How An Ultrasonic Humidifier Works
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Author: Peter Wilson Dry air is a common problem in cold weather and in warm
climates. An ultrasonic humidifier can help solve the problems
caused by dry air. These can be used in just about every room
in your house, including the kitchen and bedroom. They
shouldn't be used in a bathroom, as the humidity level is
generally higher in bathrooms. You can find these humidifiers
in home improvement stores or on the internet.
Human beings are most comfortable when the humidity in the air
is between 30 and 50%. When the air is drier, you may notice
symptoms such as a stuffy nose, sore throat, dry skin, dry
hair, a dry cough, itchy eyes or nose bleeds. Low humidity
causes problems in your home as well. Over time, dry air causes
the wood in your hard wood floors and home furnishings to dry
out. In extreme cases, it can become brittle and crack. Static
electricity is another common problem with dry air.
Benefits of an Ultrasonic Humidifier
The water in these humidifiers isn't heated. This is a good
feature if the machine will be used in a child's room. There is
no danger of burns because there is no hot water. These
humidifiers are very quiet when running, so your child's sleep
won't be disrupted.
Ultrasonics don't create the white dust that is common with
warm mist humidifiers. This dust is the result of minerals in
the water being released into the air. This dust settles on the
furniture. Ultrasonic machines have a metal platform inside that
catches this dust and keeps it from being released into the air.
How an Ultrasonic Humidifier Works
Ultrasonic humidifiers add moisture to the air using high
frequency sound vibrations. These vibrations create an ultra
fine mist in the air. A metal diaphragm inside the machine
vibrates at a high frequency. This creates the mist. The size
of this appliance is smaller and more compact than other
humidifiers. This allows it to fit easily on any furniture.
Some helpful features on these machines include an adjustable
setting for mist control. You can adjust these machines for
more or less moisture in the air. Many have a built in
humidistat to measure the level of moisture in the air. This
helps you keep the humidity in the desirable level. If the
level climbs too high, you can turn the mist down or off. You
can purchase these separately, if your humidifier doesn't come
with one.
Using an Ultrasonic Humidifier Safely
The biggest concern with these humidifiers is the water is not
heated. This poses a danger of microorganisms being released
into the air. The presence of mold spores and bacteria in the
air aggravates allergies or asthma and can cause illness.
Fortunately there are some things you can do to help lessen
this risk.
o Change the water in the humidifier after every use. Empty the
container and rinse with fresh water. Use a towel to dry it out
completely.
o Fill with fresh water just before every use. This prevents
mold spores from growing in the standing water.
o Impurities in your tap water can find their way into the air,
causing irritation. Both minerals and additives used to clean
the public water supply, such as chlorine can cause irritation.
The best way to avoid this is to use distilled or bottled water,
or consider having a water purifier installed to clean all your
water.
o Clean and disinfect the water chamber regularly. You will
find instructions for this in your owner's manual. Use a
disinfectant to kill any microorganisms that may remain.
Commercial humidifier cleaning products are sold in stores and
on the internet for this purpose.
o High levels of humidity in the air lead to the growth of mold
spores. Keep the level in the 30-50% range. A humidistat will
help you monitor this. If your machine doesn't have one, buy a
separate one to be safe.
o A separate air filter, such as a hepa, can help remove any
mold spores or contaminants from the air.
About The Author: Peter Wilson writes many news to
publishing on issues like ultrasonic humidifier
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