If you’re like most people, you probably only think about your home’s humidifier once there’s a problem. But did you know that regular maintenance can help keep your humidifier running smoothly and prevent problems down the road? This post will discuss the benefits of a whole home humidifier and why you should maintain it. We’ll also cover what’s included in typical humidifier maintenance. By the end, you will better understand how to care for your humidifier and keep it running correctly.
The Benefits of a Whole Home Humidifier
A whole-home humidifier can play a crucial role in the health and comfort of your family. In addition to reducing health issues such as dry skin, sinus irritation, and respiratory illnesses, it also helps protect wood furniture, flooring, and musical instruments from cracking due to dry conditions. Those with children or allergies will appreciate the role a whole-home humidifier plays in keeping the air pure and healthy. Furthermore, it prevents gaps from appearing between hardwood floors due to low humidity levels; this not only improves the health of you and your family but also increases the value of your home. Regular maintenance for your whole home humidifier is key for its long-term health; this includes changing the filters every season, cleaning buildup in areas like traps or tanks, checking water lines for blockages or leaks, refilling water supply reservoirs when needed, and ensuring proper functioning of float switches. With regular maintenance and monitoring of your whole home system comes peace of mind knowing that your health, as well as that of your entire household, is being looked after.
Why You Should Have it Maintained
Regular maintenance prevents numerous issues, such as water damage and leaks associated with having a whole home humidifier. Getting it checked at least once a year can prevent blockages, leaking and particle build-up between the components, preventing any major problems down the line. With periodic maintenance, all of your parts will be in working order and you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your investment in a humidifier will pay off.
What is Included in Humidifier Maintenance?
Having your whole-home humidifier maintained is essential to its proper function. Doing so can help extend the life of your system and allow it to work more efficiently, keeping your air comfortable all year round.
A typical maintenance visit should include the following:
- Check operation using the humidistat or thermostat.
- Check solenoids and controls for proper voltages.
- Clean the humidifier housing and drain pan.
- Inspect electrical connections to ensure they are tight and there are no signs of shorting.
- Draining, inspecting, and cleaning the water reservoir to ensure no blockages, defects or mold build-up.
- Check the pad (by-pass type) or canister (steam type) to see if it’s in good condition and free of defects.
- Clean and check drain lines to ensure there are no blockages and they are free from cracks or kinks or defects.
Doing so can help extend the life of your system and allow it to work more efficiently, keeping your air comfortable all year round.
How often should you have it done?
The importance of regularly maintaining your whole home humidifier cannot be overstated. You should have it professionally serviced at least once a year to ensure optimal performance and that any needed repairs are carried out promptly.
A whole-home humidifier is a great way to improve indoor air quality and make your home more comfortable. Maintaining it regularly will ensure that it runs properly and doesn’t cause any problems. At our company, we include a thorough cleaning of the unit and all its parts and testing to ensure everything is working correctly. We recommend having this done once per year or more often if you heavily use the humidifier. Give us a call or send us a text message to schedule your maintenance today!
