Quiet Humidifier

W hether it’s too humid or too dry, the air we breathe is not doing us any good if it isn’t fresh. During the winter months, the air tends to be less humid, causing several health problems from irritated sinuses to nosebleeds, cracked lips, and even asthma. A good air humidifier can provide you with a quick and silent solution to your health problem. There are plenty of models to choose from, as they range from the traditional types to modern ones like the ultrasonic models. So, to help you choose a unit which will help you combat air dryness, we provide you with the best recommendations.

Top 9 Quiet Humidifiers Comparison

Photo	Product Name	Coverage	Auto Shut off	Noise Level	Dimensions	Weight	Warranty	Price
Best Overall	1. Homech HM-AH001	430 sq. ft.		30 dBA	10.2” x 6.5” x 13.3”	4.8 lbs	18 months	Check Price
Our Choice	2. Pure Enrichment MistAire	250 sq. ft.		32 dBA	8” x 6” x 9”	1.75 lbs	2 years	Check Price
Best Humidifier for Large Rooms	3. Venta LW45	800 sq. ft.		22/ 35/ 45 dBA	17.8” x 11.8” x 13”	13 lbs	10 years	Check Price
	4. Boneco AOS S450	860 sq. ft.		35 dBA	14” x 9.5” x 13.2”	10 lbs	3 years	Check Price
Best Budget-friendly	5. Crane EE-5301B	500 sq. ft.		Whisper quiet	13.5” x 27 ½”	4.5 lbs	1 year	Check Price
	6. Miro NR08BT	600 sq. ft.		18.8/ 20/ 27.2/ 30 dBA	14” x 12” x 12”	9.75 lbs	1 year	Check Price
Best for Bedrooms	7. Dyson AM10	172 sq. ft.		Whisper Quiet	8.7” x 9.4” x 22.8”	7.5 lbs	2 years	Check Price
	8. Honeywell HCM350B	300- 425 sq. ft.		29 dB	17.48” x 9.37” x 11.85”	8.36 lbs	3 years	Check Price
	9. Vicks V790	400 sq. ft.		Whisper Quiet	16.9” x 12.3” x 13.6”	1 lbs	3 years	Check Price

1. Homech HM-AH001

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Silent by definition, the Homech HM-AH001 produces only 30 decibels when it runs. Thus, whether you want to use it to increase moisture in the bedroom, office, or nursery, it is a discrete addition that you will barely be able to hear when it runs. It is appealing design-wise as well, the 10.2” by 6.5” by 13.3” size making it a perfect fit as it won’t clutter the space at all, and it will fit anywhere you need it to. Despite the compact size, it provides optimal performance in spaces of up to 430 square feet, which proves its prowess.

Per hour, it releases from 60 to 300 milliliters of cool mist into the air, and you can adjust the output by turning the dial knob, at the front of the unit, to the level which feels most comfortable for you. The 4-liter capacity of the water tank won’t have you refilling it all that often, and if you are not paying attention or are asleep when it runs out of water, it turns off on its own to prevent overheating. On a full tank, depending on the mist release setting you choose, it can run for 12 to 60 hours without interruption.

The 360-degree mist nozzle is another mention-worthy highlight, as it ensures an even release of the mist into the room for full coverage in all directions. As it is rated at 15-25 watts power, low energy draw is a given, so it won’t cost you all that much to run it. Furthermore, it is backed on parts and labor for the first 18 months after you acquire it.

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2. Pure Enrichment MistAire

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When the budget is limited, you do not need to make sacrifices in terms of quality to make the desired purchase, but rather look into what the market has to offer. In terms of affordability and not only, the Pure Enrichment MistAire is the choice we recommend you go with.

Even though it is a cheap purchase, it delivers more than you could hope for in terms of performance as it outputs 150 milliliters of cool mist per hour into the air, and is suitable for rooms and spaces of up to 250 square feet. It turns off when the water level is low, to prevent overheating if you forget to refill it on time. Additionally, as the tank boasts a 1.5-liter capacity, you are likely to not refill it all that often.

