Humidification in the Winter

February 23, 2015

Ensuring comfort in the colder season entails more than just a warm coat, gloves and a hat. In order to keep comfortable, we have to be mindful of one of the most overlooked aspects of chilly weather: dry air. The frigid weather pulls all the humidity out of the air, causing many complications for your family and home. Dry air increases the risk of everything from disease to even shocks from static. All these hypothetical concerns can be prevented with the use of a humidifier.

Why does the air dry out? What can you do about it?

When temperatures drop, the composition and formation of the air itself modifies. The chilly air has less moisture than warm air, which is why lips and skin can get chapped and arid much more often in the winter. Our bodies aren’t the only items that dry during the colder months – wood floors, furniture and paint in and about our homes have a larger risk of breaking and chipping in the dry air.

The most efficient way to insert moisture to your home is with humidification. Humidifiers deliver whole-home air moisture and can grant you back control of your home air. It is easy and painless to install to your present HVAC system to begin the circulation and dispersal of dependable air.

Added benefits with humidifiers

  • Upholding humidity levels can lower your spending by not having to worry about damaged flooring, furniture or paint.
  • It can lower the possibility of getting shocked through static electricity.
  • Utilizing a humidifier can help lessen skin irritations and dry skin.
  • Humidifiers can promote a suitable environment for indoor plants. Properly humidified home air can give plants the utmost chance at survival.

Why live with the side effects of dry air this winter when proper humidification is an easy and effective resolution? Keep your home comfortable and keep your family in good health this winter as the flu circulates. Learn more about how to include a humidifier to your home in Reinholds, give the professionals at County Line Mechanical LLC a call at 717-216-0846.