I am planning to install a furnace humidifier soon. My son has asthma and is very sensitive to dry air. One concern I have is whether the furnace humidifier will grow mold inside the furnace, the humidifier itself or grow mold inside the house. I know that mold is not good for the people with asthma either. I hope that someone with a furnace humidifer can tell me his expereince. Much appreciated. Thanks.
Steve
2006-10-30 17:16:34 · 3 answers · asked by stevezhang 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Mold like cool damp conditions which it definitely does not get with furnace hot air blowing through the humidifier. Nonetheless since my wife has this same problem I clean the evaporation grid with bleach before I turn it on in the fall and after use in the spring. I also have the ductwork cleaned every 3 years. This has taken care of her problem. Oh yeah, don't set the humidifier higher than 40%.
2006-10-30 23:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will, you will need to clean it . We clean ours in the spring of the year when we turn the heat off and run the A/C. However it should be ok when you are running it in the winter as it will have a steady water flo going thru it.
2006-10-30 17:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly ok if you have city water. If you are on a well or have a high mineral content in your water, the system will need constant maintenance. The minerals build up on the "very fine" sprayer system in your ductwork and will clog.
2016-03-17 06:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