As it is ultra-quiet – it produces only 32 decibels – and features the nightlight that you can turn on or off as you like, it makes for an especially wise addition to the nursery. Furthermore, the manufacturer backs it with an industry-leading 2-year warranty on parts and labor.

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3. Venta LW45

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It features a 2-in-1 operation as it not only humidifies the air, but it also purifies it, eliminating dust, pollen, pet dander, as well as other allergens, thanks to its Cold Evaporative Process. Even more, thanks to the disc stacks which trap all the air-borne particles, you don’t have to worry about ‘white dust’ on your furniture.

It is available in 2 color choices – black and white, and it is perfect for any large house, as it can cover up to 800 square feet. It does have other two, smaller sizes available, in case the room is smaller, and they can cover 200 sq. ft. and 400 sq. ft. respectively.

It requires no filter, thus it is easy to maintain and clean, and it features a large water tank capacity, of 3 gallons. In case you forget to turn it off, the unit will automatically shut itself off as soon as there’s no more water in the tank, while the water refill indicator light will remind you to fill it up. It comes with 3 fan speeds, so you can choose its intensity according to your comfort, while its quiet operation will not disturb you as you sleep. It works with 24 decibels on its lowest speed, 35 decibels on the second speed and 42 decibels on its highest.

Not only will it help alleviate coughs, nasal and skin dryness, regardless of the season, but it will also help reduce static electricity and preserve your wooden furniture. It measures 17.71 inches in width, 11.81 inches in length and 12.92 inches in height, and it weighs 13 pounds, thus it is relatively compact and easy to store. Moreover, the manufacturer provides a warranty of 10 years from the moment of your purchase, thus it is a great investment for the future.

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5. Boneco AOS S450

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It measures 13.2 inches in height, 14 inches in length, and 9.5 inches in width, and it weighs 10 pounds, thus it is easy to maneuver around the house. It features a digital display that allows you to easily set it up according to your needs and preferences. It provides you with a variable mist output, as well as a built-in hygrometer. Thus, the unit will keep an eye on the humidity present in the room, making sure to maintain it at a healthy level.

Moreover, it uses warm mist which is not only safe to touch but also healthy and child-friendly. It heats the water to 212 degrees, destroying all the bacteria in the process, before releasing the warm mist into your home. It can output 3.5 gallons daily, and it can humidify up to 860 sq. ft.

Thanks to its intelligent features, it will automatically switch from auto mode – 50% humidity, to sleep mode – 45% humidity, to help you save money in the long run, and it requires no filter for hassle-free maintenance. It features a silent operation, 30 – 40 decibels, depending on the setting you selected, and it features a self-cleaning decalcification mode for easy cleaning.

Even more, it provides you with timers, so you can turn on/off the unit at certain moments, and an automatic shut off with an empty indicator, as soon as there’s no more water left in the tank. It comes with a cleaning indicator to let you know when it requires cleaning, and it features a large 2-gallon water tank for easy refills.

It is equipped with an anti-mineral pad that absorbs the resulting limescale, and it helps reduce calcification in the long run. It should be replaced every 2 to 4 weeks. Moreover, it can be used with aromatherapy oils, as it comes with a specially designed container. It comes with a limited 3-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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5. Miro NR08BT

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It’s one of the most intelligent units on the market ,as it provides you with freedom of controlling it through the Miro app. It is compatible with both Android and iOS phones, and it provides you with total control over the unit with a push of a button. Its colorful LED lights can be set to change colors, or maintain a particular color, which works as an excellent night light, or they can be turned off, depending on your preferences.

Even more, you can change the mist output for a more comfortable atmosphere, or you can set different timers – 1 hour, 4 hours or 8 hours if you want the unit to start at a particular time. Once there’s no more water left in the tank, the unit will turn itself off, so you don’t have to worry about it being damaged.

It features an aesthetically pleasing design, with rounded shapes, and it measures 14 inches in height and 12 inches in circumference. All parts from the main body are waterproof and washable, thus you don’t have to worry about cleaning it up, and it provides a simple, detachable design for hassle-free maintenance.

