Dry indoor air affects comfort, health, and homes during heating season. Knowing how whole-house humidifiers work helps contractors match homeowners with the right solution.

I noticed a distinct increase in my water consumption for December on my water bill, and I was determined to find out why. I concluded that the likely culprit was my furnace humidifier. Whenever the ...

Bob is a service technician who is well trained and nationally certified. However, he has sometimes suffered from the same confusion that all technicians occasionally do — the facts that he gathers ...

Dry winter air can cause more damage to your home than you might expect. If humidity levels are too low, problems like gaping floorboards, peeling wallpaper, and even warped furniture can arise due to ...

Dear Jim: I don't understand how a furnace humidifier saves energy during winter. It takes energy to operate the humidifier and it uses cold water, which cools the house. Can you explain the concept ...