Description & Benefits

The Desert Spring furnace humidifier is a new state of the art whole house humidifier that uses patented disc wheel technology to do away with foam pads, drums, and screens that need to be replaced. The Desert Spring humidifier requires virtually no maintenance and no replacement parts. It saves you money while at the same time conserving water and saving energy! We are so confident that you will be the best furnace humidifier you've ever used that we offer a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied.

How it Works... Desert Spring Rotary Disc Wheel Technology

The Desert Spring furnace humidifier uses a patented rotary disc interface technology which provides over 15 square feet of evaporative surface with a unit that is no bigger than most traditional furnace humidifiers. This cylinder of ring-shaped, flat plastic disks which rotate through the water reservoir, is the central part of the desert springs revolutionary technology. As the drum turns, microscopic groves on the high temperature plastic discs picks up a minute layer of water which is then evaporated into the air. Any minerals that are present in your water are simply washed off the disc assembly as it spins back through the water in the basin.

The Desert Spring furnace humidifier is not susceptible to mineral build-up which can cause the drum to become unbalanced and put unnecessary strain on the humidifier motor. Minerals will also not build up on the surface, like what happens with your traditional foam pad or drum humidifiers, trapping water and allowing it to stagnate.

Specifications

Desert Spring DS3200 Furnace Humidifier
Dimensions:	12" wide x 11" in high x 12" in deep
Capacity:	Up to 3200 square feet for a tight (well insulated) home
Water Consumption:	Maximum 14 gallons per day unless equipped with the autoflush - ARI Standard 610-96
Application:	Any forced warm-air furnace
Electrical Requirements:	24 Volts / 60 HZ
Plenum Opening:	7.8" wide x 6" high
Bypass Duct:	6" diameter flexible ducting (supplied)
Water Connection:	Saddle / Needle valve (supplied)
Humidistat:	Manufactured by Honeywell (supplied)

Installation / Manuals

Installing a Desert Spring DS3200 Furnace Humidifier is relatively simple for most handy homeowners. Please read through the installation guide and watch the installation video before deciding if you would like to install this product yourself. Any general handyman or Heating and Air conditioning company should be able to quickly and easily install the DS3200 if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

DS3200 Installation guide (pdf)

AutoFlush DS-AF15 Installation guide (pdf)

Desert Spring DS3200-M Whole House Humidifier Reviews

On the Ball
I wish every company was as competent and "on the ball" as you guys are! Thanks so much. - Bob
A very happy customer
I bought and installed your humidifier on my furnace late last summer. In the previous 10 years, I had installed 4 different humidifiers and replaced 100s of pads. I had to replace pads every month, because they were completely clogged. I tried feeding these humidifiers with both hard water, and soft water, each fouled the pads. I was apprehensive when I ordered your humidifier. When I received it, I was very impressed with the quality and design. Installation was easy, and it has run without maintenance for 4 months, and still looks new. I also installed and highly recommend the Auto-Flush-3 unit, which I am convinced has a lot to do with how clean the humidifier still is. In actual operation, the house remains very comfortable, and there has yet to be a single electrical spark shooting out of anyone's finger. I am a very happy customer who highly recommends this product. - Dan from New Hampshire
Absolute Bargain
When I first bought your Humidifier, I thought "wow" is it ever expensive! But I can tell you today that I would pay 2.5 times, even 3 times more for your humidifier compared to other humidifiers because it is an absolute bargain. Your product really does the job. It ran a full season perfectly and at my humidity level of choice. Thanks, Desert Spring, from our whole family. - Dave from Ontario
Great product
Very efficient, low maintenance. - Gene O
Desert Spring Furnace Humidifier
I was very impressed with the way this product was engineered. I as the homeowner did the installation and the product was very easy to install. Very good product! Works very well, would recommend DHiggins - Dave Higgins
Desert Spring Furnace Humidifier
I was very impressed with the way this product was engineered. I as the homeowner did the installation and the product was very easy to install. Very good product! Works very well, would recommend DHiggins - Dave Higgins
Reliable humidifier
I've had the unit 20 years and replaced the motor once, evap cylinder just twice. Good quality equipment, fast service. -
Great Humidifier
I have owned several of these and they work great. They are super reliable and keep my house in calgary at the humidity level I want. Its so good you have to remember to turn it down before cold spells or windows get covered in humidity. Buying online was cheaper then at Can tire and I got it in under a week. - Jason Doc
Second Time Around
We got one of these Desert Spring humidifiers at our previous home to replace a non-functional drip type. It was easy to install and made such an immediate and significant difference that when we moved we put one in the new house, and it has also been great. We got the auto-flush option both times for convenience, but unfortunately on the latest one it was received defective. It was no problem to get a warranty replacement from HomePlus (came within a week) and it has been working fine since. We love our humidifier. - John Turner
Humidifer works and looks great
Simple to install, looks great when finished. Runs really quiet. - Dan
Excellent product
Does what it's supposed to. Easy to clean. - SteveR

