Benefits of Whole-Home Humidification

Thursday, November 10, 2011

A humidifier is a device that puts humidity into a particular area.  These are commonly seen in homes and come in a few varieties.  There are humidifiers that supply humidity to single rooms and there are whole-home humidifiers which humidify an entire house.  The latter can be attached to your HVAC system and work in conjunction with your home comfort system.

A whole-home humidification system can offer a number of benefits to a homeowner.  Some of the main benefits are health related in nature.  A humidifier can help reduce dryness in the air and alleviate dry irritated skin.  It can also help improve the overall air quality within the home and help people who suffer from seasonal allergies.  Some people also notice that dry air contributes to nose bleeds during the winter.  A humidifier will help prevent this by adding moisture to the air inside the home.

Humidity control can also help rid the home of painful static electric shock.  Dryness in the air is an ideal environment for static electricity.  Adding humidity can also make a home feel warmer.  If the home feels warmer, a homeowner doesn’t have to set their thermostat as high and can save on energy bills.

Even though humidification has a number of benefits, it must be monitored closely.  Too much humidity in the home can create an environment where mold is prone to grow.  This can create health issues along with water damage issues.  Finding a balance between too much humidity and not enough to where the air feels dry is important.  The ideal home humidity level is between 40-45%.  At this level, home comfort can be obtained while avoiding having too much moisture in the air.

At Peterman, we always strive to keep our customers well informed when it comes to their home comfort system.  We proudly serve Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.  To learn more about our products and services please feel free to navigate around our website to learn more.