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 cooler months. And warmer air can result in drier air that can affect our overall health. You may have never contemplated monitoring humidity levels in your home, or maybe you’re looking to find just the right 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 your family? 

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 get started, but there is less maintenance, lower energy costs and mold prevention in the long-run. 

There are a couple things you’ll need to consider when shopping for a whole-home humidifier. 

  • Size—The size and capacity of a humidifier 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 the ceiling. This will help determine how many gallons per hour is needed and be a guide as you assess your options. 
  • Budget—There are initial costs when purchasing the humidifier equipment, but it’s important to also recognize how much money will go into operation and maintenance. There are many models that can help meet the needs in your home while keeping to a budget you are comfortable with. 

All homes and families are different. Our experts at Stevenson Service Experts can provide you with a home health report to help you select which humidifier is best for your home. And our assessment will ensure 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. Give us a call at 614-334-3192 or visit our online scheduler to make an appointment.