Balanced Humidity for a More Comfortable Home
The Treasure Valley has a dry climate, and winter makes it drier. When your furnace runs for hours, indoor air can feel parched. Dry skin, static shocks and scratchy throats are common signs. Some homes have the opposite problem in a damp basement or crawlspace. Our team installs and services whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers for homes in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell and Eagle.
We have served the Treasure Valley since 1946. You get upfront pricing with no hidden fees. We explain your options and the cost before any work begins.
Call (208) 315-6446 to schedule a visit.
What Is the Right Indoor Humidity?
The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity between 30% and 50%. Below that range, air feels dry and uncomfortable. Above 60%, mold and dust mites can grow. In a Boise winter, many homes fall well below 30% without help.
Signs Your Home Is Too Dry
- Dry, itchy skin and chapped lips
- Static shocks when you touch door handles
- Scratchy throat or dry nose when you wake up
- Gaps in wood floors or trim
- Wood furniture or instruments that crack
- The house feels cold even with the heat on
Dry air feels cooler than moist air at the same temperature. Many homeowners turn up the thermostat to make up for it. The right humidity can help you feel warm at a lower setting.
Signs Your Home Is Too Damp
- Musty smells in the basement or crawlspace
- Heavy condensation on windows
- Mold spots on walls, ceilings or around windows
- Damp or sticky air in lower levels
Dampness is less common in our dry climate, but it does happen. It often shows up below grade, after a leak or in homes that are sealed tight.
Whole-Home Humidifiers
A whole-home humidifier connects to your furnace and ductwork. It adds moisture to the warm air as it flows through your home. You set the level you want, and the system does the rest. There are no tanks to refill and no portable units to clean in each room.
Bypass Humidifiers
A bypass model uses the furnace blower to move air across a water panel. It has few moving parts and costs less to run.
Fan-Powered Humidifiers
A fan-powered model has its own fan to push more moisture into the air. It works well in larger homes.
Steam Humidifiers
A steam model boils water to make steam. It adds the most moisture and works even when the furnace is not heating. It is a good fit for very dry homes or for people who need tight humidity control.
