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Whole house humidifiers are worth the money because they add comfort by adding humidity to dry air. In Kansas and Missouri, the air is dry in the winter. The humidifier is worth the money for health reasons. Of course, everyone is different regarding how they are affected by dry air. Some homeowners have to have a humidifier, and others do not want a humidifier. A whole-house humidifier is worth it because it protects wood furniture and collectibles. Of course, like any add-on, a whole-house humidifier is always a preference and not a mandatory piece of equipment.

The purpose of a humidifier is to add humidity to the air. When the relative humidity inside and outside the house is relatively low in the winter, like in Kansas and Missouri, a humidifier replaces or adds to the moisture in the air creating a more comfortable environment. When replacing your HVAC equipment, be sure to choose the correct size. The equipment's size helps to take out the humidity automatically. That's what an air conditioner does.

The humidifier is installed at the main supply or return duct plenum. The Plenum is the central duct that comes off the furnace or the main duct that goes into the furnace. Install the humidifier close to the furnace or air handler. Doing so allows you to control the humidity in the entire house. The water heater is located next to the furnace, where the water supply line is used.

Adding a humidifier will not change the set temperature, but it will change the comfort level of that temperature. An example is the difference between how cold feels in Colorado and Kansas. The temperature may be the same, but humidity levels in the air in Kansas will feel colder. Most customers express that it feels more comfortable in the winter when there is more humidity in the air. Adding humidity feels warmer and more comfortable. You can also use the example of Arizona and Kansas. Kansas at 100 degrees feels hotter than Arizona at 100 degrees due to the increased humidity level.

They work very well. In the winter, the humidifier is set to 30 to 35% to bring the humidity level inside a home to 35% in Kansas. In our experience, we can't think of a single time we have not been able to maintain a 35% humidity level with a humidifier. They work very well.