Say goodbye to dry skin, cracked lips, allergies and irritated eyes with the best air humidifiers in Malaysia 2020!
Did you know that humidity levels above 40% can hinder viruses (like the common cold) from being as infectious? If the air is too dry, you’re more likely to snore and have dry coughs too!
Take a look at these humidifiers that you can get in Malaysia. And their prices!
Types Of Air Humidifier
While most of the air humidifiers in the list below are only of one type:
There are actually a few more types! Described below!
Whichever one you choose, all humidifiers require some level of maintenance to keep harmful mold (and their nasty spores) away!
Speaking of unwanted mold, if you have an area in your home that is always damp:
You can fix that with the best dehumidifier in Malaysia!
1. Cool Mist
Because they utilize small fans:
These types of humidifiers will take more effort to clean compared to other types. As mold can build up fast!
The resulting breeze will carry the moisture along with it. Mind that it will not be as cool as what an air conditioner or air cooler would project.
2. Warm Mist
You probably don’t need one of these in Malaysia. Warm mist humidifiers have a heating element to make steam. For medicinal healing with essential oils.
They are quiet since there is no fan. Because of the steam, it’s advisable to keep this away from children in the house!
3. Ultrasonic
This is the type of humidifier that is prominently available in Malaysia! It’s actually very similar to an ultrasonic diffuser. The only difference is that you would add essential oils to the diffuser! Aroma diffusers tend to have a smaller water capacity too.
Ultrasonic humidifiers work through a combination of a vibrating plate (in water) and maybe a fan to generate a fine mist. They can be quiet.
The water tank does have to be cleaned regularly. To avoid mold or calcium build up!
4. Evaporative
An evaporative humidifier has a replaceable wick filter to draw up water. While a fan blows the water vapor into the air!
Both filter and water tank have to be cleaned. And the filter has to be replaced eventually too.
Difference Between Air Humidifiers And Air Purifiers
What about air purifiers? How are they different from air humidifiers?
For one, air purifiers have a different purpose! They improve air quality of the environment around them!
Humidifiers on the other hand, increase the moisture level in a room. And do not do anything to filter out dust, mold or other allergens! Unless they have a built-in filter!
What To Look For In A Humidifiers
1. Size
Humidifiers are usually small enough to sit on a desk, bedside table or shelf easily. Because of their size, you can transfer them to another location as needed.
There also are humidifiers with large water tanks that should sit on the floor.
But the important thing is to note their range of coverage (or application area). This will be written in square feet or square meters to represent the maximum or optimum room size the device can handle.
2. Run Time
How long can the humidifier run until you need to refill the water tank?
Some humidifiers can run for a few hours. While others can operate for half or almost a complete day!
For safety, there should be an auto-off feature in case the water runs out when you’re not around or aware!
3. Ease Of Cleaning
Depending on how heavy your usage is, cleaning can be a pain. But is necessary to stop bacteria and mold from creating respiratory problems!
So check that the humidifier can be taken apart with minimal parts to clean. The tank should be easy to remove. With a wide opening to enable refilling and cleaning of the tank.
4. Features
Not essential but nice to have!
- Water level indicator or transparent cover
- UV light filter (to prevent microbe growth in the water)
- Hard water filter
- Air filter/ pre-filter
5. Budget
You can get humidifiers for as low as RM45.
The most expensive one in this list is ~RM200.
9 Best Air Humidifiers In Malaysia 2020
1. Deerma M800 Digital LED Display Air Humidifier
Local brand, Deerma’s M800 Digital LED Display Air Humidifier comes in many variants. The basic one will set you back by RM138!
However, this is one of the best humidifies for a bedroom! As it makes hardly any noise!
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 5L
- Application Area: Up To 30m²
- Mist Volume: 250 – 340ml/hour
- Features: Timer, Up to 12 Hours Running Time, Auto-Off Safety Feature, Adjustable Mist Level, With Activated Carbon Filter, Real Time Temperature
- Dimensions: 22 x 21 x 35cm (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 3 months
- Price: ~RM138
Pros:
- Adjustable mist intensity
- Monitors temperature of the environment
- Acts as a purifier too (Water purifying filter and activated carbon filter)
- Modern design
- Huge water capacity (up to 20 hours!)
Cons:
- Expensive with a short warranty
- A bit bulky (inconvenient refill)
- No lock to prevent water from spilling if you hit it over
2. Deerma F300 Air Humidifier Aroma Diffuser
At half the water capacity of the previous model:
Deerma F300 Air Humidifier Aroma Diffuser has a wide opening (20cm) for its water tank. Which means easier cleaning. And refill is from the top rather than removing the water tank!
You can pay ~RM30 more to include the water purifier function!
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 2.5L
- Application Area: Up To 20m²
- Mist Volume: 250ml/hour
- Features: Up to 15 Hours Running Time, Auto-Off Safety Feature, Adjustable Mist Nozzle
- Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 22.4cm (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 3 months
- Price: ~RM55
Pros:
- It’s ok to put essential oils into this model
- Quiet (less than 35dB)
- Cute design
- Adjustable mist ring is nice to use
- Affordable
Cons:
- Short warranty
3. Double Spout K7 Portable Air Humidifier
Although there are 2 spouts in the Double Spout K7 Portable Air Humidifier, you can set it to a few modes. One of which, is single spout! Or even an intermittent spray mode!
The cat ear design and colorful lights make it an adorable desk or beside buddy!
