Choosing the Right Whole-Home Humidifier for Your Furnace

It won’t be long before we are adjusting our thermostats to offer us warmer air and make our homes nice and cozy during the colder temps. And warmer air means drier air that can impact our overall health. You may have never contemplated monitoring humidity levels inside, or maybe you’re attempting to find just the perfect balance. We’ve talked about the benefits of a whole-home humidifier from lowering 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 utilizes water directly from your water supply and the water panel only needs to be changed a couple times throughout 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 items you’ll need to consider when purchasing a whole-home humidifier. 

• Size—The humidifier’s size and capacity is based on gallons per day of operation. One way to find out what size you want is to take your total floor area and multiply it by the height of the 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 fees 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 adhering to a budget you are comfortable with. 

All homes and families are different. Our professionals at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning can offer you a home health report to help you select 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 rest easy during the cooler season and that you have the support you need to maintain proper indoor air quality. Call us at 403-279-5760 or go to our online scheduler to make an appointment.