The 15 Best Humidifiers

If the humidity level is below recommended (around 30 to 50 percent), you should use a humidifier to increase humidity to this level.

Most popularly, humidifiers are used in colder months to battle dry air and decrease its negative effects on your health. When the air outside becomes cold during the autumn and winter, our standard method is to retreat indoors and crank up the heat.

But while heating systems do a solid job of heating the air, they drastically decrease your air’s humidity level.

Humidifiers also help control respiratory illnesses caused by asthma flare-ups, allergies, colds, sinus infections, congestion problems, and other illnesses. The mist coming from a humidifier eases your breathing passages.

Some models even have special medicine cups that enable you to combine respiratory medications released into the air and the mist.

Because there are plenty of humidifiers on the market, I made a list of the 15 best humidifiers available today.

Honeywell HCM350 Germ-Free Cool Mist Humidifier

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BONECO - Warm or Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier U350, Top-Fill

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PureGuardian H4610 120-Hour Warm or Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier

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1. Honeywell HCM350 Germ-Free Cool Mist Humidifier

Honeywell HCM-350 has a stylish design. The water reservoir has a handle, and it is easy to refill. UV technology kills up to 99.9% of bacteria. Dishwasher safe. Will work great in spaces up to 360 square feet large. Outputs 2 gallons of moisture per day.

Main Features:

• 3-speed settings
• Easy-fill reservoir
• Carrying handle
• Runs up to 24 hours
• Long-life UV bulb

2. Boneco 7135 Digital Ultrasonic Warm & Cool Mist Humidifier

Air-O-Swiss 7135 has an innovative design, warm and cool mist. The humidifier is great for rooms up to 650 square feet, outputs 3.5 gallons of water, and the maximum noise level is only 25 decibels.

Main Features:

• LCD
• Clean Indicator
• A hygrostat
• Timer
• Mist output control
• Auto mode, sleep mode
• Low water indicator

3. PureGuardian H4610 120-Hour Warm or Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier

PureGuardian H4610 has an adaptable high-output outlet, 2-gallon tank, and the selection of warm or cool mist. That is great for 600 square feet spaces. The humidifier also has an ultra-quiet technology, silver clean technology, and incredibly extended runtime to 120 hours using continuous mode with the lowest setting. How cool is that!?

Main Features:

• Long run time
• Low water indicator
• Mist control
• Light on/off
• Timer
• Easy to clean

4. Winix AW600 Triple Action Humidifier

This humidifier has a stylish design, it is very well made. The Winix humidifier performs 2 jobs at once – adds moisture and removes airborne contaminants. The humidifier adds 3.17 gallons of moisture per day and that is enough to cover spaces up to 600 square feet. The unit is extremely energy efficient, maximum wattage is only 16 watts.

Main Features:

• A combined HEPA/carbon filter
• Plasmawave technology on/off
• LED display
• Humidistat
• Refill indicator
• Mist output control
• Timer
• Auto mode
• Sleep mode
• Control panel lock
• Easy water refill

5. Crane EE-8065 Germ Defense Antimicrobial Humidifier

Crane EE-8065 is an ultrasonic humidifier with cool and warm mist available. The unit outputs 2.5 gallons of moisture every day. Works great in spaces up to 500 square feet. Available 2 models – with manual or digital controls.

Main Features:

• Mist output control
• Antimicrobial protection
• Very quiet operation
• 360-degree mist outlet
• The model with an LCD screen has a humidistat, programmable timer, and other good features

6. Honeywell QuietCare HCM-6009 Console Humidifier

This model has a great 9-gallon moisture output per day suitable for spaces up to 2300 square feet large. The humidifier also works as an air washer to reduce airborne dirt, dust, and pollen.

Main Features:

• Humidistat
• Carrying handle and casters
• Nearly 360-degree output
• Dual water tanks
• High moisture output

7. Air-O-Swiss 7147 Digital Warm or Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier

This modern, sleek design warm and cool mist ultrasonic humidifier output 3 gallons of moisture every day. Works great in spaces up to 650 square feet large.

Main Features:

• Automatic humidity control
• Mist output regulation
• Humidistat, humidity display
• 8-hour countdown timer
• Night mode, dimmer control
• Refill indicator
• Clean indicator
• Demineralization cartridge, hydro cell
• Rotating mist outlet

8. Vornado Evap40 Vortex Whole Room 4-Gallon Evaporative Humidifier

Vornado Evap40 is a simple evaporative humidifier with an effective design. Moisture output per 24h is 4 gallons. It can cover up to 1000 square feet in large spaces.

Main Features:

• 3 fan speeds, humidistat, mist output control
• Two large capacity water tanks with carrying handles
• Energy-efficient operation
• 2 Wick filters
• Easy to fill water tanks

9. Sunpentown SU-4010 Ultrasonic Dual Mist Humidifier

Sunpentown SU-4010 is an ultrasonic dual mist humidifier for rooms up to 500 square feet large. Moisture output per day 2.5 gallons.

Main Features:

• High humidity output
• Two 360 degree rotatable mist outlets
• Overheat protection
• Carrying handle
• Mist output control

10. Essick Air EP9 800 Whole-House 9-Gallon Humidifier

Essick Air EP9 800 is an evaporative cool mist humidifier with an incredible 9 gallons moisture output per day. It can cover up to 2,400 square feet spaces.

Main Features:

• Very high moisture output
• Water refill indicator, humidistat, display, 9 fan speeds, filter replacement indicator
• Front fill makes it easy to fill the water
• Available 3 finish options
• Evaporative wick
• Casters

11. Aprilaire Model 500 Whole House Humidifier

Aprilaire Model 500 covers large areas around 3,000 square feet large. Outputs 12 gallons of moisture per day. This humidifier allows you to set the desired humidity level, and it automatically maintains that level.

Main Features:

• 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

12. Honeywell HWM705B Filter Free Warm Mist Humidifier

Honeywell HWM705B is well designed, small, lightweight humidifier with 2 gallons of moisture output per day. It can handle rooms up to 250 square feet large.

Main Features:

• Strong handle for water tank
• Medicine cup for added relief when used with liquid inhalants
• Easy to fill water
• Refill light
• No filters

13. Crane Cool Mist Ultrasonic Drop Shape Humidifier – EE-5301

Crane EE-5301 is a compact size cool mist ultrasonic humidifier with 2.3 gallons moisture output per day. Works great in spaces up to 250 square feet large.

Main Features:

• 360-degree mist nozzle
• Can choose between various colors
• Adjustable mist output
• Water refill indicator
• To use, easy water refill
• No filters

14. Aircare MA1201 MoistAir Evaporative Whole-House Console Humidifier

Essick Air / Aircare MA1201 outputs 11.44 gallons per day and can handle spaces up to 3,600 square feet. It can set the desired humidity level, pick the auto mode, and let the humidifier do its work.

Main Features:

• Very high moisture output
• Water refill indicator, humidistat, humidity display, carrying handle, casters, auto mode
• Mineral-absorbing filter
• The large tank holds 3.9 gallons
• Simple operation

15. PureGuardian 10-Hour Ultrasonic Tabletop Humidifier – H920BL

PureGuardian H920BL is well made nice design cool mist humidifier. It outputs 0.5 gallons of moisture per day, which is good for rooms up to 150 square feet.

Main Features:

• Water refill indicator
• Only 12W energy consumption
• Nightlight