This is not generally recommended since the moisture added to the air could condense when it comes in contact with the very cold air conditioning coils. You will likely not need supplemental humidity during the summer months anyway.

Most likely, yes. The Desert Spring humidifier was specifically designed to be a simple replacement for most existing drum and flow-through humidifiers. In the event that the duct openings are slightly different in size, it should be easy to cut a larger hole or to cover the extra space with a small piece of sheet metal. Yes, absolutely! However, installation on fiber-board duct will require additional means of support to carry the full weight of the unit when it is full of water. See similar questions...

Yes! The Desert Spring humidifier works on ALL forced air furnaces (electric, natural gas, heating oil, propane, and wood), as well as heat pumps. Due to their hotter output air temperature, the humidity output will be slightly higher on traditional furnaces compared to heat pumps. Ask us for advice if you have a heat pump and a home larger than about 2,800 sq ft. See similar questions...

No, a floor drain is not required unless you use the optional AutoFlush accessory or use the optional overflow knock-out. See similar questions...

The Desert Spring furnace humidifier is backed by one-year manufacturer's warranty on all parts, including the motor, evaporative media, humidistat, transformer, etc. Extended warranties are also available - please call us toll free at 1-866-376-2690 for more details and prices if you are interested. Extended warranties are also included free with some of our extra value packages! About the Desert Spring furnace humidifier | How the Desert Spring furnace humidifier works | Best humidifier | FAQ See similar questions...

No. moisture will NOT condense on your filter as long as your filter is not severely clogged and dramatically restricting air flow. The Desert Spring furnace humidifier is a passive evaporative device. Therefore the air passing through the unit will only carry as much moisture as it can hold. Similarly, the moisture will not condense in your duct work. Steam or atomizing humidifiers can cause these problems, but not a passive by-pass humidifier like the Desert Spring. See similar questions...

In the average home, the humidifier will require only one cleaning annual. We recommend that this be done at the end of the season when it is shut down for the summer air-conditioning season. If you have hard water or other excessive minerals in your water supply, more frequent cleanings may be necessary. If significant mineral deposits are present in the reservoir, it should be drained and cleaned. This only take a few minutes. See similar questions...

They should be checked and cleaned, to be sure they are operating safely and at their top efficiency. See similar questions...

The air filters generally ship within 4 to 10 business days. If you order a Custom Size Air Filter, we generally need from 10 days to 2 weeks to manufacture your custom air filter plus delivery time. AC Filter shipping is by UPS Ground from Celina, TX or Tulsa, OK. Time in transit will vary. We cannot ship to P.O. Boxes. You will receive an email with your tracking number from UPS Quantum View when your package ships. See similar questions...

Modern air conditioning systems often use fan delay timers to keep the circulating fan running after the thermostat is satisfied. The reasoning is pretty simple: The evaporator coil is still cold, so it makes sense to get all the cooling you can for the money you're spending in energy. Furnaces have always run for a short time after the call for heating has ended. See similar questions...

Most furnaces and air conditioners last between 15 and 20 years, but by replacing your furnace and/or air conditioner before its life expectancy is up with a high efficiency furnace and/or air conditioner can save you money on your gas and electric bills. See similar questions...

Generally 12 - 15 years. Of course, this depends on several factors, among them how the system has been maintained, quality of construction, and environmental quality. Regular preventative maintenance has been proven to extend the useable life of your system, but many people only have their system maintained when it breaks down. Quality of construction is another factor. Some lower tier units just aren't built as well as other brands, and they don't tend to hold up well as they age. See similar questions...

Yes. Air conditioners require more air flow than furnaces and it may be necessary to add more ductwork. Also, local codes require that your ductwork be insulated in attics and crawl spaces, and your electrical service may need to be upgraded. McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning can design a central air conditioning system for you and provide you with a fixed price quote to install it. See similar questions...

Yes, as long as it is a 24 volt power source (which it should be). We recommend that you use a volt-meter to test the circuit before connecting your humidifier as hooking up your Desert Spring to a source of power greater than 24 volts could cause serious damage to the electronic components and/or injury. See similar questions...

Absolutely. By having our highly trained technicians installing a new high efficiency furnace and/or air conditioner, your gas and electric bill will usually be cut in half. Insulation quality in your home is also important in keeping your heating and air conditioning bills lower. See similar questions...

McCullough’s comfort consultant will measure your home and calculate the actual heating & cooling load on the home (calculation using Manual J v8 that incorporates information about window size & direction, walls, ceiling, floor, appliances, insulation, etc). This will determine the proper size of equipment and ductwork that is needed. This will be compared to your current equipment & ductwork and will be adjusted based on your lifestyle, etc. See similar questions...

Generally allow one day for replacing a heating and air conditioning system. Installing a brand new central heating and cooling system, including ductwork , may take two days. Be aware that reputable contractors will refuse to install a new air conditioning system or heat pump system when it is raining. This is due to the fact that when moisture gets inside refrigerant lines it can be very damaging and can cause reliability and maintenance issues. [ back to top ] See similar questions...

Generally speaking, yes you should. If, however, you've recently replace one component, you may not need to replace everything. For example, if your furnace was installed within the last 5 - 7 years you probably will be okay just installing a new condenser and coil. Beware of companies who insist on replacing everything, or who claim that you'll void warranties on your condenser if you don't replace your furnace - that's a load of horse hooey. See similar questions...

You will require a level, Philips, hex and/or slot screw drivers, pencil, adjustable wrench, drill, tin snips, and a measuring tape - that is it! See similar questions...