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Do Humidifiers Use Much Electricity?

Overview

No—humidifiers are low-power appliances. Usually just tens of watts, so running one all night costs almost nothing.

TypeTypical PowerNotes
Ultrasonic20–30WEnergy-saving, most common
Evaporative15–25WFan-driven, low power
Warm-mist (heating)200–400WHeating uses more power