Humidifiers are a necessity where I live, in Arizona. I have tried many ranging in price up to $100 or more and they all do their job. I prefer the warm air types which basically generate steam and emit moisture into the air, through menthol crystals if desired. I prefer no menthol. They all have one thing in common, their heating elements. It seems they only last about a year before they develop a short circuit and will no longer function. This is caused by a build-up of calcification on the element and causes oveheating of the element beyond its design limit. Even using mineral free water does not prevent this build-up. Many humidifiers use the identical heater. So, to shorten this lengthy tale, most humidifiers must be replaced after about a year of use. Cost is therefore an important consideration. The Duracraft unit, also sold under the Honeywell name is priced well below most others and performs exceptionally well. I have bought them for as low as $20. My most recent purchase was about $30, shipping included, and I buy several each time since I use two at a time, one in the family room and one in the bedroom. They conveniently hold about a gallon of water and that lasts about 8 hrs on high and twice that on the low setting. This product is a sleeper that should not be passed up. Other units do not pose any advantage.
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