Dry indoor air affects comfort, health, and homes during heating season. Knowing how whole-house humidifiers work helps contractors match homeowners with the right solution.

Over-humidification can lead to mildew or fungal growth, and a humidistat helps prevent it by maintaining a set temperature. ...

When temperatures drop, it's only natural to head into the comfort of a heated home. However, the cold winter air that seeps into the home carries very little moisture, so when you turn up the heat ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Humidifiers release water vapor, adding moisture to the air.On dry nights, humidifiers may help ...