Compare Whole House Humidifiers
Portable whole house humidifiers are available in a variety of sizes, output levels, and styles to best fit your needs, room decor, and filling preferences. To learn more about humidifier features, please see our Humidifier Frequently Asked Questions and Humidifier Buying Guide.
Compare by Size (Output):
6-10 gallons per day | 11-13 gallons per day
6-10 Gallons Output per Day:
 Essick Air EP9 Series EP9-500 (Nutmeg) EP9-800 (Espresso) |
 Essick Air EA-1208 |
 Essick AIR MA-0800 |
 Essick Air 826000 |
 Essick Air SS390DWHT |
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| Output: | 7.4 Gallons | 7.5 Gallons | 8.11 Gallons | 7.2 Gallons | 7.2 Gallons |
| Capacity: | 3.5 Gallons | 3.5 Gallons | 2.5 Gallons | 6 Gallons | 6 Gallons |
| Fan speeds: | 9 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Color: | EP9-500: Nutmeg EP9-800: Espresso |
Espresso | White | White | White |
| Humidistat: |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
Mechanical Dial |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
| Fill Type: | Front-Fill (Direct Pour-In) |
Front-Fill (Direct Pour-In) |
Removable Bottle (1) | Top-Fill (Direct Pour-In) |
Top-Fill (Direct Pour-In) |
| Auto Shut-off when empty: |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Refill Indicator: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Casters: | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions: | 18" x 18" x 27.25"H | 21.5" x 19" x 18.5"H | 18" x 12" x 16.5"H | 13" x 17.75" x 22"H | 13" x 17.75" x 22"H |
| Weight: | 27 lbs | 16.5 lbs | 8.5 lbs | 15.2 lbs | 15.2 lbs |
| Wick Filter: |
1043 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
HDC-311 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
MAF-2 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
1043 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
1043 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
| Air Filter: | None | None | None | None | None |
| Warranty: | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
11-13 Gallons Output per Day:
 Essick Air MA-1201 |
 Essick Air 4DTS Series 4DTS-900 Brushed Nickel |
 Essick Air 696 Series 696-400HB Light Oak |
 Essick Air H12 Series H12-300HB Light Oak H12-400HB Oak Burl H12-600 Copper Night |
 Essick Air 1400 Series EA-1407 (Honey Oak) HD-1409 (Brushed Nickel) |
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| Output: | 11.44 Gallons | 11.4 Gallons | 11.45 Gallons | 11.83 Gallons | 12.8 Gallons |
| Capacity: | 3.6 Gallons | 5.5 Gallons | 5.6 Gallons | 5.4 Gallons | 5 Gallons |
| Speeds: | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Color: | White | 4DTS-900: Brushed Nickel | 696-400HB: Light Oak | H12-300HB: Light Oak H12-400HB: Oak Burl H12-600: Copper Night |
EA-1407: Black w/ Honey Oak HD-1409: Brushed Nickel |
| Humidistat: |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
Digital (25%-60% in 5% increments) |
| Fill Type: | Removable Bottle (1) w/Side Fill Cap |
Removable Bottles (2) Fill Hose Included |
Removable Bottles (2) Fill Hose Included |
Removable Bottle (1) Fill Hose Included |
Removable Bottles (2) w/Side Fill Caps |
| Auto Shut-off when empty: |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Refill Indicator: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Casters: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions: | 21.5" x 14.5" x 20.5"H | 27" x 13.25" x 21.5"H | 28.25" x 15.5" x 23.75"H | 21.75" x 13.75" x 23.5"H | 24" x 15.5" x 23.5" |
| Weight: | 14 lbs | 24 lbs | 23 lbs | 20 lbs | 21.5 lbs |
| Wick Filter: |
MAF-1 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
1041 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
1041 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
1045 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
HDC-12 (included) Replace every 1-2 months |
| Air Filter: | None |
1051 (included) Replace every 3 months |
1051 (optional) Replace every 3 months |
1051 (optional) Replace every 3 months |
None |
| Warranty: | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |