There are many great reasons to go all-in on a new humidification system, including:  

• Comfort: Humidifiers add moisture to your home’s air, improving overall comfort for you and your family.    ‍
• Eases congestion and coughing: Dry air irritates symptoms like coughing, congestion and sore throat. Higher humidity in the air can help soothe your throat and lungs.   ‍
• Prevents nosebleeds: Dry air is the most common cause of nosebleeds. People who experience frequent nosebleeds will benefit from a more humid home climate. People with sleep or snoring issues find that humidifiers improve their quality of sleep.

Whole-home humidifiers are the simplest option with the least amount of regular maintenance. Portable humidifiers need to be refilled, cleaned and moved from room to room to safely humidify your whole home.  

Many high-quality portable humidifiers are more expensive than whole-home systems. We offer exceptional one-and-done installation, so you don’t have to manage the day-to-day humidity levels in your home.

Dry home air creates a hostile climate for materials that crack and warp over time from fluctuating humidity. Here are some benefits of regulating your home humidity:  

• Protect your belongings: Consistent humidity is critical to prolonging the life of your wood furniture, flooring, plants and instruments. Fluctuations in humidity cause things to swell with excess water and shrink when the air is dry.  
  This expansion and contraction are hard on your household items, particularly anything made of wood. Splits, cracks and shrinkage are the result. An adequately installed humidifier keeps moisture levels consistent, protecting your home and furnishings from fluctuating humidity.   ‍
• Don’t be static: You don’t have to live with those little zaps. Reduce the amount of static electricity buildup in textiles around your home.   ‍
• Save energy: With proper humidity, you will feel more comfortable at a slightly cooler temperature. Set your thermostat to a lower reading. Even in those chilly months, you can save energy!  

If you’re ready to improve the air quality in your home, contact the air quality experts at ATCO Energy today.

A humidifier should be installed near your furnace in your ductwork and circulation system to humidify the air in your home. Our air quality experts will install your new humidification system in the optimal location in your home for whole-house humidity.

When air from your ducts enters the humidifier, it is exposed to water. The water evaporates into the air, which increases the moisture levels of the air that exits the humidifier on the other side. You can control the humidity level to suit your family’s preference.

Humidifier installation will typically take 1–2 hours. This is just an estimate, and the technician can give you a more accurate timeline once we determine the project’s scope.

You should provide an easily accessible path to your furnace and main ducts. The technician will also need access to a power outlet. We’ll supply the humidification system, and any parts and tools needed to complete the job.

We recommend cleaning your humidifier once a month. But depending on your specific system, you may need to clean it more or less often. For instance, if you have pets, you'll want to clean it more often to avoid bacteria buildup. Talk to your technician about the best cleaning schedule for your home and humidifier.

One way to tell if your whole home humidifier is working correctly is to check the humidity levels in your home. You can buy a humidity monitor at most hardware stores or use an app on your phone. Another way to tell if your humidifier is working correctly is to look for condensation on your windows. If you see condensation, the humidifier is doing its job.

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