Humidification for your Health
Maintaining 40-60% relative humidity (RH) reduces the spread of pathogens indoors.When values are below 40% RH or when they exceed 60% RH, bacteria, viruses & respiratory infections flourish. Everything from dry, itchy skin & nasal passages through to frequent colds, flus & infections can be traced back to improper humidification.
Proper Humidification Saves Money & Protects your Home & Belongings
Controlled humidity through the installation of a GeneralAire® Humidifier allows you the luxury of dialing back your thermostat, effectively reducing your annual heating bills. For example, 68°F at 40% RH feels just as warm as 74° at 20% RH. Setting your thermostat back by as little as 3°degrees can reduce annual heating bills by as much as 5%. Dry air can also cause gaps in window and door frames, allowing outdoor cold air to penetrate your home requiring you to turn up the heat and increase heating bills.
