Hello CDs;

A very first post... I have been visiting and reading for quite some time and must mention that this as it is has been very helpful site.

I recently bought a house and need few things done..

1) I need someone who can install Garage Door Opener
2) Previous owner bought the Dish Washer as part of the deal, now I need some professional to install it for me
3) I want to install central humidifier which mounts on the furnace system

Please recommend if you have someone who has good reputation and as all the time can do these job reasonably.

Thanks all for your response,

Jigsaw

For Garage Door Opener, I used the services of Rana Sidhu. Quite reliable & Reasonable. For other things , I am unable to help.

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Thanks, Do you have Rana Sidhu's contact info?

Central Humidifier are useless - waste of money. You wont feel any difference. The air gets so dry due to heating that the central one has no impact. You will have to buy the standalone ones.
I had to do the same.

If central Humidifier is hooked up properly with heating cycle and was chosen according to the size of house and furnace than only max benefit can be achieved . If you would have used a hygrometer or certain TSAT which can measure humidity , you would have noticed that central humidifier takes less than 30 min to raise humidity from 25 % to 50 % ( in normal conditions ) .
One can also get a digital humidistat to measure the humidity levels . Pls also notice that Humidistat must be mounted on return air plenum ( not on wall as your Tstat )
Hope that helps .
AG
Cons of standalone Hum:
1.Takes too long to humidify all house .
2. One has to keep pouring water in it manually .
3. Has to be plugged in at all times .
4. IMO - not too safe with toddlers / kids




AKS - Pls check if your water intake to Humidifier is not choked and solenoid valve is functional .

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Originally posted by akscanada


Central Humidifier are useless - waste of money. You wont feel any difference. The air gets so dry due to heating that the central one has no impact. You will have to buy the standalone ones.
I had to do the same.

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Article in the web. http://ezinearticles.com/?Check-Your-Indoor-Humidity-Instantly!&id=1742450


Is your home or office too dry?

The right humidity level is really important during the heating season.

Relative humidity is an important factor for several reasons. It affects how comfortable we feel. If it's too dry, we can't seem to get warm no matter how high we set the thermostat. It can affect the ability of some folks to breathe. Humidity levels also affect the cost of heating because lower humidity levels require higher temperatures in order for us to feel comfortable.

Indoor humidity levels are also believed to be related to the frequency of colds and allergic reactions. And excessive humidity can result in unwanted mold growth along with damage and discoloration of window sills, walls, and other building components.

So for a number of different reasons people pay more attention to the indoor relative humidity levels during the heating season.

A lot of folks don't really know what relative humidity is. A simple but non-scientific explanation is that it is the amount of water vapor in the air.

A common method of measuring indoor humidity is to buy a little devise at your local hardware store to tell you what it is. These devices are designed to sit on a table or shelf and are about three inches square in size. They usually sell for less than $20.

My personal experience with these devices is that they are often inaccurate when compared to a commercial indoor air quality meter. The ones I tested were not off by a couple of percentage points. They were off by a lot!

This same device often includes a "comfort zone" which is supposed to indicate at what temperature and relative humidity you will feel comfortable. There is a quick, free, and accurate method to evaluate your indoor humidity. It won't give you the relative humidity in percent, but it will indicate if you have too much or too little humidity. Remember that mold loves excess humidity. Too little and you're going to be uncomfortable.

I have tested this method against the commercial indoor air quality meter I use and found it to be quite accurate in indicating when the humidity level is too high or too low.

So what is this method? It simply requires you to look for two things.

First, look at your windows. Moisture on your windows means the humidity is too high. We're not talking one or two drops. We're talking about enough moisture so it runs down the glass and forms little puddles on the window sill. When this happens, your humidity is too high! If you continue to maintain this high humidity level, you are encouraging mold growth by providing the perfect environment. It will happen.

You may discover water forming on the windows in one area of your house, but not in another. For example, your bathroom window has water frequently forming on the sill while other windows in the house remain dry. Too much humidity in your bathroom may be the result of not running the exhaust fan long enough after a bath or shower. The rest of the house is ok.

So now you know how to determine if there is too much humidity in your house. What about too little?

To determine if it's too dry, you look for another simple, yet accurate indicator. Static electricity. Do you get static electric shocks when you walk across the carpet and touch something metal? Is it impossible to comb your hair without having several strands stick straight out? Do you need a ton of hair spray? Does the cat's fur stick out when you pet him?

These are all signs that it's too dry in your house. You need more humidity.

Now that you know how easy it is to check, you never need to wonder about your indoor humidity level. You'll know almost instantly if it's too humid or too dry. You don't need to buy a thing, and the results are almost instantaneous and quite accurate!

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