Boneco humidifiers have quickly become popular solutions for maintaining a more comfortable indoor environment during the dry winter. They are known for their varied selection of ultrasonic humidifiers designed with innovation, attractiveness, and an easy user experience. If you're considering purchasing a Boneco humidifier, take some time to review our most frequently asked questions about their products below.
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- What are the benefits of having a Boneco humidifier?
- How large of an area can Boneco humidifiers cover?
- What is the bestselling Boneco humidifier?
- How do Boneco humidifiers work and what are their main differences?
- What is the difference between an air washer and a conventional air purifier?
- How loud are Boneco humidifiers?
- What is required to maintain a Boneco humidifier?
- What does the demineralization cartridge do?
What are the benefits of having a Boneco humidifier?
Boneco humidifiers, previously Boneco Air-O-Swiss, have become well-known among our customers for their whisper-quiet operation, high energy efficiency, and value pricing. Other notable features include:
- High moisture output
- Long lifetime
- Automatic humidity control on select models
- Easy digital or manual operation
- Programmable timers for your convenience
- Warm and cool mist options
- Internal anti-microbial germ protection
- Water refill indicators
With multiple convenience features, you can choose from several attractive humidifier styles that blend seamlessly into your décor and environment.
How large of an area can Boneco humidifiers cover?
This depends on the model and its coverage area rating. All Boneco models have coverage ratings for certain size areas measured in square feet. Our smallest model currently covers approximately 430 square feet, while our largest covers about 1,000 square feet.
What is the bestselling Boneco humidifier?
One of our bestselling Boneco models is the Boneco U700. It provides cool and warm mist options, digital controls with a humidity display, automatic humidity control, hygrostat, mist output control, and a relaxing night light.
How do Boneco humidifiers work and what are their main differences?
Boneco humidifiers are available in a few main types, including cool mist-only models, ultrasonic cool and warm mist models, steam humidifiers, and air washers.
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Cool mist humidifiers disperse invisible cool mist throughout your room and use less electricity to humidify spaces because water is not heated. Some cool mist-only models are also considered evaporative humidifiers. These models use a wick filter to absorb water and a fan to help evaporate it into your air. |
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Ultrasonic cool and warm mist humidifiers, such as the previously mentioned Boneco U700, infuse your air with an invisible warm or cool mist, depending on your selection. Typically, ultrasonic humidifiers are the quietest of all humidifiers because the humidification process emits sound waves at a frequency higher than we can hear. |
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Steam humidifiers boil water with inner heating elements to add steam to the air, which is a very efficient and effective humidifier method. The Boneco S200 was developed to be child-friendly, and it has a fan to cool the steam to a warmer temperature before releasing it into the air. There is also an optional fragrance compartment for use with essential oils. |
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Air washers (a combination of a humidifier and an air purifier), like the Boneco W300 Air Washer Humidifier purify and humidify the air simultaneously, removing harmful airborne impurities such as large dust particles and pet dander. |
The variety of onboard features and functions of each humidifier also differs. Visit our Boneco brand center to browse and compare all of our models.
What is the difference between an air washer and a conventional air purifier?
Air washers remove large particles from the air as they humidify. These units propel air through rapidly spinning discs before it is humidified. During this process, large particulates such as dust, dirt, pollen, lint, and pet hair measuring as small as 1.5 microns are captured to avoid re-circulation in your environment. It's important to note that air washers are less effective than traditional air purifiers, which can remove larger amounts of much smaller particulates and are more effective for continuous allergen removal.
How loud are Boneco humidifiers?
All models operate at less than 25 decibels (dB) of sound. This sound is comparable to a whisper-quiet library.
What is required to maintain a Boneco humidifier?
Boneco humidifiers require standard maintenance; cleaning your humidifier regularly is essential to avoid germ and bacteria build-up, which could be re-circulated throughout your air if not eliminated. To do this, empty the water tank and use a soft-bristled brush and a mild cleanser to clean the inside, followed by a final rinse with water. For convenience, specific models–like the Boneco S250 steam humidifier–have a Clean Indicator feature that illuminates every 2 weeks to remind you that it's time to clean the inside of the water tank.
Most models also require that you replace certain parts regularly. For example, the Boneco Hydro Cell must be replaced yearly, which helps maintain freshness inside the water tank. It is also recommended that you replace the demineralization cartridge every 2 to 3 months to prevent harmful minerals from being released into the air, especially if you use hard water to fill your humidifier. Alternatively, you can refill the demineralization cartridge with refill granules instead of purchasing a new cartridge. Evaporative models will also need periodic replacement of the evaporator filter wick.
Read our article Tips for Maintaining Your Humidifier to learn more about humidifier maintenance.
What does the demineralization cartridge do?
The demineralization cartridge removes minerals from water that could lead to white dust. White dust is airborne residue formed by a buildup of mineral content in the water used to fill your humidifier, most often created when hard water is used in the unit. The white dust residue can enter your indoor air–and your lungs–and potentially cause a health condition known as “humidifier lung.” Symptoms of humidifier lung include lung inflammation, fever, chills, shortness of breath, body aches, coughing, and malaise. You might also consider using distilled water to fill your humidifier. Distilled water has less mineral content, so you'll have a reduced chance of white dust forming.
Still Have Questions?
To learn more about the benefits of using a humidifier and tips on choosing the right model, read our 5 Things to Consider When Buying A Humidifier guide.
For more information or to start shopping, visit our Boneco brand center to compare product models and read customer reviews. Not sure what's best for you? We can take the guesswork out of decision-making. Contact our product experts at 1-800-934-9194 for a free product consultation and recommendation. We want to help you make your indoor environment a healthy one.
