Is the air in your house uncomfortably dry? If your answer is yes, it might be time to look at installing a whole-house humidifier. Whole-house humidifiers are installed with your HVAC system and help ensure your home’s humidity levels are comfortable and healthy, especially during the heating months when indoor air can get excessively dry.
No one wants to spend money without being sure that he or she will benefit from the investment. Installing a whole-
house humidifier is a very good option if you are experiencing health-related respiratory issues that can be soothed by adding humidity to the indoor air.
Let’s look at ways to determine if installing a whole-house humidifier is a viable option for your home:
- If you or one of your family members is suffering from asthma, scratchy throat, dry nasal passage or frequent nose bleeds, dry air circulating through your house will aggravate these symptoms.
- Wooden furniture and floors that are drying out or cracking is a sure sign of air that can benefit from more moisture.
- Overly dry environments can increase the likelihood of catching infections. Many viruses thrive in low-humidity conditions, and dry air can be a health risk. Higher than normal incidents of flu can be an indication of overly dry living environments.
- Do you need to turn the thermostat up high to feel warm in the winter? Humidified air will help you feel warmer at lower temperatures.
- Itchy skin and skin problems can result from cold and dry air. Installing a whole-house humidifier will increase the moisture levels inside your home. This will help alleviate itchy skin and other dry air-related skin problems.
Whole-house humidifiers can help make your home safer, increase comfort levels, save on your energy bills, and protect your furniture. If you should decide to install a humidifier, please make sure to use a qualified and certified HVAC contractor in your area.
For expert advice about whole-house humidifiers, options and equipment, please contact us at Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning. We have been serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area since 1974.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about whole-house humidifier and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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