Monitor Your Humidifier Usage to Avoid a Higher Water Bill this Winter

Winter is known for dry air both outside and inside our homes. To remedy that, we often turn to our humidifiers to help moisturize the air, but did you know that some types of humidifiers like flow-through humidifiers can waste a lot of water?

Furnace humidifiers can use anywhere between 1.5-12 gallons of water per day, depending on the humidifier model, home size, humidistat settings and more.

Keep an eye on your water usage by logging on to your WaterSmart account and checking what might be causing a spike in your water bill. WaterSmart will send an alert when your water usage has exceeded 5 gallons per hour, and you can set up other emergency notifications. It can help detect leaks or other potential problems that might be causing a spike in your water bill.

For more info on water billing, visit our website or call (586) 446-2320.