Understanding ratings humidifiers are typically rated by the room size.
Room size humidifiers.
Depending on factors like the tank size and discharge rate your humidifier is designed for a certain room size.
Unless you get a unit suitable for the size of the area you want to humidify you may be disappointed with the results.
For rooms that just feel a little humid you can get away with about 1 pint per 10 square feet of floor space.
The humidifiers in our ratings are organized by the room size or area they re intended for from personal humidifiers that can humidify up to 25 square feet all the way to consoles for 1 000.
Now that you have an idea of the best large humidifiers on the market you face the challenge of selecting the correct one for the size of your house or a particular room.
Using a large room machine in a small room may promote mold or bacterial growth while an undersized model won t be able to properly increase or maintain humidity levels.
The manufacturer usually lists the square footage it s sized for on the.
The right dehumidifier size for your home depends on both the size of the room and the humidity level which can range from a mildly clammy feel to water dripping down the walls rarely a good sign.
A baby humidifier is a better choice in a child s room.
The 40 plus humidifiers are organized by the room size they re intended for from personal humidifiers that can humidify up to 25 square feet all the way to consoles meant for 1 000 square feet.
Amazon s choice for room size humidifier.
The best choice is one that fits the space.