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Humidifiers

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Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality humidifiers and the best place to get them.
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Venta LW45 Airwasher

A high-quality evaporative humidifier that also functions as an air purifier.

• Long-lasting
• Easy to clean
• No need for filters

Check out Venta. They are German made and pricey, but all parts are replaceable so it should last way longer than most.
– Dawndelion_

I bought the smallest Venta for my bedroom a couple years ago and I love it. Easy to tear apart and clean.
– D3th2Aw3

Venta, 300 USD in use every winter for the past 15 years. Have 2, about 2.5 gallons each.
– weindl

Honeywell Cool Moisture Humidifier (HEV320BV1)

An affordable evaporative humidifier known for its easy maintenance.

• Affordable
• Easy to clean
• Efficient

I have used a few and really like the Honeywell Cool Moisture one. It's big, but it's easy to keep clean and all humidifiers get gross, so easy clean is essential.
– offramppinup

I have a Honeywell 1 Gallon Cool Moisture Humidifier. Super easy to keep clean and the filters aren’t super intense.
– hideurtowers

Honeywell has several evaporative models (which can use tap water) that are pretty good.
– pan567

Carepod Stainless Steel Humidifier

An ultrasonic humidifier with a stainless steel interior designed for easy cleaning.

• Easy to clean
• No consumable filters
• Durable stainless steel

I’m only one winter into owning it but would heartily endorse the Carepod. No filters, the main part is dishwasher safe, and it works perfectly well for me.
– snowdiasm

Seconding the carepod, can’t get easier to clean.
– pickwhatcar

After a lot of research, I've decided on Carepod. It has stainless steel interior that you can even boil on the stove.
– WariStory

Aprilaire Whole House Humidifier

A whole-home humidifier that connects directly to your furnace.

• Whole-house coverage
• Low maintenance
• Long-lasting

Best to buy one that integrates with your furnace. I would recommend the evaporative ones that blow air against a water panel (most Honeywell are like this). I’m talking about one with a small boiler than injects steam into the ducts when the furnace is running. The one I have is Aprilaire brand in the US.
– ZombieManilow

If you own your own home and have central HVAC, look into a whole-home humidifier. Solid AprilAire unit runs between $750-1000 installed.
– bouncing_bear89

The AprilAire humidifier mounted to my forced-air furnace is connected to my tap water. I replace the filter annually.
– ShowUsYourTips

Levoit Smart Hybrid Ultrasonic Humidifier

A versatile ultrasonic humidifier with both warm and cool mist settings.

• Versatile mist settings
• Smart features
• Large water tank

This is your ticket: https://www.costco.com/levoit-smart-hybrid-ultrasonic-warmcool-mist-1.58g-humidifier.product.4000206868.html
– gavishapiro

I’ve had a levoit for around a year and it’s been fantastic!
– MoneyBaller

AIRCARE 831000 Space-Saver Evaporative Humidifier

A durable, space-saving evaporative humidifier with replaceable wicking filters.

• Long-lasting
• Large water tank
• Replaceable wicking filters

I use this model I found at Menards: https://www.amazon.com/AIRCARE-831000-Space-Saver-Evaporative-Humidifier/dp/B00WAC9VKQ. Working great for years.
– PutridFlatulence

Would I be overdoing it by buying this for a ~200 SF room? I’ve always had those smaller humidifiers and I swear they do literally nothing for me.
– apersiandawn

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