Dear Jim: I am in the market for a room humidifier, but I do not know which type is best for my home. Can using one really reduce my heating bills even though evaporating water cools? Is using only ...

Why does a humidifier make winter more bearable? As winter lingers and cold weather combined with home heating system operation dries out indoor air, you might be considering a home humidifier. By ...

Room volume and size can also play a role in your humidifier's effectiveness. “Larger rooms and higher ceilings dilute humidity quickly, which makes localized mist sources less effective,” Van Hulle ...

Humidifiers help us breathe easier when sick, but should you turn your humidifier off at night? Here's what to know about when you can run your humidifier and when you should turn it off.

When the heat clicks on and the cold and flu germs start making the rounds, a humidifier is your new best friend. “Humidifiers help relieve symptoms with colds and sore throats for two basic reasons: ...

Humidifiers generate a fine mist to add moisture to dry air. In places with cold, dry winters, they’re great for maintaining humidity levels indoors and preventing dry skin, chapped lips, sore throats ...

Summer weather can affect the quality of both indoor and outdoor air. Indoor air carries allergens, bacteria and mold, and dry air can harm your health. Cleaning your indoor air can prevent you and ...

Humidifiers use one of four evaporation types: steam, evaporation, ultrasonic and impelling. Most modern humidifiers have cool and warm mist settings, each with hard water caveats. Cool mist: Cool ...