We sat down with Jeff Chapman and asked him to fill us in on whole home humidifiers. We wanted to know what the benefits of adding a humidifier to the home would be and what makes a whole home humidifier so special. Listen to the clip to learn more from Jeff.

Humidifiers are for more than keeping the house comfortable, they provide health benefits, structural benefits and added home comfort. Whole home humidifiers spread the benefits to every room of the house, not just one. When you're ready to make your home even more comfortable and healthy, give us a call at 317-291-4909 to schedule your appointment.

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Scott Smith is the Assistant Service Manager here at Chapman; he takes care of any questions our technicians might have and problems in the field. Scott has years of experience in heating and cooling and often lends his expertise to other technicians. This month we got to know Scott a little better and learned a lot about the benefits of a humidifier.

Scott began working in the industry in his father's heating and cooling company. He has been sharpening his skills ever since. Now, 20 years later, he is an expert in everything heating and cooling and an invaluable asset to the Chapman team.

When asked what brought him to work at Chapman, he explained, I'd known of Chapman for a while and knew about their reputation in the industry. When I had a chance to join, I grabbed it.

Scott has been with Chapman for about a year. When he isn't working, Scott likes spending time with his children and enjoying the great outdoors. An avid hunter and fisher, one of Scott's favorite way to relax is out in nature. All month long we're talking about humidifiers and with 20 years of experience, there was no one better to ask than Scott.

We asked why it was important to have a humidifier in the first place. He explained that humidifiers are good for more than just comfort. Health and comfort are the two most common reasons people invest in a humidifier, but there are many reasons it's a good idea to have one. Humidifiers help keep the wood in the home from drying out and splitting, it will cut down on the static electricity in the home and help you to run the heater less which reduces your energy costs.

That all sounds great, but how do you know what type of humidifier you need for the home? The whole house humidifier is better than a standalone unit for proper humidification throughout the entire home. Whole home units disperse the humidity evenly and therefore, don't have to work as hard to make the entire home comfortable. Standalone humidifiers don't disperse the humidity evenly and will usually only humidify one room.

The other biggest difference between whole home and stand-alone humidifiers is the addition of water. Whole home humidifiers automatically refill and use the appropriate amount of water, standalone units must be refilled and depend on you to keep them working properly.

When asked how long a whole home humidifier will last, Scott explained that it depends on the type of unit and how you treat it. With proper installation and maintenance, you can enjoy your humidifier for a long time.

If you want to know more about humidifiers and what would be right for your home, give us a call at 317-291-4909. A whole home humidifier is good for your health, comfort and will extend the life of the wood in your home.

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Just in case you forget to check the weather app on your phone, or perhaps step outside, you'll notice it is pretty dang cold. As the weather gets colder, the air gets much drier. Have your hands and lips felt cracked or chapped lately? Well that's because of the lack of humidity in the air. A lack of humidity doesn't just wreak havoc on your skin, it also wreaks havoc on your home. Here's why you need a humidifier for winter.

Humidifiers Keep You Comfortable

The dry air will take a toll on your health and your home. Dry air just makes you feel colder. You might not realize it, but because you sweat all the time, you're losing moisture and feeling colder. So what do you do when you're feeling cold? Crank up the heat! That's a great solution until you receive a massive electric or gas bill at the end of the month. Humidifiers will help save you money and keep you feeling great all winter long. When used correctly, humidifiers can help to alleviate dry skin, chapped lips and nose bleeds. The most basic explanation of how a humidifier works is it pumps moisture back into the air using water vapor. This leaves you feeling more hydrated and your wallet a little fatter. It's estimated that having a humidifier will save you around 10-20 percent on your heating bill.

You Need a Whole Home Humidifier

We compared whole home humidifiers and portable humidifiers in a previous blog post, but we can't stress enough how great whole home humidifiers are. This type of humidifier connects directly to your HVAC system and delivers moist air through your existing air ducts. That means it reaches every room in your house with equal, even comfort! It's easy to use and won't need to be replaced every other year like a portable humidifier.

This year, don't let winter get the best of your or your home. Humidifiers will keep you feeling healthy and comfortable, and will also keep your home looking beautiful. For more information about humidifiers call Chapman Heating and Air Conditioning at 317-291-4909 or visit our website today!

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