When it comes to HVAC systems, most families rely on their air conditioners, heat pumps, and air conditioners to give them comfortable indoor temperatures. However, operating such a system may not be enough, especially because there’s another element to home comfort you need to take into account: humidity,
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is your total HVAC company in Blaine MN. In partnership with Lennox Industries, we offer air quality systems designed to keep you and your family completely comfortable and safe. Part of our lineup is an array of whole-home humidifiers, which effectively regulate your home’s moisture levels.
The Importance of Having the Right Humidity Levels
The air we breathe in and out consists of nitrogen and oxygen. In addition to these two essential elements, the air also holds traces of important gases, carbon dioxide gas, and water vapor. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, which varies depending on a number of factors.
Proper humidification isn’t only critical to your home, it is also important for your throat, skin, and your overall wellness. Exposure to poor humidity levels can dry out and inflame the mucous membrane lining your respiratory tract, increasing your risk of colds, the flu, and other infections. Moreover, when humidity levels are low, flu viruses can develop and spread more easily.
Humidity also helps your HVAC system. When your home is less humid, the air will feel cooler which means you need to turn up your furnace to get your desired heat. This boost translates to higher energy costs.
Contrarily, an overly humidified home develops damp problems, resulting in mold, condensation, and musty smells.
To get rid of these issues, you have to run a whole-home humidifier along with your main HVAC system.
What is a Humidifier?
A humidifier is a device that adds moisture to an individual room or an entire building. In residential uses, portable humidifiers are typically used to add humidity to a single room, while whole home or furnace humidifiers are connected to a home’s HVAC system, providing moisture to the entire house.
Understanding Bypass Humidifiers
A bypass humidifier is connected to the return of your furnace or air handler. It does not have a motor of its own and instead relies on the blower motor of the furnace or heat pump to push warm air through it. The warm air is then pushed through the water panel that is located within the humidifier and absorbs moisture from it.
Pairing seamlessly with your existing HVAC system, a bypass home humidifier directs humidified air through your furnace or air handler and throughout your home, adding the ideal amount of moisture throughout your abode.
Features of the Healthy Climate® Whole-Home Bypass Humidifier
A Healthy Climate® Whole-Home Bypass Humidifier works with your cooling system to keep your home’s air from being too dry. The humidifier adds moisture to the air, and the fan inside your furnace or air handler circulates the humidified air to every room.
- Effective, whole-house humidity control
- Provides up to 17 gallons of moisture per day
- Unlike some portable indoor air quality systems on the market, Healthy Climate® humidifiers make your home healthier without producing ozone, a toxic gas that can irritate the lungs
- An optional automatic control helps you keep humidity precisely where you need it, so you don’t have to think about it
- Adds moisture to your home’s air and works with your heating system to circulate it to every room
- Attaches directly to your furnace or air handler, making it less intrusive and easier to maintain than portable units
- No ozone emissions
- 5-Year Limited Warranty on covered parts
- Protects home and furnishings by reducing the risk of wood warping and cracking
- Maintains optimal comfort during the heating season by minimizing problems associated with dry air
- Creates a healthier home and lessens skin irritations, sore throats, and respiratory problems
- Provides an easier-to-use and less intrusive option to portable units—no need to constantly fill and clean units
- 5-Year Limited Warranty on covered components.
Contact the Home Humidity Experts
For more information, call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning, your trusted Columbia Heights heating and air conditioning company.