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Dehumidifier

Dehumidifier

Removes excess moisture from the air by blowing humid air over cold evaporator coils in a refrigerator system. Moisture collects in a pan, and...

 
Evaporative Cooler

Evaporative Cooler

Sometimes called a swamp cooler. Uses ice and cool water to cool and return moisture to the air. Ice and cool water is mounted on top of the...

 
Evaporative Humidifier

Evaporative Humidifier

Uses a wick and high-volume air to return moisture to the air. The wick is a honeycomb arrangement of cellulose paper with a large surface...

 
Floor-Vent Humidifier

Floor-Vent Humidifier

Replaces standard floor vent registers. Provides humidity for individual rooms without the need for a plug-in humidifier. Uses a water...

 
Furnace-Mounted Humidifier

Furnace-Mounted Humidifier

Forces dry air from the furnace through a saturated foam element or plate. Connected to the water supply so it is refilled...

 
Impeller Humidifier

Impeller Humidifier

Sprays droplets of water into the air. An inexpensive type of humidifier. Must be used with distilled water or with demineralizing tablets in...

 
Ultrasonic Humidifier

Ultrasonic Humidifier

Uses high-frequency energy to break the water up into tiny droplets, which are then dispersed into the air by a small fan. Quiet and use little...

 
Warm-Mist Device

Warm-Mist Device

Uses a heating element to restore moisture to the air. The water surrounding the heating element is brought to near boiling and a fan cools and...

 
 
 
 


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