Best Humidifiers For Dry Winter Days

The health benefits of using a humidifier in the winter months can’t be overstated. It’s not only an effective way to make your living conditions more comfortable, but a humidifier can play a key role in helping to alleviate symptoms of a variety of health conditions.

Not only does a humidifier sooth your sinuses, but it creates an environment that is less favorable for influenza to survive, decreasing your chances of catching it. In addition, dry air can actually contribute to — even increase the severity — of your snoring symptoms. This happens because insufficient moisture in the air causes the throat to swell and the nose to become congested.

Added benefits of using a humidifier during the winter include providing houseplants with much needed humidity, as well as maintaining the health of your wooden floors and furniture. With the many benefits that these tools provide, our editors have put together their picks for the best humidifier to help you stay healthy and moisturized this winter.

Canopy Humidifier w/Aroma + Filter Subscription

Canopy offers a humidifier that hydrates rooms up to 500ft². Perfect for smaller spaces, the humidifier measures 10 x 7 x 8.5 inches and weighs a mere three pounds. It provides Increased humidity at night when your skin needs it the most and it claims to alleviate symptoms of cold and flu. With its 2.5 liter tank, it will run up to 36 hours. Place the aroma puck on top and add a scented oil to infuse your room with your favorite fragrance.

$150$125

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LEVOIT LV600S Humidifier

The LEVOIT cool mist humidifier enables users to set the target humidity by virtue of its built-in hygrometer. This warm mist humidifier has a six liter tank that lasts up to 50 hours and covers up to 753ft². By using the VeSync APP to monitor humidity, users can create schedules and timers, and connect to a third-party intelligent voice assistant to free up their hands. The built-in aroma box permits users to add their favorite essential oils.

$110$99

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Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde

This Dyson humidifier is engineered to help improve air quality. Possessing Dyson’s most advanced filtration system, it combines a precise, solid-state formaldehyde sensor with a unique catalytic filter that continuously destroys formaldehyde. In addition, a filter removes gasses and odors and a HEPA filter captures 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns in size. Engineered to purify and humidify single rooms, it works best in a sealed environment. Control the unit hands-free with compatible voice services including Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. Control and monitor air quality from anywhere using the MyDyson app.

$920

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HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe Humidifier

The HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe Ultrasonic Humidifier has a top-fill 1.47-gallon tank featuring up to 70 hours of runtime with automatic shutoff for up to 12 hours. The unit disperses a cool mist you can see with 360-degree coverage in large rooms up to 426ft². The programmable humidistat makes it easy to set your desired humidity level. Its Clean Tank Technology helps protect the tank from mold and mildew. The included essential oil tray offers relaxing aromatherapy and includes 3 essential oil pads.

$120

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Vornado EVDC300 Energy Smart Evaporative Humidifier

The Vornado humidifier provides whole room humidity circulation, up to 750ft², driven by an Energy Smart DC motor that uses 90% less energy. Its SimpleTank System is a one-gallon tank that provides up to three-gallon output every 24 hours. The unit’s customizable humidity settings paired with precise auto humidity control allow users to tailor the natural evaporation process.

$80

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Hey Dewy Wireless Facial Humidifier

The Hey Dewy Wireless Facial Humidifier is wireless and rechargeable and weighing in at 12.4 ounces and measuring 3 x 3 x 7 inches, you can take it with you anywhere – around the home, to the office, and when you travel. The unit possesses Ultrasonic Wave Technology for whisper quiet, efficient cool mist control along with a Soft Evening LED illumination for a spa-like experience. Experience the positive benefits to your skin, sinuses, and hair with Hey Dewy’s humidifier.

$60

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Pure Enrichment MistAire Studio Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

Perfect for small bedrooms or offices, this humidifier will safely and quickly moisturize dry air in rooms up to 175ft². It offers a 10-hour run time for overnight use and offers two mist setting options. An optional night light provides a soothing glow, while the unit maintains the humidity level throughout the room to help fight dry skin and relieve congestion, cough, and dry throat.

$30

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