Both of these humidifiers does the same job but logically people buy cold as it is more efficient than warm as it does not have heating element. As it does not use heating element cold mist humidifiers are cheap than the warm mist model.

Warm mist humidifiers or Luftbefeuchter as it’s so called in Germany. It also allows the steam to cool before being release in to the room. Some people believe that warm moisture is good for your throat and nose but in reality when the moisture reaches the nose it cools down and reaches the room temperature. Warm mist can be dangerous for your children as it is pretty hot and can cause burns if touched.

The advantages of warm mist humidifiers are the bacteria are killed as the water is heated. It also makes your home warmer and you save money by saving on Gas.. It helps your health from cold and sinus. It is less noisy than cold humidifiers.

It is very important for houses these days to have humidifiers during the winter time. Air gets dryer during the winter time and even moisturised skin can get dry.

Cool humidifiers lasts long as also stays clean for a long period of time where as warm humidifiers needs to be cleaned quite often. These humidifiers are used normally during the summer time by many hospitality industries as it gives more fresh and cool feeling in the kitchens.

You will always have to think about the noise while buying a humidifier as some of them make a lot of noise, so it is good to do your research and read reviews of general public on the products online. Many people these days research online on most of the products they purchase so this is a good idea. No matter which type of humidifier you buy or choose, the whole purpose of buying it is to prevent bacteria and mould growth so don’t stress too much as both of these do the same job.