A humidifier can significantly improve your indoor air quality, particularly in the cooler months when heating systems tend to dry out the air in your home. AL-DON professionally installs humidifers in St. Louis homes all the time and here’s how a humidifier can help:
- Prevents Dry Skin and Irritation
Dry indoor air can cause skin to become itchy, cracked, and irritated. A humidifier adds moisture to the air, helping to keep your skin, lips, and eyes hydrated.
- Reduces Respiratory Irritation
Dry air can irritate the respiratory system, leading to scratchy throats, dry nasal passages, or worsening asthma and allergies. Moist air from a humidifier helps keep airways lubricated, making it easier to breathe and reducing discomfort.
- Helps Alleviate Cold and Flu Symptoms
During cold and flu season, humidified air can help soothe symptoms such as congestion, coughing, and sinus irritation. It can also reduce the survival rate of some airborne viruses, helping to prevent the spread of illness.
- Protects Wooden Furniture and Floors
Extremely dry air can cause wood furniture, floors, and musical instruments to crack or warp. A humidifier helps maintain balanced moisture levels in the air, protecting your belongings from damage.
- Reduces Static Electricity
Dry air leads to increased static electricity, which can be annoying and even damaging to electronic devices. By adding humidity, a humidifier helps reduce static buildup.
- Improves Sleep Quality
Moist air can improve sleep by keeping nasal passages open and reducing nighttime dryness, which can cause snoring or discomfort. It also creates a more comfortable overall environment for restful sleep.
- Supports Overall Health
By preventing dryness in the skin, airways, and mucous membranes, humidifiers can help strengthen the body’s natural defenses against germs and pollutants. This reduces the likelihood of irritation and infections caused by dry conditions.
A whole-home humidifier from AL-DON will help maintain a healthy balance of moisture in the air, making it more comfortable to breathe, supporting better health, and protecting your home and belongings from the effects of dry indoor air. Give us a call today at 314.567.5585, and schedule your installation today!
