Whole-house humidifiers · 22 qualify

Best Whole-House Humidifiers

Furnace humidifiers, largest rated area first.

Qualifies if
A humidifier that mounts on the furnace or ductwork.
Ranked by
Rated room size (highest first)
Shown
The top 8 of 22 products in our catalog that meet the rule.
#1 · Rated room size: 10300 square feet

Aprilaire 800 Steam Whole-House Humidifier

Tank: 11.5 gallons per day. Run time: 0 minute. Rated for: 10300 square feet. Professional install for most homes.

#2 · Rated room size: 6250 sq ft

Aprilaire 720 Fan Powered Evaporative Humidifier (720M)

Rated for: 6250 sq ft. Professional install for most homes.

#3 · Rated room size: 5000 sq ft

Aprilaire Model 620 Whole House Bypass Evaporative Humidifier

Rated for: 5000 sq ft. Professional install for most homes.

#4 · Rated room size: 4500 sq ft

Honeywell HE360D Whole House Powered Fan-Powered Humidifier (HE360D1075/U)

Rated for: 4500 sq ft. Professional install for most homes.

#5 · Rated room size: 4200 square feet

Aprilaire 700 Whole-House Humidifier

Tank: 18 gallons per day. Rated for: 4200 square feet. Professional install for most homes.

#6 · Rated room size: 4200 sq ft

Aprilaire Model 700 High-Capacity Whole House Fan Powered Humidifier

Rated for: 4200 sq ft. Professional install for most homes.

#7 · Rated room size: 4000 square feet

Aprilaire 400 Whole-House Humidifier

Tank: 17 gallons per day. Rated for: 4000 square feet. Professional install for most homes.

#8 · Rated room size: 4000 square feet

Aprilaire 600 Whole-House Humidifier

Tank: 17 gallons per day. Run time: 0 minute. Rated for: 4000 square feet. Professional install for most homes.

How to choose between them

Bypass units are the simplest; fan-powered units add more moisture without a bypass duct; steam units work even with heat pumps, which run cooler air.

Installation needs a water line, a drain and a humidistat; most homeowners hire it out.

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