The 6 Best Whole House Humidifier
Only the best whole house humidifiers made our short list, which was further narrowed down to only six entries.
These six entries were evaluated according to their salient features, whether their pros outweigh their cons, and what sort of price point the manufacturer had set for the humidifier.
In the end we had enough data to determine which of these six deserves to be named the best whole house humidifier for your money.
Aprilaire 500 Whole House Humidifier
Features
Designed and manufactured in the United States, the Aprilaire 500 Whole House Humidifier was created by the very inventors of the whole house evaporative humidifier. This is a brand with a long reputation, and a very positive one at that.
It provides full coverage for up to three thousand square feet. It can hold twelve gallons per day. It uses dual sensors to monitor the humidity level and adjust your home accordingly.
Pros
- Comes with a great brand reputation
- Digital control is easy to read and use
- Automatic sensors keep the humidity level ideal
Cons
- Sometimes air leaks between the unit and the HVAC
Aprilaire 700 Automatic Humidifier
Features
The Aprilaire 700 Automatic Humidifier is one of the best whole house humidifiers for operating quietly. If you have been bothered by the hum and drone of devices in your house in the past, this could be a great option for you.It puts off three quarters of a gallon of humidity an hour. It can easily handle humidifying a space of up to 4,200 square feet. All this, and it even operates automatically.
Pros
- Operates very quietly
- Covers an area of up to 4,2000 square feet
- Automatically regulates your home’s humidity
Cons
- One of the more expensive items on this list
Honeywell Cool Moisture Console Humidifier
Features
It uses three gallons of water, knows how humid the room is thanks to its humidistat, and it automatically shuts itself off when your home has reached the optimal humidity. It can humidify spaces up to 2,300 square feet.
Pros
- Easily humidifies spaces up to 2,300 square feet
- Uses cool moisture technology
- 3 gallon capacity
Cons
- Does not hook up to an HVAC system
Vornado EVDC300 Energy Smart Evaporative Humidifier
Features
The Vornado EVDC300 Energy Smart Evaporative Humidifier is truly remarkable. Not only does it humidify your air, it also lets you tailor the evaporation process which removes dust, dander, and many other types of allergen and irritant from your air.The design is minimal and offers 1 gallon of water. It is highly simple and easy to maintain with a low water indication.
Pros
- Incredible five-year warranty
- Humidifies and purifies your air
- Consistent Intellegent comfort
Cons
- A bit poor in quality control
AIRCARE H12600 Digital Whole-House Console
Features
The AIRCARE H12600 Digital Whole-House Console is one of the best whole house humidifiers in terms of looks. It has a woody, 60’s happy household sort of vibe. But its positive features are not relegated just to its looks.The AIRCARE H12600 easily humidifies 3,700 square feet and can produce up to 11.9 gallons of output per day. It does not produce white dust, and it uses a four speed fan.
Pros
- Two-year warranty included
- Humidifies up to 3,700 square feet
- Can produce up to 11.9 gallons of output daily
- Auto shut off
Cons
- Not the cheapest unit available
AIRCARE EP9 800 Digital Whole-House
Features
Another great showing from AIRCARE, the AIRCARE EP9 800 Digital Whole-House is a fairly unique design for a humidifier.Shaped as a type of column, this humidifier is among the best whole house humidifiers on the market. It can easily humidify up to 2,400 square feet.
Pros
- Unique column design
- Humidifies up to 2,400 feet squared
- Automatic shutoff
Cons
- An expensive humidifier
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