[BACK]
Types of Home Humidifiers
It’s a good time of year to talk about home humidification.
Four types of home humidifiers are available, which are centrally connected to your heating system.
The first one is the typical hardware store available unit, which is a drum-style humidifier. This humidifier is probably the least efficient of all the units and requires the most maintenance.
Secondly, a flow through style humidifier is the most commonly used type of unit. This unit is considered to be the most effective in homes less than 2500 ft². These units are typically paired with a water saver device, which can save up to 90% of water consumed, making it very efficient. These particular units often have to be paired with condensate pumps to dispose of waste water, unless there is a floor drain near the furnace.
The third type is a fan assisted flow through humidifier. This unit is very efficient and works well in homes over 2500 ft². This type of unit has no bypass pipe, therefore it does not recycle the air from your return to your supply duct, making the airflow more efficient.
The fourth type is a steam humidifier, which is typically used in very large homes. This type of unit can be very efficient, but also very costly and is more likely to cause maintenance issues. These units require a separate 220 V feed to the fuse panel and have constraints due to water testing parameters.
Twintech Heating prefers to use General Aire products for our home humidifier needs. We find them to be very high-quality pieces of equipment, and we have been using them for years.
I called Twintech during the Covid 19 crisis because our furnace was broken and it was still very cold during the nights. Dave answered all of my questions by phone but wanted to come have a look but only if our family felt comfortable having someone visit during the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and was able to attend that very same affternoon.
He was very courteous and informative but most importantly he respected his and our safety by wearing medical gloves in our home and maintaining proper physical distancing. He reviewed the various options of the products that suited our needs going over not only price but quality of workmanship, warrantees and where the product was manufactured which were all important factors in making such a large purchase. You could tell that Dave had been in this industry for a very long time.
The installation was done by a fine young gentleman the very next day and we now have a toasty warm home to ride out this crisis in while humming along at 96% efficiency!
I would recommend this very professional, small family business for anyone in need of HVAC equipment or maintenance.
My special thanks to Twintech teams! They had replaced my furnace and A/C, and installed a new humidifier for me 2 weeks ago. Dave, the sales manager, not only provided me with an honest quote on the best HVAC products with best quality and warranties, he also arranged portable heaters for me and sent supporting docs to energy company for energy audit. Above and beyond service!
Greg, Grant, Mitch had worked tirelessly and professionally to perform the HVAC installation. They worked with professional tools, and performed proper measurement readings after installation. They are very patient with all my questions, and very pleasant to communicate.
Great work guys! This company sure knows their products and they stand behind their services. My home comfort level has improved! I am glad that I can support an ethical and honest local family business.
Professional, flexible on price and delivered on time...well done. All you can ask for when getting a new furnace.
The work was done quickly and professionally. Workers were really polite and easy to work with.
Product works great!
Furnace broke down on a Wednesday, shopped around for prices and Friday Twintechs name came up from a referral from my wife's work. Called Dave 11 am, he came over around 1 pm. Gave me a very good price, I accepted. The guys were there two hours later to take the old furnace out and install the new one. All finished by 6:30pm. Finally heat.
They were very pleasant and helpful. As a result we are doing our A/C later this year with this company.
After some extensive research, we settled on Twintech for our new furnace. The service - from Dave's initial visit - through to the installation was absolutely fantastic.
Dave was super-patient with our many questions, did not try to "up-sell" us into buying things we don't need, knowledgeable, friendly and all-around an excellent Advisor.
I've forgotten the names of the installers but they were superb as well. They showed up on-time, did all the work with no mess or intrusion, removed the old furnace and installed the new one in one day; all with no impacts to our day-to-day life.
I cannot recommend Twintech enough, especially over any of 'bigger guys' who tried to sell us a bunch of thing we don't need. Twintech were fantastic and my wife and I are very pleased with our purchase.
From the minute I met Dave and discussed my new furnace needs I knew I was in good hands. He was patient, knowledgeable and very professional through the quotation process.
Grant and Greg did an outstanding job on the install. They did a great job of explaining the defects with my old furnace. The quality of the installation was excellent and the attention to detail was on another level. The old adage You get what you pay for couldnt be more true as I feel I received great value, skilled expertise and high quality customer service. I highly recommend Twintech for all your heating and cooling needs.
Glad to have found a not-too-big local firm that provided the needed expertise, quality workmanship, and competitive pricing as well. In and out in one day, removed the old units, did a nice job installing all of the new units, and left no debris. Even have a service contract that far outshined the big company offerings. Would definitely recommend them.
Appreciated a quick response to my request. Dave and Greg were very professional and made the experience seamless.
Very professional through the entire process. Installation and removel was done on a sloppy winter day, they put down runners on the floors and stairs and when they left, there wasn;t any sign of someone being in our house. Furnace works great as promised.
Very pleased with the professional service that TwinTech Heating and Cooling provided in replacing my furnace. I got several quotes from different service providers. Their price was excellent and they explained the features very well. We are very glad we went with TwinTech and highly recommend their services.
We were new homeowners in need of a second opinion. TwinTech Heating & Cooling were Amazing and professional. Very knowledgeable and great service all around. Recommend to anyone looking for honest and reliable services. Treated with respect and care. Thank you Greg, Mitch and Bob!
TwinTech is an excellent and honest company! I called them for a second opinion after being told by another company that I needed to replace my furnace. Turns out this was not the case at all! I did not need a new furnace. TwinTech did not push to make an unnecessary sale and saved me from a huge expense. Bob and Mitch were extremely professional and above all honest! I definitely recommend TwinTech!
Amazing experience with TwinTech Heating & Cooling! Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient from start to finish. They installed my new furnace quickly and left everything spotless. The technicians took the time to explain everything and made sure I was comfortable with the system before they left. Great customer service and fair pricing. I highly recommend them for anyone needing HVAC services!
Great experience all around. Bob was sharp and easy to talk to, and Greg handled the installation perfectly. Would hire them again in a heartbeat.
As temperatures drop and winter approaches, your furnace becomes the heart of your home’s warmth and comfort. But as you crank up the heat, it's important to ensure that your furnace is safe to operate. A poorly maintained or malfunctioning
Read MoreHere’s a comprehensive guide to common furnace problems and how to fix them: 1. Furnace Won’t Turn On Possible Causes: Thermostat is not set correctly. Power issue (tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse). Pilot light is
Read MoreWhen installing a new air conditioning (AC) unit, ensuring it's ready to go involves several steps: 1. Professional Installation Hire a Qualified Technician: Make sure the installation is carried out by a licensed HVAC professional. Ve
Read MoreThere could be several reasons why your air conditioning (AC) unit is making strange noises. Here are some common causes: Loose or damaged parts: Over time, parts of the AC unit can become loose or damaged, leading to rattling, banging, or c
Read More