The cold months are fast approaching. This is the part of the year when homes experience comfort issues because humidity levels significantly drop in cold air. Since most homes use forced-air heating systems during this season, the humidity levels will be more significant.
Maybe you’re wondering what happens when humidity levels drop. Well, the air feels much cooler, which means you will need to turn up your furnace to get your preferred temperature. Also, low humidity causes different health issues, such as dry skin and a higher risk of catching airborne diseases.
How do you combat these threats? A whole-home humidifier is an effective way to deal with these issues.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is a heating company in Burnsville MN. We are your one-stop-shop for all your home comfort needs, including indoor air quality solutions.
Why You Need a Humidifier During this Season
Proper humidification prevents the spread of airborne viruses.
According to research, setting indoor humidity levels to at least 43 percent significantly affects about 85 percent of airborne viruses, making them nearly ineffective.
It helps prevent dry skin.
More than half of the body is made of water, and dry environments may pull moisture out, leaving behind dry skin, chapped lips, and sometimes, dry eyes. The human body needs the right amount of water to feel good.
Since the skin has so much surface area, it is usually the place that we notice first when we are exposed to excessively dry conditions.
No matter the situation, your body needs moisture. A humidifier moisturizes your skin and helps clean your pores, giving your skin a healthier look, and keeping your body temperature at a safe level.
It helps with allergies.
Having a well-balanced level of humidity in your indoor air keeps your nasal passages clear of mucus. With clear nasal passages, your body can better cleanse any allergens present in your home. Humidifiers have also proven highly effective for those who suffer from sinusitis. Dry air irritants won’t be as powerful with the added moisture in the air.
It preserves your wooden items.
Insufficient humidity can damage wooden items in your home, and wood needs a consistent moisture level to keep its properties. A humidifier can help ensure that the wooden items in your home remain in great shape.
Healthy Climate Whole-Home Power Humidifier Features
Everybody knows that Indoor air that’s too dry isn’t comfortable, and it can also cause health problems. That’s where a Healthy Climate® whole-home power humidifier can work with your heating and cooling system to add moisture as needed to your home’s air, making it healthier and more comfortable.
Its built-in fan allows the system to circulate humidified air, even when your heating system is not in operation. According to national studies, this process helps keep relative humidity levels between 30% and 60%—the perfect range for optimal comfort and health.
Healthy Climate® power humidifiers provide high-output performance, making them an ideal solution for even the largest homes. If you have a smaller home, a bypass humidifier may be the solution you need.
- Maintains optimal comfort during hot days by minimizing problems associated with dry air
- Creates a healthier home and lessens skin irritations, sore throats, and respiratory problems
- Protects home and furnishings by reducing the risk of wood warping and cracking
- Provides an easier-to-use and less intrusive option to portable units, no need to continually fill and clean units
- A built-in fan helps circulate humidified air
- Available with automatic control to keep humidity precisely where you need it
- 5-Year Limited Warranty on covered components
Home Comfort
- Maintains optimal comfort during hot days by minimizing problems associated with dry air
- A built-in fan helps circulate humidified air
- Available with Automatic Control to keep humidity precisely where you need it
Health
- Creates a healthier home and lessens skin irritations, sore throats, and respiratory problems
Home Preservation
- Protects home and furnishings by reducing the risk of wood warping and cracking
Call the Air Quality Pros
For more information, call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning. We’d love to help you establish a home that is both comfortable and safe. We are your reliable Shakopee heating and air conditioning company.