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With winter now covering the Kansas City area, homeowners are feeling the effects of the seasonal dry air. Inspired by their itchy skin and sinus issues, many are seeking out remedies to make their homes more comfortable as the temperatures continue to drop outside – the most popular of these remedies being a humidifier. While any kind of humidifier is …
After months of humid Kansas City summer weather, you may be looking forward to some less humid weather. But dry air can cause problems of its own. During the dry winter months, the humidity level in indoor air can drop to as low as 15 percent, far below the recommended humidity level of 30 to 50 percent.
Recently our technicians have seen a significant number of water filtration problems with both humidifiers and ice makers. In both cases, the cause can be traced to the hard water common in Kansas City. Due to the high levels of calcium in our water supply, the calcium builds up and causes obstructions. However, our technicians can employ solutions that will …
During the colder months, when homes are tightly sealed and furnaces are running, indoor air can become very dry. While the ideal indoor humidity level is between 30 and 50 percent, dry winter air can deplete humidity levels all the way down to 15 percent, which is drier than the air in most deserts. This can cause a range of …
One of the first indications that fall is coming is the barrage of flu shot posters that go up at virtually every doctor’s office, clinic, and pharmacy stressing the importance of getting your annual flu shot. And while getting your flu shot is an important component of protecting your health, there’s another important component you may be missing. The humidity …
Adding a whole-house humidifier to your home’s forced-air heating system can improve comfort levels, lower heating bills and preserve your home, as long as you avoid these humidifier installation mistakes. Being aware of these nuances can help you make an informed decision about the system you select and install. Improper Sizing Just as your HVAC system needs to be accurately sized for your …
The winter months are upon us. With the comfort you will feel as your heating system keeps you and your home warm, a uncomfortable feeling of drier air will follow if your system is not equipped with a operational humidifier. The dryness can lead to cracked lips and dry itchy skin and even cause colds that are sure to make …
Dry indoor air in the winter is an inevitable side effect of home heating, but the hazards it creates are easily remedied by using humidifiers. As your furnace heats the air, the amount of water vapor in it diminishes to desert dry conditions. If the humidity decreases to undesirable levels, its side effects can bring on uncomfortable health symptoms and …
Ever have that sticky, humid feeling in your Kansas City home? Chances are that it’s excess humidity causing that feeling. Air carries moisture, and when the relative amount of moisture crests over 60 percent, it causes that sticky, suffocating feeling that makes your home so uncomfortable. Excess humidity also spawns mold and mildew growth, making an already uncomfortable situation even …
Leaking humidifiers are a common problem for local homeowners here in the greater Kansas City area. If your home humidification system is older and hasn’t been maintained, leaks commonly occur.
