- How is an evaporative humidifier different from an ultrasonic one?
- It blows air through a wet wick instead of vibrating water into a mist. That means no visible mist and no white mineral dust, but it humidifies more slowly.
- How often does the wick need replacing?
- Vornado recommends replacing the wick every one to two months, sooner with hard water or heavy use. A stiff, crusty or smelly wick is due for a change.
- Does it shut off when the water runs out?
- Yes. It shuts down automatically when the tank empties, so the fan doesn't run dry.
- Can I set a target humidity?
- Yes. The humidistat lets you choose a level, and the fan cycles on and off to hold it.
- How big a room will it handle?
- It is best for medium to large rooms such as a bedroom or living room. In very open spaces it will run more and need more refills.
- What comes in the box?
- The humidifier, one wick and a quick-start guide. Check whether a spare wick is included before relying on it for the season.
- Where is the Vornado EVDC500 Energy Smart Evaporative Humidifier cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $99.99, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Vornado EVDC500 Energy Smart Evaporative Humidifier?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Newegg, Sylvane, Lowe's, Target.