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By Joanna Brown
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Posted 8/1/23

If a whole-home humidification system isn’t in the cards, you don’t have to sacrifice the comfort and health benefits that come with humidifier use! Portable humidifiers, also called room humidifiers, deliver added moisture to specific areas of your home, enhancing overall comfort and delivering the health benefits that come when dry air is controlled. For use in living spaces, bedrooms, and even your office at work, a room humidifier keeps relative humidity levels under control wherever you are.

Portable Room Humidifier

When to Use a Portable Humidifier

Whole house humidifiers are the best solution for overall moisture control, but they aren’t always an option, or may not be the best option for your particular issue. A few situations where portable humidifiers can rescue you from moisture problems include:

Types of Portable Humidifiers

For room humidification, there are a few different options you have to choose from. While each type of room humidifier works to add moisture to your air, the process they use differs.

Types of portable humidifiers include:

Our HVAC FAQS tell you the pros and cons of each type so you can choose the best option for your needs.

If you’re looking for a portable humidifier that operates quietly while delivering superior humidity control, check out our list of the Top 10 Quietest Portable Humidifiers.

Sizing a Portable Humidifier

To gain proper humidification in your living room, bedroom, or office, your portable humidifier must be sized appropriately for your space. Room humidifiers have a room size listed that tells you the maximum square footage the unit is capable of humidifying.

Before purchasing a portable humidifier, measure the dimensions of the space in which you wish to use it. Calculating the square footage of your space before you buy will help ensure you select a room humidifier that works correctly and delivers the benefits you desire.

Caring for a Portable Humidifier

Just like any appliance, your room humidifiers require some care to carry out optimal performance. Room humidifiers require regular filling of the water reservoir, as well as cleaning and filter changes.

To learn more about how to perform portable humidifier maintenance and how often these tasks must be done, check out our HVAC FAQs.

Find Portable Humidifier Help on HVAC.com

HVAC.com is the world’s leading heating, cooling, and indoor air quality resource site, where you can find answers to all your questions about portable humidifiers and more. If you require specific help solving the humidity challenges you face at home or work, we recommend reaching out to one of our Certified Contractors!

Search HVAC.com’s HVAC Contractor Directory to locate an HVAC company near you who can help you find the ideal humidification solutions for your space. Enter your ZIP code and you’ll see heating and cooling contractors serving your area who are ready to assist you.