The bowl provides you with a large 1-gallon capacity, therefore you won’t have to refill it too often. Depending on which setting you use, it can work continuously up to 8 hours on its max setting and 24 hours on its minimal. Even more, it comes with large coverage, as it can humidify up to 600 sq. ft.

To provide you with even more versatility, it comes with 2 vapor caps, each providing you with a different mist direction. The Tea Kettle cap can be rotated 360 degrees and directs the mist on the side, while the Volcano cap is fixed and points the mist straight up. It is relatively lightweight, 9.75 pounds, therefore you can move it anywhere you wish to. It comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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6. Crane EE-5301B

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It measures 13.5 inches in height, and it has a circumference of 27 and ½ inches, and it is lightweight, thus easy to move around, as it weighs only 4.5 pounds. It has an aesthetically pleasing oval-like design, and it is available in several colors – aqua, blue/white, clear white, grey, orange, and pink – to allow you to pick the unit which fits best with your house decor.

It comes with a large capacity of 1 gallon, thus you won’t have to refill too often, and it can operate up to 24 hours continuously. Even more, it requires no filter, and it comes with an anti-microbial clean control feature, which reduces mold and bacteria up to 99.96%. It effectively works for small and medium-sized rooms, as it can cover up to 500 sq. ft., as it will ameliorate coughs, sinus irritations, dry skin, and dry hair.

It features an auto-off function, which will turn the unit off as soon as there’s no more water left in the tank, thus you don’t have to worry about it being damaged. Even more, its lid is not only removable, to allow you to easily clean the unit, but it can also rotate 360 degrees. Thus, you won’t have to move the unit from its place, but simply rotate and redirect the mist towards another direction.

It is whisper-quiet, so you don’t have to worry about it disturbing your sleep, and it uses an ultrasonic cool mist to help you breathe fresh cool air. It comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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7. Dyson AM10

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It measures 22.8 inches in height, 8.7 inches in length, and 9.4 inches in width, and it weighs 7.5 pounds, and it is an ultrasonic humidifier, which means it is whisper quiet. It comes with a tank capacity of 1.1 gallons, and it can work up to 12 hours continuously. It produces cool mist only, and it’s not recommended to be used with aromatic oils.

It uses an intelligent climate control to provide you with dual function, as it can work as a fan as well as a humidifier It is Asthma and Allergy Friendly certified, thus you can rest assured that it won’t affect your allergies, and it comes with an LCD screen to let you tell with only a glance on which setting it runs.

It comes with a remote control which allows you to set it up according to your preferences from across the room. You can switch between the fan and humidifier, and you can choose the humidity output, as it comes with 2 modes. The first one allows you to increase it from 30 to 70% while the second one decreases the humidity from 70 to 30%.

Even more, it provides you with 10 fan speeds to choose from, as well as a sleep timer which allows you to choose a time between 15 minutes and 9 hours for the unit to either shut off or turn on. If you don’t want to supervise its work, then simply choose the automatic mode, which will make sure to maintain the humidity in the room at a comfortable level. It can cover 150 sq. ft. up to 172 sq. ft., and it comes with a limited 2-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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8. Honeywell HCM350B

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It measures 17.48 inches in length, 9.37 inches in width, and 11.85 inches in height, and it weighs 8.36 pounds, thus it is compact and easy to store. It is available in 2 colors, black and white, thus you can easily choose the one which fits best with your home décor. It has a water capacity of 1.1 gallons, thus you don’t need to refill it often, and it can work up to 24 hours continuously, therefore, providing you with a humidified and clean air. It can be easily placed in bedrooms or medium-sized rooms, as it can cover from 300 sq. ft. up to 425 sq. ft.

