Humidifiers

[bofa]

Who would have thought that, after escaping the Southeast, I'd be paying for humidity.

Anyway, I bought a couple of decent room humidifiers for our rental and they've helped a bit, but don't nearly have the output to make a house feel "normal". That is... to not get the crap shocked out of me every time I touch metal and all the sinus issues. Plus I hate having to refill those damn things every day.

I'm looking at whole house humidifiers for our new place. I received quotes for a bypass unit for $750 or a steam unit for $2200 (includes new thermostat/humidistat).

Any thoughts or experience with the two options? Is bypass sufficient and steam overkill? Or is the steam unit my best option?

 

[bofa]

:bump:

 

[WODWorldWide]

I would like to know too. Moved from Atlanta last year to Denver and the dryness can get pretty bad, especially after a few beers and trying to sleep.

Let me know what you find out since I am not an expert.

 

[bofa]

I've done some reading on other sites and the only thing I really got was that the steam units are more susceptible to failure and that the old bypass units are more consistent, yet not as customizable or efficient in terms of water and energy. At the same time many people have great things to say about both units. :shrug: Then there's the whole brand preference thing to consider...

I do know one thing - the dryer air is definitely noticeable with a lot of things.

 

[CXS]

Here's what works and is pretty cheap and easy to install. Just need to change the filter now and then.

Honeywell Drum Whole House Humidifier-HE120A1010 at The Home Depot

 

[SV_Dude]

It does take a little while to get used to the climate here. Drink water and stay hydrated. You'll get used to it and won't feel the need for a humidifier.

 

[CXS]

x2! I have one of the ones like I posted but never use it since I've been acclimated after 13 years here after coming from the Midwest. It's a cheap enough option while getting used to the arid climate though.

 

[bofa]

How do you acclimate to the static, though? And isn't a little humidity good for home furnishings?

The sinus issues I can handle and I've been somewhat able to mitigate the bloody knuckles, though I had that problem in FL too so I think the dryness just exasperated it a bit.

 

[CXS]

isn't a little humidity good for home furnishings?

I remember people saying our furniture would crack from the humidity change but it never did so I think it's more a tall tale than anything

How do you acclimate to the static, though?

Quit shuffling your feet? I think the inexpensive humidifier I mentioned would take care of that but I don't have any static in my place.

 

[bofa]

I remember people saying our furniture would crack from the humidity change but it never did so I think it's more a tall tale than anything



Quit shuffling your feet? I think the inexpensive humidifier I mentioned would take care of that but I don't have any static in my place.

Yeah, most furnishings do benefit from medium levels of humidity, as does the house itself.

Haha, it's not shuffling the feet. Fabrics rub during the course of the day, dryers and certain electronics generate static. Plus I work from home, so I think I'll get my $$ worth with the upgrade. I'm just not sure which way to go yet.