LG’s HydroTower Max brings AI humidity control to larger rooms
LG Electronics has launched the PuriCare HydroTower Max, a combined humidifier and air purifier aimed at larger living spaces. Its central feature is AI control that adjusts humidification according to room conditions and temperature.
One appliance for air and moisture
The HydroTower Max combines air cleaning with water purification, sterilization and drying functions. That gives LG a broader pitch than humidity control alone: the appliance is designed to manage the air people breathe and the water it uses to add moisture. The reported features do not establish how well it performs in a particular home; that will depend on use and room conditions.
The business backdrop
LG’s regulatory filing shows revenue rose +14.91% and operating profit rose +146.96% from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026. Its operating margin was 6.63% in Q2 2026. Those companywide figures provide context for the launch, but do not show sales or profitability for the HydroTower Max.
By the Numbers
| Metric | What it measures | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (DART filing) — LG ELECTRONICS INC. | Change from a year earlier (latest filed report) | +14.91% | Q2 2025 → Q2 2026 |
| Operating profit (DART filing) — LG ELECTRONICS INC. | Change from a year earlier (latest filed report) | +146.96% | Q2 2025 → Q2 2026 |
| Operating margin (DART filing) — LG ELECTRONICS INC. | Operating profit ÷ revenue (latest filed report) | 6.63% | Q2 2026 |
Sources (2) — Yonhap News Agency · Maeil Business Newspaper
- Yonhap News Agency, 2026-10-18
- Maeil Business Newspaper, 2026-10-18
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