Dry air and static electricity go hand in hand with cold weather and our heating season here in the Dayton area. Humidifying your air, preferably with a whole-house humidifier, will reduce static electricity but there are other benefits as well.
- The body has a natural ability to cleanse debris and bacteria from the respiratory tract. Dry air reduces the effectiveness of that process. Adding a humidifier to your HVAC system will reduce the likelihood of colds and the other illnesses.
- Moist air helps to eliminate some of the dust that can lead to allergies. Dust, like electrons, binds with water molecules. Adding humidity to the air will carry the dust away and prevent it from settling on floors and furniture.
- Humidified air warms rooms naturally. Just increasing the humidity by 10 percent warms the air by one degree. This allows you to turn down the thermostat and save on heating bills.
- Dry air leads to dry throats and nasal passages. When mucus membranes are dry, they can become inflamed, making breathing more of a struggle and sleep harder to come by.
- A humidifier added to your HVAC system will prolong the life of your wood furniture. An increase in the moisture in the air will actually reduce the amount absorbed by wood and floors. Water attracts moisture and keeps it from settling on wood.
Dry air and static electricity affects your furniture, floors and family. Whether you choose to use a free-standing humidifier or a unit that attaches to your HVAC system, increasing the relative humidity in your home will improve the lives of everyone there. If you have any questions about adding a humidifier system, or any issues involving your home heating, cooling or ventilation, Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc.wants to help. We serve the Dayton/Springfield area for all your heating and air conditioning needs. .
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about dry air and static electricity and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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