A Quick Guide to Whole-Home Humidification

November 08, 2024

While summers in Charlotte's subtropical climate are often hot and humid, late fall and winter are typically dryer, affecting indoor comfort. Home humidification helps replenish moisture that is usually stripped away by your heating system. How’s yours?

If you are a new homeowner, you may be confused about the importance of home humidification. And that’s okay! There is always plenty to learn about home ownership, and Brothers is always here to help with your HVAC service and indoor air quality.

Keeping your home in a healthy humidity may help minimize the risk of harmful airborne bacteria and viruses and may help prevent common respiratory issues. Here is a quick starter guide.

Humidification Basics for Homeowners

Introduction to Home Humidifiers

What are home humidifiers, and what do they do? We’re glad you asked! Whole-home humidifiers can make dry winters more tolerable by balancing your home’s humidity levels. They put moisture back into the air and may help eliminate dry skin, scratchy throats, and sinus issues. They also may help prevent wallpaper, paint, and wooden floors from peeling and cracking. And they can be installed directly into your HVAC system.

Types of Home Humidifiers

In addition to portable humidifiers (you know these; they’re the ones you put in your kid’s room when they are sick), there are three main types of whole-house humidifiers: bypass, power, and steam. Our team of pros can help advise you on which one best suits your home. The most important thing to know is that most whole-house humidifier systems monitor the relative humidity in your home and produce the proper moisture levels—giving you comfort relief.

Health and Comfort Benefits

Humidifiers offer a range of health benefits and may help alleviate allergy symptoms and upper respiratory triggers. Other benefits may include:

Improved sleep
Reduced snoring
Relief from congestion
Reduced risk of nose bleeds
Fewer sore throats
Alleviation of skin and hair dryness
Reduced spread of allergens and viruses

Selecting the Right Humidifier for Your Space

Are you considering a humidifier for your home? If so, then you probably have questions. As you move forward with a selection, you’ll want to consider your home’s size and humidification needs in general. Much like an HVAC system, bigger isn’t always better. You need to have the right fit for your home. The trained techs at Brothers can guide you through the process and help you select the right option for your space. Also, don’t forget that just like scheduling a regular heater tune-up, you should also get your home humidifier serviced regularly. It’s the perfect way to protect that home investment all year round.

Care & More

As you may know, our homes and bodies need moisture to thrive. Which is why the inclusion of a whole-home humidifier is a great choice. Some care tips to keep in mind: