Bartlett Heating and Air Suggests Getting a Humidifier

A humidifier is a device that puts moisture into the air in your home.  The EPA recommends that you have your home at no more than 50% humidity max. There are plenty of reasons to get a humidifier. Humidifiers can be used for treating dry skin, nose, throat, and lips. They also help with congestion, bloody noses, and dry coughs. If humidity levels in your home are too low then you will experience some discomfort. You will have increased comfort using a humidifier. Is the winter, a humidifier will put moisture into your home. Air with higher moisture is warmer air which will result in your not having to put the furnace as high. Humidifiers can also be helpful in the summer when you are using air conditioning. The AC draws a lot of moisture out of your home to cool it which will leave air dry. Excessively dry air causes health issues and discomfort. The humidifier will make your household more healthy. Dry conditions make it easier to transmit illness as a number of illnesses thrive in the dry environment. Another thing the humidifier will do is protect the inside of your home. Wood will warp and crack in a dry environment. This can damage sensitive wood items such as instruments. Your floors and furniture can get ruined from the dryness causing it to crack. Dry air will also lead to paint and wallpaper peeling. Making sure your air is not dry is a good idea for many reasons listed but you must make sure you don’t over do it. Having too much moisture in your home can worsen respiratory issues. It can also create an environment that is too damp that can encourage growth of mold, bacteria, mildew, dust mites, and more. You want to have just the right balance. Bartlett Heating and Air can make sure your home is set to just the right humidity to be comfortable and protected. Give us a call today!