Whole House Humidifiers

Most Fairfax and Manassas homes today operate on a central heating system.  As cold air is drawn in from the outside and heated to meet the homeowner’s warmth requirements, the air’s humidity can drop to as low as 5 percent.  Only when compared with the moisture content of the Sahara desert, does realization dawn on Fairfax or Manassas homeowners that the humidity of their homes is woefully inadequate.

Indoor air is constantly trying to reach its saturation point.  To that goal it draws moisture from any and all sources including human skin, flooring, wood finishes and live plants. The result being dull, cracked wood and limp, distressed house plants is quickly evident to the naked eye. 

For humans and animals living under such conditions results include dry, itchy skin, dull, static-filled hair, itchy eyes, sore throats and an increase in coughs and breathing difficulty.   Low humidity in today’s indoor air can make winter miserable for Fairfax or Manassas homeowners and their families alike.      

A whole-house humidifier may on the surface seem to be an unnecessary luxury.  This perception is deceiving.  For an healthy in-home environment the humidity should rest between 30-60 percent.  At this level wood remains moist and skin supple, house plants thrive and lungs function with ease.

My Plumber Heating and Cooling’s plumber service and heating and air comfort consultants are familiar with the many types of systems available on the market today. Our HVAC technicians will be able to help you determine the best system to fit your individual situation.  All of the systems our plumbing technicians install come with a humidistat that functions much like a thermostat measuring the humidity in the air and shutting down after a pre-determined level is reached.  Our heating and cooling technicians will set it up to ensure the right amount of moisture is provided for optimum comfort for the family you cherish.