Ed's Heating & Air has humidifiers to
keep your home comfortable all winter
long.
Humidification-the process of adding
moisture to the air-is one of the most
important aspects of total indoor
comfort, yet it's one of the least
understood.
Maybe this is because people
associate humidity with the discomfort
of hot, steamy summer days. And it's
true that too much humidity causes
problems. Yet when properly
controlled, humidity offers many
proven benefits to your health, home
and comfort.
Using an Aprilaire Whole-Home
Humidifier is one of the most effective
ways to add the proper amount of
humidity to your indoor air and prevent
the problems caused by dry air.
Reduction of Relative Humidity Causes
Dry Air
This problem is especially prevalent
during the winter heating season. This
is because the relative humidity (RH)
of the cold, outdoor air drops
significantly when brought into your
home and heated.
Dry Air Can Damage Your Family’s
Health and Home
Physicians and other experts often
recommend humidity control to
prevent the damaging effects of dry air
caused by low relative humidity.
Low humidity can increase your
likelihood of getting colds, flu and
other upper respiratory ailments.
Viruses that cause colds and flu thrive
in low humidity. And, according to The
American Society of Otolaryngology,
dry air can make people more
susceptible to infection. In addition,
drier air can aggravate allergy and
asthma symptoms.
Low humidity can cause home
damage. It causes walls, woodwork,
and your beautiful hardwood floors to
crack. Electronics can fall victim to
static electric charges, requiring
expensive repair or replacement.
Low humidity can cause higher energy
costs. Low humidity can make you feel
too cold at normal temperatures
leading you to turn up the thermostat.
This leads to higher energy bills.
Beyond the damage low humidity
causes, it makes you uncomfortable. It
can cause:
Bloody noses
Dry mouth and dry, itchy eyes
Sore throats
Cracked, itchy skin
Painful static shocks
Humidifiers
