Whole-House Humidifier Solutions for Indianapolis Homes

HomeSense Team

November 1, 2012

Types of Whole House Humidifiers

As we looked at House Humidifier FAQ’s last week, we learned there are a host of issues during an Indiana winter caused from dry air in your home. Health problems associated with cold and allergies can be frustrating. Dry skin can be annoying and uncomfortable. And dry air can also affect wood floors and furniture. Thankfully a whole house humidifier can be a solution for the issues above. Read on for more information on three types of Whole House Humidifiers.

Depending on the construction of your home and your specific needs, the type and size of the humidification solution will look different. However, the three main types of whole house humidifiers are:

1. Steam Whole House Humidifiers

Run and operate independent of your HVAC system. Steam humidifiers are a great solution for non-conditioned spaces or homes without forced air systems. The Aprilaire and Honeywell systems can work in homes up to 6,200 square feet.

2. Fan Powered Humidifiers

Also run independent of your HVAC system, but are installed into the ductwork and push evaporated water into your home’s air.

3. Bypass Humidifiers

Function similar to the fan powered systems in that the humid air is created through an evaporative process. The bypass humidifier is installed into the ductwork of the return air vent and ducted into the supply air.

What’s right for your home depends on several factors. Construction and accessibility matter—the more space you have, the more options you have. As always, cost is also a major factor. Each of the above options can help with your home’s dry air, though steam humidifiers offer some advantages the other options don’t.

We recommend working with a trained HVAC professional for this decision. Proper installation is important for humidifiers—some systems can add over 20 gallons of moisture into your air every day. If that moisture isn’t distributed properly, it can affect the mechanical and electrical parts of your system or cause rust in metal ductwork.

If you’re dealing with dry air this winter, give us a call. We can help you figure out what makes sense for your home.

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