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Whole House Humidifiers
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Whole House Humidifiers: |
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Install & Forget it! |
| A whole house humidifier features the ability to draw water directly from your water supply through a blower system integrated into your furnace. You can select from a few different types of units. One offers a sprayer that injects mists into the airflow through your ductwork. Another unit offers a foam cylinder that rotates in a water tray with air blowing through and around it. For homes with geothermal or heat pump systems steam humidifiers are the best solution. Pluses: |
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Virtually no maintenance |
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Keeps your entire home at even humidity |
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One-time setup! |
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Quiet and virtually soundless |
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Cost efficient to install |
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Simple to clean |
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Lower utilities |
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Because the whole-house system draws on the water for your existing plumbing as it's needed, when it's needed, there is no filling and no mess! This is the opposite of portable units that need a lot of attention. This whole-house-system is cost efficient and with a onetime set up leaving you with more comfort and fewer
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Doesn't come in a box for you to bring home and install |
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Collects mineral deposits based on your water supply |
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Requires thorough cleaning with diluted white vinegar at end of year to remove buildup |
| For many people the minuses actually seem like positives. Most people don't want to buy a unit, bring it home and install it. Calling a trained certified technician to install a simple unit that only needs basic maintenance just like the furnace offers simplicity and efficiency of time. For more about the annual maintenance of your system click here. | |
Portable Humidifiers: |
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I'm sure you have seen the large freestanding humidifiers that
many people have utilized over the years. Each one offers the
ability to have their own water supply and then plugs into any
standard electrical outlet. These units sit in the room you want
to humidify. These large or small units need some creative
decorating to make them look like they "fit" as opposed to being
an awkward humidifier that is unwelcome long staying house guest
for the winter. |
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Portable |
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Great for renters |
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Simple to operate |
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Excellent at keeping smaller areas humidified |
| Portable humidifiers offer you the opportunity to select a specific room that you want to target for increasing the moisture in the air. It may be great on a limited basis for a person who has more severe or chronic issues with dry skin or other symptoms that occur in a dry environment. The person who is renting and doesn't have the opportunity to choose from a whole house unit, this offers a great way for you to still be comfortable and alleviate the ailments of a dry
home. Minuses: |
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Expensive when compared to whole-house units |
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Heavy but on rollers |
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Noisy similar to a window A/C unit |
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Continued maintenance |
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Requires water refills daily |
| Portable humidifiers come in a variety of ways and at a plethora of price points. To compare apples to apples a quality portable unit is actually much more expensive than whole-house humidifiers. This is simply because the whole-house units partner up with your existing furnace blower. A portable unit has to include one. Most portable units are heavy and awkward. However they are typically fitted with rolling casters for ease of movement. But we all know what happens when you get to rolling something heavy that has water in it. It also takes a little bit to get it stopped and in the mean time you might have a little accident resulting in water spilled all over your carpet, furniture or other items in your home. Most units have removable tanks, but with others, you'll have to bring the water to the unit. This too could result in potential water spillage into your carpets, furniture or on yourself. One important other thing to consider is the portable doesn’t run as quiet simply because of the way they are designed. In addition, keeping your reservoir in your portable unit is critical. Standing water is bacteria's playground, spewing germs into your indoor air. The following recommendations were taken from The Mayo Clinic for safe use of a portable humidifier: |
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| Schedule a Free Estimate. Pick a time that works best with your schedule and we will work to accommodate your needs. You will receive a phone call shortly from one of our friendly client care reps to confirm the date selected and to answer any questions you may have. | |
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