A humidifier is an electronic device that increases the amount of moisture in your indoor air. A ventilator, on the other hand, controls when, where and how much outdoor air enters your home. Here are some ways that using humidifiers and ventilators can benefit your indoor air quality in Lake Forest, IL:
Improves Your Health
Having a low amount of moisture in your indoor air can cause health concerns such as dry skin and lips, breathing problems and bloody noses. Humidifiers increase the humidity in your indoor air and reduce the risk of illness. They also help improve your lungs and reduce the risk of asthma and allergy symptoms.
Ventilators help to bring fresh air into your home to replace stale and polluted air. Air pollutants such as cigarette smoke, radon gas, combustion gases, and carbon monoxide can cause health problems. Running a ventilator will replace these pollutants and improve your health.
Protects Your Home
Low humidity in your indoor air can cause items made of wood, such as furniture, cabinets and floors, to crack and dry out. This can lead to expensive repairs and replacements, accidents, and a reduction in the aesthetic value of your home. Humidifiers help to maintain a consistent level of moisture throughout your home and preserve wood items.
Ventilators improve the quality of your indoor air and increase the efficiency of your HVAC system. They also reduce wear and tear on the system, lowering repair costs. Ventilators also lengthen the lifespan of heating and cooling components and reduce the cost of replacing the entire system.
Saves You Money
Low humidity in your indoor air causes your air conditioner to work harder to cool your home. This leads to higher energy use and higher monthly energy bills. Humidifiers increase the level of moisture in your indoor air, improve the efficiency of your system and reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint.
Using ventilators wastes less energy, especially if you have energy-recovery ventilators. They replace stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air while capturing energy from the outgoing air and using it to precondition the incoming air. This helps to use energy more efficiently and to save money on monthly energy bills.
Ventilators also control the source of the air entering your home. This helps prevent polluted air from entering your house and decreasing your comfort. They also help to control where stale and contaminated air exists in your home. Contact Ireland Heating & Air Conditioning Co. to learn about our indoor air quality solutions, including humidifiers and ventilators.
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