humidifiers

INFORMATION COURTESY OF HONEYWELL INC.

The average person breathes 3400 gallons of air each day and spends 90 percent of that time indoors. In studies from the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor levels of air pollutants may be up to five times higher than outdoor levels. As today's homes are sealed tighter to improve energy efficiency, they often seal in air pollutants and trap moisture generated by cooking, bathing and water leaks.

Relative humidity in houses should be maintained between 30 and 55 percent, depending on climate and the time of year. Honeywell's Whole-House Humidifier can help you automatically maintain the ideal humidity level. Proper humidity provides a healthier, more comfortable living environment that can also generate cost savings. Dry air makes you feel colder than the actual thermostat setting. A temperature of 69o Fahrenheit at 35 percent humidity feels just as warm as 72o Fahrenheit at 19 percent humidity. Setting your thermostat back by just three degrees can reduce annual heating bills by as much as five percent.

Dry air can also literally make your home come apart at the seams. In the winter, lack of moisture can cause cracks in hardwood floors, loosen drawers, create gaps in moldings and shrink wood furniture.

Enhance and protect your home and its occupants with a Honeywell Whole-House Humidifier, available through contractors and distributors. It is recommended these be installed by a HEATCOOL professional for optimum performance and safety. For more information send us an email or use our Dealer Locator on this page.

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