humidification A simple step you can take to maintain the proper moisture level in your home. Did you know that there are few places on earth that are drier than the desert? Unfortunately, air inside your home is one of them! It's true! In the wintertime, the humidity level inside the average residence hovers around a bone-dry 15%. In contrast, the average desert is 25%. Think about what this dryness is doing not only to you and your family, but to your home furnishings as well. As soon as you turn up your thermostat, the warm, dry air acts like a giant sponge that soaks up most of the moisture in your home. As doctors have repeated for many years, moisture is most important to your body. The unpleasantness resulting from this hot dry air can lead to nasal and throat infections. Along with dry skin and flaking, this environment can become a breeding ground for upper respiratory problems as well. The solution? Let Sentry Mechanical install an Aprilaire Humidifier in your home, so you can maintain the most comfortable moisture level. In conjunction with your air handling system, our noise-free Aprilaire Humidifier will replenish this much-needed moisture in a safe, water vapor form. Doctors say that 45% to 50% is the most ideal humidity range in the indoor environment. In fact, curators at museums around the world consider humidification to be the #1 indoor air quality solution for protecting valuable artwork. Our Aprilaire Humidifier also makes you feel warmer during the winter season, thus saving energy. You'll be able to run your heating system at a lower temperature because it will feel warmer - saving as much as 5% from your utility bills. Another tangible benefit is less static electricity shocks! By maintaining a higher relative humidity inside your home, you'll no longer "zap" others or your important electronic equipment, such as computers, big-screen televisions and home theater components. When it comes to maintaining the proper comfort level in your home, Sentry Mechanical has the solution.