There all types of humidifiers to suit different preferences. Whether you choose Warm Mist or Cool Mist is a
matter of taste. Both effectively raise the humidity level and will make your home more comfortable..
That's why we've created this special page within the site to advise about Holmes Humidifie.
Your body needs moisture to function
properly, but the minute you shut the windows and turn the heat on, you start to reduce the humidity in your
home from the optimal level of 40-50 percent down to 20 percent. The result? Dry air, which deprives your
lungs and respiratory system of moisture, and makes you susceptible to illness and the common cold.
Humidifiers combat this, moisturizing air and creating a healthier, more comfortable environment.
Providing Comfort
The Holmes® brand offers all types of humidifiers to suit different preferences. Whether you choose Warm Mist or
Cool Mist is a matter of taste. Both effectively raise the humidity level and will make your home more
comfortable.
Providing Convenience
Now Holmes® offers the ultimate in convenience, reusable filters. Our new LifeLong™ humidifier filter technology
uses exclusive composite materials to filter out mineral deposits found in the water. Just follow the easy cleaning
instructions provided to wash and refresh your filter.
Details Make the Difference
All Humidifiers put moisture into the air, but the Holmes® brand difference is in the details. Holmes® Humidifiers
have been designed for features that make the humidification easy. Almost all cool mist humidifiers feature
FilterCheck® monitors which monitor the filter condition. Cool mist Humidifiers also have Microban® Antimicrobial
Product Protection built right into the filters and plastic parts. Microban® Antimicrobial Product Protection
inhibits the growth of odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew that may affect key humidifier parts.
To get the best performance out of your humidfier we recommend following these
simple maintenance steps. Always turn off and unplug the humidifier before cleaning or replacing the
filters.
Filter Replacement
For all humidifiers it is important to know that filter replacement time is largely dependent on how hard the water
is and how often the unit is used. The timeframes listed below are simply guidelines.
Evaporative WickFilters (Cool Mist, Console)
Replace every 4-6 weeks or when the filter turns mostly brown. For units equipped with FilterCheck®, be sure to
consult the indicator for filter condition.
Moisturizing Your Home and Making Breathing Easy with a Whole House
Humidifier
A whole house humidifier can relieve the dry and itchy skin
associated with winter weather. These units
provide the air in your house with added moisture. It can help with sinus issues
that are aggravated by dry
air. You and your family can find relief from chapped lips, sore throats,
seasonal colds and allergies because
of the moisture added into your air. These central humidifiers hook up directly
to your heating and air
conditioning systems, along with your plumbing. Several types of central units
are available.
- A steam humidification system uses less water than other types. An
ecologically friendly system, this unit
provides an equal amount of moisture to the air for every gallon of water used.
Most are approved for use in
homes up to 3000 square feet. It works on a 'moisture on demand' system,
allowing your home to always be
at its optimal moisture level.
- The fan powered whole house humidifier is also for homes up to 3000 square
feet. This style of
humidification system can provide a high moisture output, which is great for
extremely dry homes. A
humidifier pad needs to be used with this unit. These pads are readily available
and simple to replace.
- The bypass whole house humidifier lets you control humidity levels from season
to season. Maintenance is
similar to that of the fan powered.
- The drum humidification system is installed quickly and maintenance takes very
little time. There is no drain
required with this style.
With the several different options for a whole house humidifier, you will want
to consider the needs of your
home and research each humidification system thoroughly prior to making the
decision of which to purchase.
There are many online retailers that offer comparison charts and frequently
asked question sections on their
websites. These are always great resources when making a decision in home
improvement. Many people
find that it helps them to have all of the information laid out in front of them
while researching their options.
This way everything is right there to refer to and make comparisons
with.
When pricing you will want to make sure that you are looking at similar models.
If you are looking at a drum
system with one retailer and a steam system with another, then you are comparing
apples to grapefruits.
Meaning of course that you cannot compare the two pricewise, because they both
offer different features.
Decide first which type of system is right for your home and then start price
hunting while comparing the
same type of system.
Always know the manufacturer's guarantee and the retailers return policy before
making your purchase. If
you have a concern or question, contact the retailer via email or phone to
discuss the issue. Be sure that you
know whether or not the cost includes installation. Many online retailers have
partnerships with installation
companies. If installation is not included, find out a cost from your local
installer before deciding if you are
getting a good price on the whole house humidifier itself. When you are
satisfied that your questions are
answered, then you are ready to make your purchase. Time to breath comfortably
again!