The tank comes with a recessed handle, to allow you to easily maneuver it around, and it comes with a wide opening for a quick refill. Additionally, it can be easily cleaned up, so you don’t have to worry about maintenance. The unit uses UV technology, which exposes water to ultra-violet light, reducing mold, bacteria, fungus, and viruses up to 99.9%. Even more, its wicking filter is also treated against mold, thus you don’t have to worry about any spores reaching into the air. Therefore, it will help with your allergies, as well as temporarily reducing congestions and coughs.

It uses invisible cool moisture, thus you don’t have to worry about ‘white dust’ on your furniture, and it features QuietCare technology, which allows the unit to function up to 30% quieter than other units, at only 29 dB. So, it can be easily placed in the baby’s room, or allowed to work overnight, as it is silent, and it won’t disturb your sleep.

It comes with 3 speed settings, to allow you to choose the mist output, and it comes with a self-regulating evaporative system, which means you’ll never have to worry about it leaking. It uses only 60W as it works, so you don’t have to worry about a large energy bill, and it comes with a limited 3-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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9. Vicks V790

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It features Ultraviolet Chamber technology which can kill up to 99.9% of bacteria, mold, and spores present in the water, after only 2 hours of use. Thus, you can be sure that the mist it releases into your home is bacteria-free. It features an adjustable humidity control knob, which allows you to select how much mist you want into your house, while the LED lights will let you know when it’s time to refill the tank or change the UV bulb.

It features a dual tank, placed on both sides of the unit, each coming with a soft-touch, ergonomic handle, to allow you a tight grip, as well as hassle-free maneuverability. Each tank can hold up to 1 gallon of water, thus you don’t have to worry about refilling it too many times. It can work continuously up to 24 hours, and it has a whisper-quiet operation, thus you can safely place it in the nursery.

Additionally, it comes with a medicine cup, which allows you to add VapoSteam or Kaz Inhalant into the mist, they are not included, to help alleviate flu symptoms. It also comes with a mineral absorption pad that will keep any mineral dust residue from the warm mist, trapped inside the unit, preventing it from re-entering the air.

It measures 16.9 inches in width, 12.3 inches in height and 13.6 inches in length, so it is compact, and it will integrate seamlessly into your house décor thanks to the pleasant white/blue color scheme. It can cover up to 400 sq. ft. and tt comes with a limited 3-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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Cool Mist or Warm Mist

Humidifiers are not only beneficial to your health and skin, but they also prevent damage to wood floors, building structures, and even furniture. Many of them work by breaking up water and mineral particles, dispersing them into the air, thus protecting you from germs, as well as of some types of allergies. However, you should pay attention to what type of water you use with your humidifier, as “white dust” can form in the tank and around the room if you don’t use distilled water.

Additionally, depending on what your preferences are and what type of humidifier you use, you’ll be able to select between warm mist and cool mist. While both types come with advantages and disadvantages, it is important to pick the one that matches your requirements best. So, let’s take a closer look at them:

Warm Mist

Warm mist units use an internal heating element to take the water to a boiling point, dispersing it into the air like an invisible mist. These types are considered healthier than their counterparts, because the boiling process kills waterborne bacteria and mold, preventing them from extending into your home. The warm mist models do not have internal fans and work best in smaller areas like your bedroom or your office, but unlike the other models, these are a bit difficult to clean.

Benefits

• They eliminate allergens and flu viruses
• Some can be used to disperse steam medications
• They offer more protection for various germs and viruses
• They are not noisy

Drawbacks

• They might use slightly more electricity when heating the water
• Must be kept away from children, as the hot water could be a potential threat to them
• Require regular maintenance and cleaning

Cool Mist

Cool mist models disperse a fine mist at room-temperaturatue, throughout your house, and they come in two varieties: evaporative or ultrasonic.

• Evaporative units use a fan to draw in air from the room they’re placed in, blowing it over the water recipient to cool the area. As a result, the dispersed water vapors evaporate into the room, creating that pleasant cool feeling.
• Ultrasonic units, on the other hand, use a vibrating metal diaphragm to make vibration similar to the sound vibrations. These cut through the water, turning it into thin, mist-like vapors, that humidify and cool the room at the same time. Quieter than their counterparts, ultrasonic types will also leave the ‘white dust’ on your furniture, so you’ll have to clean your room more frequently.

