October 18, 2024
The range of devices that saturate the air with water vapor is quite wide. In order for the equipment to start functioning, it is enough to fill the tank with water and connect it to the power grid.
Having set the required humidity level, all that remains is to monitor the presence of water. When the air in the room becomes sufficiently humidified, the device switches to economy mode, working only to maintain the achieved level.
You can install devices in each room or move one, which is quite inconvenient. Another option is to place a powerful humidifier, the performance of which is enough for the entire room. The advantage of all models is the lack of need for installation work.
What you should pay attention to when choosing equipment:
performance;
power consumption;
water tank capacity;
dimensions;
types of filters for cleaning;
noise level during operation.
The most convenient models are those with built-in hygrometers (they measure the humidity level and display it on the display), as well as a timer and automatic adjustment of operation. Also
remote control of the equipment will be useful. The ability to add essential oil to the humidifier allows you to fill the room with a pleasant and healing aroma.
Models with manual control are cheaper than those equipped with a touch panel. The devices should be easy to use, adding water to the tank, as well as cleaning should be quick and easy.
Important criteria for the consumer are also the design, harmoniously fitting into the interior of the room, the need to replace consumables and the cost of the devices themselves.
Household appliances of this type are classified according to the principle of air humidification.
Steam humidifier
The principle of operation of steam devices is similar to the operation of electric kettles. The poured water heats up and turns into steam, after which the surrounding space is saturated with moisture. The devices are productive and not very demanding on the quality of water (you only need to periodically clean them from scale), do not have replaceable filters, the condition of which must be monitored. However, they are not very safe, noisy and consume a lot of electricity.
"Cold" evaporator
"Cold" evaporators (until recently the most familiar to consumers) humidify the air by evaporating moisture from the surface of the wet filter, for which a fan is installed in the device. Quite economical humidifiers require frequent replacement of cartridges (they clean the air from microparticles of dust). There are certain requirements for the quality of water, it is preferable to use distilled liquid.
Complexes that provide high-quality cleaning, ionization and humidification of air
They are among the most expensive devices, but the air quality in the room where they are installed is worth it.
Ultrasonic humidifier
The principle of operation of ultrasonic models is based on the conversion of water into steam (using high-frequency vibrations) and its supply to the room in the form of fog. This technology is characterized by low power consumption, low noise, compactness, ease of operation, no risk of burns from steam or a hot surface. But the water used in the humidifier must also be purified from impurities. Ultrasonic humidifiers have recently become the most popular among consumers, as they are the most convenient for installation in residential premises.