Proper Humidification Keeps You Healthy in Jacksonville and Atlantic Beaches, FL

 In the hot and humid subtropical climate of Jacksonville and Atlantic Beaches, FL, your air conditioning system gets quite a workout, with winter highs in the mid 80s and summer highs that average nearly 90F. While your HVAC system helps to maintain a comfortable temperature inside of your home, the air temperature is not the only component of what helps you to feel comfortable. Achieving proper humidification levels in your home not only helps you feel more comfortable, but also keeps you healthy.

As your air conditioning system works to cool the air inside your home, it also removes moisture from the air, which reduces the humidity. In the humid climate of Jacksonville and Atlantic Beaches, FL, even keeping your air conditioner on 24/7 may not remove enough of the humidity from your home. With too much humidity, mold growth inside of your home can trigger health problems such as allergic reactions, itching, sneezing and throat irritation. On the other hand, if your HVAC system removes too much of the humidity from the air inside your home, you may suffer from dry and cracked skin and lips, itchy skin and sinusitis. Installing a whole house humidifier that works in conjunction with your HVAC system can help maintain the proper humidification level to keep you healthy.

A professional heating and cooling service technician from Tropic Heat & Air can install a whole house humidifier that, along with your air conditioner, maintains comfort in your home and keeps a proper humidity level. The installer will set the humidifier to maintain a level of 30 to 50 percent humidity in your home, which will help prevent health problems caused by levels of low humidity while at the same time avoiding health concerns caused by indoor humidity that is too high.