Compare Leading Humidifier Brands

Bemis

• Cherry or light oak finish
• Refill hose
• Speed control
• Patented air wick
• Casters
• Has a quiet setting
• Humidistat
• Refill indicator and automatic shut-off
• Covers 2,500 square feet

• Is a very obtrusive model

Honeywell

• Water filled basin with rotating drum
• Bypass system
• Flow thru system
• Can control humidity without adding heat

• Some reports say flow thru systems can use 8 thousand gallons of water a year, making it expensive to run

Aprilaire

• Low maintenance
• Measures the outdoor temperature 86,000 times a day and adjusts your indoor humidity accordingly
• Bypass humidifier
• Ductwork installation
• Can use hard or soft water

• Can’t buy them in the store. Therefore, you have to use a licensed contractor
• Unsightly units
• Poor warranty

Bionaire

• BDQ24 Quiet technology
• Stylish
• Replacement filter indicator
• Very high tech style
• Touch screen control
• Outputs 2 gallons
• Can run up to 16 hours without refilling
• 2 speed settings

• Filters do not have warranty

Holmes

• Zero clearance areas
• High efficiency outputs
• Can use a local humidistat or a multi-unit controller
• Won a Climatex award and was a finalist for Plant Engineering product of the year
• Easy to use software

• None known

Axair Nortec

• Capable of cleaning carpets, tile, hardwood, linoleum and more
• HEPA filtration
• Height adjustment to accommodate all individuals
• Includes attachments

• Low warranty
• Loud performance

Hunter

• 2 speed fan
• Can cover up to 2,000 square feet
• Does not create white mineral dust
• Regulated release system
• Dishwasher safe parts

• Mechanical humidistat

Bemis

• 1 year warranty

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• $200

Honeywell

• 5 year warranty

• Individual pricing.

Aprilaire

• 1 year limited excludes water panel

• $600

Bionaire

• Each product is different

• $150

Holmes

• 2 year warranty

• Individual pricing.

Axair Nortec

• 1 year parts and labor warranty

• $650

Hunter

• 5 year warranty

• $60