The Benefits Humidifiers Bring to Homes in the Winter
Cold air means dry air. This means that the winter months make the skin, eyes, hair, and pretty much everything else dry. This is because the cold air sucks all the moisture out of everything. And unfortunately, the home's heating system doesn't do anyone any favors. And since most people spend much of their time inside, it's no wonder people end up sick, with itchy eyes, dry skin, and a general feeling of discomfort. Without humidity in the air for much of the year, the body becomes susceptible to airborne illnesses. Not to mention that dry air makes the air feel colder than it is.
For all these reasons and more, whole-home humidifiers make excellent investments for this and every winter to come.
Breathing and Health Benefits
One of the biggest benefits of installing a whole-home humidifier to bring the home's humidity levels up has to do with health. Namely, the ability of the body to fight off illnesses that are always floating around in the air in the wintertime. Things like the common cold and the flu are more severe in the winter because the dry and cold air reduces the moisture in the body's mucous membrane in the respiratory tract. The mucous membrane helps prevent bacteria and viruses from infecting the body. So living in a home with cold, dry air can compromise the immune system.
If people get sick in the winter, the dry air will also make things unpleasant, as the respiratory tract will be more susceptible to things like sore throats and coughs. But with a humidifier installed, the humidity levels in the home will be in the optimal range.
Benefits to the Skin and Comfort Levels
The lack of moisture in the air also has detrimental effects on the skin. Just as it pulls moisture from the respiratory tract, it also pulls moisture from the skin. This can cause wrinkles to become more apparent, skin to flake, and eyes to itch. Those with existing skin conditions will find themselves even more uncomfortable in the home's dry air.
Comfort levels are also affected by dry air. The lack of moisture in the air makes it hard for people to get comfortable because it makes it seem as if it's colder than it is. Seventy degrees with normal moisture levels (in the 35% to 50% range) will feel warmer than seventy degrees with low moisture levels. This way, a whole-home humidifier can end up lowering heating costs by keeping people more comfortable.
Protecting Indoor Plants
Homeowners aren't the only ones affected by the low humidity levels in the home. Indoor plants can also end up sapped of moisture. And those people who rely on houseplants for fruit, veggies, and even fresh air will find themselves struggling to keep the plants alive and healthy.
A whole-home humidifier works well with the home's existing HVAC system. Installing one is an investment in the comfort and health of those living in the home and can pay dividends for years to come.
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