I spent weeks doing this research and bought about 8 humidifiers through the process. Wish I found this first

@stressorprofessor

Жыл бұрын

Haha same here. I watched every relevant video I could find. And ultimately still had to make my own. Thank you, your comment helps save other people from having to

Thanks for the detailed analysis! I can see so much effort put into it. I also like that you actually tried all the humidifiers and you didnt shy away from recommending one.

@stressorprofessor

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Altogether, it took me a year of trial and error and research. I'm glad it shows 🙂 And I'm glad it helps

I'm looking into getting a humidifier and this certainly helped a lot. Evaporative ones are defenetly the best option, even if they are big and clunky.

I've been using a ultrasonic for a few years I just put 1 or 2 oz of white vinegar in it when I fill it and it stays sanitized and I like that I can monitor the water level

Great video, packed with useful information. I really wasn't expecting to learn so much about humidifiers but I'm glad I watched the whole thing. Good luck with your channel.

@stressorprofessor

21 күн бұрын

@@simplesimon755 Thank you. I was just as surprised as you that there was so much to learn 😆

Super helpful. I've spent hundreds on crappy humidifiers, kind of having a suspicion that they were spitting stuff into the air that we didn't want. And who wants to buy distilled water every grocery trip? Just ordered from Vornado, and am looking forward to having this settled. Thank you!

@stressorprofessor

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad I could expedite the process for you :)

Hi. I tuned in to see if there were any new recommendations, as my Evap 40s are getting old (6 or 7 years), and the motors are a little noisy. They are very quiet when new. A significant consideration when selecting a humidifier is the control panel. I live in a rural area where power glitches (short interruptions) are not uncommon. The fancy, electronic-type controls do not come back on after a power interruption and must be turned back on after discovery. The Evap 40 has a simple old-fashioned on/off switch that always comes back on after a power interruption. As to your concern about bacteria growing in humidifiers, you can add a biostat solution to the water tanks when you refill them, which you can buy at Lowes or online. You could also soak your wicks in a white vinegar/water solution for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly. The important thing is not to squeeze or wring them out afterward, as you will crush the cellulose material inside the plastic-coated wicks. So, after watching your video, it looks like I'll be staying with my Vornado Evap40. Thanks for your research!

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I've had mine for about a year and a half, and I've noticed that the fan is getting a little rickety sounding. I will have to tighten it here soon and see if that does the trick. It's great to hear that someone who has had it for six or seven years is still happy with it. You make some great points, I will take note of them

I've been putting moist towels over my radiator heaters to help bring up my humidity levels

@stressorprofessor

6 ай бұрын

Creative 😎👍

you’re amazing. this is absolutely the best humidifier and you helped inform me. thank you so much!!!

@stressorprofessor

7 ай бұрын

That makes me so happy to read. Good morning :) thank you!

Thank you for your work - and it is work. Really appreciate the effort you put into this to allow us to make better decisions.

I love that Honeywell HEV620B. Use distilled water for a cleaner safer environment. You want it to shut off when there is no water for lifetime of the unit. That's not algae, fungus, nor mold on the filter/wick, it's dirty air and substances in the water filtered out that makes the filters need changing.

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

Your ignorance is showing 😉

Can also use reverse osmosis filtration system to not buy distilled water for ultrasonic humidifier.

@stressorprofessor

10 ай бұрын

It's a good option, yes, but it's not optimal, as it is reported to remove about 98% of impurities, whereas distilled is 100%. You will still be breathing mineral dust with reverse osmosis

Have you considered an air washer instead? My research journey has bought me to evaporative humidifiers and I’m about to try the Stadler Form Oskar soon but I’ve been interested in their air washers now as they combine cleaning air with humidifying. They are supposedly easier to keep clean, as many models have a self cleaning function.

