The Main Differences Between Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers

Many Woodbridge, VA, residents don’t know if they need a humidifier or a dehumidifier for their home. The average annual humidity in the city is 78.81%. The main difference between humidifiers and dehumidifiers is that the former add moisture into the air, while the latter remove it. Here are benefits of both humidifiers and dehumidifiers:

How Does a Humidifier Work in Your Home?

A humidifier puts water vapor into the air, which can help stop dry skin and lung issues in the cooler months. Ideally, indoor humidity should be about 50%. Lower humidity levels occur at different parts of the year in Woodbridge. Therefore, it’s handy to have a humidifier available all the time.

What Are the Benefits of a Humidifer?

Humidifiers can be particularly useful to help keep nasal passages from drying out. Warm mist humidifiers heat water until it turns to vapor before dispersing it into an area. Cool mist humidifiers don’t heat the water, but they use a fan to push water vapor throughout the area.

How Does a Dehumidifier Work in Your Home?

Dehumidifiers help to remove moisture from the air and improve air quality. During wetter months in Woodbridge — typically March, April, June, September and December — humidity levels can rise above 80%.

What Are the Benefits of a Dehumidifier?

Having a dehumidifier installed helps to stop allergies by cleansing the air of allergy-causing particles. Refrigeration dehumidifiers work like a refrigerator, while desiccant dehumidifiers work like silica gel packs. Whole-house dehumidifiers work by constantly pushing old air out and replenishing it with a fresh supply of moisture-controlled air.

Contact us at Brennan’s Heating & Air Conditioning to learn more about whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers we carry and install. We’ll be happy to further explain the differences between these appliances and help you choose the right product for your home.

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