Humidifiers

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  • Heater/dehumidifer advice?

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    Jun 6, 2018

    I'm hoping a knowledgeable contractor-type person can point me in the right direction here.  I have a large downstairs room, next to the garage, that has a full bath attached.  It's not underground, but feels pretty basementy -- often damp and cool.  I have a split system (heat/cool/dry) that was there when I moved in, but it's old, and the "dry" function only works when the air conditioner (which is literally NEVER needed down there) is on.  What I need is a dehumidifier (turning on/off constantly?) and heat (occasionally), ideally in one unit, but I know that may not be possible. I don't want to empty buckets.  There's a funky little closet on the other side of the bathroom, away from the living space, that would make a good place for the unit(s), but is that too distant to be useful?  Thanks for any advice!

    Jun 6, 2018

    Why is it so humid in this space? I suggest that you figure that out and fix that problem. Maybe you need a French Drain. Or maybe you need better ventilation in the bathroom. What ever it is, I suggest that you fix the problem, instead of trying to clean up after. 

    Jun 13, 2018

Archived Q&A and Reviews

From: Letitia (2/99)

We had the cool mist type of humidifier for a while; it's safer than hot steam for obvious reasons. I bought it at some standard five-&-dime like Walgreen's. However, when I realized that it was time to clean it, I discovered that it was absolutely impossible to get into the works to do so. Even using a screwdriver to separate as much of the parts as I could (without actually taking the motor apart) and using pipe cleaners, there was still a horrible guckiness that I couldn't reach. This guck was being transformed into the mist that was supposedly keeping us all moist and healthy! Yuck!! I threw it away. Whatever you buy, make sure it can be cleaned.

From: Diane (2/99)

We bought our humidifier from Cotsco. It's a Kaz brand. It's a cool mist humidifier and it works great. It's easy to clean and change filters. I can also add some essential oil into the water and it doesn't affect the humidifier at all. The best thing is, it's quiet!! We had originally bought another brand for my son's small room. It was really cheap, less than $10. But it was so noisy so we finally gave in and threw it out and got the Kaz from Costco again. They sell it in the pharmacy for around $30. But I noticed they were selling another brand in the main warehouse for around $50. It's by the air filters