@stressorprofessor

7 ай бұрын

I looked into the Stadler back when I made the video on the Evap40 here kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGd9w7l-gaTWZc4.htmlsi=wAwe_lq-kYNwHlnU . I had a discussion in the comments, but I don't see the response from my interlocutor anymore. Oh well. Main reason I was hesitant of Stadler was the auto-shut off. If that happens, then it will harbor mold. Make sure it stays on long enough to dry up completely between uses. Otherwise you'll have to clean it weekly at least to stay safe. Whereas Evap40 and air purifiers require very little maintenance

@kray9438

7 ай бұрын

@@stressorprofessor the use of interlocutor (learned a new word today) and the sound of the cats meowing when the cardboard is dumped has earned you a sub. Haha I wasn’t aware of the dangers of the auto shutoff causing the issues with bacteria, mould, etc the Stadler has a silver water cube to act as an antibacterial agent - so I’m guessing that helps. I’ll reach out to them and see that they say, I like the design and form factor but for sure ease of cleaning and filter life aka ongoing costs are a priority. Also agree about the analogy of one dedicated machine per task. I can obtain a new Stadler George air washer for around 40% cheaper than the next best retail price I can find so I’m tempted by it.

@stressorprofessor

7 ай бұрын

@@kray9438 Oh awesome :) yeah I'm pretty sure that term originated with the Socratic Method? That's atleast a famous usage. Well you can get the Evap40 for $120 and a decent air purifier for $75. Is that more expensive than the model you're looking at? I looked at how the "Robert" Stadler Form works. I think it's a decent setup. The only thing I don't like is that the water stays in there at all times. And even though there isn't a wick, mold can still grow on plastic. I'd love to hear how your experience goes if you do go through with it

THE video I needed to both learn what to look for as well as some good products

Love this vid, thank you so so much!! 🩷

First, i would like to say cool background with two guitars and music 🎶 notes hanging on your wall. I'm looking to make purchases for right humidifier for my small office which is located at the subbasement. I spend at least 8 hours a day 5 days a week at my office. It is really dry during these cold days here in the east coast. Yesterday the humidity in my office was at 17. I do have asthma. I been taking my meds. I'm started to feel this dry air in my office is started to affect my lungs.I'm doing a lot research before making the right purchase. The model that you had recommended seem to be to big for my small office. Do you have any other recommendation? Any tips would help. Thanks.

@stressorprofessor

7 ай бұрын

First off, thank you :) it was fun imagining what to do for studio back drop. But yeah, I still recommend the Evap40. I use it in my bedroom every night. And I'm not rich, my room is like 12x14. I have another video that goes more in depth on that model. Just put like a quarter or half gallon in it at a time. Make sure it dries up between uses. And change the wicks out every few months. Also if you want, lmk if you're thinking about going another way, and I can double check your thought process. Cheers to your health 🙌 thx for letting me help

Hey good video, what do you think about the the Xiaomi smart humidifier and “antibacterial” can work?

@stressorprofessor

6 ай бұрын

Make sure The uv light actually shines on every surface that will be consistently moist. The uv light might protect you from some microbes, but you'll need to leave it on as long as it's moist in there. Which is like always. When uv is off, it's an enclosed, dark tank of water. What microbe wouldn't want to live there? You'll still have to use distilled water to avoid mineral dust being spewed into the air

Just bought a humidifier but just found this vid.I guess I'll be picking up that hunky bad boy humidifier for our house, we're in a basement and the air is very dry and it's no help when you're sick with a bad cold and coughing.The good thing is I'm also using a air purifier but that's a must when you have a few kitties living with you.....Thanks for sharing your information.

@patpatmoomoo5524

6 ай бұрын

What air purifier do you have?

@jroc01

6 ай бұрын

@@patpatmoomoo5524 Winix 5300

@jroc01

6 ай бұрын

@@patpatmoomoo5524 Winix 5300

Any thoughts on the Levoit Evaporative Humidifier compared to the one you recommended here?

@stressorprofessor

9 күн бұрын

@@andrewrodriguez8050 the 6000S? It looks annoying to fill up. Otherwise looks good. I like that it has a dry function

03:30 the filters doesn't look too good 🙈 If you just clean you're humidifier, it won't emit bacteria etc, and it's stated that you should clean between every use too.. Those with larger capabilities, are cleaned less by nature since they run longer with alot more water running thru them...

