5.5 Gallon Humidifier for 2200 Sq Ft, 4 Atomizers, 40 Hour Runtime, Remote and Extension Tube, White

A humidifier sitting at ankle height puts cold mist straight onto the nearest carpet or table. You get a damp patch beside the machine and the rest of the room stays as dry as it was.

The unit stands 25 inches on its own, and the supplied extension tube takes the nozzle up to 40 inches, roughly chest height. The four way nozzle then spreads the mist outward from there, so it has room to mix into the air before it can land on anything.

What a 21 litre tank buys you

The three columns show the trade directly. On low it puts out 600 ml an hour and runs for 40 hours, which is nearly two days between refills. On high it moves 2,000 ml an hour and empties in 13. Most households will sit on low or medium through a dry winter and fill it twice a week.

Three ways to aim it

The four way nozzle spreads mist in four directions from the top of the unit. Add the extension tube and the same nozzle sits at 40.5 inches, which suits a room with furniture in the way. The tube on its own gives a single column at 40 inches, useful beside a plant bench or a desk where you want the mist going up rather than out.

Four atomizers and the parts around them

Most humidifiers use a single ultrasonic disc. This one has four, in stainless steel, which is what allows the 2,000 ml an hour top setting. The strip down the front shows the water level, the wheels lock, and water shortage auto shut off stops it running dry.

Four discs rather than one, which is what supports a 2,000 ml per hour output at the top setting.

Set a level between 45% and 90% and the unit holds it, rather than misting until the tank runs out.

Timer, sleep mode, fog volume and constant humidity all work from the remote as well as the LCD panel.

Quiet running with the screen switched off automatically, plus a 1 to 12 hour timer.

It returns to your settings after being switched off or losing power, rather than resetting to defaults.

Pour water in from the top without lifting a tank, and the body splits apart for cleaning.

It is 11 lbs empty and considerably more with 21 L of water in it, so wheels that lock are the right answer.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150. Some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may be excluded or charged extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Rated to 2,200 sq ft, which suits an open plan floor, a shop or a plant room rather than one bedroom.

The extension tube puts the mist above bench height, and constant humidity holds a level rather than misting at random.

Forty hours on the low setting is close to two full days between fills.

What we stand behind

• Ships from a Canadian warehouse, with free shipping on orders over $150
• 14 day returns on unused items in original condition and packaging
• Covered by the manufacturer's own warranty for material and manufacturing defects
• The remote, the four way nozzle and the extension tube are all included

Is this a dehumidifier?

No, it is the opposite. A humidifier adds moisture to dry air, which is what Canadian homes need in winter when the heating is on. A dehumidifier removes moisture, which is what a damp basement needs in spring and summer. Running one in the wrong season will make a room less comfortable, not more.

What level should I set it to?

The machine adjusts from 45% to 90% relative humidity. Health Canada advises keeping a home between 30% and 50%, so in practice the bottom of this machine's range is where you want to be. Going higher, particularly in winter, puts moisture on cold window glass and in wall cavities where it is not wanted.

How often does it need cleaning?

The manufacturer advises cleaning the water tank once every 30 days and the inside of the humidifier once every 15 days. That is worth following. Any ultrasonic humidifier will pass whatever is in the water into the room, so a machine that is easy to open matters more than the schedule itself.

Does it use a normal outlet?

Yes. It is specified at 120V, 60Hz drawing 110W, on a 5.3 ft cord, which is a very light load on an ordinary grounded Canadian household outlet.