Keeping humidity in your home at the right level during fall and winter provides several benefits. It helps maintain a healthy temperature, prevent property damage and eliminate electrostatic buildup in your home.
Read on as a trusted AC system repair contractor shares some tips on increasing your home’s humidity levels.
Benefits of Increasing Humidity Levels in Colder Months
Reduced Electrostatic Shock
If your home has lower humidity levels, static electricity increases in dry air as electrons collect in pockets. This accumulation of electrons makes the air drier and ensures a swift crackle of lightning in almost every movement. Raising your home humidity will introduce moisture back into the air, giving the electrons a place to go and removing some of the shock factors from low humidity.
Protection From Humidity-Related Damage
Generally, changes in temperatures can cause your home’s building materials to expand and contract. Low humidity, as a result of colder temperatures, can put a massive strain on your furniture as well as the building material of your home. To help you balance out humidity levels in your home, reach out to a heater maintenance professional or HVAC technician.
Healthy Environment
If your home is too dry, your body becomes more vulnerable to viruses, respiratory issues, and nasal congestion. Increasing the humidity in your home during fall and winter will make your entire body more comfortable and safe from diseases.
How to Increase Humidity Levels
Here are some quick tips on raising your home’s humidity:
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Place bowls of water on top of your HVAC floor registers.
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Install an indoor vent kit on the back of your dryer.
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Introduce water vapor into your home’s air.
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Add green plants to your home.
Looking for professionals to help keep your home’s indoor humidity at the right level? American Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. is here to help you. From AC installation to heating maintenance and humidity testing, we have HVAC technicians ready to provide you with the best solution. For consultations or estimates, call us at (662) 895-7204 or fill out our contact form.
