5 Ways a Whole-House Humidifier Can Boost Your Comfort at Home
Are you suffering from chapped hands, staticky hair, a sore throat, or other symptoms associated with living in a dry environment? Maybe it’s time to invest in a whole-house humidifier! When installed properly by an experienced technician, adding humidified air to your living areas can offer many benefits for your health and comfort.
Our team of trained professionals at Quality Systems Heating & Cooling is ready to install a whole-house humidifier in your home ASAP! But first, let’s take a closer look at whole-house humidity control systems and the enhanced comfort you can expect from an installation.
What Is a Whole-House Humidifier?
A whole-house humidifier is a powerful tool to enhance your home’s indoor air quality. When connected to your HVAC system, it will monitor humidity levels and add water vapor into your duct system as needed to regulate the humidity in your home.
Why Invest in a Humidifier?
There are many benefits to having a whole-house humidifier. Here are some ways it can drastically improve the comfort of your home...
1. Softer Skin & Hair
Whole-house humidifiers prevent your hair and skin from drying out, especially during cold winter months. While lip balm and lotions can help to soften and moisturize skin, why not attack the root of the problem head on? No one wants to deal with dandruff and painful chapped or cracked skin.
2. Allergy Relief
Dry air can cause a scratchy throat, along with eye and nose irritation. People with allergies are especially vulnerable. Humidified air alleviates allergy symptoms, creating a safer space where your family can breathe comfortably.
3. Better Sleep
Dry air can lead to a dry respiratory system, causing side effects like coughing and snoring that disrupt your sleep – and sometimes the sleep of others in the home. A whole-house humidifier eliminates these issues, allowing for better sleep for all.
4. Fewer Health Concerns
Studies have shown that viruses spread easier at lower levels of humidity. This is because our immune systems are not able to deliver the proper immune defense reactions. By implementing a whole-house humidifier, you can reduce the likelihood of you and your family getting sick.
5. Reduce Static Electricity
During the winter months, there are fewer water molecules in the air, leading to an increase in those annoying static shocks we’ve all experienced. While great for childhood pranks, static shock isn’t so fun when it comes to things like your hair and laundry.
Adding a whole-house humidifier increases the number of water molecules in your air, reducing static electricity and putting an end to those surprising shocks. (Sorry, kids!)
Bonus: Home Preservation
Though not necessarily related to your comfort, dry air is also hard on your wooden furniture and painted walls. Since wood is a porous surface, dry air can pull the moisture out of it. Some woods, by nature, need to be kept at a specific humidity level.
By regulating the humidity levels in your home, you can ensure:
● Furniture doesn’t crack from being too dry
● Painted walls won’t chip
● Walls won’t warp
Quality System Heating & Cooling has been in the HVAC installation and repair industry for over three generations! Family-owned and operated from our office in Prior Lake, we’re ready to provide you with expert service and advice! We serve homeowners and commercial businesses in the Twin Cities metro area.
For whole-house humidifier installation services to keep your home at optimal humidity levels, give us a call now at 952-226-2665 or get a free quote online today!