Benefits

• Relive dry skin, allergies, flu, and asthma symptoms
• They require less energy as they don’t boil the water
• Safe to children
• They have a large range

Drawbacks

• Some are a bit noisy
• Require regular maintenance and cleaning
• Produce ‘white dust’

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Frequently Asked Questions





?How often do I have to replace the filters?
The evaporative cool mist humidifiers use wick filters. At least every 1 or 2 months they should be changed. Otherwise, bacteria, especially mold, might grow on the filter. While the other types of humidifiers might not use filters, you should perform regular maintenance and cleaning, as well.


?Is white dust dangerous?
No, it poses no health risks. It is a byproduct of natural minerals found in water, which have been released through humidification.


?How often should I clean it?
You should clean it at least once per week, or, if time doesn’t allow it, at least every 1 or 2 weeks. Some might require frequent cleaning, so it’s best to check the manual your unit comes with.


?What is their output?
Different than their capacity, the output is the amount of mist the device can produce in a single day. Depending on the model and type, the output will vary, as it can go from 1 to 14 gallons per day. You should pick a unit that corresponds to the size of the room you plan on using it in, as well as your preferences and necessities.


?How often should I refill it?
It is highly dependent on the unit you have at home since the individual capacity of a humidifier will vary depending on the model. They can hold anywhere from 0.5 up to 6 or 7 water gallons, while almost all the models come with a detachable water tank to allow you hassle-free refilling.



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Verdict

No matter the season, to keep your health in top shape, the air you breathe has to be fresh and clear. A humidifier can help reduce dry skin and dry hair symptoms as well as asthma. All of the above-mentioned units will provide you with a quiet operation, so no matter which unit you decide to test out you’ll have great results. However, if you’re not yet decided on which unit to try out first, let’s make a recap:

Best Overall : Homech HM-AH001
Homech HM-AH001 provides you not only with a large tank capacity, but it can also release 60 up to 300 milliliters of cool mist. It can run for 12 up to 60 hours without interruption and it features a 360-degree nozzle. Its auto shut off function will turn the unit off when there’s no water, and it can be used for a room that reaches 430 square feet. Quiet, under 30 decibels, it won’t inconvenience your activity, nor will it raise the bill costs, as its energy use is low.

Our Choice : Pure Enrichment MistAire
With a price for all pockets, Pure Enrichment MistAire will provide you with a great performance, in silence, as its work doesn’t produce more than than 32 decibels. Abla to cover a room up to 250 square feet large, it also comes with an auto shut-off which will turn the unit off as soon as the tank runs empty. It is also equipped with a nightlight, which you can turn off if you’d like.

Best Humidifier for Large Rooms : Venta LW45
If you own a large house, or if the room that needs to be humidified is spacious, you can rely on Venta’s LW45 model. It uses an evaporative process, which can cool down up to 800 square feet, and it comes with a 2-in-1 design as it will also purify your air. Additionally, it comes with 3 fan speeds, so you’ll be able to set it up according to your preferences, while its auto shut down will turn it off as soon as it runs out of water.

Best Budget-friendly : Crane EE-5301B
If your budget isn’t that stretchy, as to allow you to invest in a larger, costlier humidifier, Crane’s EE-5301B comes to your rescue. With a price perfect for everyone, it doesn’t compromise its quality, as it comes with whisper-quiet operation and the ability to cool down up to 500 square feet. Its large capacity means you won’t have to refill it too often, while its antimicrobial clean control will reduce mold and bacteria from appearing.

Best for Bedrooms : Dyson AM10
Sometimes the air in the room might become stiff and hard to breathe, especially in a bedroom during nighttime. To help you get rid of this problem, Dyson AM10 offers a whisper-quiet function, which won’t bother nor inconvenience your sleep in any way. It comes with an auto shut off which will turn it off as soon as there’s no more water in the tank, while thanks to its smart functions you’ll be able to set it up according to your needs.