Choosing the Right Whole-Home Humidifier for Your Furnace
It won’t be long before we are flipping our thermostats to provide us warmer air and make our homes nice and cozy during the winter. And warmer air can result in drier air that can influence our overall health. You may have never thought about monitoring humidity levels inside, or maybe you’re trying to find just the ideal balance. We’ve talked about the benefits of a whole-home humidifier from decreasing the chances of getting sick to helping with your skin. But how do you know which system is the best for you?
If you aren’t familiar, a whole-home humidifier uses water directly from your water supply and the water panel only needs to be changed a couple times through the heating season. There are more up-front costs to begin, but there is less maintenance, lower energy costs and mold prevention down the road.
There are a couple factors you’ll need to consider when purchasing a whole-home humidifier.
- Size—The humidifier’s capacity and size is based on gallons per day of operation. One way to determine what size you need is to take your total floor area and multiply it by the height of your home’s ceiling. This will help determine how many gallons per hour is needed and be a guide as you consider your options.
- Budget—There are initial expenses when purchasing the humidifier equipment, but it’s important to also consider how much money will go into operation and maintenance. There are several models that can help meet the needs in your home while keeping to a budget you are comfortable with.
Every home and family is different. Our experts at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning can give you a home health report to help you determine which humidifier is best for your home. And our assessment will make sure you are getting the best solution to fit your present HVAC system. We want to make sure you relax during the cooler season and that you have the support you need to maintain proper indoor air quality. You can reach us at 954-736-4314 or visit our online scheduler to make an appointment.