Humidifiers
Humidification
The act of humidifying the air is a crucial, but often overlooked element of indoor comfort. This might be because humidity is commonly associated with the discomfort of hot, muggy summer days. While excessive humidity can indeed be problematic, when managed correctly, it offers a range of benefits for your well-being, home, and overall comfort.
How Can a Humidifier Benefit My Family and My Home?
Low humidity levels can have adverse effects on your health, home, and wallet. Dry air can contribute to many issues related to aches and pains, so installing a humidifier will help you mitigate those problems. A lack of moisture in the air can make you more susceptible to colds, flu, and other respiratory issues. According to The American Society of Otolaryngology, dry air can also exacerbate allergies and asthma symptoms, as well as cause discomfort like dry eyes, itchy skin, and nosebleeds. Many types of bacteria and germs thrive in dry, cold environments.
In terms of your home, long-term exposure to low humidity can wreak havoc on its structural integrity. It can lead to cracking in walls, woodwork, and even your prized hardwood floors. It can harm your paint, wallpaper, windows, and even the health of your houseplants. Additionally, the static electricity generated by dry air can harm electronics, potentially leading to costly repairs or replacements.
Financially, low humidity can be a drain as it can make you feel colder than the actual temperature, prompting you to turn up the thermostat and, consequently, inflate your energy bills.
The average residence should have a humidity level between 30% and 60%. This level describes how much water vapor is present in your air, which can vary depending on the outdoor temperature. Warmer air, for example, can hold more vapor than cold air.
Why Choose a Whole-Home Humidifier?
The most reliable way to control your humidity level is with a humidifier. Attempting to passively increase your indoor water vapor by boiling water or showering with the door open won’t provide consistent benefits. Producing excessive amounts of warm water in your kitchen or bathroom may actually harm your walls or floors or lead to mold concerns.
Integrated directly into your home's central heating and cooling system, a whole-home humidifier ensures consistent comfort throughout your living space. While excessive humidity can be as problematic as insufficient levels, a whole-home system outperforms portable units by providing balanced humidity across all rooms. Unlike localized solutions that offer uneven coverage, a whole-home humidifier excels in accurately monitoring and maintaining the ideal humidity level for your entire residence.
Guarantee reliable results by investing in a whole-house humidifier. One of our professionals at Great Northern Heating and Air will install the system directly in your return-air duct to treat all of your home’s air. This ensures every room has a moderated humidity level that won’t fluctuate when the season changes.
Why Aprilaire?
Aprilaire stands as the original innovator of whole-home humidification systems, having introduced the first truly effective solution back in 1954. While many have tried to replicate Aprilaire's success, none have managed to duplicate their quality. Today, Aprilaire remains at the forefront of whole-home humidity solutions.
Unique to Aprilaire is their Fully Automatic Digital Humidifier Control, eliminating the need for constant monitoring or adjustments. The system automatically adapts to outdoor temperature fluctuations, maintaining your home's humidity at your desired level.
Aprilaire products are compatible with all major brands of heating and cooling systems and are installed by industry-leading contractors, offering you the most comprehensive range of humidity solutions on the market.
When it comes to maintenance, Aprilaire humidifiers are hassle-free, requiring attention only once or twice a year. This stands in stark contrast to portable humidifiers, which often require frequent and messy tank monitoring.
Contact us today to learn more about achieving the perfect humidity levels for both your family and your home!