Room volume and size can also play a role in your humidifier's effectiveness. “Larger rooms and higher ceilings dilute humidity quickly, which makes localized mist sources less effective,” Van Hulle ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dry winter air can cause more damage to your home than you might expect. If humidity levels are too low, ...

Bob is a service technician who is well trained and nationally certified. However, he has sometimes suffered from the same confusion that all technicians occasionally do — the facts that he gathers ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A portable humidifier is a quick, affordable way to add moisture to dry air in a bedroom or small space.

I noticed a distinct increase in my water consumption for December on my water bill, and I was determined to find out why. I concluded that the likely culprit was my furnace humidifier. Whenever the ...

Dear Jim: I don't understand how a furnace humidifier saves energy during winter. It takes energy to operate the humidifier and it uses cold water, which cools the house. Can you explain the concept ...