@stressorprofessor

Жыл бұрын

Watch the video by consumer reports. They showed that they emit bacteria. Do you have the measuring devices that they do? How do you know that there is no bacteria being emitted from your humidifier? Also, having to clean the humidifier everyday is way too much work. I have more important things to do than that, especially since there is an alternative that doesn't require such high maintenance

Hello! Great video! I wanted to follow-up after 11 months on here and ask if you still stand by your Honeywell or did the filter location prove to be an issue? I'm in search of a new humidifier for this winter season and would love to see if you are till happy with it or wound up finding something new that surpassed the Honeywell. Thanks!

@stressorprofessor

8 ай бұрын

In the video, I do not recommend Honeywell. Vornado Evap40 was my choice. And yes, I still stand by it, and even bought one for my mom. If you notice a few months later that it's not humidifying the room as well, you may need to change the wicks ( this video goes into that invmore detail kzread.info/dash/bejne/nIKT0beOca60cco.html ), or make sure the room is closed. I leave the door cracked for my cat, and I still get 43% humidity when it's 33% in rest of the house, and I only run it on medium

Thx for sharing your research! Have you seen the combo air purifier and humidifier? Airapex has a few models, one is available on Amazon. The marketing materials mentioned separate water tank so the filter is not “soaked” in water, though I am thinking it needs to be wet enough to humidify the air… not sure the science behind it, but thought perhaps you might weigh in given you’ve researched other models… thx.

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

The filter isn't soaked because that's for the air purifier. The wick is what gets soaked. Wicks are not filters. The process of evaporation is the "filter" for humidifiers. And yeah, so long as it follows the guidelines laid out in my video, I think it possible to mix the 2

Great video! I've had allergies my whole life and started using a humidifier once I met my fiance. That being said, we definitely use a ultrasonic humidifier. After doing some research, I never want to use it again! It's been a little more than a year now since this video was made...have they come out with any new, sleek, less-bulky evaporative humidifiers other than the one marked as the best option in this video?

@stressorprofessor

3 ай бұрын

Great to read that it helps!🎉 Hmm I'm not sure. There's so many humidifiers coming onto the market, I can't keep up with them all. I just know this one checks all the boxes, so I moved on to other subjects. But as long as you get an evaporative model that you can run until it dries completely, you're good 😎👍 I reviewed the EV100 which is smaller, but it makes an annoying revving sound :/

@stephenlemere6318

3 ай бұрын

@@stressorprofessor I'm fine with the EVAP40, but I highly doubt my fiancé will be 😂anything that looks out of place or messes with the aesthetic of the room is a big no-no! Are ultrasonic humidifiers okay to use as long as you keep up with the maintenance? I also read that someone got a water filter for their home so that all of their water now comes out filtered so the concern of not using non-hard water has essentially been resolved. Might just have to bite the bullet and keep up with the maintenance until evaporative humidifiers make some progress.

@stressorprofessor

3 ай бұрын

I'd at least try to get it. Maybe even buy it, set it up, make it look pretty as possible, and return it if she doesn't like it. I would just be afraid of lazy or busy periods where the ultrasonic doesn't get cleaned as much as it needs. And yeah, the whole house filter is worth considering. I just found out that even distilled doesn't get rid of everything. Will have to do a comparison vid on filtration processes... Anyways, good luck!

Thank you! i was about to buy another one of those nebulizers

@stressorprofessor

8 ай бұрын

Save! 😝👍

Thank you for all the informations! I would prefer a vertical looking humidifier for my room as I dont have much space. Is there anything else on the market that would be as good as the evap40? What about this one…Superior 6000S Smart Evaporative Humidifier or Brondell O2 Revive TrueHEPA Air Purifier and Humidifier? I would love your opinion :)

@stressorprofessor

6 ай бұрын

I found the 6000S to be gigantic and would be a pain in the ass to wheel back and forth from my kitchen to bedroom. The Evap40 makes the process so easy with the jugs. Brondell looks like an air washer. I've never tried one out myself, but I get the idea they intend for you to fill it up with water and leave water in there for days on end. That just sounds like a recipe for mold to me 🤷 I'm open to being swayed

how about a safe small evaporative one for a large bedroom? hopefully easy to clean if they have to be cleaned every 3 days to be safe. thank you:)

