No one wants a house that is too wet or a house that is too dry. As Goldilocks would say, you want a house that is “just right”. So which does your home need – a dehumidifier to eliminate moisture or a humidifier to add some moisture back into your dry air?
Dehumidifiers
Unfortunately, many homes in Florida are plagued with flooding and moisture problems. Dehumidifiers can help eliminate the dampness in your home:
- Preventing mold and mildew,
- Increasing your comfort level when temperatures start to rise,
- Protecting items in your home which may be sensitive to moisture, such as electronics, wooden furniture and moisture absorbing fabrics (which is pretty much all of them),
- Reducing the musty smell that damp spaces can create and
- Improving overall air quality so that you can breathe easier.
Humidifiers
Dry air can:
- Exacerbate allergies,
- Cause respiratory issues,
- Make your skin itch and your hair dry,
- Irritate your eyes,
- Make you cough and
- Create static cling.
A humidifier can help reduce all of the problematic effects caused by dry air and may even help prevent viruses like the flu.