Can you put a humidifier on the return air?
Can you put a humidifier on the return air?
Can my Bypass Flow Through Humidifier be installed on the air return? Yes. Though the ideal mounting location is on the warm air supply, sometimes it’s not possible due to space restrictions. Fortunately, Honeywell’s Bypass Flow Through Humidifiers can also be installed on the return air duct.
Should I put humidifier near a return vent?
Placing the unit near a cold air return will help distribute the humidified air more thoroughly. Make sure you place the humidifier on a flat, level surface. Do not place it directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator.
Do you install a humidifier on the return or supply?
Steam, Drums,and Fan-Powered Humidifiersare typically installed on the supply (hot air) duct. However, some vendors will allow them to be installed on the return duct as long as hot water is being used instead of cold water.
Can a steam humidifier be installed in return duct?
Steam humidifiers are controlled by a device called a humidistat. The humidistat is commonly installed into the return duct. The humidistat samples the air as it passes and calculates the amount of humidity in the air. If the humidity is lower than the set point on the humidistat, it will turn on the humidifier.
Can you install a bypass humidifier on a return?
Where is a bypass humidifier installed? Bypass humidifier are most commonly installed on the return duct of your heating and air conditioning system but can also be installed on the supply duct. The humidifier relies on the force produced by the fan of the indoor unit to introduce humidity into the air stream.
Can you install powered humidifier on cold air return?
Aprilaire power humidifiers are design to be installed on the hot air supply plenum. If however, there is no space available due to the HVAC air conditioning coil or the layout of the mechanical room, the Aprilaire power humidifier can be installed on the cold air return duct.
Where should you not put a humidifier?
Here are some places to avoid:
- Near electrical outlets: Because of the mechanism of humidifiers, placing them near an electrical outlet can lead to rust or short circuits.
- Away from technology: Avoid spots near things like TVs and computers.
- Away from direct sunlight: Never leave your humidifier by the window.
Where is the best place to put a humidifier in a two story house?
Some large humidifiers are designed to be put on the floor. If the humidifier is tall or has wheels on it, that’s a good sign that it is designed to be placed directly on the floor. A good rule of thumb is that if the humidifier is over 2′ tall, then it can be placed on the floor.
What is better a bypass or powered humidifier?
Comfort and Space Because of the additional ductwork that’s required, bypass humidifiers take up more space compared to fan-powered units that don’t need as much room. If you have a small space or your house doesn’t have a basement, fan-powered humidifiers are your best choice.
Where should a humidifier be installed on a furnace?
As you might guess, furnace humidifiers install right onto your main heating and cooling system, usually in the ductwork right leading out from your furnace. The warm air leaves the furnace, passes through the fan that pushes it through the ducts, and then flows past the humidifier and out into the rest of your home.