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The best humidifiers of 2023

Vitruvi Cloud COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER
Vitruvi

The humidity level of a room can majorly impact health and well-being. If your home has dry air, it can aggravate respiratory issues and cause dry skin. If there's too much humidity, you run the risk of promoting the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and even insects, such as house dust mites, all of which thrive in damp, warm environments.


Top products in this article:

Dyson Purifier Humidify + Cool Autoreact, $600 (reduced from $800)

Vitruvi Cloud Cool Mist humidifier, $229

Canopy no-mist humidifier, $125 (reduced from $150)


The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends keeping indoor humidity between 30 and 50 percent. Unless your house is already equipped with a humidifier, investing in efficient, more portable humidifiers can help balance the humidity in your home by infusing moisture back into its airflow.

Things to consider when choosing a humidifier

There are different types of humidifiers, from warm- and cool-mist humidifiers to whole-house humidifiers to air purifier humidifiers to essential oil diffusing humidifiers. Find the best humidifier for you below. 

The best humidifiers of 2023

Read on to improve your air quality with the best humidifiers of 2023 from brands like Dyson, Vitruvi, Vicks and more. Be sure to pick up some distilled water rather than using tap water with your new humidity device.

Dyson Purifier Humidify + Cool Autoreact

Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Autoreact
Dyson

Here's an air purifier, humidifier and fan all in one. Its air purifier feature can automatically sense, capture and trap pollutants for cleaner air. And it can humidify your space for 36 hours before needing a refill. 

Dyson Purifier Humidify + Cool Autoreact, $600 (reduced from $800)


Vitruvi Cloud Cool Mist humidifier 

Vitruvi Cloud COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER
Vitruvi

This stunning portable humidifier, designed to fit on a nightstand, is super quiet. It can run for up to 24 hours and has a light-free night mode. It can add humidity to up to 600 square feet and has a 360-degree rotating mist spout. Say goodbye to dry skin with this humidifier available in three neutral colors.

Vitruvi Cloud Cool Mist humidifier, $229


Canopy no-mist humidifier

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Canopy

Canopy is marketed as a humidifier with both beauty and breathing benefits. Unlike cool- or warm mist humidifiers, this Canopy humidifier features no-mist technology, which, reviewers say, keeps humidity at an optimal level. The makers also claim that this tech reduces the spread of viruses; alleviates cold and allergy symptoms; and moisturizes dry skin. There's an optional aroma diffusion feature for those who want to use essential oils.

Canopy no-mist humidifier, $125 (reduced from $150)


Levoit cool and warm mist humidifier

Levoit warm- and cool-mist humidifier
Amazon

A budget-friendly Amazon favorite, this one-room humidifier (for up to 750 square feet) offers both cool and warm mist options with the convenience of a remote control. It features a setting that automatically senses humidity level and adjusts mist accordingly. This Levoit humidifier is also quiet and easy to clean. 

Levoit cool and warm mist humidifier, $90 (reduced from $100)


Vicks warm mist humidifier

Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier
Amazon

Add humidity with this cost-effective Vicks humidifier that disperses a warm mist into your room to help with congestion and coughing. The filter-free unit can be used with Vicks VapoSteam or medicated vapors and features a water tank capacity of 1 gallon for 24 hours of continuous use. 

Vicks warm mist humidifier, $38


Aircare whole-house humidifier

AIRCARE Large Humidifier
Amazon

A whole-house humidifier priced just over $100, Aircare is a well-reviewed unit with a water tank capacity of 6 gallons. It offers 70 hours of continuous humidity. While the unit is on the larger side, it fills a 2,700-square-foot home with a cool mist, making it the best humidifier for a big space or even just a large room.

Aircare whole-house humidifier, $128 (reduced from $159)


Vicks warm steam vaporizer

Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer
Walmart

This charmingly-shaped vaporizer is designed to relieve cough and congestion symptoms. It's the best humidifier for someone on a budget here. It has an automatic shut-off when empty and a large night light. It also has a medicine cup that works with the coordinating VapoSteam. Add humidity to your room with this vaporizer that has a water tank capacity of 1.5 gallons.

Vicks warm steam vaporizer, $18


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