Best Humidifiers for Bedrooms by Run Time

Qualifies if: A room humidifier rated for 500 square feet or less whose maker or listing states the run time per tank.
Ranked by: Run time per tank (highest first)
Shown: The top 8 of 29 products in our catalog that meet the rule.

#1 · Run time per tank: 72 hours

Tank: 2.38 gallons. Run time: 72 hours. Rated for: 500 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#2 · Run time per tank: 60 hours

Tank: 6 liters. Run time: 60 hours. Rated for: 500 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#3 · Run time per tank: 60 hours

Tank: 6 liters. Run time: 60 hours. Rated for: 500 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#4 · Run time per tank: 50 hours

Tank: 3.5 liters. Run time: 50 hours. Rated for: 475 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#5 · Run time per tank: 50 hours

Tank: 1.6 gallons. Run time: 50 hours. Rated for: 500 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#6 · Run time per tank: 50 hours

Tank: 5 liters. Run time: 50 hours. Rated for: 300 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#7 · Run time per tank: 50 hours

Tank: 6 liters. Run time: 50 hours. Rated for: 250 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#8 · Run time per tank: up to 48 hours

Bucket: 3.5 liters. Run time: up to 48 hours. Rated for: 500 sq ft. Filter life: 6 months. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

How to choose between them

A bedroom humidifier should last the whole night on the setting you use; the run time makers quote is usually on the lowest output.

Aim for 40 to 50 percent humidity. A cheap hygrometer tells you when the room is there; above 60 percent, condensation and mold become the risk.

Rankings follow the rule and order stated above, using makers' published specifications and listed prices. How we research · Disclosure