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KingSobieski

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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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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....
 
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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Make sure the family is constantly drinking water??
Water is underrated. Drink more
 
KingSobieski said:
Did it actually make a difference?

Like dry lips / stuffy nose?
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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.
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Water drawn from water heater.
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Drain lines.
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I should probably replace the water pad...
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lemontw said:
enjoy ur aspergillus
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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. :cool:
 
Yeah, I didn't change it last year, and fun fact: the water softener bypass valve was in the wrong position, lol.
 
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
 
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
 
BeLiaL said:
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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Great advise if you live in Florida, not so much in the north where it gets cold.
:Hmm:
 
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