With winter weather comes drier air, as well as the potential problems it can cause. Dry air in your home not only makes it harder to heat your home efficiently, but the lack of moisture in the air can also aggravate allergy symptoms and cause respiratory issues.
How a Humidifier Benefits Your Home
A high-quality humidifier can be a powerful ally in the fight against dry air in your home. These devices often come in small, portable forms that add moisture to individual rooms or whole-house units that distribute moisture throughout the entire home. When it comes to tackling dry air in your home, humidifiers offer a broad range of benefits:
- By adding moisture back into the air, humidifiers can help put an end to itchy skin, dry noses and sore throats. In addition, these devices can also reduce the prevalence of static electricity shocks.
- Humidifiers can also help you save on yearly energy costs. The right amount of relative humidity can help you feel warmer without having to crank up the thermostat.
- Overly dry indoor environments can make you more susceptible to catching colds, flu viruses and other ailments. When used correctly, humidifiers can help you reduce your chances of becoming ill.
To learn more about how you can benefit from having a humidifier installed in your Elyria or Oberlin home, contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning.
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 humidifiers and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.
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