The winters in the Twin Cities are long, and homeowners often are using their heating systems nearly non-stop heating until spring. This keeps you warm and comfortable, but can mean that the air in your home becomes dry and filled with static electricity. However, if you install and use a whole-house humidification system, you’ll see the humidity levels in your home restored to a comfortable range, which not only benefits you and your loved ones, but your possessions, as well.
Static electricity is more than annoying. It creates a dangerous situation for the electronics that you have, especially devices that use low-voltage components. Additionally, the dry air steals moisture from anything made of wood in your home, causing permanent damage to wood floors, cabinets and furniture. Dry air also fosters the growth of bacteria and viruses, which helps spread disease, and often results in cracked lips and skin.
Whole-house humidification solves the structural and health problems related to dry indoor air, as these humidifiers work behind the scenes to keep your air at healthy humidity levels, typically between 30 and 55 percent. The units work in conjunction with your furnace to deliver water vapor evenly throughout your home, putting an end to static electricity and the hazards it creates. Another benefit is that because drier air feels more cold, once you install a whole-house humidification system, and get your humidity to a normal range, you’ll be able to conserve energy by turning down your thermostat a bit.
Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning can install and maintain a whole-house humidification system for you. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of air-quality management and optimal humidity levels for your home, give us a call, and we’ll be happy to provide more information. We’ve been helping residential and commercial customers in the Twin Cities areas for more than 37 years, and look forward to helping you, too.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about whole-house humidification and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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