Mayguy your system sounds much like mine. I think for me the key is CAC- continuous air circulation. The air is circulated so the temp in the house is totally even, I keep the humidity at 50%, with the CAC the humidifier runs when needed. Since my space was limited the humidifier had to be mounted in the cold air return,and as such I have to use hot water for the humidifier since cold would not generate enough moisture.
Much the same as you we had a humongous over-sized furnace. The house is large 3500+sq ft and the first furnace was undersized. We replaced it with a 150,000btu monster that heated up too fast and then cooled down almost as quickly. Had a very good company come out and properly size the unit, dual stage 80,000btu unit. It's rare for the second stage to kick in, so the system sips gas most of the time.
If anyone is considering a new furnace I very much recommend finding a reputable company to come out and do a heat loss analysis and get the right equipment.
Much the same as you we had a humongous over-sized furnace. The house is large 3500+sq ft and the first furnace was undersized. We replaced it with a 150,000btu monster that heated up too fast and then cooled down almost as quickly. Had a very good company come out and properly size the unit, dual stage 80,000btu unit. It's rare for the second stage to kick in, so the system sips gas most of the time.
If anyone is considering a new furnace I very much recommend finding a reputable company to come out and do a heat loss analysis and get the right equipment.