Once you have a whole home humidifier installed you might think that because it’s out of sight, out of mind and it will always work without you needing to touch it. However, whole home humidifiers require regular maintenance to keep them running efficiently and effectively. If your home has a whole-house humidifier, it is important to maintain it so that it can provide you with the best possible air quality. Novak Heating & Air discusses why it’s important to maintain your whole-house humidifier and how often humidifier maintenance should be done.
About Whole House Humidifiers
If you’re having trouble maintaining balanced humidity levels in your home, a whole-house humidifier can be the perfect solution. These devices are connected to the HVAC system of a home and actively help reduce dry air by adding moisture as air circulates through the system. They work by pulling dry air through a water-soaked filter or humidifier pad, or by releasing steam into the air supply. A whole-house humidifying option is less maintenance and covers more area than portable humidifiers. Individual room humidifiers need their water tank refilled, need regular cleanings, and can only help the humidity levels in one room at a time. Investing in a whole-house humidifier is a great way to make your home healthier and more comfortable year-round!
What Maintenance Does a Whole-House Humidifier Need?
The filter in your whole-house humidifier needs to be changed regularly. In most cases, this filter should be replaced at least once per year – you may need to do so more frequently if your home has hard water as mineral buildup can clog the filter. Regularly changing the filter will help ensure that your whole home humidifier is able to operate efficiently. In addition, the water reservoir should be emptied and scrubbed periodically to prevent bacteria growth and mineral deposits from building up.
Benefits of Whole-House Humidifier Maintenance
Helps to Maintain a Healthy Environment
One of the benefits of whole-home humidifier maintenance is that it helps to maintain a healthy environment. Indoor air can often be dry, which can lead to a variety of health problems. Dry air can cause nosebleeds, respiratory infections, and static electricity. Additionally, dry air can worsen conditions such as asthma and allergies. By maintaining your humidifier, you can help to ensure that the unit is working properly so that the air in your home is kept at a comfortable level of humidity to minimize health issues.
Helps to Prevent Damage to Your Home
Another benefit of whole-house humidifier maintenance is that it helps to prevent damage to your home. When the air is too dry, it can cause wood floors and furniture to crack and split. Additionally, dry air can cause paint and wallpaper to peel. Your humidifier adds moisture to the dry air, and your home is maintained at a good humidity level which can prevent damage.
Helps Your Home Feel More Comfortable
In addition to being good for your health and your home, whole-house humidifier maintenance also helps your home look and feel more comfortable. Dry air can make your home feel cooler than it actually is, which can be uncomfortable during the winter months. Additionally, dry air can make your skin feel dry and irritated. By maintaining your humidifier, you can help to ensure that your home is a comfortable place to live.
Saves You Money in the Long Run
While there may be an initial investment required for whole-house humidifier maintenance, it will save you money in the long run. This is because proper maintenance will help to extend the life of your humidifier. Additionally, humidifier maintenance allows the unit to operate more efficiently, so it doesn’t waste energy as it runs. Because your home will feel more humid, you might notice that it feels warmer in your home. You might even be able to lower your thermostat setting, which can help save on energy bills.
Talk to Novak to Get Help with Humidifier Maintenance
Regularly maintaining your whole house humidifier is an essential part of keeping clean air in your home while also saving money on energy bills each month. If you struggle to remember to inspect your humidifier pad or filter, the team at Novak can do it for you. Make sure when you schedule your annual furnace maintenance, that you let your technician know that your humidifier needs to be maintained too. They can take a look at it and perform any maintenance that’s needed to restore your humidifier to peak condition. Schedule maintenance with Novak today.