A Steam Humidifier or warm mist humidifier is a little different than the other type of humidifiers. Among all humidifiers, cool mist humidifiers and warm mist humidifiers differ in their work principle and the device should be chosen which type is recommended by the physician, or which unit helps to breathe better. The humidifiers are used by people when dry air in the home causes much discomfort.  The problem of indoor heating during winter months or low humidity in the living are can be solved by the using a humidifier. Humidifier in a room also has many other advantages.  Keeping the device in a baby's room helps the baby sleep better.

Steam Humidifier provides restful sleep and helps in reducing cold symptoms and helps moisturize dry, itchy skin and also the problem of chapped lips. Additionally, a humidifier can reduce shocking from static electricity. However, humidifiers come in two basic styles, a warm mist humidifier and a cool mist.  These humidifiers are designed to ease the troubles caused by dry air. Cool mist humidifiers work by blowing air over a wick in water, on the other hand, a warm mist humidifier create humidity by heating water to convert it to steam. The warm mist humidifier is found to be comfortable during the cold winter months when heating dries out the air.

Steam Humidifier reduces the discomfort from sinus related pressure, headache and infections. As humidity also loosens mucous in the throat and upper respiratory tract and it is very useful for allergy sufferers. A warm mist humidifier should have a humidistat built in to measure the humidity in the air. The humidistat should be equipped with an automatic shut off facility. In addition to the humidistat on the humidifier, humidity in the room can also be measured with a device which is known as a hygrometer. A small hygrometer and thermometer combination with LCD display is ideal for the warm mist humidifier. A few of the humidifiers are designed to clean the air as well as add humidity in the air. Warm mist humidifiers should be maintained properly and kept clean.