[KayakerNC]

That time of year again.
Humidity is low and the heat-pump is running. Leading to VERY dry air in the house, which results in the occasional nose-bleed and sore throats.
Is there a good portable humidifier out there?
Any recommendations?

[cattywampus]

Hope this helps....

BEST Humidifier I have ever found.....
....Take the BIGGEST Cooking Pot you own 3/4 filled with water.
...ADD.... 8 0z. of White Distilled Vinegar.
Set a table fan on counter to blow the steam to ceilings or other areas.

Crank up the stovetop to halfway hot.....
....Set a timer... and... your cell phone alarm for an hour or less.
When cell phone alarm clock dings and timer on stove dings,
get up from your nap and shut off Stove.

Home will have humidity and any odors will be gone.

For a nice touch, add a cinnamon stick or Pure Vanilla to the pot of water.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Otherwise, for those still living up north and/or have forced air heating...
you could call in the furnace crew and have a whole house humidifier
added to your main plenum, set it at 35% humidity and don't shut it off till Spring.

Please remember, nosebleeds could also be caused by CO ( Carbon Monoxide).
With Nat Gas or Bottled Gas forced air heating ,
the heat exchanger on the furnace could have a slight crack that allows
CO to enter the living quarters.

Some CO could also be entering your auto and cause nosebleeds.

People sometimes had the nosebleeds after they bought a Gasoline
powered Golf Car. When they extended the tailpipe out , problem was
sometimes solved. A Fuel Injected Golf Car is less prone to this problem.

[pooh]

Something a friend recommended for dried out nasal passages, has really helped prevent nosebleeds, Vaseline. Her doctor told her to put a thin layer of the stuff around the interior of her nostrils. Helps keep the tissues protected from dry air that can lead to nosebleeds.

[Bay Kid]

A hot, steamy shower in the evening helps the bedroom area. When I used to stay in hotels I would steam the entire room from the shower.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

That time of year again.
Humidity is low and the heat-pump is running. Leading to VERY dry air in the house, which results in the occasional nose-bleed and sore throats.
Is there a good portable humidifier out there?
Any recommendations?

Check out www.amazon.com. Do a search for whole house humidifier. Then check out the ones with 5 stars. I tried to post a link but it did not come out correctly.

Remember to check the reviews. Some of them have 5 stars.

[renrod]

Originally Posted by jnieman

Check out Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more. Do a search for whole house humidifier. Then check out the ones with 5 stars. I tried to post a link but it did not come out correctly.

Remember to check the reviews. Some of them have 5 stars.

In addition, you can google the local businesses and see what they offer in the line of "cold water humidifiers". I have one running as we speak. Simple and quick result.
Walmart, Target, Lowes, Home Depot, Ace and about any other local business you can think of.

[renrod]

Originally Posted by renrod

In addition, you can google the local businesses and see what they offer in the line of "cold water humidifiers". I have one running as we speak. Simple and quick result.
Walmart, Target, Lowes, Home Depot, Ace and about any other local business you can think of.

One of these will also help, monitors the humidity in the house, you can put the portable sensor outside to monitor the temp and humidity or put it in a different part of the house and monitor different rooms.

Taylor 91756 Wireless Thermometer with Indoor/Outdoor Humidity & Clock - Walmart.com

[billethkid]

has anyone had a whole house humidifier like April Aire installed here in TV?

Normally one would not entertain a humidifier in the FL climate, however there is a need (temporary) during the heating months (Jan/Feb).

We have gas heat which burns off the humidity even quicker.

[eremite06]

Check Jan. '15 Consumer Reports. Portables are rated based on room size.

Top rated: Small room, Crane Owl

Medium room, Vicks V5100NS

Large room, SPT SU-4010

[The Buckeyes]

Take it from a guy who has had his nose cauterised 3 times in the last year. Nosebleeds can be a serious thing....I have found, and my specialist has recommended AYR gel. I put it on a Q-tip and swab the inside of my nose and it works! You can use it every hour if you wish. Remember get the gel as it works better than the mist. It is available at any drugstore and also at Walmart. Great stuff!!!!!

[KayakerNC]

Thanks all.
Went with Amazon's highest ratings search. Purchased the Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier and the AcuRite Humidity Monitor. Hopefully this will take care of the winter dryness.