Top Reasons to Consider Installing a Whole-Home Humidifier
Posted on Sep 2, 2016 3:05am PDT
Humidity refers to the percentage of moisture present in the air. When
the humidity level is too high or too low, it can affect factors such
as comfort and HVAC efficiency. Extreme humidity levels can even cause
long-term damage to your furniture, your home’s finishes, and your
belongings. The ideal humidity level inside your home should fall between
40–50%; whole-home humidifiers are designed to help you maintain
this ideal level of humidity to enjoy the many benefits of a healthy indoor
environment in Detroit.
Improved Heating Efficiency
The efficiency of your HVAC system is tied to the ambient humidity levels
in your home. Air that is humid has a higher heat capacity than air that
is dry, meaning that higher humidity levels cause the ambient environment
to feel slightly warmer. While this property means that you want to remove
excess humidity from your home during the summer for more efficient cooling,
it also means that adding humidity to naturally dry wintertime air during
the heating season can improve the efficiency of your furnace. By ensuring
that your home maintains a 40–50% humidity level during the cold
winter months, your whole-home humidifier will also contribute to greater
indoor comfort without the need to raise your thermostat to a higher temperature.
This will help to reduce strain on your furnace and keep your heating
bills lower without compromising on comfort during the winter.
Healthier Indoor Air
Long-term exposure to dry air can have several negative health effects,
including dry skin and irritation of the eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and
lungs. Dry air can even exacerbate chronic conditions such as eczema and
snoring. Furthermore, the flu virus in particular tends to thrive in cool,
dry conditions, which increases your family’s risk of catching the
flu during the coldest, driest months of the winter. By maintaining a
healthy baseline of humidity in your home using a whole-home humidifier,
you are ensuring that your family enjoys a healthier and more comfortable
indoor environment throughout the year. Keeping your home at just
the right humidity levels for health and comfort during the winter will reduce the symptoms associated
with dry air, as well as lower your risk for bacterial or viral infections
by ensuring your indoor environment can’t sustain the microorganisms
that can make your family sick.
Our heating and cooling experts are not only here to help you handle HVAC
breakdowns and tune-ups—we also specialize in indoor air quality
services, including whole-home humidifiers and air cleaners for an ideal
indoor environment. You can
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including home maintenance plans that will ensure your furnace, air conditioner,
humidifier, and air cleaner are working perfectly all year long. If you’d
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