Suggestions for a good Large Humidifier

[mass_burner]

Looking to buy a good quality home humidifier. Want something that lasts a long time, is semi portable and easy to refill.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I have a Holmes 3500. The machine works well and it holds 8 gallons, but there is a weakness and it's in every humidifier I've ever had. The wick dries out every once in a while and needs to be replaced.

http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-HM3500...difier/dp/B00067TS3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

[yooperdave]

If you have a forced air duct system, get a humidifier that hooks up to your furnace plenum.

 

[mass_burner]

If you have a forced air duct system, get a humidifier that hooks up to your furnace plenum.

No ducts, hot water.

 

[Soundchasm]

I'm OK with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VP7FWA/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's possible to refill w/o spilling, and if your water isn't too hard you can clean and reuse a filter for a while. I'll give it a mild bleach solution once a season. Low wattage consumption. But, it's a cold, wet breeze. But it makes a measurable difference on my humidity gauge.

You probably already know if you want to impact your humidity, you have to put a lot of water into the air. This is passive, so the air will only take what it can absorb. I can put several gallons in a day.

 

[Hogwildz]

I use this one and it rocks.
Here is a few links. Can be had off ebay fairly cheap. Not so cheap from Sears.
I got mine for $16.00 new + $16.00 shipping off eaby.

http://www.sears.com/kenmore-humidifier-with-14-gallon-daily-output/p-03215420000P
(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenmore-Humidifier-14-gallon-output-/201018359955)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenmore-Humidifier-with-14-Gallon-Daily-Output-15420-/161199489152

 

[Dustin92]

We have a Honeywell Quietcare tower model, and I can't complain too much, except that the tank is fragile. I have cracked it twice, once by dropping it while empty, and another by bumping it on the table after filling it. I repaired that with clear silicone caulking and all is well. It is very quiet, and has lasted us a few years, even though it was used when we got it. The wick/filter needs to be soaked overnight in vinegar occasionally with our hard water, but no big deal. It takes up very little floor space, only about 8"x8" or so, but humidifies our home (2300 sq ft total) comfortably, using about a tank per day. We have a humidifier built in with the furnace, but for some reason I get a severe headache after using it for a few days. I completely cleaned it and replaced the water panel last year, but I cannot use it. I wonder if it is activating dust mites or mold in the ducts when it runs?