Quality Installation of Humidifiers is Key

At Indoor Air Quality, we’ve noticed that Denver households call us most often for problems related to improper installation of humidifiers in their home. There are special considerations when installing a whole house humidifier. Even if you’ve handled plug-in units, you should not try a DIY home humidifier installation. Learn why quality installation matters when it comes to installing humidifiers, and how Indoor Air Quality can help.

Traditional Humidifier Installation

Traditionally, HVAC companies do not use any type of water filter to filter the water passing through the humidifier. Without a filter in place, poor quality water goes into the humidifier system and into the home air. This can have a negative impact on your comfort level and your health.

Most humidifier installers also use the general water shutoff valve that comes with the product, which is of an inferior quality. This costs the homeowner less up front, but leads to problems down the road when humidifiers require costly maintenance.

The IAQ Difference

At Indoor Air Quality, we install humidifiers from Aprilaire, Honeywell, and General. As a result, we’ve developed an installation routine that tweaks the problem areas and provides better quality from the beginning.

Specifically, we use a true water shutoff valve, instead of the factory provided one. We also install a water filter to remove impurities from the system and improve the air quality in the house. After installation, homeowners can either change the water filter themselves (it’s easy to do and we can show you how) or schedule a maintenance appointment.

IAQ installation costs approximately 15 to 20 percent more than traditional installation, but makes a vast difference in indoor air quality and comfort. We provide a 5-year warranty on our humidifier installations for your peace of mind. When the humidifier is properly installed at the beginning, homeowners will see less maintenance down the road, which will save homeowners money in the long term. It also extends the humidifier’s lifetime.

Fall is the ideal time to schedule your home humidifier installation, so that the appliance is in place to keep your home air moist during the dry winter months. Call Indoor Air Quality to schedule your appointment now.