As part of the Carrier indoor air quality strategy of Control, Filter and Refresh, controlling the humidity in your home is very important! You may not realize this, but in many cases, the air inside your home is drier than a desert. Dry, indoor air is often the culprit for such common problems as itchy or cracked skin, eye irritation, dry, stuffy nasal passages and, damaged woodwork in your home. In addition to these comfort issues, dry indoor air can increase the possibilities of catching or transmitting cold and f lu viruses and can reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of your heating system. All of these problems can be alleviated with the help of a Carrier humidifier. Offering three different humidifiers, Carrier can provide enhanced indoor comfort, air quality and system efficiency with a model designed to fit your needs.

The Carrier IdealHumidity™ System works all day and all night to control both temperature AND humidity for the ultimate in comfort all year long. Other systems rely on heating or cooling to control humidity. IdealHumidity from Carrier is the ONLY system that controls humidity even when the indoor temperature does not require heating or cooling operation. Carrier humidifiers can be a part of an IdealHumidity System with the addition of a variable speed furnace or fan coil and a Thermostat.

Comfort Control - Adding moisture to the air inside your home improves the quality of the air that you breathe. In addition to the comfort issues, dry air can be the ideal atmosphere for the growth of bacteria and viruses. Viral infections such as a cold or f lu are easier to contract or pass to others under low humidity conditions. These problems can be controlled through proper humidification with a Carrier whole-home humidifier. Keeping your home properly humidified can also help minimize the dust mite population and the growth of mold.

Efficiency - A Carrier humidifier enhances your ability to control system efficiency and effectiveness. As the moisture from indoor air evaporates, the temperature in your home feels colder. In the winter, that means you will likely turn up the thermostat to feel comfortable. As a result, your system will use extra energy. By putting moisture back into the air, a humidifier allows you to remain comfortable at a lower heating temperature for lower energy use and greater operating efficiency. To help maintain optimum performance of your Carrier humidifier, we recommend yearly replacement of the evaporator pad and routine cleaning of the drain.