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Should You Be Using a Humidifier or Dehumidifier This Winter?
Throughout the year, the moisture content of the outside and inside air can vary considerably. Because of this, you may require the use of equipment to alter the air you’re breathing inside your residence. If your air is too high or low in moisture, this can lead to an increase in allergies, illnesses, and even damage to wood surfaces in your home. How do you know which unit to use during the winter months in Alabama?
Winter and Humidity
In Alabama, the winter season tends to be a bit dry with minimal precipitation present. Because of this, you may notice that your home feels drier in the colder months of the year. Common signs of dry air can include dry skin, dry eyes, scratchy throat when you wake up in the morning, and an increase in allergies.
A simple fix for low moisture in your indoor air is utilizing a humidifier. A stand-alone unit will address a single dry room in your house, although all the others will be unaffected. On the other hand, a whole-house unit can be installed onto your furnace to address moisture in your residence as a whole.
When Should You Use a Dehumidifier?
A dehumidifier is beneficial when you have a high level of moisture in your indoor air. You don’t want this level to go above 50%, so monitoring your humidity is important. Make sure that you’re checking different rooms throughout the day using a humidistat. Your basement will likely have a higher degree of moisture present, so this may be the first room that you want to target during the winter.
You can reach out to Bryant's Heating & Cooling if you’re located in Fort Payne or anywhere in the surrounding area and you’d like assistance with the moisture level in your home. We can help you determine what your humidity is like during the winter and suggest remedies you can use to adjust it to a healthier level. We perform a complete range of heating and cooling installation, repair, and maintenance services as well as duct cleaning. Call us today.
