Reasons Why Every Home Needs a Humidifier

Humidity makes it easier to get a home warm and to keep it comfortable. It also helps that warmth to feel more evenly distributed throughout the residence. Furthermore, humidity makes you feel warmer at a lower temperature, so you can turn down the thermostat by several degrees. This is why we often emphasize to our customers how humidifiers can reduce heating bills. At Reliable Home Environment, we offer a broad range of services related to heating and air quality. In addition, your furnace or other heating equipment may not have to work as hard. That lessens maintenance and repairs required and extends equipment life as well.

Viruses thrive in environments where humidity is low, which is a big reason why sickness is more common in winter than summer. Research has shown that optimal humidity levels in a home can reduce the presence of viruses almost entirely. Fewer viruses mean better health, but that isn’t the only health benefit. The moisture keeps skin, lips, and eyes moisturized, protects your sinuses and throat, and even makes it easier to breathe. It can also have a positive effect on those dealing with allergies, asthma and similar ailments.

Did you know that dry air is a leading cause of wear for hardwood floors, wood furniture, and other wood? Optimal and consistent humidity levels in a home can make a dramatic difference in the long-term condition of the wood.