Question: What is a Whole House Flow-Through ByPass Humidifier
What is a whole house, furnace, flow-through or bypass type of humidifier?
Answer: Although console humidifiers are often also called 'whole house' units, the term generally applies to a humidifier appliance that is connected to the home's heating or cooling system via a by-pass in the duct work, for a flow-through of humidity every time the heating system is operated. They are also known as furnace humidifiers and can only be installed if there is a duct system in the home.
A whole house humidifier requires a permanent installation to the home's system and includes a plumbing and electrical hook-up. Installing a flow-through humidifier should be done by a qualified person. Though there is an initial outlay for this installation, maintenance is low and operation is simple. Every time the home's heating/cooling system is turned on, humidity flows through the ducts to every area of the house, where the duct network extends.
The main advantage to flow-through humidifiers is lower maintenance and whole-home humidifying without effort - no water refilling. The disadvantage is that when the heating system is not operating, there is no humidity. There is also a risk of over-humidifying a home, especially during damp weather. The home's humidity should be monitored regularly with a hygrometer to ensure that proper levels of humidity are maintained. Excessive moisture can create unhealthy mildew problems.
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A whole house humidifier requires a permanent installation to the home's system and includes a plumbing and electrical hook-up. Installing a flow-through humidifier should be done by a qualified person. Though there is an initial outlay for this installation, maintenance is low and operation is simple. Every time the home's heating/cooling system is turned on, humidity flows through the ducts to every area of the house, where the duct network extends.
The main advantage to flow-through humidifiers is lower maintenance and whole-home humidifying without effort - no water refilling. The disadvantage is that when the heating system is not operating, there is no humidity. There is also a risk of over-humidifying a home, especially during damp weather. The home's humidity should be monitored regularly with a hygrometer to ensure that proper levels of humidity are maintained. Excessive moisture can create unhealthy mildew problems.
Compare prices of hygrometers
Learn more about controlling home moisture
Read more about how to buy a humidifier
Learn more about humidifiers
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