Dry Indoor Air Has More Consequences Than Most People Realize
When outdoor temperatures drop and your heating system runs continuously, the air inside your home loses moisture rapidly. The result is more than just dry skin and static electricity. Low indoor humidity aggravates respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies, contributes to chronic sore throats, causes frequent nosebleeds, and creates an environment where airborne viruses survive and spread more easily. It also takes a toll on your home itself, drying out wood furniture, flooring, and structural elements over time. A whole home humidifier addresses all of these issues by maintaining proper moisture levels in the air throughout every room, automatically, all season long.
Why Whole Home Beats Portable
Portable humidifiers treat one room at a time and require regular refilling, cleaning, and attention to function properly. A whole home humidifier is integrated directly into your central HVAC system and distributes humidified air to every room in the house every time your heating runs. There is no refilling, no moving units from room to room, and no guessing about whether humidity levels in the bedroom match what the thermostat is set to. The system monitors and maintains your home’s humidity automatically, and the only maintenance required is an annual water panel replacement.
AprilAire Humidifiers, Installed by the Largest AprilAire Dealer in the Area
A.W.E. has partnered with AprilAire, a national leader in whole home humidification that has been manufacturing indoor humidity solutions since 1954. As the largest AprilAire dealer in the DuPage County area, A.W.E. is able to purchase at lower cost and pass those savings along to customers. Every installation uses copper piping rather than plastic alternatives, meets Illinois Plumbing Code, and is completed by highly trained installers who know these systems thoroughly. AprilAire products are backed by an industry-leading 5-year parts warranty and 1-year labor warranty, giving homeowners confidence in both the equipment and the installation.
The Energy Efficiency Benefit You Might Not Expect
Properly humidified air retains heat more effectively than dry air, which means your home feels warmer at the same thermostat setting when humidity levels are where they should be. Many homeowners find they can lower their thermostat slightly after installing a whole home humidifier without any reduction in comfort, which translates directly to lower heating bills through the coldest months of the year. It is one of those improvements that pays dividends in comfort and cost at the same time.
