It’s not the heat, it’s the absence of humidity. Humidity is something that people only seem to mention during the warmer seasons, but lack of humidity in your home could be negatively altering your indoor air quality and your comfort. As much time as we spend in our home, especially when it’s cold outside, a whole-home humidifier could greatly enhance your comfort along with your health.
Staying Healthy
Having the proper humidity levels in your home can help halt the spread of infection. Air lacking in humidity dries out the mucus membranes inside your sinuses, which sift out bacteria. Dry air also increases the frequency of colds and flus in the winter time. Furthermore, bacteria and viruses have a more difficult time moving in moist air. Setting your home at prime humidity could help you continue feeling well all through the coming season.
Ease Static Electricity
Is your hair standing on end? Have you been alarming your family and pets? Listening to your sweater crackle as you put it on? You may have a humidity problem. Moisture in the air lets static charges to leave things in the room because water conducts electricity; with no water in the air the charge can’t go anywhere, and someone is sure to get shocked.
Increased Comfort
Whole-home humidifiers help your home feel hotter during the wintertime. Just like a humid day in the summer feels warmer than it actually is, humidity in the winter will in fact make you feel cozier. Not only will the correct humidity level keep you at ease, it could also lower your monthly bills. If you feel comfortable you won’t have to hike up your thermostat to stay warm.
There are several 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 decrease your spending in the process. We’d love to respond to any inquires you may have about humidifiers or any other indoor air quality apprehensions. Give us a call at 402-438-7992.