{"id":702,"date":"2016-11-03T09:11:26","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T09:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=702"},"modified":"2024-08-16T13:37:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T18:37:12","slug":"home-humidifier-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/home-humidifier-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need a Home Humidifier?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/home-humidifier-basics\/#Why_Do_You_Need_a_Home_Humidifier\" >Why Do You Need a Home Humidifier?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/home-humidifier-basics\/#Benefits_of_a_Home_Humidifier\" >Benefits of a Home Humidifier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/home-humidifier-basics\/#Types_of_Home_Humidifiers\" >Types of Home Humidifiers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/home-humidifier-basics\/#Cleaning_Your_Home_Humidifier\" >Cleaning Your Home Humidifier<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/home-humidifier-basics\/#Contact_Us_for_More_Information_on_Home_Humidifiers_in_St_Louis\" >Contact Us for More Information on Home Humidifiers in St. Louis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-14.jpg\" alt=\"Home Humidifier in St. Louis\" width=\"276\" height=\"238\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-30\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Home humidifiers are common household appliances that add moisture to dry air, which is not only more comfortable, but has a number of health benefits. They are a great addition to your home during the winter, when the air starts getting drier. There are two types of humidifiers: single-room and whole-home. In this article, we will talk more about what home humidifiers do along with the reasons why you should consider purchasing one for your home.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the benefits of a home humidifier and why you should consider one for your house, contact us today! Our St. Louis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> experts can also answer your humidifier questions and help you purchase the best unit for your needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_You_Need_a_Home_Humidifier\"><\/span>Why Do You Need a Home Humidifier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&ldquo;Dry air&rdquo; is the term used to describe when air lacks a sufficient amount of water vapor. &ldquo;Humidity,&rdquo; then, is the measurement of the atmosphere&rsquo;s water vapor level.<\/p>\n<p>A home humidifier helps make dry air in your home more comfortable by increasing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/improving-indoor-humidity\/\">indoor humidity level<\/a>. The humidity level in your home typically drops during colder months because cold air cannot hold as much moisture as warm air. A humidifier can make the dry months much more manageable with less health-related problems.<\/p>\n<p>For properly built homes in most parts of the US, the optimal range for relative humidity is between 40% \u2013 60%. It is important to manage humidity levels in an indoor environment because excess humidity can lead to the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria, and other microorganisms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_Home_Humidifier\"><\/span>Benefits of a Home Humidifier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-10.jpg\" alt=\"Home Humidifier Benefits &amp; Facts\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-26\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Home Humidifiers provide many benefits that can be separated into two categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health Benefits<\/strong> \u2013 A home humidifier helps prevent or alleviate issues commonly caused by dry air such as allergies, asthma, nose bleeds, dry skin, and chapped lips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfort Benefits<\/strong> \u2013 A home humidifier can also help make your home more comfortable during the cold winter months. The more humidity in the air, the warmer it feels, so you can keep your thermostat set to a lower temperature without sacrificing comfort. A humidifier can also reduce static electricity buildup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Home_Humidifiers\"><\/span>Types of Home Humidifiers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are two main types of home humidifiers, which are single-room and whole-home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Single Room Humidifiers<\/strong> \u2013 This is a smaller household appliance, which increases the humidity levels in one room. These are often used when individuals are having allergy or other respiratory issues due to dry air.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole-Home Humidifiers<\/strong> \u2013 This is a larger household appliance, which increases the humidity levels throughout your entire home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_Your_Home_Humidifier\"><\/span>Cleaning Your Home Humidifier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your humidifier will require cleaning whether it is a single-room or a whole-home unit. Single-room humidifiers should be cleaned weekly while whole-home humidifiers should be cleaned annually. Proper cleaning will ensure optimum performance, energy conservation, and durability of your unit. For cleaning instructions, refer to your manufacturer&rsquo;s manual or for whole-home humidifier cleaning, contact a local HVAC service provider.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us_for_More_Information_on_Home_Humidifiers_in_St_Louis\"><\/span>Contact Us for More Information on Home Humidifiers in St. Louis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To learn more about how a home humidifier can benefit you and your family or for help selecting the best unit for your St. Louis home, contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/about-us.html\">HVAC company<\/a> today at <span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span>! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons are always happy to answer your HVAC related questions and address your concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home humidifiers are common household appliances that add moisture to dry air, which is not only more comfortable, but has a number of health benefits. They are a great addition to your home during the winter, when the air starts getting drier. There are two types of humidifiers: single-room and whole-home. In this article, we will talk more about what home humidifiers do along with the reasons why you should consider purchasing one for your home. 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