A humidifier can keep your space feeling warmer because humid air generally feels warmer than dry forced air. By simply increasing the humidity, your home can feel warmer while having the thermostat set at a lower temperature. Contact our team to learn more about your humidifier options and to calculate just how much it can save you on your energy bills.

A whole-house humidifier is connected to the duct system of your home. When you turn on the humidifier, it adds an accurate and controlled amount of moisture into the air that’s pushed through your duct system and gets distributed throughout your entire home. Most whole-house humidifiers can be set to come on automatically on a set schedule or at a certain moisture level.

Some of the benefits of having a whole-house humidifier include:

• Little maintenance required
• Easy & quick installation
• Automatic and controlled humidity levels
• Improved indoor air quality
• Increased energy savings

As long as the unit is large enough to handle the full area of the home, and there are no specific damp problems such as drafts which let humid air into the home, it will normally take a dehumidifier a few days to a week to reduce the humidity in the home.

A dehumidifier needs to have its filter cleaned periodically.  The water reservoir needs to be cleaned as well to prevent mold and mildew growth in the unit.  You can find information about how often the filter needs to be cleaned and the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning methods in the owner’s manual of the unit.

There are three types of whole-house humidifiers that are commonly found in home HVAC systems.

• Bypass Humidifiers
  • They draw warm air from heat ducts and pass it through a water panel so the air can absorb moisture. The air is sent back into the airstream, then through the home.
• Fan-Powered Humidifiers
  • They work the same way as a bypass humidifier, but use a fan to blow warm air across the water panel for increased water evaporation.
• Steam Humidifiers
  • Adds humidity to water by boiling water to form steam even if the furnace is off. The system blower circulates the stream through the ductwork of the home.

Humidity in your home should be between 35% and 50% to maintain ideal health and comfort. A humidity level in this range will also limit mold and mildew growth and wall stains caused by too much humidity.

Having too much or too little humidity in your home for prolonged periods of time can lead to problems with your health and home.

Having too little humidity in your home can cause:

• Respiratory issues.
• Increased chance of catching a cold.
• Reduced body temperature, making you feel cold.
• Dry skin and lips.

Having too much humidity in your home can cause:

• Excess condensation on windows.
• Mold and mildew growth.
• Wet spots and stains on walls.
• Asthma and allergy complications.