@stressorprofessor

Жыл бұрын

I suggest you watch the video again. Your question indicates that you didn't watch it carefully

@Musica-hj6zh

Жыл бұрын

I thought the Honeywell was also huge

@stevethea5250

10 ай бұрын

just answer him mate, no timeztamps either@@stressorprofessor

Ive had astma and allergies since youth. Late teens both where practically gone, I had zero issues. Unhealthy lifestyle throughout my 20s and it started to come back. Im now in my 30s and I have problem with my nasal passages/sinuses and astma, dryness and coughing. Ive look into humidifiers and purifiers before, but never got to the point of buying one. Ive been sick the last 2 weeks and now is the time, I will spend (approx 500-600 is my budget) money on a purifier and a humidifier. If I get a better quality indoors its all worth it. I found this video, I hope you have some advice. Most humidifiers, according to what Ive found, work on the ultrasonic principle, which has some drawbacks healthwise. What do you reckon about the Philip devices that use "nanocloud" technology (their patent?)? It says that it doesnt create this vapor stream, and that it does shoot out any nasty particles. What do you think? Im thinking about one of those Philip devices, they cost around 200 bucks and are able to humidify my restroom, and also my living space I think, if I give it some time to work throughout the day?

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

Why do you think the Philip device would be better than the Evap 40?

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

Also, consider mold, fungus, and chemical toxins. Is there anywhere in your environment that could be harboring them? Bathrooms are notorious for mold. As are HVAC ducts. Is there anywhere that may have a leak and mold could grow behind the drywall. Likewise, is there anything with excess chemicals, like paint, sprays, machines, etc, that could be burdening your immune system

@koettfaers

5 ай бұрын

@@stressorprofessor for one thing Its quieter right? And its abit more pleasent to have standing in your apartment. I were just wondering if you have anything to say about their nanocloud process, because it seem that they have tried to adress the issue with the steam?

@koettfaers

5 ай бұрын

@@stressorprofessor everything is possible. Ive moved several times during the years. Ive fucked up my astmah and allergies mainly due to my unhealthy life style during my 20s, no need to get more into it than that. But sure, my current residence seem to have worse air quality, thus Im making the decision to buy a purifier and humidifier. Both are good to have no matter what. The humidity here in winter time is like 20% and I live in a city, so!

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

@@koettfaers I'll look into it soon

Wondering if you have reviewed the Lamon humidifier? Thanks!

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

I have not. Why are you still considering it after watching this?

Wondering if you have reviewed the Lamon humidifier?

@stressorprofessor

3 ай бұрын

No. You can see the ones I've reviewed here kzread.info/head/PLD4Bs_lQExXPK-w3JE_-ZqHFVlSp0jthS&si=LAIcc7KJEzYyoT8L

Hello, new subscriber. Do you have any intel on the CarePod ($275)?

@stressorprofessor

6 ай бұрын

It's ultrasonic. That means you'll have to use distilled water. And that means you'll have to clean and sterilize it often. Sure, it's stainless steel nature makes it easier to sterilize, but why buy something that takes so much work?

Is it alright to leave the humidifier running with no water in order to dry out the filter?

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

Why do you think it might not be alright to leave a fan on?

@infermex

5 ай бұрын

@@stressorprofessor I'm assuming it's alright. But some humidifiers have an auto-shut off when it runs out of water so I'm wondering if it's the proper way to dry out the filter

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

@@infermex the auto shut off feature, I presume, is meant to save energy. I also presume they are unaware of the negative health impact

@infermex

5 ай бұрын

@@stressorprofessor That makes sense. Thanks for the info

Great video bro!

@stressorprofessor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This one literally took a year of trials and research

By evaporative, you mean warm mist humidifier?

@stressorprofessor

7 ай бұрын

No. Evap models don't create mist

Are there new Evaporative Humidifiers on the market?

