In the summer heat, to maintain healthy skin and respiratory organs, you need to moisten the air in the rooms. An excellent solution to the problem of dry air can be a fan with a humidifier. Thanks to this simple device, the humidity level in the room rises and a pleasant cooling stream is created, which significantly improves the well-being of residents and helps them to comfortably transfer hot summer days.
The first such devices appeared on sale in 2012. Since then, they have been very popular, since the effect of their work is almost as good as the climatic conditions created by the operation of the air conditioner. In addition, a fan with a humidifier is cheaper, consumes less electricity and does not require laborious installation. Most units are equipped with the following modes:
- Two or three speed fan function.
- moisturizing.
- cooler (to create cool air).
Operating principle
This device is a fan equipped with a water tank with a capacity of up to 3 liters and a steam generator. On the market you can find a variety of models that differ from each other in the number of functions and, accordingly, in price. Most fans are floor mounted, however some models are designed to be mounted on a table, bedside table, or on any other elevation.
The function of the fan is not only to create air flows, but also to generate steam that circulates around the room, moisturizes and freshens the air. More expensive models can have a built-in ionizer, thanks to which the air in the house is cleaned of pathogenic microflora. This feature is especially useful for people with allergies.
Almost all fans are equipped with a remote control to switch the desired modes, operating time, speed, etc.
The water in the unit’s reservoir, after entering the steam generator, evaporates and is already dispersed in the form of steam over the entire area of the room. Most fans have a tank with a volume of about 400 ml, which is enough for 36 hours of continuous operation.
Unlike a conventional fan, which simply drives warm air jets around a room, a fan with a humidifier dissipates steam at a height of about 0.5 m, which allows you to refresh not only the blown “corridor”, but also the entire area of the room. In addition, this device is designed in such a way that the moisture it dissipates does not form condensate.
Advantages
A humidified fan does its job well and has the following positive qualities:
- The device can be adjusted by changing the angle.
- The fan is convenient to use thanks to the presence of a remote control.
- It features a stylish design, does not spoil the interior of the room.
- Helps eliminate tobacco smoke and unpleasant odors in the home.
- Equipped with an automatic timer for switching time modes.
- After evaporation of all water from the reservoir, the device automatically turns off.
- Reduces dust.
- Consumes a small amount of electricity.
- For the convenience of moving the fan from room to room, outdoor devices have a stand with wheels.
- Promotes fast and high-quality room moisture.
It should be noted that the fan can be used not only in the summer, but also in the winter. At the same time, in some models the fan itself can be turned off, leaving only a moisturizing function.
How to choose?
Before you buy a fan for your home, you should carefully study its characteristics and functionality. When choosing, it is recommended to focus on such indicators:
- The presence of an ionizer and other useful functions that contribute to creating a comfortable microclimate in the house and making it easy and convenient to use the device. It should also be noted that the cost of the device will directly depend on the number of these functions.
- Power. If the unit is purchased for a large house, then you should choose a fan with a power of at least 150 watts. For small rooms, a device with a power of 50 watts is suitable.
- When choosing a device for humidifying a house, it is advisable to give preference to a floor fan, since such a model refreshes the room with better quality.
- Availability of the function of regulation of working hours. Since with the round-the-clock continuous operation of the device it can quickly fail, he, like any other equipment, should be allowed to rest. The best time for such a holiday is at night, when all the residents are sleeping. A timer built into the fan will allow it to turn itself off or on at a given time.
- The presence of a rotary mechanism. Fans that are not equipped with rotary mechanisms blow only one specific area, so when choosing, you should pay attention to the ability of the unit to change the angle of inclination.
- Noise level. Even if the device will perfectly blow and moisten the rooms, but at the same time make a lot of noise, preventing residents from talking, listening to TV or relaxing, then it is better to refuse to buy such a fan. Buying it in a store, you should ask the seller to demonstrate his work. When buying a unit via the Internet, you need to carefully study all the available product reviews.
Manufacturer selection
It is no secret that the purchase of any product made by a well-known, well-established company gives a chance that the buyer will not be disappointed in the purchase. The most common manufacturers of this type of product include:
- "Sea Breeze": the power of floor axle devices from this manufacturer is 55 watts. Approximate cost - 1500 rubles.
- "Vitta GX-31G": power - 75 W, price - 3500 rubles.
- "Ves electric": power - 65 W, price - about 4000 rubles.
- "RICCI": power - 65 W, price - 5700 rubles.
Operation tips
- A fan with a humidifier will better cool the room if a little ice is added to the tank to reduce the temperature of the steam.
- In the unit, not equipped with an ionizer, you can pour a little aromatic oil. This will remove unpleasant odors and create a pleasant atmosphere in the house.
- Boiled and distilled water improves vaporization and extends the life of the fan. Therefore, it is best to pour only such water into its tank.
Humidifying fans have become an excellent alternative to expensive air conditioners. Thanks to these devices, the comfort of life of many people who poorly tolerate the heat and dry air in the house has increased.
