As you consider whether to invest in a whole-house humidifier for your Northeast Ohio home, you may be wondering if the potential benefits are worthwhile. We’re confident that if you take a close look at those benefits, you’ll find the answer is yes:
- Air feels warmer – In the winter months, the air inside most Ohio homes is quite dry. The furnace tends to dry it out even more. Dry air allows moisture to evaporate quickly, and this makes you feel even colder. Add humidity to the air with a whole-house humidifier and you will feel warmer. This, in turn, may allow you to save energy by lowering the thermostat on your heating system.
- Lessens spread of flu and cold viruses – Studies have shown that moist air does not spread the flu as quickly as dry air. When the air is moist, droplets from a sick person’s breath cannot linger in the air for a long time for others to catch. This means that homes with humidifiers may not spread the flu around as easily as those without.
- Improves indoor air quality – When the air is adequately moist, the growth of viruses, dust mites and bacteria is regulated better, improving indoor air quality. These irritants cannot circulate as well in moist air, so you may find that you breathe a bit easier.
- Lessens static electricity – If you’re tired of shocking yourself or your family members every time you walk across the floor, you’ll be glad to hear that humidification reduces static shock.
If you’re ready to recognize the benefits of a whole-house humidifier, trust the experienced team at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. With more than 50 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry, we can install a humidifier in your home quickly, so you can enjoy these benefits throughout the long Ohio winter.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about whole-house humidifiers and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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