@stressorprofessor

4 ай бұрын

There will always be new humidifiers on the market, playing on peoples' ignorance. With this video, you can now wisely avoid any new, slick, yet unhealthy humidifiers

I’ve been using humidifiers my entire life and at I’m just now finding out I need to be using distilled water to not have the white crusties 😭

@stressorprofessor

2 ай бұрын

Better late than never. Spread the word! It's nuts how many people damage their health while trying to make healthy choices 🤪

Where is the bacteria from?? If it's from the water, then not only do we drink that every day... but the water quality is extremely different, depending on where you live in the world.. If it's from not cleaning it for a certain amount of time, then how about people who DO actually clean it?? Me and my gf cleans ours every 2 weeks because before that, there's 0 visible stuff to clean. I'm really confused on where you believe these unhealthy bacteria is coming from? (As an example, would a brand new one have bacteria already? I doubt that..) Maybe what you're trying to say is that the evaporative ones don't need cleaning? (That would be nice!) but ofc unless you clean the fan ones in a while, then dust is gonna come on it, just like a pc :p

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

Even if you bought it brand new and used only distilled water, bacteria will inevitably get in. They float in the air and find places (like humidifiers) to breed and multiply. The point is... how many of these does the humidifier transmit out into your air? Here is the consumer reports study: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWSiz8-Bp9fQmsY.htmlsi=Qd7mSrNeGQnkhfl7 and the other key point that I make is a way to minimize microbe proliferation is to make sure the humidifier dries out often. Damp, dark places are prime for microbe colonization

So you bought all of these to make a KZread video Now your gonna send them all back

@stressorprofessor

3 ай бұрын

I owned some too long to return

Can you spray the wicks with lysol time to time?

@stressorprofessor

8 ай бұрын

Using Lysol may be as damaging as smoking cigarettes. I recommend something more natural, like hypochlorous acid, and using good practices to prevent mold and bacteria growth to begin with www.housedigest.com/843876/why-you-should-stop-using-lysol-immediately/#:~:text=This%20means%20that%20if%20your,inflammation%20in%20more%20mild%20reactions.

@stressorprofessor

8 ай бұрын

Although to be clear, I don't spray mine. I just change it out two to three times a year, and always run it til it's dry

@christiancicirale7149

8 ай бұрын

Is this a real comment?

Carepod 1s stainless

@stressorprofessor

6 ай бұрын

Have you found any research to verify that it doesn't spew bacteria? Regardless, you'll still have to use distilled water, or you'll breath in mineral dust and other crap Ultrasonic doesn't seem worth the health and hassle to me. I'm open to being swayed

I just looked on Consumer Reports and they absolutely do not say ultrasonic humidifiers harbor mold. Hard to trust the rest of your review if it's predicated on that falsehood.

@stressorprofessor

8 ай бұрын

If you listen carefully, i never say consumer reports mentioned mold. They reported on bacteria on the vid i watched. You can watch their video here: "Bacteria Breeding Humidifiers" kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWSiz8-Bp9fQmsY.htmlsi=Xe8rJL8kP2dKp4bK But I did a quick search, and found that consumer reports does confirm mold also: "A humidifier that’s not thoroughly cleaned can breed unhealthy mold spores, which, when spread by the humidifier’s mist, can be harmful to people with mold allergies" www.consumerreports.org/appliances/humidifiers/how-to-clean-your-humidifier-a3350069620/ And my argument is that mold is harmful to everyone, not just people with allergies

@JasonLourenco

7 ай бұрын

@@stressorprofessor the tests they ran included them ADDING bacteria to the water. If you use distilled water from the get go then these issues are mitigated

@stressorprofessor

7 ай бұрын

@@JasonLourenco Agreed 😎👍 Distilled + evaporative = optimal safety. It's just more than I'm willing to do, since idk how much safer it is, and thus, if it's worth the trouble of lugging gallons of distilled water on the regular. It's like, yes, it would be safer to wear knee and elbow pads on a hike, but I feel safe enough without

you lost me when you spoke the word 'covid' out.... pffffffff

@stressorprofessor

5 ай бұрын

Idk what you mean