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Cold Humidifier

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Cold humidifiers are popular among parents. The more common name for these is cool mist humidifiers. When looking to purchase a cold humidifier there are three types to consider.

The first is an ultrasonic humidifier. This machine creates cool mist by the means of vibrations. This humidifier is not very popular because it leaves behind white. The next is an evaporative humidifier. It works by transmitting moisture into the air by fan. Finally, and most common, is the impeller humidifier. The impeller humidifier flings water at a diffuser breaking the water into fine droplets that enter the air.

Cold humidifiers are sometimes more popular than warm mist humidifiers because they are safer to use with children. At times the warm steam let off by warm mist humidifiers burns a child. If a child puts his or her face or hands near a cool mist humidifier, the cool mist will not harm them.

Not only is it safer to use with children, but it is energy efficient. Whereas a warm mist humidifier uses energy to boil and send out the steam, cold humidifiers only use electricity to fan the water.

There is one major danger with the cold humidifiers. Due to the lack of heat, the water in the tank is susceptible to breeding dangerous bacteria.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission found that ultrasonic and impeller humidifiers can dispense harmful microorganisms and minerals into the air. If breathed in, these bacteria may cause serious lung infections.

To prevent any dangers be sure to clean your cold humidifier as suggested by the manufacturer. Most machines require simply cleaning procedures. A good tips to follow is clean your tank every day with soap and water. Empty the tank and fill with a small amount of soap and water. Wash the entire tank, rinse and refill for use.

Be sure to use only distilled water in the tank. Tap water contains certain minerals that need to be filtered out. Unfortunately cold humidifiers do not filter the minerals from the water because they lack heat. The minerals can also lead to breathing problems.

Cold humidifiers should only be used when needed. Too much moisture can cause problems. A good way to monitor your home’s moisture is to purchase a hygrometer at your local hardware store. Ideally your home should be at 30-50%, 60% or higher can result in the growth of mildewScience Articles, mold and fungi.

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One Option: a Sunbeam Humidifier

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

When you are purchasing a humidifier one brand to consider is a Sunbeam humidifier. Sunbeam humidifiers are available in warm mist or cool mist varieties. The units vary in size, dispensing enough water for small to large rooms. Some of the units include filters whereas some do not or have reusable filters within the machine. One type of Sunbeam humidifier to choose from is the Warm Mist Vaporizer Humidifier. This unit is a kind of basic steam humidifier. This means that the base is filled with water and electricity boils the water sending it into the air as steam.

Another warm mist Sunbeam humidifier is the Water Steam Humidifier. This unit is also a steam humidifier. The only difference is that it covers a larger area.

The Warm Mist Humidifier, a steam humidifier, is also a Sunbeam humidifier. It can run for 16 hours on one tank and releases 3 gallons of water into the air.

The Cool Mist Impeller Humidifier is another type of Sunbeam humidifier which could be consider as a alternative. Impeller technology is when rotating disks fling water at a diffuser that breaks the water into fine droplets that float into the air. The water is sent into the air cool, not heated. The impeller disk evenly distributes the water into the air. It also can run for 28 hours on one tank.

A more complex cool mist Sunbeam humidifier unit is the Cool Mist Humidifier with Permafilter Technology. This machine is slightly different because it filters the cold water as it leaves the machine. Most cool mist machines do not have a filter, but this filter is reusable so it will save you $60 a year.

Sunbeam humidifiers also offer the Ultrasonic Humidifier. Cool water is injected into the air via small vibrations created by the unit. This humidifier fills a medium or large room and can run for 27 hours on one tank.

Humidifiers are recommended for winter use. Low temperatures along with heating systems can create dry air. The dry air can lead to illness, nose bleeds, dry skin, cracked lips, and home damage.

Humidifiers put a certain percentage of moisture into the air depending on what you set it at. Some units can automatically determine how much the air is lacking. If your unit does notFree Web Content, you can buy a hygrometer that reads the amount of moisture in the air. Set your unit to add the amount needed to total between 30 and 50%.

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Mechanical humidifier benefits

Friday, September 4th, 2009

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A Humidifier with No Filter Saves Time and Money

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

A humidifier with no filter is incredibly common. Most people prefer this type of humidifier because it is less maintenance than one with a filter. These humidifiers are easy to take care of because you simply clean them and wipe them off instead of cleaning and changing the filter.

A filter is used on some humidifiers to absorb the water from the reservoir and release into the air. It also acts as a filter sucking all the harmful particles and minerals out of the air and water.

Humidifiers with no filter use a much less complex system to clean the water, electricity heats the water to a steam that is released. These humidifiers with no filter are steam humidifiers, or vaporizers.

A benefit of steam humidifiers is how closely you control the level of humidity. The temperature of the heat is dependent on the temperature of the room.

Many people buy these humidifiers to help relieve cold, flu and sinus symptoms. Often medicine is added to the water in the base to intensify the relief.

There are two important problems to acknowledge with humidifiers with no filter. These units need to be placed out of the reach of children. The steam that exits the unit is extremely hot and can easily burn a child. Because the machine uses electricity to generate heat, it also can become very hot. Do not leave it on the floor or upholstery because it can be a fire hazard.

Despite these problems, a humidifier with no filter is one of the most economical humidifiers. The unit itself is often inexpensive. Unlike other types of humidifiers, tap water can be used in the tank. The minerals that may be harmful are boiled out. Beyond that you do not have to purchase filters to change every few months. However, this unit uses more electricity than an evaporative humidifier. On average a humidifier with no filter that releases 350g of water will use 325 watts of energy, but an evaporative model would use only 10-20 watts. A humidifier with no filter uses more energy because it heats the water with electricity before release.

Maintenance on humidifiers with no filters is extremely simply. Empty the tank of water then add lime scale remover and a small amount of water, and let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse the cleansers out and wipe the unit dry and then it is ready for use.

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