3 Important Reasons You Might Want a Humidifier This Winter

The winters here in Utah are very dry. Not only can this be hard on your home, but it can also cause a myriad of health problems for those living in your home.

Why is having a humidifier important? These three reasons might surprise you.

The TOP 3 Reasons to Install a Whole Home Humidifier Today:

1. Improve your health.

Decrease colds and flu.
Reduce sinus infections and stop bloody noses.
Avoid dry skin, hair and nails.

Our bodies are made up of between 60 and 65% of water. When the humidity levels in our home are below 40% that causes our bodies to work harder to retain moisture. Often times we end up with chronic dry coughs, stuffy noses, very dry and cracking skin, headaches from dehydration, and a multitude of other unpleasant symptoms. Our nasal passages dry out, leaving us more susceptible to colds and sinus infections.

2. Protect the wood in your home.

Hardwood floors
Wooden furniture
Musical instruments
Wood trim, doors, and walls

Many homeowners do not realize what the proper humidity levels are for a home. Ideal humidity levels should be between 45 and 65%. With each winter the loss of moisture to a home, dries out wood and can actually cause walls to shift. It is also damaging to any other wood materials or items in the home.

3. Maintain correct humidity levels.

Avoid static shock.
Keep mold at bay.
Reduce dust.

There’s nothing worse than being shocked just from walking across the room. Humidifiers help to eliminate that from happening by maintaining the proper humidity levels. Plus if too much humidity is happening in your home, it can cause mold and mildew to grow. We definitely don’t want that! Humidifiers are also known for reducing dust and dust mites in your home, keeping those with dust allergies happy and requiring you to dust less.

Choose to protect your family and home this winter by installing a Whole Home Humidifier today! Click here to learn more, or give us a call at (801) 341-9970 to set up an appointment.