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Hi - We really want to install a whole-house humidifier in our house, but the prices seem very high. Can anyone tell me what your experiences have been with cost and installation?
I know several people with newer homes that have whole-house humidifiers that don't do a very good job when the humidity is very low outside....3 of our friends have bought portable units for their upstairs landing or bedroom. Our house doesn't have one but we bought a very good one at Sears that sits on our landing (unseen from downstairs), is very quiet and does a very good job of keeping our story and a half home humidified at the proper level. I can't remember what we paid for it last year - I think around $100 or maybe a little more - 2 filters per season.
You might think about getting a good portable unit until you can decide which whole house unit to buy...we have the Kenmore Quiet Comfort...we need to fill it up with water 3 times every 24 hours - it shuts itself off when it is empty. Hope this helps you.
Lots of factors. The infiltration rate on your home makes a big difference into the amount of humidification you need. Also the amount of heating hours you'll need makes a big difference on if it's worth it or not. With the infiltration rate, you'll only be able to make your home so humid if the air inside is getting exchanged out too rapidly. What you need to do is tighten up your home. If it takes a blower door test to find out where your infiltration is then so be it.
Your needs can be calculated very accurately if you find a good contractor FYI.
Where I live, to install the larger capacity whole house humidifiers seems to run from about $650 to $750. That includes the humidifier and installation. When I looked at just humidifier prices, it seems the smaller capacity ones were up to $90 cheaper than the larger ones, so from a parts perspective, I imagine those prices would be around the same $90 cheaper if I went with a smaller one.
Lots of factors. The infiltration rate on your home makes a big difference into the amount of humidification you need. Also the amount of heating hours you'll need makes a big difference on if it's worth it or not. With the infiltration rate, you'll only be able to make your home so humid if the air inside is getting exchanged out too rapidly. What you need to do is tighten up your home. If it takes a blower door test to find out where your infiltration is then so be it.
Your needs can be calculated very accurately if you find a good contractor FYI.
Basically what I was getting at was treat the ailment not the symptom.
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