The winter is always erratic, but no matter how gentle or intense the season is, chances are that you’ve had a sufficient amount by the end of it. And just when you think spring is around the corner, another cold front whisks through. It’s critical to stay on top of your furnace service, even during the conclusion of the winter, because you really never know when you are going to need it next.
Through this time of shifting weather, the air and moisture are also in constant flux, which might provide the perfect opportunity to capitalize on a humidifier for your home. Humidifiers create important humidity to your house during the chilly, dry air of the winter and can help keep you well in the wintertime. Here are a couple of things to remember when determining which humidifier to buy for your home:
- Cost – of course you want to think about the price, but don’t forget to consider the operating and maintenance costs that accompany a new humidifier, too. There are various levels of efficiency that each humidifier operates on, similar to other heating and cool equipment. You will want to think about the needs of your home’s humidity as well as your budget to ensure that your investing in the best choice.
- Size – each humidifier is unique, but all will usually have a number that shows the gallons per day that it can retain. This number can generally be calculated by multiplying your home’s total square footage by the height of your ceiling. Identifying this number and making sure that it corresponds to the needs of your home will help indicate what size humidifier is best for you. Our professionals can also help you consider the insulation in your home, which can occasionally impact the ideal product to choose.
If you’re still confused about which humidifier to get for your home, our experts at The Frazier Company typically endorse a whole-home humidifier. They deliver the most dependable results throughout your entire home and gives you the most bang for your buck. The greatest part is that it gets entirely integrated into your existing system, making the installation and maintenance easy for long-term use.
Every home is different, naturally, and there are a range of factors that one can contemplate before making a final decision on the perfect humidifier. They aren’t discussed as much as furnaces are, even though they are honestly just as important, so we understand if you have more questions or worries that you might want to run by our pros before deciding. Give us a call at our Omaha at 402-628-0206.