Im looking to buy Humidifier and I would like any vendor name and model recommendation with you appreciation.
Im located in Quebec, Canada.
Thank you
#Humidifier Recommendation
echo ibex
strong bronze
I live in Ireland and have a Meaco Arete Two 20L, controlled by Xtend-Tuya.
4.8L water tank with a continuous drain option. DC motor (you want DC for long term electricity savings). Drys laundry far cheaper than a tumble dryer.
calm python
@strong bronze that's a dehumidifier, not a humidifier :)
@echo ibex honestly, something to consider is a fairly basic humidifier, e.g. with a mechanical on/off switch, that you could combine with a smart outlet and a humidity or temperature/humidity sensor
or get a non-smart humidifer with a built-in humidistat.
I don't have any specific suggestions tho :/
strong bronze
This is what I get for being excited about not having damp in my home 😄
calm python
yeah, here in eastern canada it gets very cold, and when you heat up cold air it turns into very dry air :)
dawn tree
@calm python I am in Montreal and really need a humidifier also.. I have one similar to this and found these were most effective for comfort in the house (just put it near a return if you have forced air):
Now my version (and even this newer one I linked) doesn't have any real smart features. I was thinking of using a smart plug to control it, but honestly turning it on and off is not an issue (in winter you can just leave it on)... The real issue is having to fill it up once a day - Its a real pain. If your house is humid enough, then you will end up filling it less often (so it kind of self-regulates the humidity) but keeping it full is really the biggest challenge.
I have thought of maybe putting it near a floor drain (in case of issue) and having a hose from a sink auto-fill it, but this can easily go south.
calm python
something else to consider if you have a forced-air heating system / furnace is that you can get humidifiers that install on the furnace air supply lines to humidify the whole house. Those need to be connected to a water supply and drain, and they need regular maintenance (wick replacement) too. The good ones will allow you to install an outdoor temperature sensor that'll allow it to ensure it doesn't overhumidify in cold weather (e.g. to the point where you get frost or condensation on windows and exterior surfaces, which can lead to mold)
but I think a lot of folks in quebec especially in older buildings have electric heat where that usually isn't an option?
dawn tree
Yeah, so I personally prefer this seperate humidifier - it will essentially do the same thing (it's a wick with a fan) ...
I like being able to clean it in the spring then store it all summer (dry).
The furnace ones I have had experience with are harder to maintain and are harder to replace when they get gross (and all humidifiers get gross).
calm python
if frequency of refilling water is the most annoying issue, there are options out there with larger water storage tanks. sometimes called "console style".