Many homeowners use an air humidifier in the wintertime when low outdoor humidity and running the furnace make their indoor air uncomfortably dry.
When your air conditioner is running constantly in the summer, a humidifier can also help combat dry air.
You cool your interior spaces with your heat pump or air conditioner by removing heat from your home’s air supply. During the process, moisture is extracted from the air as well and sent outdoors as a liquid via the condensate drain. You can experience uncomfortably dry air from a cooling system that dehumidifies well. Your HVAC system can be set to add just the right amount of moisture to your conditioned air with a whole-home humidifier. It is also beneficial to be able to adjust the humidity level if it falls too low in the summer to alleviate health concerns, protect your home, and avoid static electricity problems. Dry-air issues like brittle hair, itchy skin, sore throats, nosebleeds, sinus problems and headaches will be reduced. It’s also less likely that you’ll suffer from colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections in dry conditions. Your home’s finishes such as paint, drywall, wood floors and trim shrink, crack and warp when the air is excessively dry. Wood furniture, artwork, musical instruments, and books can also be damaged. Dry air also causes static electricity. Any device equipped with a semiconductor, such as televisions, computers, gaming consoles, and cell phones, can be permanently damaged by these zaps of electricity.
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