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 3.3L
- Application Area: n/a
- Mist Volume: 40 – 80ml/hour
- Features: Auto-Off Safety Feature, Colourful Light
- Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 25.5cm (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 3 months
- Price: ~RM40
Pros:
- Strong mist output
- Included sponge sticks for adding essential oils
- Easy to refill water
- Affordable
Cons:
- Not very efficient as an essential oil diffuser, better as just a humidifier
- Not that quiet
- Does not seem to last long
4. Deerma DEM-F628S Air Humidifier
There is a UV lamp with the Deerma DEM-F628S Air Humidifier. This helps to sterilize the water in the tank.
It’s fairly large but blends into any home or office with its minimal design.
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 5L
- Application Area: Up To 30m²
- Mist Volume: 300ml/hour
- Features: Timer, Up to 12 Hours Running Time, Auto-Off Safety Feature, Real Time Temperature, UV Lamp Purification
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 20 x 29.5cm (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 3 months
- Price: ~RM140
Pros:
- Silent operation (less than 30dB)
- Has a separate container for essential oil
- Adequate mist output
- Less worries about maintenance
Cons:
- Expensive
5. Deerma F726 Air Humidifier
Love that Nordic aesthetic?
You’ll like the design of the Deerma F726 Air Humidifier then! It is automatic and has an intuitive LED ring at the base to let you know how humid the room is!
Take care that if you want to use essential oils with it, you can only use the Deerma essential oils!
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 5L
- Application Area: Up To 30m²
- Mist Volume: 300ml/hour
- Features: Auto-Off Safety Feature, Adjustable Mist Level, Light Indicator, Built-in Washable Activated Carbon Filter, Real-time Humidity Display
- Dimensions: 24 x 20 x 33cm (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 3 months
- Price: ~RM100
Pros:
- Lasts a long time (up to 20 hours)
- Quiet but not completely silent (35dB)
- Purifies the air too
- Less worries about maintenance
Cons:
- Build quality is quite thin
- Expensive
6. Xiaomi Mi Smart Antibacterial Humidifier SCK0A45
Similar to the rest of the Xiaomi household range, the Mi Smart Antibacterial Humidifier SCK0A45 comes in all white. Its seamless cylindrical shape holds a lot of aesthetic appeal for modern homes and offices!
It uses UV light to sterilize the water before releasing the mist! The 4.5L tank capacity allows it to keep on puffing for up to 15 hours!
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 4.5L
- Application Area: Up To 40m²
- Mist Volume: 300ml/hour
- Features: 12-15 Hours Running Time, UV-C Instant Sterilization, Soft Ambient Light, MiHome App Control
- Dimensions: 19 x 19 x 35.3cm (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 6 months
- Price: ~RM199
Pros:
- Water tank is easy to clean and refill
- Automatically keeps the humidity level at 60%
- Indicator for low water level and mist modes
- App control support (only in Chinese)
- Good quality
Cons:
- Expensive but has a longer warranty
- Not as quiet as other models on this list (38dB)
7. MBH TOWER Gen2 Hybrid Humidifier & Air Purifier
2 physical dials are present on the MBH TOWER Gen2 Hybrid Humidifier & Air Purifier. Twist the top dial is to direct the mist output. And the bottom dial is for adjusting the mist intensity.
There’s a separate tray (Aroma cartridge) for essential oils.
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 3.2L
- Application Area: Up To 70m²
- Mist Volume: 300ml/hour
- Features: Up To 25 Hours Running Time, Auto Shut-off Safety Feature, LED Night Mode, 360 Deg Mist Nozzle, Aroma Cartridge
- Dimensions: n/a
- Warranty: 6 months
- Price: ~RM199
Pros:
- Large coverage despite a small water tank
- Long running time
- You can use it as an essential oil diffuser
- Lights up (Night mode)
Cons:
- Expensive (purifying option sold separately for RM40)
8. Portable Ultrasonic Aroma Air Humidifier
Egg-shaped with a viewing window for the water level:
The Portable Ultrasonic Aroma Air Humidifier is a breeze to use. Emitting a small and steady stream of mist upwards. You can choose the intermittent mode too.
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 800mL
- Application Area: Up To 30m²
- Mist Volume: 50ml/hour
- Features: 7 Colorful LED Light, Visible Water Level Window
- Dimensions: 16 x 10.4 x 20.5cm (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 1 month
- Price: ~RM45
Pros:
- You can switch off the lights as needed
- Affordable
- Quiet
- Portable
Cons:
- Short warranty
- Small tank capacity
9. Deerma F450 Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser Cool Mist Air Humidifier
Deerma’s F450 Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser Cool Mist Air Humidifier is cost-effective now that it’s on sale.
There’s no need to constantly refill it since it has a large water tank (refill from the top).
- Type: Ultrasonic
- Capacity: 4L
- Application Area: Up To 20m²
- Mist Volume: 350ml/hour
- Features: Auto Shut-off Safety Feature, Water Level Indicator, Aroma Tray
- Dimensions: 16 x 10.4 x 20.5cm (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 3 months
- Price: ~RM65
Pros:
- Works as an essential oil diffuser
- Water level indicator
- Quiet enough for the office (36dB)
Cons:
- No timer
- Prone to water leaks
Do We Need Humidifiers In Malaysia?
Malaysia may be a humid country. But we do adore our air conditioners! Perhaps, a little too much.
Having the air conditioner on the whole day takes a toll on our skin and sinuses! And increases the chances of getting static shock!
Humidifiers are an inexpensive, effective and versatile solution to the problem! The alternative of leaving a bowl of water in the room is just a disaster waiting to happen!
Conclusion
We have to admit that as consumers, we value beauty as much as functionality! Humidifiers may as well be decorative too! Lifting your mood and comfort levels simultaneously! In the home or at your office!
For that reason, items 1, 5 and 6 stand out! Along with the value of money you get for their multiple features and performance!
