Humidifier Styles

Click on the links below to read reviews on these types or styles of humidifiers. Each article will point out the pros and cons of that particular technology, as well as give general information on how each particular style operates.

• Point of Use Humidifiers
  Point of use or stand-alone humidifiers are the most common type of humidifier, as well as the cheapest. Unfortunately due to their small size and portability, they require constant refilling, and do not often have the capacity found in built in or furnace humidifiers. - More on Point of Use Humidifiers -
  
  
• Furnace Humidifiers
  Furnace humidifiers, as their name implies are installed on your homes furnace or ductwork. This type of humidifier requires installation, but will humidify your entire home. Due to it's permanent location it is often connected to a constant water supply so refilling is not necessary. - More on Furnace Humidifiers -
  
  
• Evaporative Humidifiers
  Evaporative humidifiers often use a foam pad or foam drum to absorb moisture and allow the moisture to be evaporated as air flows over it. The older styles had a severe problem with mineral build-up, but developments in media technologies have eliminated this problem in some brands.
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• Flow Through Humidifiers
  Flow through humidifiers usually consist of a metal screen or mesh which water flows over. Air is then blown through the mesh, thus increasing the humidity. Flow through humidifers waste huge amounts of water and are becoming less popular due to environmental concerns. - More on Flow Through Humidifiers -
  
  
• Warm / Cool Mist Humidifiers
  Warm mist and cool mist humidifiers work on the same principle. Instead of allowing the water to evaporate, a very fine mist is blown into the air. - More on Warm Mist / Cool Mist Humidifiers -
  
  
• Steam Humidifiers
  Steam humidifiers are as their name suggests designed to put steam into the air. This allows you to maintain a very precise humidity level, but can also place a great amount of condensation into your home.
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