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• #1Dec 29, 2025

  Please recommend humidifier.

  I used an [AIRCARE Evaporative Humidifier](https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/43E58B1A-6C68-4879-9C38-75CE0A76AC25?ingress=2&lp_context_asin=B00HMMJDNY&visitId=7b974455-4e62-4e70-9895-3f806f65aa5a&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto&ref_=ast_bln), pick a model that you like the look of and suits your capacity needs. The first I got was the silver console-style and the fan rattled itself out of the housing. The replacement I got was the space-saver whole house which worked great until I got an in-line to my forced air system. Some will have tanks and others will have a single reservoir you pour into. Just make sure to use the water treatment.

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• #2Aug 9, 2025

  looking to buy a humidifier

  I quite like my aircare console humidifier. It's more than you need for one room, but I'm sure there are smaller ones. You're looking for an evaporative humidifier. They're dead simple devices. A reservoir of water, a fan, and a wick to get wet and blow the air across. You need to keep them clean but they require less frequent cleaning than any ultrasonic units and they don't spread contaminants from the water into the air since they just allow the water to evaporate itself rather than physically atomizing it into the air.

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• #3Aug 2, 2025

  humidifier recommendations

  There are a few high end brands that might be superior, but most are very similar, within their categories. No BIFL humidifiers, and better ones will be costly. For longevity, evaporative seems to be the best type. I suggest you narrow it down to what will work for you and check reviews online. I wanted to add one lower priced gallon size evaporative model for my kitchen area and concluded they all suck and don't last too long. I'm guessing you're looking for a room size, vs whole house. First consider the type: warm mist, ultrasonic, evaporative. Warm mist will cost the most to operate. Ultrasonic often leaves a white dust on surfaces. Evaporative can be noisy due to the fan. Ease of use is key - filling and cleaning, lugging to sink, capacity. Every stinking plastic contraption that deals with air has a ridiculous amount of nooks, crannies, and fins that can be impossible to clean. Check consumables for cost of replacement wicks, filters. I use two whole house evaporative humidifiers along with water additives to inhibit bacteria. One is twenty years old, a Bemis hamper style, now AirCare. In winter they run 24/7 along with woodstoves. Wicks need cleaning or replacing monthly, $25 each. Some can hold up to a vinegar soak to give it another month.

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• #4May 1, 2025

  humidifier & air purifier

  Humidifier: Evaporative style. Not cool mist or steam. Carepod, venta or aircare are popular Air purifier: Alen 45i or 75i depending on your space needs. They offer a lifetime warranty as long as you buy filters from them or an authorized 3rd party. Or Coway or Winix. Levoit is not well regarded or built very well. **There are combo units - AVOID THESE LIKE THE Plague**

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• #5Mar 2, 2025

  easy to clean evaporative humidifier

  Look forward to your update. I turned out to buy a new AIRCARE 2.5 Gal. Evaporative Humidifier. 1. The noise is louder than the old ultrasonic one, but at the lowest fan level it is acceptable. 2. With a larger water tank it supports a higher room humidity level which is a plus. 3. I used tap water and didn't pay attention to the filter until 3 weeks later I noticed it's molded...I tried different methods to clean up and reuse the filter but failed. 4. I bought new filter and ProTec humidifier cleaner. So far it looks OK. We will see. Lessons learned: never clean the filter with bleach, it does sanitize and remove mold stain, but it takes much more effort to remove the residue from the filter, and it softens the filter that it can no longer stand within the humidifier :(

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• #6Feb 1, 2025

  Can anyone recommend a good quality humidifier?

  I just did the same exercise and have come to the conclusion that an "Evaporator Cooler" is the best and most versatile solution that can be used during the winter and summer months ! Evaporative humidifiers are suppose to be the most efficient, but the high cost of the wick/filters is a deterrent. If you're interested in those types than try Aire-Care Mini-Console.

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