Best Whole Home Humidifiers

Honeywell Holds the Humidifier Market

Whole home humidifiers are the most robust humidifiers on the market, as long as you get a good unit. Honeywell provides top-notch humidifier systems with great installation and service. Honeywell’s top-line drum humidifiers work on cylindrical force. While these whole home humidifier systems are expensive they are worth the money, especially if you live in an older home; the humidistat intuitively responds to each floor’s humidity.

Since humidity levels recede as you get higher (heat rises and temperatures rise) a whole home humidifier unit without this feature is not likely to be powerful enough for today’s larger homes. Single-setting humidifiers can damage your home by adding extra humidity to a floor that is already humid enough.

Some of the best whole home humidifiers:

Honeywell whole home system humidifiers also come in a steam power model which uses fans instead of heat. The best bet when it comes to Honeywell humidifiers is to call someone for a quotation. Qualified contractors can explain the best system for your home, especially if it is older or was not well constructed.

Aprilaire Model 1700 is also a good quality whole home humidifier system. This system is perfect for basement humidity problems. It is an intuitive system which allows you to dehumidify the basement, while you are humidifying the rest of the home. This innovative feature is fantastic for century homes and homes with dirt basements. It runs only when it’s needed so it’s low maintenance. The Aprilaire model has an optional fan to cycle in outside air. It needs to be installed by a heating and cooling contractor.

Trane Whole Home Humidifiers can output up to 18 gallons of moisture a day and cover a 4,200 square foot home with fan powered or bypass system controls. Their warranty is five years, but extended warranties are available as well. All of the Trane Whole Home Humidifiers work in conjunction with your furnace.



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