We have a Lennox high-efficiency natural gas furnace. It doesn't have any built in humidifier. We also have a table-top Honeywell humidifier with a replaceable filter. It's the cool type with a fan.
2007-12-14 06:34:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Some great answers so far, thanks everyone. I may look into installing a humidifier at the furnace. I wonder what kind of cutting and fastening one has to do to add one.
2007-12-14 08:40:38 · update #1
I did some research just now on the Desert Spring Humidifier. There's a video on their site about how to install it. Some cutting into the ductwork, and some simple-looking hook up to the water supply. Seems like a good option in that it uses permanent plastic discs rather than a paper or cloth evaporator that would take on scale and need replacing.
Anyone have experience with specific brands they would like to share?
2007-12-14 11:50:13 · update #2
Definetely add a humidifier, but do it at the furnace itself, not a room humidifier. My current house didnt have one (with gas heat). I added an aftermarket AprilAire unit right at the plenum chamber. Warm air that is humid will keep you warmer than a dry air, plus you wont have the furniture and rugs drying out. Dry air will also leave you more susceptible to head colds and sinus infections. Overall, you can run your temperature 5 degrees lower ( saving your money from the gas bills) and still feel nice and warm.
2007-12-14 08:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low humidity in a house is hard on the furniture and yourself. 30% humidity and lower will cause furniture to crack and your nose to dry out. It also is the reason for static electricity in carpets. Humid air is warmer. Just keep the level between 30 and 50 % for the most comfort. Whole house humidifiers installed at the furnace work best.
2007-12-14 16:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the most effective way to have a consistent humidity level in your home. They are not very hard to install if you are fairly handy with tools.
2007-12-14 14:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CHEAP FIX:
Buy yourself a one gallon STAINLESS STEEL kettle. Fill it with water twice a day and simmer it 24/7.
If you're really picky about relative humidity, buy yourself one of those temperature/pressure/humidity thingys that hangs on the wall and adjust the simmer beneath your kettle appropriately.
2007-12-14 19:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by CousinJim 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It looks kinda tacky but we put cans of water on the register in each room, it works and is cheap. You just add water daily.
2007-12-14 14:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by The Budster 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