[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/the-coops-guide-to-whole-house-humidifiers\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/the-coops-guide-to-whole-house-humidifiers\/","headline":"The Coop\u2019s Guide to Whole House Humidifiers","name":"The Coop\u2019s Guide to Whole House Humidifiers","description":"As the days get cooler and you turn on your heating system, it\u2019s also important to turn on your whole house humidifier.\u00a0 Don\u2019t have one?\u00a0 Take it from The Coop, read on\u2026this information is for you! Although many homeowners are acquainted with humidifiers and understand that there are benefits to having one, many people are hazy on just how important a humidifier can be to your health and the well-being of your home. The EPA suggests maintaining a relative humidity level between 40-50% inside your home.\u00a0 When humidity drops below this level, you may become aware of clues that signal a […]","datePublished":"2020-10-16","dateModified":"2022-10-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/author\/the-coop\/#Person","name":"The Coop","url":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/author\/the-coop\/","identifier":4,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cb1eb163dafcaf971bc236237b85419f?s=96&d=blank&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cb1eb163dafcaf971bc236237b85419f?s=96&d=blank&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cooper Mechanical","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/docorthopaedic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/docorthopaedic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Dry-Skin-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Dry-Skin-scaled.jpg","height":1707,"width":2560},"url":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/the-coops-guide-to-whole-house-humidifiers\/","about":["Uncategorized"],"wordCount":751,"articleBody":"As the days get cooler and you turn on your heating system, it\u2019s also important to turn on your whole house humidifier.\u00a0 Don\u2019t have one?\u00a0 Take it from The Coop, read on\u2026this information is for you!Although many homeowners are acquainted with humidifiers and understand that there are benefits to having one, many people are hazy on just how important a humidifier can be to your health and the well-being of your home. The EPA suggests maintaining a relative humidity level between 40-50% inside your home.\u00a0 When humidity drops below this level, you may become aware of clues that signal a humidifier may be beneficial such as:Your skin is dry and lips are chapped during the winterFamily members have heightened allergy systems, throat irritation and inflamed sinusesYou have respiratory symptoms that seem like\u00a0allergies but you don\u2019t have any allergiesYour family has multiple colds or virusesYou\u2019re being shocked by static electricity when you stroke your petYou\u2019ve noticed widening spaces between the planks of your wood flooringCaulking around your windows and doors shrinks and cracksPlants look brown around the edges of the leavesYou still feel cold even though you\u2019ve increased the temperature on your thermostatIf you or a member of your family experience some or all of the above complaints, then it\u2019s time to learn about the advantages of a whole house humidifier.Simple Concept, Important BenefitsHere it is in a nutshell:\u00a0 humidifiers maintain a constant, comfortable amount of humidity in your home\u2019s air during the cold, winter months when the air is naturally dry.\u00a0 Adding moisture into the air not only enhances your overall comfort-level, it delivers a proper amount of moisture to the contents of your home to keep everything in good shape.\u00a0 Humidifiers require a source of moisture and a method for delivery throughout the home.\u00a0 There are 3 types of humidifiers to choose from including:Bypass humidifier:\u00a0 working in tandem with the furnace, the humidifier evaporator panel is located in a position that allows part of the airstream to move through the moisture-laden water panel and then the furnace\u2019s blower pushes the warm air through the duct system.Fan humidifier: also working with the furnace, the humidifier evaporator panel is infused with warm water and its own fan blows air through the panel and disperses moisture directly through the duct work system.Steam humidifier:\u00a0 operating in conjunction with your furnace, this humidifier creates steam by energizing 2 electrodes that extend into the canister\u2019s water reservoir.\u00a0 The current, running between the 2 electrodes, causes the water to boil, generating steam which is then delivered through the duct work.No duct work?\u00a0 Not to worry.\u00a0 Many homeowners are under the impression that whole house humidification isn\u2019t possible without a duct work system to deliver the moisture throughout the home, but that\u2019s not accurate. \u00a0Standalone steam humidifiers are available for homes utilizing radiators, baseboard or radiant heat that don\u2019t use a ductwork system to disperse heat.\u00a0 Equipped with its own fan pack which is recessed into a wall so it\u2019s barely noticeable, it connects directly to the humidifier and emits moisture directly into the airstream of your home.Regardless of the option you choose, all you have to do is set the humidity level you require using the humidistat included with the system, and then forget about it all season long.\u00a0 The filter or canister (depending upon your model) just needs to be cleaned or replaced once a year during routine preventative maintenance of your heating system. \u00a0After it\u2019s turned on, the humidifier operates automatically — no noise, no water bucket to empty \u2013 a precise amount of healthy moisture is consistently circulated throughout your home, 24\/7.Of course, like most things, humidifiers are not one size fits all.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to hire a professional heating company, such as Cooper Mechanical, who will assess your requirements and recommend the right type and size of system for your home.\u00a0 Then, skilled installers will set-up the new humidifier at a reasonable price.At the end of the cold weather season, just turn-off your humidifier.\u00a0 As the temperature outside rises, moisture will naturally increase and you won\u2019t need it.\u00a0 In fact, for most climates, once it gets warm, you\u2019ll depend on your air conditioner to decrease the amount of humidity in the air and quite likely, you\u2019ll benefit from a dehumidifier \u2013 but that\u2019s a blog for another day\u2026"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"The Coop\u2019s Guide to Whole House Humidifiers","item":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/the-coops-guide-to-whole-house-humidifiers\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]