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Humidifier

By Bob Formisano, About.com

Definition:
A Humidifier is a piece of HVAC equipment (usually fixed to the furnace) thats add water vapor to heated air exiting the furnace. It is used primarily in the winter heating season when humidity levels are low in a house. Newer tightly constructed homes do not have as much a need for a humidifier as humidity levels are more easily maintained in newer homes having less air infiltration. Humidifiers may also be stand alone units for single rooms.

For more information please see the tutorial Anatomy of a Humidifier.

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