Humidex - it works

untamed · #1 02-13-2006, 03:02 AM

Hmm...just read your post again and you say that you run an open window. I assume that is all you need to do....but I'm no expert.

Psyire · #2 02-13-2006, 04:41 PM

If your house is air tight you should be running one of these:

http://www.humidex.ca/air-supply.htm

Biotech · #3 02-13-2006, 05:14 PM

Untamed: All I have to do is to leave an upstair window opened a little bit (an inch or so) to keep a good air circulation. The humidity of the house has been kept at 40% all these months since the Nov installation.
As for the furnance, the installation guy said it depends on the type of furnance you have - the one we got, we do not have to worry about it.

Psyire: Initially I planned to install one too, but Humidex installation guy told me that I do not really have to if I can keep one of the windows open ... and he is right.

TheReefGeek · #4 02-13-2006, 06:51 PM

What is the advantage of these units over using a bathroom fan on a dehumidistat?

Biotech · #5 02-13-2006, 07:26 PM

Noise ... which is my main concern as out den is in the basement

Also autoshutoff function when the set humidity is reached

TheReefGeek · #6 02-13-2006, 07:42 PM

There are very quiet bathroom fans.

The dehumidistat turns the bathroom fan off once the desired humidity level is reached.

Biotech · #7 02-13-2006, 07:58 PM

Very true ...
But I did not have a chance to research how much does a quiet bathroom fan with a dehumidstat that can cover an area of 2500+ sq ft will cost. The Humidex fits my purpose (both function and cost-wise), so I go for it.