Whole-Home Vs Portable Humidifiers

A problem usually has numerous solutions for you to choose from, but it doesn’t mean that they all have optimum results. As much as possible, we don’t want to make compromises, so we look for the most effective one.

Dry air at home is one of the common problems that gives us plenty of options to choose from.

Dry air can give rise to discomforts like dry skin and irritated eyes. Luckily, these can be remedied by lotions, creams, and eye drops which you can easily buy over the counter.

But treating the symptoms doesn’t stop the problem once and for all. You want to make the problem go away permanently.

Doing something about the humidity will put an end to your problems. And the comfort and wellbeing of your family are sure to improve.

Whole-home humidifiers have pretty much the same function as the portable type. But that doesn’t mean that they deliver the same level of results.

You might be thinking that a more expensive type is the best choice. Portable types cost more but they work well in smaller spaces. It’ll do if you want to humidify just one room.

If you want to humidify more than just one room, you’re better off with a whole-home unit. It makes use of central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to humidify your entire home. Have moisturized air anywhere at home.

Comparisons

Maintenance
If you don’t want to schedule daily maintenance, a whole-house unit offers convenience as it only requires changing the water panel at least twice during the winter season.

Portable types require much more maintenance to keep them operational and safe. Its tank should always have enough water, and you have to watch out for molds and bacteria that might grow in it. This means cleaning regularly is a must. And that’s also time-consuming, right?

For anyone who wants an effective humidifier without constant humming, a whole-house unit is the best choice. Since it’s placed where your HVAC system is, it’s also out of sight.

Portable types, on the other hand, work best when put in the living room or beside the bed. With this, you’ll have to listen to it bubble or make a fan noise as it humidifies the room.

Capacity
Together with the furnace, whole-home units moisturize the air inside the entire home evenly. Steam units that are attached to the water supply directly warm your home to the perfect temp.

Room humidifiers work by introducing moisture by creating steam. It has a water tank, so replacing the water should be done almost daily.

Air Professionals Heating & Air Conditioning Has Your Back
We offer different designs of whole-house humidifiers that will improve the atmosphere of your home. We ask the right questions before recommending the best unit for your needs, and we also offer installation services.