Humidifiers

Humidifier for the home - take control of your indoor climate

A poor indoor climate is a greater problem than most are aware of.

It can result in decreased sleep quality, irritation in the throat/nose, or in the worst case create mold, mildew, or rot in your home.

Having the right humidity level is something every homeowner should aim for, and this is where you find the solution.

With a humidifier, you get a device that can restore the optimal indoor climate, allowing you to stay comfortably in your home without worrying about moisture or illness due to poor humidity levels.

How does a humidifier work?

A humidifier is a device that produces steam or cool mist, which is released into your home and absorbed by the air.

It typically uses regular water, which is filled into a container.

Most people use a humidifier to achieve a higher humidity level in their homes, but there are also versions that can release cool air to reduce humidity.

Humidifier with hygrometer - the smart solution

There is a smart solution that combines a humidifier with a hygrometer.

A hygrometer is a tool that can measure the humidity in the environment around it, making it a logical addition to a humidifier.

If you want to avoid acquiring both devices separately, you can find smart combo solutions here on the page where you get both devices in one.

This way, you have the complete solution for both measuring and maintaining an optimal humidity level in your home.

Humidifier for plants

Especially in winter, indoor plants tend to struggle due to low humidity levels.

Plants dry out faster and need to be watered significantly more often than in summer, as they do not absorb moisture from the air to the same extent.

Thus, a humidifier is a brilliant solution, as it can add more moisture to the air, which your plants benefit from greatly.

In addition to plants, an optimal humidity level is also important for furniture, as they thrive better under ideal moist conditions.

For example, leather furniture is more likely to crack slightly in low humidity.

Best humidifier? Look for these 5 important points!

When choosing a humidifier, it is important to be aware of several points to ensure you have the optimal experience.

Depending on, for example, the size of your home, not all humidifiers are relevant to your situation.

Read more below where we go through important things to consider before you choose a humidifier.

#1 - Size of the rooms in your home

The first thing you should investigate is the size of the rooms in your home or other places where you want to use a humidifier.

Most humidifiers are designed for small to medium-sized rooms of up to about 50 m².

If you have rooms larger than this, it often requires multiple humidifiers to achieve the optimal humidity level.

If your humidifier does not have enough capacity to cover the entire area of the room, the desired effect will be significantly lower.

Always read the product specifications to see how large an area it can cover before making your purchase.

#2 - Quiet humidifier

Like most electronic devices, there is a certain amount of noise when your humidifier is running.

However, you can find very quiet models suitable for those who have a humidifier in the bedroom or on a wall leading up to the bedroom.

This ensures that the humidifier can continue to operate at night to maintain the right humidity level, allowing you to get a good night's sleep.

If you are woken up by your humidifier due to noise, the whole point of creating a better sleep quality disappears; therefore, always choose a quiet model if you are easily disturbed by sounds at night.

#3 - Features in a humidifier

Humidifiers are available in very simple models where you won’t get much more than an on/off switch.

However, there are a wide range of different models across various brands, many of which include additional smart features.

Here are some examples of extra features you can find in certain humidifier models:

• Remote control. A remote control for your humidifier ensures that you don’t have to move over to it every time you want to set it. This also allows you to mount humidifiers high on the wall without worrying about being able to reach it.
• Timer. A timer function allows you to set a time interval for how long your humidifier should run. After the timer is up, it will automatically shut off.
• Humidity Interval. Some humidifiers allow you to precisely select the percentage of humidity you want to achieve. After this, it works somewhat like a thermostat in your home and shuts off when the desired humidity level is reached.
• Light and night function. Some humidifiers have lighting that can be irritating at night if placed in the bedroom. To address this, a dimmable night function is ideal, as the light dims at night when you need to sleep.
• Humidifier with hygrometer. A hygrometer built into your humidifier is a complete solution that allows you to both adjust the humidity and measure it precisely.

#4 - Power consumption

A humidifier is a device that often runs for long periods and therefore it can be nice to know how much power a device like this actually uses.

Depending on the size and brand of your humidifier, you can expect it to use anywhere from 30W to over 100W if it is one of the larger models.

If it needs to produce warm steam, it will typically use much more power than with cool mist.

Always remember to monitor your humidity and turn off your humidifier when the desired level is reached.

Some of the more advanced humidifiers can actually turn off themselves when they reach the desired humidity level.

#5 - Size of the water tank

The size of the water tank in your humidifier helps determine how long it can run without needing a refill.

It is always an advantage to have a large water tank, as this saves you from having to fill it up multiple times a day.

A typical humidifier usually uses between 5-7L of water per day.

If you have a water tank of only 3.5 liters, you need to refill it up to two times daily if it is to run continuously.

A good rule is to aim for a size that ensures you do not have to refill the water tank in your humidifier more than once a day.

Always remember to check if there is a need to humidify the air in your home before using a humidifier continuously.

Often, it’s enough to have it on for a couple of hours, after which the humidity reaches a suitable level.

Optimal humidity in the home? Be aware of this!

Having the right humidity in the home is extremely important for everyone.

Too low or too high humidity can create problems both with your home and with your own health.

If you are in doubt about how your own humidity stands, you can follow the guidelines below.

After that, you can find out whether your home’s humidity is too high, low, or already optimal.

Remember that different rooms in the home can have varying humidity levels, so it’s important to check all rooms.

Low humidity (Below 40%)

When it gets cold outside, it happens in almost all homes that the humidity drops.

This is often one of the biggest reasons we humans get sick and have some problems, particularly with our throat and nose regions.

The low humidity makes the air incredibly "dry," which strains our throats more than normal humidity.

It’s especially in the winter months that a humidifier is smart, as it can restore the balance in your home’s humidity, reducing irritations in your body during the winter.

Normal/mid humidity (40-60%)

The optimal humidity should be somewhere between 40 and 60% depending on the type of home you live in.

If the climate is relatively humid, for example in cities close to the sea, you should aim for the lower end of the scale regarding humidity.

If you, on the other hand, live in a brand new home where insulation is incredibly good, you may often experience low humidity, particularly in winter - for which you should increase it with a humidifier.

Too high humidity (Over 60%)

If the humidity becomes too high, it can particularly affect the home itself.

High humidity creates an environment in which a wide range of bacteria thrive, which can create complications in the home.

Excessive humidity is typically the reason your home gets mold, mildew, or other rot/moisture damage.

In this case, you should not use a humidifier but rather a dehumidifier to reduce humidity levels.