Take a deep breath before choosing a humidifier. The three main types—tabletop, console, and in duct—involve trade-offs in efficiency, noise, and convenience.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best humidifiers.
Recommended humidifiers include models that blend performance and value and minimize the trade-offs between efficiency, cost, noise, and convenience.
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Finding the right humidity level can keep everything healthier, from household plants to our own skin and hair
A cool-mist humidifier can help maintain skin moisture and prevent dryness — plus, the top-rated models from our tests are especially quiet and efficient
Plus, top performers from Consumer Reports' tests
These budget-friendly humidifiers don't skimp on quality