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Re: Ask HN: What is a small thing that would make your life better?

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I wish I could quickly change the humidity level in any room, anywhere, without feeling like it (the solution) wastes resources. Random, but there you go.

Are humidifiers actually that wasteful? I can't imagine a fan (or vibrating nebulizer) with a water reservoir uses that much electricity.

Dehumidifying seems harder.

Re: Ask HN: What is a small thing that would make your life better?

#22

I wish I could quickly change the humidity level in any room, anywhere, without feeling like it (the solution) wastes resources. Random, but there you go.

Are humidifiers actually that wasteful? I can't imagine a fan (or vibrating nebulizer) with a water reservoir uses that much electricity. Dehumidifying seems harder.

I'm thinking a bit more about the dehumidifying factor for sure. But when I used humidifiers in the past they were also frustratingly ineffective. For a small space like a two-person office, give it many hours before you notice anything. Might as well grow plants. Maybe that's changed in the last 10 years or so...not sure.
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