What Are the Advantages of Getting a Whole House Humidifier This Fall?
Fall is here, and that means winter is right around the corner. While everyone enjoys fall for the break in summer temperatures, winter can bring about its troubles. Sure, dealing with plummeting temperatures can be a drag, but one of the big problems with frigid temperatures is the dry air.
The cold air that moves in over the winter is bone dry. This can lead to many problems that can adversely affect comfort and health. Luckily, the climate-control system in a home can be expanded to add moisture back to the air to reverse all of the negative impacts of low humidity. Here is a quick guide to introducing owners to a whole-house humidifier's advantages.
Can Reduce Heating Costs
The cost is one of the first questions owners ask when they inquire about a whole home humidifier. Whole home humidifier installation costs extra upfront, but most people don't know that it can reduce heating costs during the winter.
It all comes down to how humans perceive heat and a little science. Firstly, humans are sensitive to humidity. People prefer a range between 40% and 60%. Too low, and health complications arise. Too high, and the air feels clammy, and mold growth is encouraged. When humidity is supplemented in the home during the winter, the home feels more comfortable, and people are less likely to run to the thermostat when they feel a draft.
As for the science, it's quite simple. Water is an excellent way to store heat energy. Heat a pot of water on the stove and see how long it takes to cool. This principle also works with water vapor in the air, meaning owners can capture more heat from their furnaces and lower their energy consumption.
Health Benefits
Humidity is vital for human thriving. Our bodies work best in an environment that supports good health, including having controlled moisture levels in the air. The lungs are one of the most obvious things to benefit from controlled humidity in the home. The lining of the lungs, described as mucous, protects the body from bacteria and viruses. When this lining is depleted from constantly breathing dry air, the body can succumb to problems like:
- Sinus infections
- Asthma attacks
- COPD complications
- Viral infections like influenza or COVID
- Persistent coughing
- Dry, scratchy throat
Skincare Benefits
Like the lungs, the skin can suffer from constantly being stripped of its moisture. People run to the store every winter to stock up on moisturizers and lip balms to stave off dry and cracking skin. Why not treat the problem at the root and supplement moisture in the air inside the home?
A whole-home humidifier is an easy way to add moisture to the air inside the home. These devices are installed with existing HVAC equipment and controlled with the same thermostat or device. Look into humidifiers for the financial and health benefits, and don't suffer through another cold and dry winter.
About B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C
B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C offer upfront pricing on whole home humidifier systems. Their technicians can install or repair any heating or cooling system for home or business owners. Call today for HVAC service in St. Michael, MN.
