It’s not the heat, it’s the lack of humidity. Humidity is something that people only appear to indicate during the summer, but lack of humidity in your home could be harmfully affecting your indoor air quality and your comfort. As much time as we devote in our home, particularly when it’s cold outside, a whole-home humidifier could greatly improve your comfort along with your health.
Staying Healthy
Having the proper humidity levels in your home can help prevent the spread of infection. Air without humidity dries out the mucus membranes in your sinuses, which filter out bacteria. Dry air also adds to the likelihood of colds and flus in the colder months. Also, bacteria and viruses have a harder time drifting in moist air. Setting your home at ideal humidity could help you carry on feeling well during the coming season.
Ease Static Electricity
Is your hair standing on end? Have you been shocking your family and pets? Listening to your sweater crackle as you put it on? You may have a humidity predicament. Moisture in the air lets static charges to depart items because water conducts electricity; with no water in the air the charge can’t go anywhere, and someone is bound to get shocked.
Increased Comfort
Whole-home humidifiers help your home feel hotter during the wintertime. Just like a humid day in the summer seems warmer than it actually is, humidity in the winter will truly make you feel cozier. Not only will the appropriate humidity level keep you content, it could also help save you money. If you feel warmer you won’t have to increase your thermostat to stay comfortable.
There are numerous more advantages to keeping your home properly humidified. Our whole-home humidity products will improve both your indoor air quality and your comfort. They could also lower your monthly bills in the process. We’d love to answer any inquires you may have about humidifiers or any other indoor air quality concerns. Give us a call at 772-247-2283.