A filtered model removes minerals from water before it is released into the atmosphere. The filter, on the other hand, will need to be replaced on a regular basis, probably every 1-2 months.

Filter-free models, on the other hand, do not necessitate the replacement of filters. Nevertheless, you may notice a collection of minerals around the outside of the filter-free humidifier, possibly in the form of fine white dust.

You’ll most likely notice a difference in how filtered and non-filtered humidifiers add moisture to the air. Filtered models are evaporative, which means they use a fan to move humidified air throughout the room.

Cool Vs Warm

Humidifiers can provide either warm or chilly humidity, according to appliance makers. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a cool-mist humidifier for children who have colds or the flu. Warm and cool-mist humidifiers, on the other hand, will raise the humidity in your home.

Room Size

It’s crucial to know the size of your space if you have an idea of where you’ll be using your humidifier the most. If you buy a humidifier that’s too big for the room, you’ll not only make it uncomfortable to be in, but you’ll also encourage mold and mildew to grow. If your humidifier is too small, it won’t be able to appropriately humidify the space. Humidifiers meant for larger rooms have larger water tanks.