Ideal humidity in your West Harrison, Indiana, home should be between 40 and 50 percent. A whole-home humidifier can keep indoor humidity levels healthy and improve indoor air quality. Humidifiers offer homeowners a slew of of other benefits in the bargain:
Reduced Risk of Catching the Flu
Studies have shown that whole-home humidifiers can protect us from the flu. In low-humidity environments, up to 77 percent of viruses can infect others through coughing. When humidity is increased to 43 percent, only 14 percent of flu viruses transmitted by coughing are able to infect others. Researchers found that humidity levels over 40 percent deactivate the flu virus and reduce its infectiousness.
Speedier Recovery From Existing Colds and Flu
Viruses survive longer in low humidity. That makes flu symptoms more pronounced and lasting in low-humidity environments. Increasing indoor humidity levels hastens recovery from colds and flu by reducing the potency of the virus.
Fewer Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Research studies suggest that steam humidifiers can reduce asthma and allergy symptoms. Allergies are how the body reacts when you breathe in toxins. You get watery eyes, sneezing, itching, a runny nose and sometimes a dry cough. You can reduce these symptoms by adding moisture to dry air with a steam humidifier. A humidifier can also help to break up the sticky phlegm that causes a dry, hacking cough.
Energy Savings
According to the EPA, you can save up to four percent on heating bills for every degree you cut back on heat. Homes with higher humidity feel warmer than homes with low humidity. That means you’ll get more warmth for less money.
Visit Western Hills Heating and Air Conditioning’s website page to see our collection of Trane whole-home humidifiers and steam humidifiers. Call us at (812) 227-3001 to learn more about balancing indoor humidity levels in your West Harrison, Indiana, home.
