Humidifier
Excessive dryness in the room can cause significant discomfort to its inhabitants, because a person consists of 70% water. With low humidity in the room on the surfaces of all objects and furniture will accumulate an excessive amount of static electricity. To avoid unpleasant consequences, it is recommended to install a humidifier that will create the most comfortable humidity in your room. In this article we will talk about the features of such devices and the basic rules for their use.
to contents ↑Why is low humidity dangerous?
Few people think about the dangers that can be fraught with invisible air to the human eye. Its excessive dryness in the room can be the main reason for the development of a number of physiological problems. The first alarms are usually the following symptoms:
- Tightness of the skin.
- Dry mouth and nasal mucosa.
- Peeling hands.
- Labored breathing.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Fatigue.
- Distraction.
- Lethargy.
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If such symptoms occur, you should not immediately go to the doctor, because most likely the problem is the lack of moisture in your apartment. In this situation, you will need a humidifier for the home.
to contents ↑Important! Upon returning from the hospital, take care of creating the most comfortable microclimate in the children's room. Excessive dryness is often the cause of the common cold and colds in babies. In our separate review we will help you choose "The best humidifier for children".
Types of Humidifiers
Having decided to choose an air humidifier for an apartment, it should be remembered that a wide variety of devices of various models is presented on the modern market. The most popular types of equipment today are:
- Steam device. This type of household humidifier works on the principle of evaporation of hot water when a certain temperature is reached. The devices of this model have high performance, and therefore can significantly increase the humidity in the room. Focusing on a specific model, make sure that the device is equipped with a hygrometer, which will make it easier for you to control the humidity level.
- The ultrasonic device. This appliance converts moisture to a gaseous state due to exposure to high frequency vibrations. The main advantage of such a device is its low power at a decent level of performance.
- Cold evaporation device. This equipment is a classic version of this technique, which works on the principle of passing air through a device with a built-in evaporator.
- Air purifier with humidification function. This device has a combined operating principle. In addition to regulating the humidity level in the room, it performs additional air purification from dust and other harmful impurities.
Important! It is also possible to clean the air of dust and other impurities using an ionizer. We spoke in detail about this device in a post“Humidifier with ionizer”.
to contents ↑Important! The variety of all kinds of devices that the market abounds in very often leads to a dead end. It often happens that the same functions can be performed by different devices. On our portal of useful tips, we prepared a comparison of such devices in a separate review. Find out,"Air washing or humidifier - which is better?"
How to choose a home humidifier?
When selecting such a device, pay special attention to the following characteristics of the device:
- Device performance This indicator is selected in accordance with the area of your premises. The device is designed to adjust the humidity value in one of the rooms of your apartment.
- Energy Efficiency. To determine this indicator, pay attention to the power of the device. For example, a steam device consumes electricity in the range of 300-600 watts, but at the same time, the ultrasonic model is not inferior in performance and consumes no more than 40 watts.
- Noise level. Before choosing a humidifier, pay attention to its noise indicators. The most optimal during the round-the-clock operation of the device is a sound level of not more than 35-40 dB.
- Equipment with a hygrometer not only performs its direct function, but also allows you to control this indicator.
- Availability of additional features. Some models are equipped with an information display that shows the current air parameters in the room.
Important! Any humidifier has an action level of about 1.5 meters, so you should change the location of the device as often as possible. Read all useful information in this article.“Where is the best place to put a humidifier in the room?”
Devices from popular manufacturers
In the modern market of household air humidifiers, you can find a wide variety of models from various manufacturers, and therefore it is quite difficult to make a choice in favor of a particular device. The most popular devices today are those from the following brands:
- Plaston is a reliable Swiss manufacturer that supplies the market with humidifiers such as Air-O-Swiss and Boneco. Despite the rather high cost of such devices, they differ in quite effective, quiet and safe operation.
- Electrolux is a Swedish company designed for air humidification devices which not only have high quality work, but also the original design.
- Aircomfort is an Italian company whose production line of air humidifiers is not only attractive for its design, but also for increased functionality.
to contents ↑Important! No manufacturer is safe from the occurrence of marriages, and therefore, before purchasing a humidifier, test the device and compare it with other models.
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In this article, we told you about the features and basic characteristics of household air humidifiers, as well as the features of the choice of such household appliances. We hope that the microclimate of your apartment will be as comfortable and safe as possible.
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