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Inferno099 · 07-22-2011, 02:10 PM

I having my basement developed & adding engineered hardwood (about 900 sq ft). We already had the contractors place a superseal.ca drycore subfloor as well.

My question is that the HVAC subcontractor recommended an automated humidifer as my home will have close to 2,500 sq ft of hardwood along with some custom cabinetry being placed in the basement.

This steam humidistat being recommend though is over $1,900 - therefore I would like to know other people's opinions / insight.

http://www.generalaire.com/catalog/categories/653-Duct_Mount_Steam_Humidifiers/items/8551-Model_DS_35_Steam_Humidifier

Is something like thisreally a benefit or does the builder grade Honeywell that has the water line work ok?

Currently I've held off saying yes as I want to learn more before making any additional expenditure.

07-22-2011, 02:10 PM	#10
Inferno099 Scoring Winger Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Pole Exp:	Steam Humidifier added to furnace? I having my basement developed & adding engineered hardwood (about 900 sq ft). We already had the contractors place a superseal.ca drycore subfloor as well. My question is that the HVAC subcontractor recommended an automated humidifer as my home will have close to 2,500 sq ft of hardwood along with some custom cabinetry being placed in the basement. This steam humidistat being recommend though is over $1,900 - therefore I would like to know other people's opinions / insight. http://www.generalaire.com/catalog/categories/653-Duct_Mount_Steam_Humidifiers/items/8551-Model_DS_35_Steam_Humidifier Is something like thisreally a benefit or does the builder grade Honeywell that has the water line work ok? Currently I've held off saying yes as I want to learn more before making any additional expenditure. Last edited by Inferno099; 07-22-2011 at 02:15 PM.