Warm mist humidifiers create steam by heating the water. They are also known as steam vaporizers. They are usually a little more expensive to buy and use more electricity than the other types of vaporizers. However, they do not disperse minerals into the air like ultrasonic and cold mist humidifiers. Also, because the water is heated, it kills most microorganisms that would otherwise be dispersed. Care must be taken when using it around children or pets.
The advantages of warm mist humidifiers are as follows:
- Quieter than cool mist humidifiers
- Warm mist feels more comfortable in colder climate
- Mist is very clean, because steam is distilled water
- Warm mist makes room several degrees warmer in winter
- Can quickly humidify larger rooms
- Some models: warm mist passes through ultraviolet bulb for extra germ protection.
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