In the middle of winter, your heating system is running at full capacity and the indoor air tends to be very dry with a lot of static. The relative humidity of the freezing outdoor air drops in a significant way when it is brought into your home and heated. Your family’s health is at risk for developing colds and upper respiratory ailments, such as the flu, as a result of the low humidity in the air. With dry air, your family is more susceptible to infection and allergy and asthma symptoms are intensified with the lack of humidity. Negative effects from the low humidity also include cracking of hardwood floors, woodwork and walls, and increased energy bills since you feel colder with less humidity, even at the normal thermostat settings. At Patterson Heating and Air Conditioning in Charlotte, we sell and install Honeywell whole house humidifiers, which will alleviate the problems associated with a low level of humidity in your home. Here’s how they work, as noted in About.com’s housewares article on whole-house humidifiers:
“In general, a whole-house unit is an install-it-and-forget-it item. It’s integrated into the blower system on your furnace, drawing water directly from your water supply. There are a few different types on the market, including a sprayer that injects mist into the airflow inside your ductwork and a foam cylinder that rotates in a water tray, with air blowing through and around it.”
Experts agree that the ideal percentage of humidity in your home should be between 30-50%. A whole house humidifier in your home will help minimize or put an end to chapped lips and frequent nosebleeds from severely dry air. Honeywell is a trusted brand of whole house humidifiers, controlled by a humidistat device, which allows you to set the desired percentage of humidity that you would like to maintain in your home. Patterson Heating and Air Conditioning’s certified technicians can assist you with determining the optimal humidity level for your home, based on the square footage, insulation, and home’s construction. The whole house humidifier will use between 1.5 to over 12 gallons of water per day while your heating system is running. Listed below are some of the benefits of having a whole house humidifier connected to your furnace blower:
“The whole-house system’s greatest advantage is that it requires once per year service and keeps your entire home at a set humidity with just a one-time setup. Because it draws water from your plumbing system as it’s needed, you never have to fill it or worry that it’s not humidifying because it’s run dry. It’s virtually soundless, and initial cost is a fraction of what most portable units cost. In addition, most whole-house humidifiers literally cost pennies per year to operate.”
With low maintenance and an easy, one-time setup, your whole house humidifier can make a large difference in the indoor air quality of your home quickly and effectively. Patterson Heating and Air Conditioning are experts in the various types of humidifiers and will help you select the one that is the best fit for your home. Our exceptional team of installers will provide prompt and convenient service to install a whole house humidifier in your home in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Contact us at (704) 288-4535 for more information.
