What Is an Ultrasonic Humidifier?

Humidifiers are great, but did you know that there are so many different types of humidifiers to choose from? Read on to learn what ultrasonic humidifiers are and find out if they're right for your home.

Ultrasonic Humidifiers: The Best Choice for Your Home?
There are many different types of humidifiers. A humidifier is an investment, so it's important to choose the right one for your home.

For example, it's a good rule of thumb to avoid steam vaporizers in your home because they produce hot steam that can be dangerous to children. Likewise, evaporative and impeller (cool mist) humidifiers can quickly humidify a single room, but can create excess moisture and introduce mold into your home.

The most versatile and best home humidifiers tend to be one of two varieties:

Central Humidifiers – These are the most expensive option, but they can evenly humidify your entire home.
Ultrasonic Humidifiers – These devices use ultrasonic vibrations to create a cool mist. You can choose between different spray temperatures and size options according to your needs.
How Do Ultrasonic Humidifiers Work?
Ultrasonic humidifiers rely on a high-efficiency technology that expels tiny water droplets into the air where they evaporate into water vapor, thereby humidifying the space. Traditional humidifiers use heat or other methods to evaporate water inside the unit, then release the steam into the air.

Ultrasonic humidifiers are also quieter and less expensive to maintain than traditional evaporative humidifiers. With an ultrasonic unit, you don't need to change filters or wicks, and there's no risk of steam burns. Because they cannot convert water into mist, ultrasonic humidifiers also use less electricity.

How to Use an Ultrasonic Humidifier
Get the most out of your ultrasonic humidifier with these tips:

Place the device on a table or shelf in your room. This gives the water droplets the best chance of evaporating rather than settling on nearby surfaces.
Use distilled water. Your tap water contains minerals. To avoid any risk to asthmatics, choose distilled water that won't cause mineral buildup in the device.
Clean your equipment regularly. Any minerals and bacteria present in the tank can be released into the air. That means anyone in the room could be exposed to mold and bacteria. Clean the device according to the manufacturer's instructions to prevent any mess. (This advice applies to all types of portable humidifiers.)