IS YOUR HOME TOO DRY?

Humidifiers for
Colder Months

Aprilaire Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers

Always itchy? Annoyed by static shocks? Constant sore throat? Your home may be too dry.

Seasonal changes outside can have big effects inside. In upstate New York, winter weather can lead to ultra-dry conditions throughout your home causing a variety of related symptoms:

• Annoying shocks from static electricity

• Itchy, dry skin

• Always feeling “too cold” despite normal thermostat settings

• Irritated sinuses and sore throats

• Static cling problems with clothing and blankets

If you suffer from any or even all the above, consider adding a Whole-Home Humidifier to your heating and cooling system. It works invisibly, silently and automatically to bring your home’s humidity level into the comfort range—and keeps it there even as external temperatures and humidity levels vary from day to day. 

Protect your family and your home from the unhealthy and damaging effects of over-dry air.

Dry nose, cracked, itchy skin, and sore throats are common symptoms of overly dry indoor air. How about aggravated allergy and asthma symptoms and painful static shocks? You and your family are not the only ones to experience the effects of dry air. Chipping paint and plaster, splitting or cracked wood floors, furniture, trim and molding are also common in a "dry home". Why go through another season with these problems when there is a solution—a Whole-Home Humidifier.

Turning your temperature up in the wintertime will keep you warm but won’t increase your home’s humidity level. Daily activities such as showering, cooking and doing laundry don’t produce enough moisture to keep your home’s air from being too dry. According to medical experts, many viruses thrive in low humidity increasing the likelihood of catching colds, flu and upper respiratory ailments. The American Society of Otolaryngology even reports that it is important to prevent an overly dry environment because it makes people more susceptible to infection.

A Whole-Home Humidifier from Aprilaire, installed by Hawn Heating and Air Conditioning, will deliver the perfect amount of moisture to your air making you feel more comfortable at lower thermostat settings. In fact, the EPA states that you can save up to 4% on your heating bill for every degree you lower your thermostat! Increase your family’s level of comfort and protect your valuable furnishings by adding just the right amount of moisture with an Aprilaire Whole-House Humidifier.

“If too dry an environment is your problem, consider a humidifier. Clues like awakening with a sore throat, dryness in your nose, or even a nose bleed are signs of too little humidity.”

PROTECT YOUR HOME AND HEALTH

De-humidifiers for
Basements &
Warmer Months

A Whole-House Dehumidifier that installs as part of your home’s central heating and cooling system is the key to a healthy home.  The dehumidifier measures the condition of your home’s air to decide when to run.  An integrated air cycling feature will activate the HVAC blower to cycle air throughout the house to balance conditions. The dehumidifier has an optional ventilation damper that can mix fresh outside air into the process. A Whole-House Dehumidifier is the best solution to excess moisture in a summer like this!

Why Do I Need a Whole-House Dehumidifier?

Have you ever experienced any of the following uncomfortable and/or unhealthy conditions

• Do you have trouble sleeping at night due to clammy skin or stuffiness in the air?

• Have you ever reduced the temperature setting because you're uncomfortable with the stuffy feeling?

• Have your floors or other surfaces ever felt sticky or “sweaty”?

• Are you concerned with mold and mildew growth in your home?

• Do you have musty odors or smells in any area of your home?

• Do you have condensation on your water pipes?

• Have you seen wet stains on walls or ceilings?

• Do you or a family member have allergies (over-moist air can encourage the growth of mold, bacteria, and dust mites—three commonly known household allergens).

Experiencing any of the above conditions can make sleeping and even daily activities miserable — plus some conditions can be hazardous to your family’s health or your home’s furnishings.

Did you know that dust mites (and their waste products) are one of the most common triggers for allergies and asthma? The Environmental Protection Agency advises keeping your home’s relative humidity between 30-50% to avoid dust mite infestation.

Whole-House vs. Portables
Excess humidity doesn’t just exist in one room of your house, so why treat the problem in just one room or area? Portable dehumidifiers only operate in a limited area, not your entire home. They invade your living space and often require buckets to collect water that must be emptied once or multiple times a day. When choosing between a portable unit or whole-house dehumidification system—the choice is simple.

Aprilaire Whole-Home Dehumidifiers are located out-of-sight and out of your way with quiet operation, hassle-free maintenance and up to 4 times more energy efficiency than the leading portable dehumidifier! The most efficient and safe way to rid your home of excess humidity is the Aprilaire Whole-Home Dehumidifier.

“Elevated relative humidity at a surface—70 percent or higher—can lead to problems with mold, corrosion, decay and other moisture related deterioration...An elevated relative humidity in carpet and within fabrics can lead to dust mite infestation and mildew (mildew is mold growing on fabrics).”

Core Benefits
Every Aprilaire product provides important key benefits for your family and home

Health
Excess indoor humidity provides the perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, dust mites, bacteria and more. An Aprilaire Whole-House Dehumidifier combats these nasty home invaders, which are linked to asthma, allergies and other serious respiratory problems.

Comfort
Few things impact your home’s comfort more than excess indoor humidity. When you turn up your air conditioner to try and get rid of indoor stickiness, you’re really just making your home uncomfortably cool. An Aprilaire Dehumidifier allows you to wipe out that clammy feeling and say goodbye to musty odors. Plus optional built-in ventilation allows you to bring in conditioned, fresh outside air - ensuring your home remains properly ventilated.

Protection
Excess indoor humidity allows mold and mildew to thrive—ruining carpets, draperies, furniture and even clothing. It also can cause condensation build-up on windows, destroying their finishes and structural integrity. An Aprilaire Whole-House Dehumidifier helps protect your home and its contents by removing unnecessary moisture from your home’s air whenever it rises to an inappropriate and harmful level.

Energy Savings
Many homeowners turn up their air conditioning to get rid of the stickiness or clammy-feeling caused by high indoor humidity. An Aprilaire Whole-House Dehumidifier eliminates the need to over-cool, allowing for a higher thermostat setting for the same comfort level. And because it is more energy efficient than portable dehumidifiers, it uses less energy for the same amount of moisture removed.