Humidifiers Comparison: 2500+ Square Feet Coverage / $151-200 Price
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Humidifier |
Essick Air / Aircare 4DTS-300 |
Honeywell HE240 |
Aprilaire model 600 |
Honeywell HE120 |
Aprilaire 400 |
Honeywell HE360 |
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Coverage (Sq ft / m2) |
2700 / 251 |
3000 / 279 |
4000 / 372 |
4000 / 372 |
4000 / 372 |
4500 / 418 |
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Price |
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Humidifier Technology |
Evaporative |
Evaporative |
Evaporative |
Evaporative |
Evaporative |
Evaporative |
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Type of humidifier |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
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Moisture output per 24h (Gallons/liters) |
13 / 49.2 |
16 / 60.5 |
17 / 64.3 |
17 / 64.3 |
17 / 64.3 |
18 / 68.1 |
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Tank size (gallons/liters) |
5.5 / 20.8 |
Direct from the water pipe |
Direct from the water pipe |
Direct from the water pipe |
Direct from the water pipe |
Direct from the water pipe |
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Run time per tank |
10 hours |
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Removable tank |
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Water refill indicator |
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Humidistat |
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Humidity range |
25% – 65% |
15% – 50% |
15% – 50% |
15% – 50% |
15% – 50% |
15% – 50% |
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Humidity display |
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Automatic – Manual – |
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Automatic – Manual – |
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Mist output control |
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Control type |
Electronic |
Manual |
Manual or |
Manual |
Manual or |
Manual |
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Programmable timer |
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Automatic safety shutoff |
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Carrying handle |
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Casters |
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Remote control |
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Filters |
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Automatic – Manual – |
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Filter price |
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Filter cleaning and (or) replace |
Replace seasonally |
Replace annually |
Replace annually |
Replace annually |
Replace 2x per year |
Replace annually |
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Germ protection |
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Demineralization cartridge |
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Noise level |
46 – 70dB |
Noticeable sound |
Noticeable sound |
Noticeable sound |
Noticeable sound |
Noticeable sound |
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Energy usage (max) |
135W |
75W |
N/A |
75W |
N/A |
75W |
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Voltage |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
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Size (inches / centimeters) |
Height: 22 / 56 Width: 28 / 71 Depth: 14 / 35.5 |
Height: 15.3 / 39 Width: 15.7 / 40 Depth: 9.4 / 24 |
Height: 15.7 / 40 Width: 15.3 / 39 Depth: 10.2 / 26 |
Height: 10.9 / 27.5 Width: 9.1 / 23 Depth: 12.7 / 32 |
Height: 15.7 / 40 Width: 15.3 / 39 Depth: 10.2 / 26 |
Height: 15 / 38 Width: 14 / 35.5 Depth: 10.2 / 26 |
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Weight (pounds / kg) |
28 / 12.7 |
9 / 4.1 |
9.8 / 4.4 |
11 / 5 |
8.8 / 4 |
18.5 / 8.4 |
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Warranty |
1 year limited |
1 year limited |
5 year limited |
1 year limited |
5 year limited |
1 year limited |
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Featured accessories |
Maintenance Kit | Humidistat | Maintenance Kit | Humidistat | ||
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Pros |
+Multiple finishes +High humidity output +Adjustable humidistat +Humidity display +9 fan settings +Dual water bottles +Check filter alerts, water refill indicator +2-stage AirCare filter +Casters +Easy to set up doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, easy to clean |
+Covers large area +Warm air evaporation +Humidistat, mist output control +PerfectFLO system optimizes water usage and efficiency for +Installation video available +The kit includes everything needed for installation |
+Covers large area +Humidistat +Auto outdoor sensor +May reduce energy costs – during the colder months can help you +Can use warm water +Water panel changes indicator +Efficient water usage |
+Covers large area +Intelligently designed +Warm air evaporation +Humidistat, mist output control +The kit includes everything needed for installation +The viewing window on the enclosure |
+Covers large area +Humidistat +Auto outdoor sensor +May reduce energy costs – during the colder months can help you feel warmer, leading to reduced heating costs +Can use warm water +Water panel changes indicator +Efficient water usage |
+Covers large area +Warm air evaporation +Humidistat, mist output control +The kit includes everything needed for installation +The viewing window on the enclosure |
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Cons |
–Have to replace the filter regularly –Higher fan speeds are very loud –The plastic is flimsy –The humidistat is not accurate –Only 1-year limited warranty |
–Have to replace the filter annually or more often –Only 1-year limited warranty |
–Should be installed by a qualified HVAC technician –Have to replace the filter regularly |
–Have to replace the filter annually or more often –Only 1-year limited warranty |
–Should be installed by a qualified HVAC technician –Have to replace the filter regularly |
–Have to replace the filter annually or more often –Only 1 year limited warranty |
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Overall Rating (max 5) |
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15% Price/performance |
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5% Design |
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35% Performance |
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15% Features |
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10% Noise level |
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20% Maintenance & Upkeep |
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Conclusions, recommendations |
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(4.3 / 5)
Summary:
The most powerful humidifiers in this category with great features and affordable price.
Aprilaire model 600 covers a large area. It has a humidistat, auto outdoor sensor. May reduce energy costs – during the colder months can help you feel warmer, leading to reduced heating costs. Can use warm water. Water panel changes indicator. Efficient water usage.
Honeywell HE240 covers a large area. It has a warm air evaporation, humidistat, mist output control. PerfectFLO system optimizes water usage and efficiency for low-cost humidifying. Installation video available. The kit includes everything needed for installation.
Honeywell HE120 covers a large area. Intelligently designed. It has a warm air evaporation, humidistat, mist output control. The kit includes everything needed for installation. The viewing window on the enclosure.
Honeywell HE360 covers a large area. It has a warm air evaporation, humidistat, mist output control. The kit includes everything needed for installation. The viewing window on the enclosure.
Aprilaire model 400 covers a large area. It has a humidistat, auto outdoor sensor. May reduce energy costs – during the colder months can help you feel warmer, leading to reduced heating costs. Can use warm water. Water panel changes indicator. Efficient water usage.
Essick Air / Aircare 4DTS-300 has multiple finishes, high humidity output, adjustable humidistat, humidity display, 9 fan settings, dual water bottles, check filter alerts, water refill indicator, 2-stage AirCare filter, casters. Easy to set up, doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, easy to clean.
