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What's a Humidifier? And How Does It Help Indoor Air Quality?

When we talk about indoor air quality, we are talking about the levels of health, safety and comfort of air in your home. One way you can improve the quality of air in your home is by using a humidifier.

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August 6th, 2020

Do you ever have dry or itchy skin? Well, one possible reason for this is due to the level of humidity in your home. In this video, I'll tell you everything you need to know about humidifiers and how they can help indoor air quality.

Hi, I'm Luke from Fire & Ice and when we talk about indoor air quality, we're talking about the levels of health, safety and comfort of air in your home. One way you can improve the air quality of your home is by using a humidifier. In this video, you will learn everything you need to know about humidifiers. We'll start with the basics. What is a humidifier? What are the benefits of a humidifier? What about the cost? And finally, is a humidifier right for you? We hope by the end of this video you'll know how humidifier can improve indoor air quality and if a humidifier is right for you.

What is a humidifier and how does it work?

So, let's jump in and see what a humidifier is. And how does it work? A humidifier is a device that increases humidity or the amount of moisture in the air. The humidifier brings water vapor into the duct system through a distribution tray, which helps adjust the humidity levels and prevents harmful materials from coming into the air.

Keeping the relative humidity levels in your home balanced between 35 to 50% is ideal for your health and comfort. With the installation of a whole home humidifier you can have it installed to work with your current heating and cooling system and not worry about turning it on or off.

What are the benefits of a humidifier?

So, let's talk a little bit about some of the benefits of a humidifier. One is that it can prevent respiratory problems. It also increases personal comfort by eliminating symptoms such as dry skin and noses and scratchy throats. In addition, it can save your dry hardwood floors from cracking walls, from warping paint, from chipping and electronics, from getting damaged. Finally, one of the biggest benefits you can save energy and money by allowing you to keep your thermostat at lower temperatures.

How much does it cost?

 So how much does a humidifier cost? The average homeowner spends $600 to $1,000 to install a humidifier with professional services.

What are the factors that vary the pricing of a humidifier?

What are the factors that may vary in pricing of a humidifier? It depends on the sizing of your home, as well as the tightness of your home and how much air actually comes through your windows and doors.

Is a humidifier right for you?

So, is a humidifier right for you? One situation where a humidifier makes sense is when you're experiencing health issues like dry skin, bloody noses or sinus problems, or you notice an increase in static electricity.

Another situation is if you feel cold even if the thermostat is set high. One situation where a humidifier might not make sense is when you already have a high level of humidity in your home. People living in warm, humid climates may not need a humidifier for their home.

What are the next steps?

So, what are the next steps? If you think a humidifier is right for you, you can check out our product page and select humidifier to see our options. Thank you for watching and we look forward to making your day even better.

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Fire and Ice has been wonderful to work with! Our new Furnace and AC are working like a dream. We had a number of places come out for estimates and Fire and Ice was the only one who actually went around and measured our windows and home and determined we should get a smaller furnace than what was installed before, saving us money both up front and on efficiency down the road. We were also impressed at the quality of the installation itself, as our old setup was clearly done without much care or thought. Fire and Ice took the time to move pipes and such that were just hanging from my ceiling before, move the humidifier to the proper side of the furnace, move over the ductwork that was not put in a good location, raise our electrical box outside away from the ground, and all kinds of little things to make sure our system runs right for a long time. It's been a few months and our setup runs perfectly. You get what you pay for, and I'm glad we paid for Fire and Ice!

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Our complete HVAC system was replaced a month ago. We experienced a flawless, informative process from sales to installation. Bryan, our sales pro, performed a detailed anaysis of our home's size, construction & features to develop an evaluation of our HVAC needs to offer the optimum sized equipment and has returned several times since the installation to insure it's proper functioning and our understanding of the entire system. The installation was performed within 3 days of our agreement - with the crew (Jon, Daniqua & Colby) getting the old system removed (furnace & A/C) and the new system installed in a matter of hours - they even modified ductwork and rerouted some lines originally installed by our builder to increase efficiency and give the system a cleaner appearance. Another great surprise was their tenacity with the cleanup - all their work areas were left totally spotless!!! Overall the best contractor performance we have experienced in 35 years of home ownership including having 2 homes built by the area's most reputable developers. The system runs great, is quiet and can now be operated through my phone from anywhere - even if just to insure it's running while at my winter haven. Thank You Fire & Ice!

Cathy Mace

Fire & Ice was great. Our sales rep, Bryan, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, professional, and didn’t pressure us to make a purchase. Due to our experience with him, we were already planning on using Fire & Ice to replace our old AC, but during the heat wave and storms, my once limping-along-AC decided 20 years was enough cooling and decided it’s job was done. My husband had initially set the meeting with Bryan, but was out of town, leaving me to pick up the sale. Bryan didn’t miss a beat when I emailed him asking to get a new AC installed ASAP. Within two days, my install techs, Demetrius P. and Willard J. were here to install. The excellent service continued. Both were amazing and incredibly professional, even dealing with my very vocal dog with grace every time they entered my house. They completed the job in a timely manner and everything was top notch. They were mindful of the fact that I work from home, and kept noise to an absolute minimum. By the time they left, I could feel the cool air flowing once again. They even took the time to swap out my furnace filter! Loved working with them and will recommend Fire & Ice to my friends & neighbors.

Jared Petersen

The entire process of having a new furnace and air conditioner installed was awesome. Scheduling the estimate was quick and easy and I didn't have to wait on availability. The estimate was very thorough, and Bryan was extremely helpful in explaining everything. Install was just a few days later based on my schedule (they could have installed sooner) and the install technicians (Bryan, Alontae, Von) were awesome. Very professional and courteous, adhering to local health guidelines the entire time. They also had somebody come out and take photos and videos of the install so they could use it in their training. They took the time to ensure everything was installed properly (my old install wasn't). They were also very helpful to show me everything about the system and new thermostat before they left. Bryan followed up with me a week later and stopped in to check on the install. He's awesome and having a tech come out and tweak a couple things (humidifier and thermostat) to ensure everything runs properly!

Jayson Nayuki

One of my good friend’s had a great experience with Fire and Ice, so I went ahead and tried them out. Amazing customers service. Brad was awesome with walking me through the process of getting a new furnace and answered all of my questions. I will be a returning customer and recommend Fire and Ice to all. Update on furnace installed: I can not praise this company enough. The technicians Floyd and Jacob were very professional and the craftsmanship was amazing. You can tell when someone takes pride in their work. Thank you for your hard work. It’s greatly appreciated.

Bryan Wade

Bryan and Nick were true professionals. They gave me a good heads up when they were going to arrive and did a great job installing the new furnace. They made sure to keep my house clean and walked me through what they did and gave me tips on how to get the best use/life out of my furnace. Will definitely recommend to a friend.

I Daniels

The two technicians arrived exactly when they said they would, immediately began to take care of business. They had more trouble than they anticipated getting the old furnace out but still pretty much finished at the time they told me. The system and heating space were left clean and tidy. they took a few extra minutes to troubleshoot my water tank to get it to ignite which was greatly appreciated. Very nice gentleman throughout the experience and gave me a thorough explanation of the paperwork and how to use the thermostat as well. Was a great experience