We all know that dry air can be uncomfortable. Your skin gets dry and itchy, your lips get chapped, static electricity makes your clothes and hair do funny things; and even breathing doesn’t always feel great. But did you know that low humidity levels can also have several other negative effects?
A whole-house humidifier has many benefits, and they are not just limited to increasing your home comfort:
- Improve indoor air quality: Proper moisture levels reduce bacteria, viruses, and other irritants and help lower the risk of respiratory infections.
- Protect your home furnishings: Dry air can be damaging to wood floors, furniture, trim, and musical instruments. Dry air also tends to be dustier, causing you to clean and vacuum more frequently.
- Save energy: Dry air feels colder, which will make you turn up the heat in winter, using more energy and costing you money. The proper humidity level will make you feel warmer and help keep utility bills down.
It is clear that proper humidity levels are important for home comfort, air quality, and energy savings, but why should you consider a whole-house humidifier?
- Every room will have the same humidity level.
- You don’t have to maintain several portable humidifiers throughout the house.
- They do not use a reservoir, so there is no stagnant water available for mold and mildew to grow.
- They use less energy than portable units, especially in the case of flow-through humidification systems.
- The don’t take up valuable space in our home; you don’t even see them!
There are several models and types of whole-house humidification systems available. The model that is right for your home will depend on your existing heating and air conditioning system, the size of your home, and other factors. We have a long history of helping our Long Island customers find the best home comfort solutions for their needs, call us today to learn more about what a whole-house humidifier can do for you.
T.F. O’Brien services the Long Island, New York area.