Humidifiers
In a sense, humidity gets a bad rap. Most people think of the worst days of summer with high heat and humidity or they think of the damage that the winter moisture on their windows can cause. However, HVAC contractors think there is a 'right' level of humidity and in the winter it can greatly increase your comfort while lowering your heating bills, especially in Minnesota.
We need water to feel and look healthy. In fact, our skin's top layer must ideally contain 20% - 35% water to remain soft and pliable. Without enough moisture, skin will shrivel and crack. By letting Total Comfort install or replace your humidifier system, we help to relieve dry, itchy skin, allergies and respiratory problems, and improve hair and complexion. Quite simply, you'll breathe easier, sleep better and feel healthier.
During the winter, especially in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the air dries out and gaps may appear in your hardwood floors, table-tops may shrink slightly and pianos can lose pitch as wood adjusts to temperature and humidity changes. A humidifier system reduces the chance of permanently damaging your precious possessions and reduces the build-up of static electricity. Total Comfort offers humidifier installation and replacement services to improve the climate of your Minneapolis residential home.
But as HVAC contractors, we think the most important reason to add a humidifier is for the very reason you hate humidity in the summer ... it makes you feel warmer. A few added degrees of humidity will translate to a few added degrees of warmth which means you can lower your thermostat and achieve the same level of comfort. Lower thermostats mean lower utility bills. Why is it sooooo easy to hate the utility company?