At Honest Plumbing & Air, we believe in treating every customer like family. As a locally owned and operated business serving Austin, Texas, our mission is to provide honest, high-quality HVAC services that make your home as comfortable as possible. If you’ve been struggling with dry indoor air this winter in areas like Round Rock, South Austin, or Westlake, adding a humidifier in winter to your HVAC system could be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Why Austin Families Need a Whole-Home Humidifier
Austin’s climate is known for its variety, from hot summers to cold winters. Without a humidifier in winter, indoor air can become uncomfortably dry, leading to issues like irritated skin, dry sinuses, and even damage to your home’s interior. A whole-home humidifier works seamlessly with your HVAC system to maintain the perfect humidity level throughout your home, ensuring your family stays comfortable year-round. Learn more about humidification and it’s relation to indoor air quality on our website.
Benefits of a Whole-Home Humidifier
Energy Savings
By keeping your home’s air humidified, you can lower your thermostat and save on energy bills without sacrificing comfort. According to Direct Energy, reducing your thermostat by one degree over eight hours can save 1% on your heating bill. To make this add up, experts recommend dropping your home thermostat by 1 degree each week during the winter months as you acclimate to a winter home temperature closer to 66 degrees.
Healthier Living
Balanced humidity reduces airborne viruses, alleviates allergy symptoms, and provides relief from dry skin and nasal irritation. This can help reduce the number of illnesses you and your family experience during winter. According to Mayo Clinic, there is a flip side to this benefit, in that humidifiers should be regularly maintained to prevent mold or bacteria growth. Whole-home humidifiers like the ones installed by Air Assurance are less susceptible, though. They require a filter change once a year, as opposed to a single room impeller humidifier or steam vaporizer, which needs cleaning every few days. If you become a member of our Honest Savings Club, we will take care of this every fall as part of our Fall HVAC Tune-up.
Comfort You Can Feel
Turn dry, itchy skin and static electricity into a problem of the past. Humidified air feels warmer, making your home cozy during winter months, not to mention how it affects your skin. Health experts at Mayo Clinic say a 30-50% relative humidity is ideal for your skin and wellness.
Protecting Your Home
Dry air can wreak havoc on the interior of your home, too. From the wooden floors in your Travis Heights bungalow to the vintage furniture in your Hill Country home, a humidifier in winter helps protect the interior from cracking and warping. Humidified air also protects any musical instruments you may have laying around.
Effortless Operation
Unlike portable units, a whole-home humidifier integrates directly with your HVAC system, operating quietly and requiring minimal maintenance. Upkeep is usually part of your annual maintenance plan with your preferred HVAC provider, like our Honest Savings Club.
Let’s Make Your Austin Home More Comfortable
Don’t let dry air disrupt your family’s comfort or well-being. Whether you’re in the heart of downtown Austin or nestled in the suburbs of Cedar Park, our skilled technicians will evaluate your HVAC system and recommend the best whole-home humidifier for your needs. Contact Honest AC today to schedule a free consultation. We’ll help you discover how a whole-home humidifier can improve your indoor air quality and enhance your home’s comfort.
