Ultrasonic Vs Evaporative Humidifier

Ultrasonic and Evaporative Humidifiers

Picking the right type for your home can be tricky if you don't know much about the two main types of humidifiers, ultrasonic and evaporative. To help you become a savvy consumer and shop for the right humidifier for you and your family, we've compiled an overview of which type of humidifier is best for you.

As mentioned earlier, there are two main types of portable humidifiers, both of which are great for humidifying a room, but they both have different characteristics that make each type better for different types of environments and different types of people. The three main factors to consider when trying to choose the best humidifier for you are

· Noise output

· price

· How does everyone deal with scale deposits

Let's start with the noise output. Some people prefer a completely silent humidifier because they typically use it in the bedroom. If this is the case for you then you will want to look into one of our ultrasonic humidifiers as they have a much quieter sound output than evaporative humidifiers as they do not have a fan inside. However, in some cases, people claim to want their humidifier to make a little noise to help them fall asleep at night. If this is your situation, then you should definitely consider an evaporative humidifier.

Next is the price. Evaporative humidifiers tend to cost less initially, but they also have filters that need to be replaced frequently. In the long run, you could end up spending more money than you intended over the course of a few years. While ultrasonic humidifiers also require maintenance to keep them free of mold and bacteria, no additional filters are required throughout their lifespan. The price you're willing to pay for a humidifier comes down to whether you're willing to pay more for the humidifier up front, or if you want a new filter when you need it.

Finally, the third factor to consider is the type of water you are using in your humidifier. The harder the water used for the humidifier, the more gray dust the ultrasonic humidifier will emit into the room. This is caused by hydromineral deposits in hard water. This dust specifically comes from ultrasonic humidifiers rather than evaporative humidifiers because the former don't have a filter, which can sometimes make it look like the room your humidifier is in is extra dusty. There are a few ways to fix this, such as changing the type of water used in the humidifier, but in general, if you want to avoid this problem, go for an evaporative humidifier.

So which type of humidifier is best for you? It really depends on what you value most is a quiet machine, low mineral dust production or a low upfront price. Be sure to check out our wide range of ultrasonic humidifiers to learn more about them.