

Indoor Air Quality Often Gets Worse in Winter

Monday, November 11th, 2019

woman-with-allergiesThe outdoor temperature isn’t the only part of winter that becomes more difficult. Winter is also a season when indoor air quality for homes suffers steep drops. Poor IAQ can strike at any time of the year (spring brings serious allergy problems), but the issue is most consistent and predictable during the coldest months of the year.

Why Indoor Air Quality Drops in Winter

You probably think of winter as a time when colds and cases of flu are more common. This is true, and you would still have to face various illnesses during the season no matter the quality of your home’s air. But there are specific reasons for the negative impact on household air at this time—lack of fresh air circulation and unhealthy contaminants trapped indoors.

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Why Humidity Can Make Summer Heat Much Worse

Monday, May 27th, 2019


What is it about humidity? We know—because we live in an area that often experiences high humidity during the middle of the year—that a hot day feels much hotter, and much less pleasant, when the humidity levels soar. A “dry heat” means “a tolerable heat.”

But what is it specifically about humidity that makes a hot summer day much harder to take? We have the answer to that question—and we also have a way to help you beat high humidity inside your home. (You’re on your own outside, however!)

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Dry Air Makes It Harder to Heat Your Home

Monday, January 21st, 2019




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How a Whole-House Humidifier Helps Your House in Winter

Monday, October 17th, 2016

The most important step for prepping your home for the coming winter weather is to arrange for maintenance for the heating system. (Sign up for our Comfort Club and you can get started right away!) But there are some other steps to take as well, including making upgrades to the HVAC system. One that we recommend for many homes is putting in a whole-house humidifier. The installation work is a job professionals must do, but you’ll receive numerous benefits from the system during the winter—and the winters to come. Below are a few of the ways a humidifier will help during cold weather:

A warmer-feeling house

A humidifier doesn’t raise the indoor temperature when it’s running, even though it feels like it does. What’s actually occurring is that the moisture levels in the air make it easier for the human body to retain heat. When the humidity levels are too low, heat escapes rapidly through the skin by perspiration. Proper humidity balance thanks to a whole-house humidifier takes an unpleasant edge off the cold.

Lower energy bills

Dry air forces you to keep your heater running more often in order to overcome the effects mentioned above. With a humidifier working, you can reduce the amount of money you spend running the heater, often by 25% over the winter.

Improved health

Extremely dry conditions weaken the immune system. When sinus membranes dry up, colds and flus can spread quickly from person to person. A humidifier will help lower the incidences of illness in your house over the winter.

Protection for wood and painted surfaces

Low moisture can cause wood to crack and painted surfaces to peel. This can be especially serious for precision musical instruments, but almost any home will benefit with a humidifier to protect its building material.

Comfort Master Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. offers indoor air quality and heating services to Cary, NC.

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