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Humidifiers are designed to add moisture to the air and can be very useful in improving the air quality of a home. Dry air can wreak havoc on the respiratory system, resulting in dry throat, dry skin, nose bleeds, sinus infections and other unwanted symptoms. Humidifiers are also known to be beneficial for wood floors, furniture, wallpaper and house plants.
Dehumidifiers, which can also be very beneficial for home use, remove moisture from the air. They can help prevent mold, improve air quality, ward off pests and more. Plus, dehumidifiers can make a humid room feel much more comfortable. They’re commonly used in damp areas like basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms and crawlspaces.
Whether you need a humidifier or dehumidifier, find the best one for your needs from our top-rated humidifiers and dehumidifiers at Lowe’s.
Tabletop humidifiers are a great way to add moisture to the air in smaller spaces, such as a single bedroom. You can filter humidifiers by room size to ensure that you choose a device that can humidify the area you're concerned with. Console humidifiers have a larger water capacity and can add moisture to larger spaces. If you live in an extremely dry climate year-round, you might be interested in a whole-house humidifier that will increase the humidity all throughout your home.
Warm mist humidifiers add moisture and heat to the air, and are compatible with medical inhalants. Cool mist humidifiers operate similarly except there is no heated element to the moisture they provide. Some humidifiers are designed to allow you to choose between a cool mist and warm mist option.
Ultrasonic humidifiers use a vibrating metallic diaphragm to create water droplets that are released into the air.
Evaporative humidifiers use a fan to increase the water evaporation process.
All humidifier types except for those that are ultrasonic have filters to purify the water you're using. You can filter by whether a humidifier has filters that you replace or permanent filters that you will need to clean regularly.
Humidifiers with an automatic shut-off feature will switch off once the water in their tank is depleted to conserve energy.
If you live in a climate where you deal with excessive moisture, rather than dry heat, you might benefit from a home dehumidifier. Too much moisture can cause problems like mold and mildew, which can negatively affect your health and the structure of your home. A dehumidifier purifies the air by drawing moisture and unhealthy inhalants like dust, allergens and mold, out of the air. Pump dehumidifiers create an extremely cold surface where vapor condenses.
Typically, electronic dehumidifiers aren't the most energy-efficient appliances, but Lowe's has a number of ENERGY STAR® certified devices to choose from if you're trying to create an energy-conscious home. You can filter for devices based on features that you may find important, such as electronic controls or a continuous run option.
You'll want to choose a dehumidifier based on the size of the space the device is intended to serve. Since underground parts of your home are likely to be damper, you might be specifically looking for a dehumidifier for your basement. Dehumidifiers can remove anywhere from 30 to 225 pints of water from the air a day, depending on the size of the unit. A bucket full indicator will let you know when your dehumidifier needs to be emptied of the moisture it has captured.