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Essick Air Whole-House Evaporative Humidifier
Essick Air was founded in 1939, giving them decades of experience in manufacturing humidifiers and evaporative air coolers for commercial and residential use.
Auto shut off. Digital display. Wheels for portability. Filter and refill indicator light. Auto mode and 4 fan speeds. Customizable settings. ETL approved.
Some complaints that the wicks dry out easily if not used for a few days.
Whole-house, wheeled
20.5 x 21.5 x 14.5” / 14lbs
3.6-gallons
Up to 3,600 sq. ft.
Evaporative technology
Best Value
Everlasting Comfort Ultrasonic Humidifier
Everlasting Comfort focuses on just that, your comfort. They manufacture functional knee pillows, memory foam seat cushions, back cushions, oil diffusers and humidifiers.
Small, compact size. Large output 270ml per hour. Lasts 50 hours between refilling. Essential oil tray. Fully adjustable settings. No filters needed. Auto shut off.
The design makes it difficult to clean.
Single-room, stationary
14.4 x 12.4 x 7.8” / 4.25lbs
1.6-gallons
Up to 400 sq. ft.
Ultrasonic technology
Aprilaire 700 Automatic Home Humidifier
Since 1954, Aprilaire has been focused on manufacturing the highest quality humidifiers to make your living space more enjoyable, safer and cleaner.
Powerful whole-house humidifier. Automatic controls. More moisture than competition. Simple, infrequent maintenance.
Non-portable. Higher price than single room units, but a great price for its capacity.
Whole-house, stationary
16 x 11 x 18" / 15lbs
None, by design
Up to 4,200 sq. ft.
Evaporative technology
TaoTronics Cool Mist Humidifier
TaoTronics manufactures high-quality products that help improve and enhance lives. Their range includes Bluetooth headphones, speakers, lamps, oil diffusers and humidifiers.
Compact size. Quiet operation, just 38db. Microporous cartridge thoroughly filters water. 15 hours use between filling. Adjustable settings. Built-in timer. LED display.
Some parts are hard to reach when cleaning.
Single-room, stationary
8.07 x 5.31 x 11.31” / 3.53lbs
1.05-gallons
For rooms 431-538 sq. ft.
Ultrasonic technology
VicTsing 500ml Essential Oil Diffuser
VicTsing, founded in 2012, is a growing company who manufacture home products and consumer electronics, specifically audio products, mobile accessories and oil diffusers.
Compact. Modern wood grain design. Ultrasonic technology. Quiet operation. 7 color changing LED lights. BPA-free. 4 timer settings. 2 mist modes.
Isolated cases where the motor sound can be heard after a few months of use.
Single room, stationary
7.2 x 7.2 x 9.7” / 2lbs
500ml
For rooms 269-323 sq. ft.
Ultrasonic technology