While you may have no use for a humidifier on a hot, humid summer day, the appliance offers a variety of perks during the coldest months of the year. It adds moisture to dry indoor air to benefit the home and body. Here are a few reasons to have your HVAC contractor install a humidifier in your forced-air furnace.

Why Should You Use a Humidifier During Winter?

1. Alleviates Sinus & Sore Throat Issues

The right amount of indoor humidity lubricates dry, scratchy throats, helping with allergies and colds. Having lubricated throat tissue will ensure you get better sleep while reducing snoring issues. Moisture also helps break up mucus from sinus infections, colds, and the flu. 

2. Increases Home Comfort Without Impacting Energy Bills

Warm, humid air keeps your home comfortable as the outside temperature continues to drop. Humidity helps your furnace run efficiently, as it won’t get worn operating at a high temperature all the time. Plus, you’ll reduce your winter energy bills and extend the life of your furnace.

3. Prevents the Spread of Viruses

Indoor humidity levels around 43% trap airborne viruses, such as influenza, in moisture droplets that fall to the floor instead of getting inhaled and causing illness. Studies indicate humidity prevents 85% of airborne viruses from spreading. Also, because humidity lubricates the throat, those who are sick are less likely to cough and spread germs.

4. Decreases Static

Dry air increases static electricity, causing minor shocks when you pet your cat’s fur or dog’s hair. Static also presents hairstyling difficulties, resulting in frizz. Plus, since static can damage electronics, a humidifier makes a welcome winter appliance.

5. Helps Skin & Hair

Excessively-dry air strips skin and hair of moisture. Rather than dealing with dry, itchy skin and lips and dull, flat hair all winter, use a humidifier. It helps hair stay voluminous and shiny while protecting the skin’s barrier, preventing it from flaking, peeling, or cracking. The right humidity level also prevents skin from compensating with extra oil and breaking out. 

Get a humidifier added to your forced-air furnace by the HVAC contractors at Mull Bros Inc. The family-owned company has served Hartford County, CT, since 1945, providing heating-oil, gas, and electric furnace solutions for commercial and residential clients. Every installation comes with a one-year warranty. Call (860) 529-8255 or email QTM@AOL.COM today to make an appointment, or learn more about their services online.