Humidifiers

Humidifiers increase the relative humidity indoors. This should be between 40 % and 60 %. If the air is too dry, a humidifier will help you. Find the right one for you now.

What a humidifier can do for you

  • You support your entire family – humidifiers can be used in the children's room without hesitation.

  • You enjoy noticeable benefits all year round thanks to continuously balanced humidity

  • You avoid the effects of too dry air and alleviate symptoms such as burning eyes

  • You have more rest at night thanks to freed breathing and less snoring

  • You come into less contact with bacteria and viruses because they are brought to the ground more quickly.

  • No matter what your home is like, there is a system for every need

  • You save yourself the hassle of statically charged hair or objects

  • You enjoy a better overall sense of wellbeing and more concentration 

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4 Tips on buying a humidifier

Measure the humidity

You can measure the relative humidity in a room using a hygrometer. For measurement to be accurate, it is important for the hygrometer to be positioned correctly: set up the hygrometer on a raised surface in the middle of the room, away from windows and doors. Wait a few minutes for the sensor to adjust to the room temperature.

Determine the room size

It is important to know how big the room in which you are going to be using the humidifier is. If the doors to other rooms are open, the area of those rooms must also be included. Room area is calculated by multiplying the length and width of the room (e.g., 15 x 20 feet = 300 square feet). To find the room volume, multiply the room area by the ceiling height (300 square feet x 8 feet = 2,400 cubic feet). 

The room size should be doubled for minimum energy houses with controlled ventilation. 

Choose a humidifier that is recommended for at least your desired room size/area

Find out how hard your water is

Water hardness is a measure of the quantity of minerals in water. The higher the percentage of those minerals, the harder the water. The device you need will depend on the hardness of your water. If you don’t know the hardness of your tab water, you can ask your local water supplier or ask us to send you a test strip.

Choose the right type of system

There are 4 different types of humidifier systems: evaporator, ultrasonic nebuliser, vaporiser and air washer. The water hardness is decisive for the choice of the appropriate system. 

  • Soft water (0 ° - 4 °dH) = all systems
  • Water of medium hardness (5 ° - 13 °dH) = all humidification technologies can be recommended though in the case of ultrasonic nebulisers, the anticalc cartridge should be used
  • Hard water (from 14 °dH) = evaporators and air washers with an anticalc cartridge are recommended

Different types of humidifiers

There are different versions of humidifiers, but the function is always the same: to increase the relative humidity of the room air by bringing additional moisture into the air.

Vaporiser

The water is brought to boiling point in the device using a method similar to the one applied in a kettle, for example. Boiling the water produces hot, germ-free water vapour which is emitted by the device directly into the room. Vaporiser systems, also known as steam humidifiers, are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers. It is important for limescale to be removed regularly from vaporisers. We advise against using hard water or water from water softeners in vaporisers.

Ultrasonic nebuliser

This humidification system turns water into mist using an ultrasonic membrane that atomises the water into tiny droplets. A built-in fan disperses the mist, which humidifies the room. The emitted mist is cold, making it suitable for nurseries. Nebuliser systems, also known as atomisers, make the humidification process visible. Regular cleaning and descaling are essential, and they are not suitable for hard water or water from a softener.

Evaporator

An evaporator works on the principle of natural evaporation. Humidifier filters absorb water, and an integrated fan draws in indoor air, passing it through the moist filters. The air absorbs the required humidity and is blown back into the room. The main advantages are quiet operation, ideal for bedrooms or offices, and no risk of overhumidification. The air takes in only as much moisture as it needs based on the temperature. Filters need regular replacement. Evaporators are suitable for households with children, babies an pets due to the absence of hot water and easy cleaning.

Air washer

This system combines a humidifier and air purifier using the principle of evaporation. Unlike evaporators with replaceable filters, air washers use reusable plastic discs. These discs rotate in water, absorbing humidity and removing particles from the air. A fan draws dry air across the wet discs, capturing pollutants like pollen and dust, which are washed off in the water. The purified moisture is then emitted into the air, making air washers ideal for allergy sufferers. Regular cleaning of the water tank is necessary to remove impurities.

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