Furnace Humidifiers
Indoor Humidity Products & Solutions For Ottawa Homes
Indoor Humidity Control
Furnace Humidifiers To Stop The Dryness
Controlling your indoor humidity is very important. In many cases, the air inside a home in Ottawa and the Valley is drier than a desert during the winter months.
Dry, indoor air is often the culprit for such common problems as itchy or cracked skin, eye irritation, dry nasal passages and damaged home furnishings. Dry indoor air can also increase the possibility of catching cold and flu viruses and can reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of your heating system.
AirZone HVAC Services offers a complete line of furnace humidifiers and dehumidifiers to help maintain the proper level of moisture in your home. We want you to experience total indoor comfort through our expert solutions and high quality products.
Featured Humidifier Products
Aprilaire Steam Humidifier
The Aprilaire 800 is the premier steam humidifier on the market. AirZone HVAC Services trusts this unit for both commercial
GeneralAire GF-3200-DMM
The generalaire GF3200DMM offers a slick and slim design that can fit on virtually any furnace or air handler set
GeneralAire GF-4200-DMM
The Generalaire 4200 humidifier is an economical choice for homeowners looking to add humidity to larger homes. Generalaire has been
Generalaire 1042
The Generalaire 1042 humidifier has been our most popular humidifier for nearly 20 years. This unit is rock solid and
Humidifiers Available from AirZone HVAC Services
The Bypass humidifier
Steam humidifier
Fan powered humidifier
Optimal Humidity in Ottawa Homes
The optimal humidity for our homes is 35%-50%. The optimal humidity chart shows why these levels are so important in Ottawa and the Valley.
For proper levels of humidity to be maintained a furnace humidifier is a necessity. Aside from the obvious indoor air quality improvements, it is also important for other aspects of your home. Many homes come with hardwood floors and maintaining an optimal humidity level is crucial in the health of these floors. If it is too dry in the winter these floors can crack and split.
Maintaining the proper humidity is also important for items such as valuable furniture and instruments. Without proper humidity control, you are risking the permanent damage of these important household items. A furnace humidifier is an easy addition to your heater, is affordable, and will ensure your home and property are maintained. You will also be benefiting from a number of indoor air quality improvements.
Here at AirZone HVAC Services, we specialize in total indoor air comfort. Contact us today for a free quote on humidifiers that will help you be more comfortable in your home!
Ottawa Humidifiers FAQ
Do I need to do maintenance on my humidifier?
Changing of the humidifier pad is required annually or semi annually depending on your water quality. A maintenance on a humidifier is beneficial and can include flushing the drain line, changing the humidifier pad and confirming function.
Why is my humidifier leaking?
Humidifier leaks can be pesky and common. There are a few reasons your humidifier may be leaking including a clogged drain, a fitting has come loose or your humidifier pad may not be installed properly and is causing water to drain improperly.
Should I run my humidifier all year?
Generally, in Ottawa, we do not require our humidifiers in the Summer. There should be a damper on the unit that allows you to close it off in the summer. Furthermore, you can turn the humidifier off with its controller.
Should my humidifier run on hot water or cold water?
Should my humidifier run on hot water or cold water?
This is debated within the HVAC community. At AirZone HVAC Services we always discuss the pros and cons of each with our clients. Hot water allows for more humidity to be added into the system but does cost more as you are heating the water. Heat pumps and multi stage furnaces generally require hot water whereas a single stage furnace may produce good humidity with cold water.
What is the ideal humidity in the house?
The ideal humidity level for health purposes is between 40%-60%. Everyone has a different comfort level and you may prefer it to be slightly more humid or less than another person. See our chart above for more info.
Can I get sick from my humidifier?
Old style drum humidifiers allowed water to sit and get stale/rancid. These old style units were a breeding ground for bacteria and caused humidifier flu (legionnaires disease). New humidifiers that are equipped with a drain do not allow water to sit and collect bacteria.