Humidity and Your Health: The Importance of Avoiding Over-Dry Indoor Air

Winter air is notoriously dry, and the effect of that dryness can be considerable: Over-dry air can leave your family more prone to flu, asthma, allergies, sore throats, and skin irritations, and can even damage your floors and furniture.

Fortunately, there’s an easy way to keep healthy humidity levels in your Connecticut home: invest in a whole house humidifier.

A whole house humidifier works directly with your home heating and cooling system, pumping the exact amount of water vapor needed through the air in your ductwork. All you need to do is set the you humidity level you want through your humidifier-ready thermostat and you’ll be ready to experience the benefits of properly dried air, including:

• Reduced health risks – Keeping indoor humidity levels between 30 and 50 percent year round is one of the best ways to manage asthma and other chronic respiratory issues, according to the EPA.
• Lower bills – Because humid air feels warmer than dry air (imagine a muggy summer day), you can drop your thermostat setting four or five degrees without sacrificing comfort; that can save you hundreds of dollars in a heating season.
• Less damage to your home and property – Dry air can crack wood floors, furniture, and even artwork. You can avoid these problems by keeping air properly humidified.

The bottom line: Maintaining proper humidity is a key to keeping your family healthy all year long, but especially in the cold, dry winter. With a whole house humidifier –professionally installed by Jennings Oil – you’ll breathe easier now and for many winters to come.

Want healthier air in your home this winter? Contact Jennings Oil today for a FREE Estimate on a humidifier or any of our other indoor air quality solutions.