Do I need a humidifier when I use air conditioning in winter? Why can't I use tap water for the humidifier?

The power consumption of a humidifier is not very high. You can choose a humidifier according to the size of your room or your budget. Do you need to turn on a humidifier when you turn on the air conditioner in the room in winter? Why can't a humidifier use tap water?

Do I need a humidifier when using air conditioning in winter?

In winter, if you use the air conditioner for a long time, you need to turn on the humidifier. If you use it for a short time, you don’t need to turn on the humidifier. If you use the air conditioner for a long time, the moisture in the air will be diluted by the air conditioner and then discharged outdoors, causing the indoor environment to be particularly dry. Turning on the humidifier can increase the humidity of the air without causing discomfort to the human body. Turning on the humidifier can increase the humidity in the room. The air conditioner will absorb some of the humidity in the humidifier and will not affect us, and some moisture in the human body will not be lost. Therefore, it is very necessary to turn on the humidifier when turning on the air conditioner in winter.

Why can't the humidifier use tap water?

Tap water contains a variety of minerals, which will increase the damage to the evaporator of the humidifier, and the water alkali contained in it will also affect its lifespan. The chlorine atoms and vitamins in the tap water may also enter the air with the water mist and cause pollution. In addition, if the hardness of the tap water is relatively high, the water mist sprayed from the humidifier may contain calcium and magnesium ions and produce white powder, which will pollute the indoor air. It is best to use pure water for the humidifier. The water molecules in pure water are relatively simple. It is not easy to cause pollution when sprayed out, and it can directly contact the skin, which will be safer and more reliable during use.

Why does my throat feel dry when I turn on the humidifier?

1. Use for patients with pharyngitis: If patients who already suffer from severe pharyngitis do not actively seek treatment and then use a humidifier to increase the humidity in the room, it is easy for viruses and bacteria in the air to spread faster, causing the patient's pharyngitis to worsen, because pharyngitis may be related to viral and bacterial infections. In addition, for some people with pneumonia and bronchitis, proper attention should be paid when using a humidifier.

2. Add disinfectant to the humidifier: Some people think that adding disinfectant atomization to the humidifier can disinfect and sterilize indoor air, but these disinfectant ingredients will also irritate the human lungs and bronchial epithelial cells after being inhaled. If the concentration is too high, it may cause damage to the upper respiratory tract and cause dry and sore throat, etc.

Is it better to turn on the humidifier at night or during the day?

Yes. A humidifier can moisten the air, help increase the humidity in the air, and relieve various physical discomfort symptoms caused by dry air. It is OK to use a humidifier during the day or at night. There is not much difference between the two. As long as the air is dry and there is a need for humidification, it can be used.