SPACE SAVER 831000

There are a few high end brands that might be superior, but most are very similar, within their categories. No BIFL humidifiers, and better ones will be costly. For longevity, evaporative seems to be the best type. I suggest you narrow it down to what will work for you and check reviews online. I wanted to add one lower priced gallon size evaporative model for my kitchen area and concluded they all suck and don't last too long. I'm guessing you're looking for a room size, vs whole house. First consider the type: warm mist, ultrasonic, evaporative. Warm mist will cost the most to operate. Ultrasonic often leaves a white dust on surfaces. Evaporative can be noisy due to the fan. Ease of use is key - filling and cleaning, lugging to sink, capacity. Every stinking plastic contraption that deals with air has a ridiculous amount of nooks, crannies, and fins that can be impossible to clean. Check consumables for cost of replacement wicks, filters. I use two whole house evaporative humidifiers along with water additives to inhibit bacteria. One is twenty years old, a Bemis hamper style, now AirCare. In winter they run 24/7 along with woodstoves. Wicks need cleaning or replacing monthly, $25 each. Some can hold up to a vinegar soak to give it another month.

I have an Aircare 831000, 6 gallon supposedly whole house but ok for an open first floor (wood burning fp insert running). It's fine and on year 3 or 4. What I like about this model is that you can pour water directly into the reservoir (I use 1 gal water jugs to which I add bacteriostat). On low it goes through about 3 gallons/day. The fan is noisy above that, so I sometimes crank it when I leave the area. The filters go into a reusable flimsy housing. I carefully soak in vinegar after a month and get another month out of it, about $23. Like anything with a fan these days, the grid areas are annoying to clean. I also have a 21 year old Bemis console hamper type. It's now made by Aircare. Not sure if they make 'em like they used to. Entire filter with housing is replaced. I think the removable tank is 2 gal and I think it goes through more than that per day on low (used on another floor with woodstove). Not sure about current models of this hamper style (Aircare Alliance 5.4 gal) but I dislike hauling that tank to a sink, using a tube at the faucet to fill and hauling it back to the unit. It's also more intrusive looking than the first mentioned white one but seems more solid.

This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/AIRCARE-831000-Space-Saver-Evaporative-Humidifier/dp/B00WAC9VKQ It evaporates about 3 gallons a day.

Evaporative is best, won't need filtered water. Something like this will do your whole apartment https://a.co/d/f43LrPS

Just looked at the aircare ones and the first and last one are such an eye sore I personally wouldn’t even consider them. You would need to be 80 yrs old with a home that matches that age for those to not be hideous! Lol That second one isn’t an eye sore. Not that any of the humidifiers are good looking but I find some less ugly than others.

Huh thanks. Years and years ago when I dived into research only aprilaire space saver had a 6 gallon tank

This is only a 4.75 gallon, the 831000 or 836000 is 6 gallon

Aprilaire space saver, 831000 or 836000. Fill it and ignore it for days, largest tank evaporative and it does come with wheels.  THE SPACE SAVER The Space Saver series is another customer favorite and a beloved evaporative humidifier here at AIRCARE HQ. There are two models in this series: the 831000 digital model (shown) and the 836000HB analog model. Both models hold six gallons of water and will run up to 70 hours per fill; so they aren't just saving space, they are also saving time on refills. When you do need to refill, the Space Savers are the easiest to top off - just pour water into the top and you're done. Like the Console, the Space Savers cover a lot of house - up to 2,700 square feet for the 831000 and up to 2,300 square feet for the 836000HB. Both come in a soft white that will match any room in your home. Edit: well it’s been a lotta years, guess the levoitt 6000 has a 6 gallon tank now too and looks newfangled. Maybe I’ll try it out. 

Definitely a fan of the evaporative humidifiers. I have the Aircare model 831000. It has been going strong for years and takes care of a good amount of space. I did purchase a second one for my second floor. There are also products you can buy to add to the water to help with mold concerns. Pros: - can use tap water - easy to clean, no weird nooks and crannies - holds 6 gallons of water - has wheels, so easy to move for refilling - filters are easy and affordable to replace both locally and online Cons: - higher fan settings are loud, but it's a tradeoff I am fine with to not have my house be crazy dry - after 5 years the buttons for fan speed can be finicky, but still work

I quite like my aircare console humidifier. It's more than you need for one room, but I'm sure there are smaller ones. You're looking for an evaporative humidifier. They're dead simple devices. A reservoir of water, a fan, and a wick to get wet and blow the air across. You need to keep them clean but they require less frequent cleaning than any ultrasonic units and they don't spread contaminants from the water into the air since they just allow the water to evaporate itself rather than physically atomizing it into the air. You also want to make sure you get the treatment chemical and add the right amount when you fill it. It doesn't take much and lasts a long time so it's not a big expense.

So I'm in Canada, [this is the one I use.](https://www.homedepot.ca/product/aircare-space-saver-evaporative-humidifier-for-2300-sq-ft-spaces/1001565672?eid=PS_GO_140203__ALL_PLA-526641&eid=PS_GOOGLE_D29A_Vendor-Funded_GGL_Shopping_Major-Appliances_Major%20Appliances_PLA_EN__PRODUCT_GROUP_pla-297068452945&pid=1001565672&store=7032&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19073043979&gclid=CjwKCAjw49vEBhAVEiwADnMbbKt3KN3ckqYjLh8ulWcbgMko7CH5YEgbABm0U8HYaskPNmVslVrb7BoCXU4QAvD_BwE) It very effectively covers my 1100sq ft apartment in the very dry winter and I find the reservoir lasts about 4 or 5 days. I'm not sure what's available where you are.