Originally posted by: arcas
Whatever humidifer you get, I highly recommend you get one with a humidistat so that it doesn't run constantly. Not only does it cut down on the frequency of refills but too much humidity in a room can be bad (both for the room itself and for your health).
By the way, Meijer stores in my area currently have humidifiers on clearance so if there's one in your area, you might want to take a look.