Calgary Humidifiers
In winter, when we heat our Calgary homes, the air dries out dramatically. Your home may be drier than the Sahara desert in the winter! Exaggerated you say? Well, if the outside temperature is just 1 degree Fahrenheit with a 60% relative humidity, heating it to 22 degrees Fahrenheit will drop the humidity to 15%. By comparison the average humidity in the Sahara is 25%. Now that's dry!
Dry air in your home can lead to a host of problems, such as:
Excessive Static electricity
Viral infections, such as cold and the flu
Agitation of asthma and allergy problems
Rashes, chapped lips and dry skin
Cracks in wood floors
Shrinkage in wood furnishings
Gaps in moldings
Wallpaper peeling at the corners
Loose drawers
Out of tune piano
Fortunately, we can correct these problems with an automatic central humidifier.
What can I do? Your grandmother intuitively knew the answer to dry winter air. She left a pot of water simmering on the stove to add moisture to the house. While effective, this is not necessarily safe or economical. The best solution is to use an automatic furnace central humidifier that will maintain indoor humidity at the optimum level without the need to ever give it a thought.
How expensive are humidifiers? Actually HUMIDIFIERS ARE FREE. They will pay for themselves in a couple of seasons from energy savings. Though you may not notice it, your body is constantly perspiring. When the air is dry, your perspiration evaporates instantly, creating a cooling effect. This is why rubbing alcohol feels cool when applied to the skin, even though the rubbing alcohol is kept at room temperature. Thus, proper levels of humidity result in a more comfortable home, at a lower thermostat setting. Simply lowering your thermostat a degree or two will pay for the cost of the humidifier in a couple of seasons. It doesn't take much.
How Do Automatic Humidifiers Work? We will mount a humidistat inside your home and a humidifier on your furnace or duct system. You dial in your desired level of humidity (i.e. 30% to 40% is recommended), the humidistat measures the humidity in the surrounding air, and adds moisture if the humidity is low. It's simple, efficient, and automatic. Comfort has never been so easy! Ask for your appointment to have a humidifier installed today!
