Indoor humidity levels can impact overall home comfort. Achieving and maintaining the right amount of humidity can be quite challenging, especially during the winter months when your furnace or boiler distributes warm but dry air in each room. In addition to static shocks, the presence of dry air can make your nasal passages, throat, eyes and skin feel dry and itchy.
Thanks to whole-home humidifiers, households can adjust their home’s humidity to safe and comfortable levels. Here HVAC Construction, Inc., one of the leading HVAC contractors in the area, explains why it pays to have one integrated into your heating and cooling system.
The Right Amount of Humidity
The ideal indoor humidity level ranges from 30% to 50% depending on your own preference. The lower it is, however, the more you’ll notice dryness in the air you breathe. Low humidity also exacerbates the spread of airborne viruses. When someone coughs or sneezes, the released droplets travel in the form of aerosols. Without enough water vapor in the indoor air, they’re likely to float for longer, until they reach another person to infect.
Better Than Portable Humidifiers
A whole-home humidifier can be installed alongside an existing HVAC system and ductwork, allowing moisture to be distributed along with the conditioned air in every room of your house. Plus, it can be connected to your home’s water supply line. This is much more cost-effective than purchasing a portable one, which can only control the humidity within a limited space.
Energy Efficiency
Moist air feels warmer, which means you may be able to adjust your thermostat at least a degree lower, saving money on your energy bills. While running a humidifier will consume electricity, some humidifiers on the market are energy-efficient.
HVAC Construction, Inc. is the leading provider of high-quality HVAC and indoor air quality products from Carrier®. Our advanced humidifiers come in either fan-powered or bypass models, both of which offer the benefits of quiet, energy-efficient operation for a more comfortable indoor environment. To learn more about our HVAC construction jobs like installations and repairs, call (801) 298-4822 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve homeowners in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas in Utah.
