Thanks again for your recommendation, OhhWatALoser. After doing quite a bit of research on many different humidifiers I decided to go ahead and order the one you suggested. It will supposedly cover up to 3200 square feet and only uses about 65 watts of power on high. I found a brand new one on Ebay for $125.99 (with free shipping). I could totally see those cheap little 1 gallon humidifiers not even touching the dryness in my house during the later winter months when humidity drops clear down as low as 16%, as i've seen it do.
For anyone else, who is looking for a higher performance humidifier here are the specs for this one:
Lasko 1128 Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier
The 9.0-gallon Recirculating Humidifier offers contemporary styling and efficient humidification up to 3,200 square feet, making it ideal for multiple rooms and large living areas. 9.0-Gallon Output per Day (4.5-Gallon Water Capacity); Easy-to-Fill, Removable Water Reservoir with Dual Handles; Adjustable Humidistat for Personalized Comfort; Patented, Cascading Waterfall Shows it's Working; Castors for Mobility on any Surface; Three Comfort Control Speeds; ETL/cETL Listed; 22" L x 14" W x 17" H; includes filter.
- Tank Capacity: 4.50 gal
- Water Rate: 9 gal/Day
- Coverage: 3200 Sq. ft.
- Features: Self Clean Function, Quiet Operation
- Color: White
- Height: 22"
- Width: 14"
- Depth: 17"
- Weight (Approximate): 18.70 lb
The Lasko 9-Gallon humidifier is ideal for use in multiple rooms. Large enough of an output to cover almost any size room. The continuous water recirculation self-cleans the filter and maintains the unit's efficiency. The evaporative output helps to eliminate some of the concerns associated with a cool mist humidifier. The quiet operations and the high performance make this humidifier a must have!
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