Review of Honeywell Humidifier Pads
Not only are humidifier pads easy to use, but they are also beneficial to air quality. The pads are used in forced air furnace systems to add moisture to the air and spread it evenly.
Honeywell Humidifier Pads are completely recyclable. Once the pad is removed from the humidifier, the powder can be washed off of it and the whole thing can be recycled with aluminum scrap.
These humidifier pads should be changed twice during the heating season, to ensure they are doing their job. It may need to be changed more often if the water running through the humidifier is hard water.
When mineral builds up on the heating plate that touches the pad, the humidifier has to work extra hard. This overworking will shorten the life of the humidifier.
The way humidifier pads work is water flows across the pad, while air from the furnace picks up particles of water as it passes through it.
This process allows the proper amount of humidity to enter a house, for healthier living. Some Honeywell Humidifier Pads are treated with an antimicrobial agent, so the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria is limited to a minute amount.
Advantages found by adding a humidifier pad to a furnace include less need for expensive air filters. These humidifier pads also don’t use any electricity, the air that is already being pumped out of the furnace carries the humidity. The biscuit style of pads reduces maintenance because there is less clogging with minerals and dust.
Disadvantages include a higher purchasing price for these humidifier pads. Each manufacturer has specific replacements needed for each humidifier. A connection to a drain is required, since the water supply sent to the humidifier doesn’t evaporate. This leads to a large amount of waste water.
Overall, Honeywell Humidifier Pads greatly enhance the furnace’s ability to make the air more pleasant and healthy.
