The Best Humidifiers And Filters For Indoor Air Quality
There are many furnace accessories for the home
. Two that top the list are the high efficiency filter and the whole house humidifier. Both of these products will add a measure of efficiency and comfort to your indoor quality of life. Today we will take a look at the whole house humidifier and high efficiency air filter.
Quite often when a whole house humidifier is installed on an existing furnace the homeowner is able to lower the thermostat setting by two or three degrees while maintaining the same level of comfort. This same principal causes us to feel hotter on humid days in the summer. At certain temperatures humid air causes us to feel warmer.
So bring the tropics with all of its warm humid air into your winter home. Maybe even plant a palm tree and imagine how terrible it must be for the rest of your neighbors living in Michigan. Or rather yet, install a humidifier and invite all of your friends over to enjoy it with you.
Cleaner air starts with a whole house high efficiency filter installed on your existing heating system. Do you find yourself dusting furniture and mopping floors because of constant dust buildup? Chances are pretty good that your air filtration system is performing inadequately. The solution to this problem may be the installation of a high efficiency media type filter. Media type filters have no moving parts and require no maintenance other than replacement. They are very efficient and will even filter small particles responsible for many common allergies.
Here's how to start improving your home air quality. Call a reputable heating contractor for a quote to install a by-pass type whole house humidifier and high efficiency air filter. Remember to specifically ask for a by-pass humidifier and media type high efficiency filter. By-pass humidifiers are the most reliable and don't require a drum spinning in a reservoir of water. Turning drum style humidifiers increase the chance of airborne impurities.
Second, make sure you do this before the winter is over. January is known for its very dry air and is also the time of year that many who suffer from dry skin and respiratory problems really begin to notice the lack of moisture in the air. Another bonus of doing this in the winter is that many heating and cooling company's offer specials during this time of the year. Even if its a little late, a new whole house humidifier can count as a great Christmas present for the whole family.