If your family has endured another cold weather season of waking up with dry sinuses and sore throats, itchy dry skin, frequent colds and the flu, let Stashluk show you how a whole-house humidifier may be just what the “doctor ordered” so your family can feel more comfortable and stay healthier throughout the winter.
1. Comfort – A whole-house humidifier makes everyone, and everything, more comfortable
While your heating system does a good job keeping you warm, the dry air it produces draws moisture out of everything else in your home—including you! In addition, materials like wood floors, furniture, woodwork, artwork such as wood sculptures and frames, and musical instruments such as pianos and guitars can be rendered unplayable unless proper humidity levels are maintained throughout the cold weather months. Over the long term, a whole-house humidifier is the most efficient, maintenance-free way to protect your home and its contents from the adverse effects of dry air during the winter months.
2. Health – Dry air can dry you out
Dry air in the home is known to cause sinus problems and can even encourage the spread of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses. Homes with low-humidity environments present an ideal setting for viruses, which is why colds and flu are prevalent in the winter months. A home with more balanced humidity levels can help reduce the incidence of these illnesses as well as reduce dry noses, including nose bleeds, sore throats and dry skin. Humidified air can also help reduce snoring for some people and reduce chapped lips. And don’t forget those painful and surprising shocks you can get from static electricity.
3. Save Money – Turn down the thermostat with a whole-house humidifier
With more humidity in the air your home will feel warmer even though you’ve turned your thermostat to a lower temperature. The moisture supplied by a whole-house humidifier holds heat better, making your home feel warmer. In fact, the EPA states that you can save up to 4% on your heating bill for every degree you lower your thermostat.
So why spend more money by raising the temperature in your home when you can reduce your energy costs by adding a whole-house humidifier? Stashluk’s air purifying professionals offer brands like Aprilaire whole-house humidifiers, a smart choice when adding a humidifier to your furnace. The humidified, heated air allows you to keep your thermostat set several degrees lower while maintaining the same comfort level throughout your home.
4. Convenience – Set it and forget it
Once Stashluk installs your whole-house humidifier on your forced air furnace system and connects it to your household water system, you can set the humidity level and forget about it. Whole-house humidifiers operate with a hygrometer to measure the humidity level, and automatically humidifies the air as your furnace warms it and distributes it to every room in your home through your duct work. These units add moisture only when it’s needed and only up to the setting you select.
Unlike portable room units which must be regularly cleaned, filled and maintained to prevent mold and the growth of bacteria, a whole-house unit only needs attention once or twice a year to clean mineral deposits. There is no more convenient and trouble-free way to humidify your home.
Why Choose Stashluk to install your whole-house humidifier?
Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of our family-owned business. We are three generations of the same family providing more than six decades of outstanding service to the Summit, NJ, area.
We know everything there is to know about whole-house humidification and heating. Give us a call and we’ll ask you the right questions, assess your humidifier needs and suggest the right unit for your home and family. Call 908-277-6200.
