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Here are 4 benefits to having a whole home humidifier in your home!
We’re coming up on flu season, and the world is still reeling from the effects of Covid-19! We’re all doing our best to avoid serious viruses, and humidity can help!
While most people would identify cold weather as the cause of winter illnesses like the flu and pneumonia, it’s actually the dryness of the air that spreads it so ferociously. Less water in the air allows viruses like Covid-19 and the flu to survive longer. If your home’s air is too dry, there is a greater chance of catching something and having it stick to your airways…all because of a lack of humidity. A simple fix is a Whole-Home Humidifier when fighting against Covid and the flu this season!
As Coronavirus cases continue to rise, local news has recently begun discussing the importance of having humidifiers in each room of your home, discovering that humidity in the air can help to ward off Covid germs. A Whole-Home Humidifier is the best option for optimum humidity, health, and efficiency!
Humidity Aiding In The Fight Against Covid And The Flu
While we all complain about humidity during the summer, especially in Virginia, humidity in the winter is essential for reducing the transmission of viruses and minimizing pollutant survival rates in your home. Here are a few tips to create the right humidity levels in your household for the best health and comfort.
- Keep the humidity level between 40% and 60%.
- Keep an eye out for warnings that your humidity is too low. Signs include cracks in the floorboards, cabinets, or instruments, creaky furniture, static shock, chipped paint, withering plants, and dry skin or sinuses.
- Have a certified HVAC technician install a Whole-Home Humidifier in your house to ensure that the humidity levels stay up during the winter. We install systems that give you more control over humidity, so you don’t need to constantly monitor levels.
Benefits Of A Whole-Home Humidifier:
- Significantly reduces the amount of airborne dust and dirt, thus reducing the symptoms of allergy sufferers.
- Eliminates viruses that thrive in dry home environments.
- Lowers or eliminates static electricity.
- Reduces snoring.
- Helps keep your house plants healthy.
- Saves money on energy bills.
- Helps prevent wooden flooring, cabinets, etc., from warping and cracking.
- Increases home value.
- Prevents skin from drying and lips from chapping.
Unlike portable humidifiers that you might use in one small room, Whole Home Humidifiers are designed to distribute moisture throughout the entire home. 3 types of humidifiers are used for this: Bypass (Good), Power (Better), and Steam (Best). Your HVAC technician can prescribe the best option for your home and wallet!
We can’t control what’s going on outside, but we can certainly do something about your home’s indoor air quality! If you’re interested in learning about more ways to purify your home’s air, check out the EnviroAire IAQ UV Whole-Home Air Purification System, or the 5” Media Air Cleaner! Have one of our IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) specialists come out to your home to help you determine how you can breathe cleaner, safer air this season!
We’ve noticed some great questions popping up across social media from customers who want to know more about what training our technicians receive! Our trainers are here to answer those questions! This is the Ask A Trainer Series!
“How Does Changing Humidity Levels In My Home Affect Musical Instruments?” -Samantha M.
Improper humidity levels in your home can lead to two serious issues for your musical instruments! Have an HVAC technician check your home’s humidity levels to determine whether you need more moisture or less!
It’s our goal to provide you with the best home comfort services around with our ongoing weekly technician training. CLICK HERE to check out this video and more from our expert trainers, Ethan and Nick, on our YouTube channel #AskATrainer playlist
Do you have more questions for F.H. Furr’s trainers? Ask us! Write your question on social media @fhfurr and use the hashtag #AskATrainer. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a video answer to your question in our Ask A Trainer Series!
Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can affect your health, comfort and work performance. Inadequate ventilation, exposure to chemicals, and other harmful pollutants such as: mold, dust, pollen, pet hair and dander tend to interfere with clean indoor air.
We LOVE our pets 🐾 but they can increase pollen, dander and pet hair in the air we breathe inside our homes. It’s important to make sure your filters and air ducts are free from clogs and debris for proper, healthy air flow! #IndoorAirQuality 😸🐶
Your attic is critical to your home’s comfort. When heat gets trapped in that space, it can destroy a home’s indoor air quality, that’s why ventilation is critical.
1. Providing an eco-friendly home solution
2. Extending the life of your roof
3. Increasing Fresh Air Circulation
Noticing cold-like symptoms that just won’t quit, static electricity and higher energy bills to boot?
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3. Static Electricity
Here at F.H. Furr, we never do a job halfway! When you have us perform a duct cleaning in your home, you can be sure that the job will be done right the first time!
1. The cleaning specialist uses the highest quality negative air machine with HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration.
2. Our flat-rate prices are guaranteed and never change from the original quote. There are no hidden charges or fees—ever!
3. We’re NADCA (The National Air Duct Cleaners Association) certified.
4. Our technicians educate you and leave you with the knowledge to conduct your own visual inspection any time you need to!
Clogged, dirty filters will block the normal air flow and cause your HVAC system to run less efficiently! Here are 5 reasons to keep your air filters clean!
1. One of the main causes for HVAC failure is a dirty air filter!
2. A dirty air filter will cause your electric bill to spike!
3. Dust, dirt and grime will accumulate and cause your heating and cooling system to need costly repairs due to a dirty air filter.
4. A dirty air filter won’t be able to trap all the dust, debris, allergens, and mold from entering your home.
5. A dirty air filter will leave your carbon footprint. When your air filter is changed your home will decrease its energy consumption and help the environment!