It’s cold out, and you’ve flipped on the furnace. But now your family’s suffering from dry skin, sinus congestion or headaches, dry throat, nose irritation, bloody noses, irritated vocal cords, persistent coughs, and cracked lips. These symptoms are most likely due to a lack of humidity in the air. The lower levels of moisture in your home can also foster viruses and bacteria, which is why cold and flu season spike during the winter.
Whole-house humidifiers are essential for Midwest homes because going without heat in Midwest winters is not an option. A whole-house humidifier can help create a comfortable ecosystem within your home during the driest days while allowing you and your family to enjoy the warm air your furnace or heat pump provides.
Most people are more familiar with portable humidifiers. Portable humidifiers are generally more expensive upfront, require more maintenance, and cannot deliver total humidification throughout your home. Place a portable humidifier in any room, and it will go to work, adding humidity to that individual room. Keep in mind your portable humidifier will need refilling and cleaning often.
Home humidifiers are installed directly onto your ductwork near your furnace, either on the supply or return end, and connect directly to your home’s water supply.
The water in the humidifier evaporates into the air, increasing the moisture levels. When your furnace or AC is running, the air gets cycled directly through the humidifier joining back up with the rest of your home’s airflow.
Not only with the whole-house humidifier combat symptoms related to allergies and asthma, but it will also preserve wood floors, cabinetry, and other furnishings and prevent them from cracking, peeling, and warping.
Aptly named, whole-house humidifiers add moisture throughout your entire house and not just in single rooms. Whole-house humidifiers are generally cheaper upfront and save you money by only requiring maintenance about once a year. You can easily change the humidifier pad yourself by following these steps:
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