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Everyone is getting dried/cracked lips. This also leads towards more respiratory infections.

The humidity in the house is too low.

Anyone put in a whole house humidifer on a HVAC trunk?

There's self-powered fan model or bypass models.

Any tips/tricks on these suckers?

I'm leaning towards a self-power style so I don't get the awkward bypass hose.

Is there actually any noticeable difference when adding these things?

In the past I've just junked these things when I do AC home repairs because they're like neglected and gross looking. Just like another gadget gizmo thing that people tack on to sales. But do they actually do anything?

Or am I just better off with a stand alone room unit?
 
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tbh I was going 2 ask u these questions
 
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I ordered a couple humidity/temp sensors to put around the house.

In order to improve something, you must first be able to measure it.

Also got a self-powered unit ordered HoneyWell HE360.

It's a self powered unit. (has a fan built-in). Looks like a cleaner install. I see some argument about install location (supply/return). It's preferred to be on the supply side in case of failure it won't drown the furnace with water. Overall doesnt seem to matter since its a closed cycle system. More of a focus on ease of install/access for element exchange. It should vaporize water into the system alleviating everyone's congestion and sore throats.

ByPass doesn't use a fan, it uses a flex-hose connected from unit to supply side trunk in order to blow air over the element. It looks messy + doesn't seem as efficient w/ water. Only big advantage is they're like $100 cheaper.

I'll keep you guys updating as the situation develops.
 
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Yea We're doing a project!! Begin the pics. I've never needed or thought about a 'whole house humidifier' Does it keep the humidity at a certain level automatically, or you just turn it on when you think things are dry....
 
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You either add a humidistat on the wall next to the thermostat or else you add it to the duct work next to the humidifier. Either way, you set the rH%. When the humidity in the house falls below say 40-50% then the humidifier will drip water onto the element and the fan will vaporize it into the air stream. It needs to be wired to the furnace in such a way, that it will only turn on when the furnace fan is also on.

Generally,

In summer time you want to focus on making dry/cold air.

In the winter time, you want to focus on making wet/hot air.

Theoretically, a humidifer should improve the efficiency of the furnace because heat is better transferred to the house and it won't need to run as often.
 
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Amazon.com: AprilAire 500 Whole Home Humidifier, Automatic Compact Furnace Humidifier, Large Capacity Whole House Humidifier for Homes up to 3,600 Sq. Ft., White : Home Kitchen
I installed in 2015, and reinstalled on the new furnace in 2019.

Comes with a humidistat.
 
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Did it actually make a difference?

Like dry lips / stuffy nose?
 
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Make sure the family is constantly drinking water??
Water is underrated. Drink more
 
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Did it actually make a difference?

Like dry lips / stuffy nose?
Yeah, there's no way we would go without one now. Even eliminates static electricity shocks. We were using a large floor standing humidifier and that was such a pain in the ass.

24v ac, same as furnace controller. Most furnaces yeet air out the top, the humidifier pulls some air from the return, across a water pad and into the heated air. There is a flapper door for summer that eliminates air moving across the water pad.


Water drawn from water heater.


Drain lines.


I should probably replace the water pad...
 
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enjoy ur aspergillus
 
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enjoy ur aspergillus
Thanks!

I installed mine so the humidifier can run the blower independent of a heat cycle. It runs the blower for a while after humidifying to eliminate any condensation in the ducts after a heat cycle.
 
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holy calcium deposits batman
 
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Yeah, I didn't change it last year, and fun fact: the water softener bypass valve was in the wrong position, lol.
 
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Get a humidifier and a dehumidifier and let them battle it out.
 
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we have 1 but prefer to turn heat up + put out bowls of water in corners of house for dog and cat anyway

works just as good
 
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would suggest people never have one in their homes because it's a breeding ground for mold and nastiness that will cause far more lethal problems than static electricity and dry skin

use moisturizer and standalone humidifier units
 
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living in cold areas is complicated
 
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Get a humidifier and a dehumidifier and let them battle it out.
You can end up imploding and exploding at the same time if you aren't careful.
 
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would suggest people never have one in their homes because it's a breeding ground for mold and nastiness that will cause far more lethal problems than static electricity and dry skin

use moisturizer and standalone humidifier units
Great advise if you live in Florida, not so much in the north where it gets cold.
 
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Reading 40% today rH
 
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