Why Homeowners Should Invest in a Whole Home Humidifier This Winter
People often think of using humidifiers when they are sick with a cold to help ease a sore throat or a nighttime cough. However, the benefits of a humidifier go far beyond helping to soothe the symptoms of a winter virus. Humidifier installation can be helpful throughout the winter, making the home more comfortable and providing advantages for respiratory health and supple skin, even in the coldest and driest parts of the winter. This article will look at three major humidifier benefits for the average household.
A Humidifier Can Lower Heating Costs
Humidity is defined as the amount of water in the air. It can go from a desert-dry 0 or 1% humidity to a heavy rainfall, which is 100% humidity. Human comfort lies somewhere in between these two extremes. Meteorology demonstrates that warmer air tends to hold a higher percentage of moisture than cold air.
Also, warm air that is higher in humidity feels warmer. Winter air is the driest air of the year, and when it is heated up, it will maintain that dryness without additional help. The whole-house humidifier adds a bit of moisture, making the house seem warmer faster and making residents feel warmer because of the moisture in the air. This means homeowners can often save money by lowering the thermostat a few degrees.
A Whole House Humidifier Can Offer Health Benefits
Dry air can be a problem for a household’s respiratory health, especially when there may already be a tendency toward discomfort due to underlying conditions such as asthma, COPD, and others. The respiratory tract (the nose, sinuses, mouth, larynx, bronchial tubes, and lungs) is lined with delicate skin known as a mucous membrane. Dry air can dry out these specialized tissues and cause discomfort and damage.
Having a humidifier can prevent some of these symptoms, including:
- Bloody noses
- Congestion
- Coughing
- Headaches
- Sore or irritated throat
- Sneezing
A Home Humidifier Can Reduce The Winter’s Harsh Effect on Skin
The cold, dry air of the coming months can affect not just the interior of the lungs but also the largest organ in the body, the skin. A slight increase in humidity can help prevent and relieve symptoms of several skin issues.
- Chapped Hands and Lips: Hand washing to prevent getting sick is always a good policy, but sometimes, washing hands over and over again during the sickly season may result in chapped and irritated skin. Lips also get chapped in harsh winter weather. A humidifier can help ease skin irritation and prevent it by adding moisture back into the air.
- Itchy, Flaking Skin: Dry skin is often itchy and easily damaged. Cuts and scrapes happen more easily and are more painful in these scenarios. Moist air is truly useful in making skin feel smooth, supple, and resilient.
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