Warm or Cool Mist Humidifier?
Tuesday March 14, 2006
Unsure whether you need a humidifier or not, or what type to get? A look at the differences between a warm or cool mist humidifier, and how you can tell if you need one.
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You could get one that allows for both cool and warm mist in case you want to change how you use the humidifier in your home. The ultrasonic humidifer from Vornado offers this feature. It also has an extra fan to circulate the humidity through the room.