Although it might not be cold right now, cold season is still in full effect. Your turned up thermostat, cold winter air and closed windows make for a rather dry home. Installing a humidifier within your living space has a great deal of advantages. Adding moisture to the air within your home will serve you and your family well.

In 2013, a study revealed that humidity levels 43% or above considerably reduced the risk of airborne viruses becoming flu infections. In a low humidity environment, 70-77% of viruses had potential to become flu infections through coughing alone. In 2009, a similar study revealed that higher humidity levels reduce the spread of the influenza virus. Bacteria and viruses have more difficulty traveling in moist air.

Another advantage to adding a humidifier to your home is softer skin. Beyond that, your throat and nasal passages will be as moist as they should be naturally. The drier your nasal passages, the less resistant you are to bacteria and viruses. In the event that you do get sick, having a humidifier will speed up your healing process and help to reduce sneezing and coughing.

By keeping the air within your home moist, you also help to preserve any wood furnishings you have. The moisture reduces the risk of having wood furniture, molding or doors, crack, bow or split. If you can help it, try not to place wood furniture near heating vents. Also, do not over humidify as this can cause the wood to expand.

All in all, AccuTemp recommends you have a humidifier installed in your home. The health advantage alone is enough to justify having one. The body feels warmer at a lower temperature when humidity is higher. This could potentially mean lower heating bills for you and your family.