When it comes to home comfort, the temperature isn’t everything. Sure, you could have the perfect thermostat settings, but does that mean you’re doing everything you can to stay healthy and save energy in your St. Louis area home?
Another thing that plays a large role in home comfort is humidity. By using a whole-house humidifier, you can reach the ideal humidity level in your home and avoid the negative effects of dry air, such as static shocks and aggravated symptoms of asthma and allergies.
So what exactly is a whole-house humidifier and how does it work?
What is a whole-house humidifier?
A whole-house humidifier is a device that can be installed on a new or existing furnace. There are several different kinds of humidifiers, including drum, disc wheel, flow-through, and spray mist, each with its advantages and disadvantages.
What is the purpose of a whole-house humidifier?
Regardless of what type of humidifier you use, its purpose is to add moisture to the air in your home to increase the humidity level, and improve your overall indoor air quality. This is important during the wintertime when the air is naturally very dry.
How does a whole house humidifier work?
To add moisture to the air, a humidifier is connected to your home’s water supply. When your humidifier is turned on, water flows through some sort of collection media, such as a foam pad or a plastic disc.
As air passes through your furnace, some of it also passes through your humidifier’s water collection medium and picks up moisture along the way. That air is then returned through the furnace and eventually distributed to your home through your duct system. As a result, all of the air in your home contains more moisture, which raises humidity levels and keeps you and your family warm and healthy.
If you have any questions about whole-house humidifiers, or would like help choosing the kind that’s right for your home, contact Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing, your St. Louis area heating and cooling company.