The recommended indoor relative humidity is three to
four times the humidity in a average North American home, you could be
exposing yourself and your family to the physical aggravations of
dryness. In fact, doctors often mention dry air as one of the causes
for nose , throat and skin discomfort. Un humidified heated air also
dries out the wood in your home, shrinking the wood framing around
your doors and windows. Gaps then occur, allowing cold air in, making
your home less energy efficient. Dry air also causes wood floors and
trim to separate, walls and ceilings to crack; it can harm expensive
musical insturments and electronics equipment such as computers;
dryness also weakens the joints of expensive furnishings.
Only Aprilaire Automatic Humidifier delivers up to
50% more moisture than other humidifiers for improved comfort,
well-being, preservation, and energy savings. And that's what you buy
a humidifier for.