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Desert Spring (DS3200) Humidifier Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Desert Spring work for my house size?

If your home is well insulated (tight) then the Desert Spring will work for you as long as the area heated / humidified is under 3,200 square feet. If your home is not extremely well insulated then it will work if your home is under 2,800 square feet. If your home is larger than these sizes, or has multiple furnaces then you may need to order more than one unit.

Will the Desert Spring Humidifier work on my furnace?

The Desert Spring furnace humidifier is designed to work with any forced warm-air furnace. As long as your furnace has a fan or blower and blows warm air through ducts out to your home, the desert spring will work for you. This includes forced air heat pumps.

Who does the installation? / Can I install it myself?

Installation of the Desert Spring furnace humidifier is quite simple. In most cases the homeowner can do it themselves if they are handy. If you decide that you'd like to hire someone to do the installation for you, any general handyman or HVAC professional can do it. If you'd like to get an idea of what the installation entails, check out our online installation guide

What tools are required for the installation?

Phillips head and Robertson head screwdrivers, pliers, a drill, an adjustable wrench, tin snips, and a pencil are all that is required to install the Desert Spring furnace humidifier.

Can I put the humidifier where my old humidifier was mounted?

Yes, the Desert Spring furnace humidifier was engineered to be easy to install when replacing most existing foam pad and foam drum furnace humidifiers.

I can't find my installation guide. Where can I get another one?

You can find an installation guide online on our installation page.

How do I shut down my humidifier at the end of the season?

The first step in shutting down your humidifier at the end of the humidification season is to shut off the water supply. This is done by closing the needle valve. The water should be drained out of the unit and the damper on the hot air duct should be closed. Once all the water has been drained it is often a good idea to clean out any minerals that may have settled in the basin or on the disc wheel. A vinegar and water solution works well for this. The final step is to turn the humidistat down to it's lowest setting which will effectively turn off the power to the humidifier.

How long is the warranty?

The Desert Spring furnace humidifier is warrantied against manufacturing defects for one (1) year from the date of purchase. If you purchase our extra value package or ultimate value package this is increased to two (2) years.

How large is the humidifier?

The Desert Spring DS3200 is 12" (30 cm) wide x 11" (28 cm) high x 12" (30 cm) deep.

How often should I clean out the basin?

In normal applications the basin / humidifier only needs to be cleaned at the end of each humidifying season. If your water supply is very hard, then you may have to clean out your Desert Spring furnace humidifier more often. If you want to avoid this type of routine maintenance, you may want to consider purchasing either the autoflush or the in-line anti-scale filter.

Can I install the Desert Spring in my attic?

Yes, the Desert Spring can be installed in your attic as long as the temperature stays above freezing.

What do I do if I have very hard water?

If your water supply is very hard, then you may have to clean out your Desert Spring furnace humidifier more often. If you want to avoid this type of routine maintenance, you may want to consider purchasing either the autoflush or the in-line anti-scale filter.