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A water wheel humidifier is installed on your furnace to humidify your entire house. There are health and financial benefits to a whole house humidifier. A water wheel humidifier saves money on your heating bill. The mist makes the temperature in your home feel more comfortable. Humidified air feels warmer than dry air. You can lower your thermostat a few degrees and you’ll still feel warm.
Dry air is common in homes during the winter. The loss of moisture in the air dries out your skin and can cause breathing problems and sinus trouble. Dry air is bad for the wood in your home as well. Wood loses moisture in dry air, just like your skin. This can result in cracks in wood flooring and furniture. Increasing the level of humidity in your home helps prevent the wood from shrinking and cracking, which extends the life of your furniture.
Mold and mildew are a common problem with cool mist humidifiers and standing water in vaporizing machines. Water wheel models don’t spread mold in the air. The water comes from your hot water supply to help kill bacteria and microorganisms. The design of the rotary system uses the hot air from your furnace to help prevent problems with mold. There is no standing water with a wheel furnace humidification system for bacteria to breed.
Optional features are available on these whole home systems. An auto flush feature removes hard water deposits, so you won’t need to flush the system. If you have hard water in your home, invest in this feature. You are able to control the level of humidity in your house by setting the humidistat. The optimum level is between thirty and fifty percent humidity. Don’t let the level go above fifty percent to eliminate the risk of mold spore growth.
Water Wheel Humidifiers Are Low Maintenance
You will spend a few hours installing the system, but once installed the machine takes care of itself. The system connects to your hot water supply. This means you won’t ever need to refill it. The only maintenance you really need to do is to clean the system thoroughly every spring. Replacement filters will need to be purchased and changed regularly.
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