The attic will of course be subject to below freezing temperatures.
Installing humidifier in attic.
In my opinion the attic humidifier is not only risky but might well not be necessary.
Any leak or malfunction in the pipes or humidifier could cause water to be released in the attic damaging.
I would like to receive a quote to install a whole home central humidifier on my existing hvac furnace system at my home.
I live in charlotte north carolina where the practice of putting the heater in the attic is relatively common many of the big builders do this to save square footage since we don t have a basement.
I have contacted several hvac companies and all have refused to install in the attic for fear of it freezing then leaking through the ceiling.
I m not sure what the real risk of freezing is in my situation or what other hazards come with an attic installation.
Most of the house is heated and cooled with a conventional gas fired furnace and air conditioning system.
The average homeowner spends 543 to install a humidifier with professional services.
Advani hopes to finish the attic and install a minisplit although he s not sure that will lower the humidity.
I live at 41435 67th st w palmdale ca.
The furnace is within a few feet of the hot water heater yes also in the attic so supplying hot water to the humidifier won t be an issue.