While placing a humidifier in specific rooms of your home is an option for improving comfort, it’s certainly not a very convenient one. Portable units constantly need filled which means you run the risk of spilling water while running from room to room. Instead, consider the convenience and efficiency of a whole house humidifier installation in your Kansas City home. These systems easily piggyback onto your existing HVAC system in just a few hours for a speedy fix to your dry air problems and benefits your whole family will appreciate.
A whole-home humidifier comes with many benefit at a minimal investment…
Improved Health
Kill Germs
There are several types of germs and bacteria that absolutely love dry environments and thrive happily there. By adding moisture to the air, you kill these unwelcome house guests and reduce your family’s risk of cold, flu and respiratory infection. Asthma sufferers living in the home will also notice reduced asthma attacks in the moisturized air.
Dry Skin
Winter weather is known to dry out your skin, making it itchy and uncomfortable. Lotions and creams help but often leave behind an unpleasant greasy feeling that won’t go away. Combat this by adding moisture to the air where your skin can naturally absorb it. You’ll be more comfortable and notice a big drop in your lotion budget.
Soothing Baby
Babies’ delicate little bodies make them more susceptible to dry air than other family members. Babies in low humidity environments experience dry eyes, itchy skin and congestion problems. A humidifier provides the moisturized air that babies need to be comfortable and may even help your little one sleep through the night.
Home Preservation & Efficiency
Wood Care
Wooden furniture, floors, baseboards and trim all benefit from a properly humidified environment. When the air is too dry, it pulls moisture from wooden surfaces, leaving them dry, brittle and cracked. This necessitates more frequent repairs and can damage the resale value of your home. Protect your investment and enjoy the shine and luster of properly cared for wood.
Other Surfaces
Wood isn’t the only material in your home susceptible to damage from dry air. Plaster, paint, art pieces and electronic equipment can all be damaged by very dry air as can musical instruments. These items are all expensive to replace, so treat them well and make sure you’re providing the right environment.
Lower Energy Bills
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, lowering your thermostat by a single degree can save you as much as 4% on your heating bill. Unfortunately, dry air simply doesn’t hold heat as well, which means you’ll be cold and uncomfortable if you follow this energy-saving advice. Installing a whole-home humidifier, however, lets you add more moisture to the air so you can lower your thermostat without wearing a scarf indoors. Adding the humidifier will also help your home qualify for the Green-Built Certification from the National Association of Home Builders’.
If your home isn’t as comfortable as it should be due to dry air, call Arctic Air Heating & Cooling to learn more about adding a whole home humidifier in your Kansas City home. We’ll help you find a solution that doesn’t involve placing unattractive humidifiers in every room of your house.
