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Humidity can follow you indoors, significantly affecting your home’s comfort. High or low humidity can make your house feel oppressively hot or uncomfortably dry.
If imbalanced humidity levels make it difficult for your family to stay comfortable, a whole-home humidifier can help. Len The Plumber Heating & Air installs air quality solutions to support your air conditioning and heating systems.
Schedule whole-home humidifier installation in Baltimore, MD, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, New Jersey, Philadelphia, or the Delaware Valley by calling (800) 950-4619(800) 950-4619.
How Do Whole-Home Humidifiers Work?
A whole-home humidifier is installed into your HVAC system‘s ductwork and works with your furnace during colder months to add moisture to the air.
It’s connected to your home water supply and contains a heating element and water reservoir. A vapor forms as the unit heats and the water evaporates.
The moisture is transferred to the furnace’s heated air, raising the humidity level before the warm air is distributed throughout your home.
Benefits of Installing a Whole-Home Humidifier
Boosting the moisture inside your home is particularly useful in the winter, as it helps:
- Reduce dry, cracked skin: Maintaining a more balanced indoor humidity level can help soothe and prevent the discomfort of itchy, flaky skin.
- Make it harder for bacteria and viruses to spread: Higher humidity levels can reduce the ability of flu viruses to survive on surfaces and in the air, potentially lowering the risk of sickness.
- Lower energy bills: Moist air feels warmer than dry air, which can help you feel comfortable at lower thermostat settings, ultimately reducing heating costs during the winter.
Call (800) 950-4619(800) 950-4619 today to schedule a whole-home humidifier installation with our team.
What’s the Ideal Humidity Level?
Experts recommend an indoor humidity level between 30% and 50%. There are risks of having lower or higher humidity:
- High indoor humidity provides an ideal environment for mold and mildew to thrive, which can lead to structural damage and health issues like allergies and respiratory problems. It also attracts pets and can warp wood, peel paint, and cause wallpaper to bubble.
- Low indoor humidity can cause or worsen sore throats, sinus headaches, and dry skin. It can also increase static electricity and cause wood furniture and flooring to shrink and crack.
Choose Len The Plumber Heating & Air for whole-home humidifier installation. Schedule an appointment by calling (800) 950-4619(800) 950-4619.
Choose Len The Plumber Heating & Air for Air Quality Services
Len The Plumber Heating & Air has proudly provided homeowners throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with dependable, trustworthy, and friendly home services for over 25 years.
We’re here for all your air quality needs and offer upfront pricing, comprehensive guarantees, and respectful customer service to ensure your satisfaction with our services.
Call (800) 950-4619(800) 950-4619 now to schedule whole-home humidifier installation for your home in Baltimore, MD, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, New Jersey, Philadelphia, or the Delaware Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth getting a whole-house humidifier?
Should a whole-house humidifier run all the time?
What’s the life expectancy of a whole-house humidifier?
How often do I have to replace a furnace humidifier filter?
Do whole-home humidifiers cause mold?
What are the pros and cons of different types of furnace humidifiers?
Drum humidifiers are economical and easy to install but require frequent maintenance and pose a higher risk of mold.
Flow-through humidifiers require less maintenance and do not have standing water. However, they use more water and can be more costly to install.
Steam humidifiers work independently of the furnace and are the most effective, but they use more energy and have higher upfront costs.
