Why Your Central Humidifier Might NOT be Working?

Central whole home humidifiers are an essential part of central heating and cooling systems in North America. Central heating systems make the indoor air very dry especially during cold winter months when temperatures plunge to minus double digits. All central humidifiers need fresh water to operate. Large By-Pass Central Humidifiers like Lennox HCWB-17 Humidifier or Aprilaire 600 Humidifier and Power Humidifiers like Lennox HCWP3-18 Humidifier have water pads which MUST be replaced annually. Some homeowners mistakenly wash their old humidifier water pads with CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) or Vinegar in order to re-use the old water pad. However, washing your existing water pad will remove all of the water absorbing material on the it, preventing the humidifier from working properly. This could also cause some serious health effects by bacterial growth, and could cause damage to your heating and cooling equipment.
Steam Humidifiers have Canisters or Cylinders which must be replaced annually as well. Aprilaire 800,for example has a water cylinder instead of a water pad.
If you notice your indoor air is extremely dry although the humidistat is turned to 45% RH, there is definitely something wrong. Either your humidifier needs a water pad replacement, or there is no water running through the system due to mechanical problems.
We have made a user-friendly guide to help you choose a central humidifier for your home. Click Here for more info.

Carrier Common Furnace Problems (Premature Heat Exchanger Failure)

About Carrier Brand Formerly, the Carrier Corporation, now a brand of United Technologies Corporation. UTC recently purchased ICP (International Comfort Products) which is the manufacturer of heating and cooling brands like : Keeprite, Tempstar, Heil, Comfortmaker, Arcoaire. Carrier, Otis, and United Technologies Fire and Security were combined into one subsidiary of UTC in September 2013. Prior to the consolidation, Carrier as a corporation was a manufacturer and distributor of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as a commercial refrigeration and food service equipment industry. Wikipedia.org Carrier High Efficiency Gas Furnace Heat Exchanger Issues One the most common issues found in Carrier high efficiency gas furnaces is corrosion or blockage is their secondary heat exchangers in approximately 5 to 10 years after the original installation date or in other words premature secondary heat exchanger failure. This problem happens due to cor

Comparison Between Lennox ML195 and Lennox EL195E High Efficiency Gas Furnace.

What are the value added benefits to customers with the new EL195E furnace? 1. Lennox customers will save more money every time their HVAC system is operating. The difference between the ML195 PSC motor and the EL195E ECM X13 motor is that the ECM motor is much more efficient. Why? Because it uses a brushless Direct Current (DC) motor, similar to the ECM motor if you’re already familiar with in a variable speed furnace. The ECM X13 motor is almost as energy efficient as a variable speed motor. What are the cost savings? Annual operating costs can be 25% 61% lower per year, based on usage EL195 PSC Motor: Cooling mode: 552 watts Continuous fan mode: 515 watts EL195E ECM X13 Motor: Cooling mode: 413 watts Continuous fan mode: 200 watts Savings: 139 watts 315 watts 25

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) 2017 Incentives Update

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) will continue to offer the existing Heating and Cooling incentives until June 30, 2017 . New eligible equipment and incentives are expected to be introduced by July 1, 2017 . The Rebate Program will include: $250 incentive when you have an existing furnace replaced with the purchase and installation of an eligible high-efficiency furnace equipped with a n Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM). – will be eligible until Dec. 31, 2017 $250 incentive when you install or replace your existing central air conditioner (CAC) s ystem or install a new CAC s ystem that is purchased and installed of an ENERGY STAR qualified CAC system with a minimum 14.5 SEER and 12 EER (confirmed by AHRI reference number). – only eligible until June 30, 2017 $400 incentive when you install or replace your existing central air conditioner (CAC) replaced with the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR qualified central air conditioni

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