Humidifiers

Anyone who suffers from sinus problems knows that nothing soothes the swelling and pain like breathing in moist air. Dry air can inflame tender membranes, complicate sinus conditions, and irritate sensitive skin. A humidifier will restore a healthy level of moisture to the air.

			Humidifier Buying Guide AOS7135 Ultrasonic Antimicrobial Humidifier Our quietest and most popular humidifier. From $159.99 More Info AOS2055 Air Washer and Humidifier Washes the air naturally. From $259.99 More Info
Enviracaire EWM-350 Humidifier with UV Light Exclusive germicidal process kills 99.99% of germs. From $139.99 More Info	Enviracaire EWM-300 Humidifier with UV Light 2.5 days of continuous operation without refill.   From $137.99 More Info	Enviracaire EWM-211D Humidifier with UV Light Medicine cup allows the addition of medications.   From $104.99 More Info	Acu-Rite Digital Humidity Gauge Accurately monitor the humidity in your home so that you can keep it at a healthy level. From $24.95 More Info

Why Buy from achoo! ALLERGY?
 

Humidifiers offer many benefits for allergy sufferers. Especially during the winter, the combination of dry air and artificial heat can be very harsh on the skin, nose, and throat. Humidifiers solve the problem by restoring moisture to the air.

Extremely dry air can also warp and damage furniture, wooden floors, paint, and other objects in your home.

Humidifiers also help to reduce high heating bills. Dry air feels colder than it actually is, while humid air of the same temperature holds onto heat better and feels warmer.
 

Humidifiers not only soothe the sinuses, but they actually contribute to sinus health. By keeping the mucous membranes in the nose moist, humidifiers allow the nasal cilia (tiny hairs) to function properly and expel allergens, bacteria, and other infectious agents. Humidifiers can reduce the severity of sinus headaches as well as snoring problems.

Our room humidifiers are designed for use in the home. They're all relatively small and portable, and they work well on a tabletop or on the floor. (Wherever you place your humidifier, watch for the build-up of water, as that could lead to mold growth.) Before you make a purchase, check the coverage area and make sure that the humidifier is appropriate for the room where you will place it. See the Humidifier Buying Guide for more information.
 

Ultrasonic Humidifiers

Ultrasonic humidifiers spray mist into the air using ultrasonic vibrations. These ultrasonic vibrations also kill most microbes in the water. The Air-O-Swiss AOS7135 Ultrasonic Antimicrobial Humidifier is our quietest and most popular humidifier. It's easy to maintain and features digital controls, and you get to choose warm mist or cool mist.
 

Impeller Humidifiers

Impeller humidifiers, like the Air-O-Swiss 2055 Air Washer and Humidifier, have constantly rotating discs, which break the water into droplets that are small enough to become airborne. The Air Washer's discs are dishwasher-safe. Please note that while the air washer helps to clean the air by removing large particles like pet hair and dust, its air cleaning abilities are nowhere near those of HEPA air purifiers. We do not recommend using the Air Washer as a stand-alone air purifier, but it works great as a stand-alone humidifier!

Warm Mist Humidifiers

Warm mist humidifiers like the Enviracaire EWM-220 Humidifier and the Enviracaire EWM-300W Humidifier boil the water before spraying a warm mist into the air. The boiling process kills 99.99% of mold and bacteria. Formerly known as Slant/Fin humidifiers, these two Enviracaire humidifiers also feature germicidal UV lights to kill microbes. We recommend cleaning warm mist humidifiers at least once a week.

Cool Mist Humidifiers

Cool mist humidifiers emit a cool vapor into the air, as opposed to warm mist humidifiers, which emit a warm vapor. The Air-O-Swiss 2055 Air Washer and Humidifier is a cool mist humidifier, and the Air-O-Swiss AOS7135 Ultrasonic Antimicrobial Humidifier gives you the option of cool mist or warm mist.

In terms of function, there's really no difference between warm mist and cool mist; they both accomplish the same goal of humidifying the air. In general, cool mist humidifiers are a little easier to clean and a little louder than warm mist humidifiers. Also note that some warm mist humidifiers which contain boiling water could be dangerous around small children.
 

If the air in your home becomes too humid, it will encourage the growth of mold and dust mites. We recommend a relative humidity of 40 to 50 percent for allergy sufferers.

You can monitor your humidity with an Acu-Rite Digital Humidity Gauge.

  Quiet & effective
Reviewed by: willo from Oregon & Massachusetts

We have used a Slant Fin humidifier for years, having purchased it upon our doctor's recommendation. Now that we have a child who brings home germs to share with the whole family, we found ourselves in need of a second humidifier, having given our first one up to ease our son's breathing. I considering buying another Slant Fin, but was won over by the more attractive design of the Air-O-Swiss. The biggest advantage of the Air-O-Swiss over the Slant Fin is noise--the Air-O-Swiss makes much, much less noise. This is a real benefit for parents who need to be able to hear a coughing child down the hall! The Air-O-Swiss is much more attractive, too, as I mentioned, and I like the fine-tuning of the digital controls on this unit. I have allergies, and getting the humidity above 45% could be unhealthy for me. My only negative on the Air-O-Swiss is that we need to refill it much more often. Now, that's a plus, because it reminds us to clean out the tank very frequently, but it is also a bit of a hassle as we get only about 1.5 nights out of filling the tank, and that is running at a relatively low 40% desired humidity setting.

  easy to use
Reviewed by: D.D. from Lowell, MA

I'm very happy with my GF-300. I like the idea of using steam and not cold water to discourage mold growth. Easy access for cleaning is a big plus. The unit is very quiet, so, you can use it in any room of the house.

  Air-O-Swiss 2055 Air Washer and Humidifier
Reviewed by:  from 

I've noticed when I travel to humid places that my skin is softer and I am not subject to sinus infections, so I decided to buy a humidifier. I chose the AOS2055 because of the whisper technology, low energy usage, and (#1 priority) moisture purity. It actually cleans the air as it adds moisture and it prevents infectious buildup in the reservoir. I couldn't be more pleased with this unit. Thank you.