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Menards Home Improvement Topics: "Take Control of the Humidity"

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Everyone likes to feel comfortable in their place of residence. With a humidifier you can control the amount of moisture in your home’s air and further enjoy the time you spend at home.

KNOW THE BENEFITS OF A HUMIDIFIER
 Helps prevent and treat illnesses – helps soothe certain symptoms by moistening the air
 Protects wood furnishingS – low humidity can cause wood to lose moisture and shrink, extreme changes can cause warping and cracking
 Creates a sense of warmth and lowers heating bills – the more moisture in the air, the warmer it feels
 Helps to reduce snoring and nosebleeds – a moist environment encourages better sleep and lubricates nasal passages
 Eases Asthma and relieves sinusitis – allows nasal and lung passages to stay hydrated
 Keeps house plants healthy – adding moisture to the air promotes healthy growth

COMMON TYPES OF HUMIDIFIERS COOL MIST HUMIDIFIERS
 Two main types are ultrasonic and evaporative
 Creates room-temperature mist that streams throughout your home
 Provides a child-friendly option to avoid hot water accidents

WARM MIST HUMIDIFIERS
 Available in vaporizers and ultrasonic models
 Work best in smaller areas like bedrooms and offices
 Useful during cold months due to the warm moisture entering into the air

WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIERS
 Ducted and non-ducted console models
 Provides humidity control throughout the entire house
 Permanently installed with central heating and cooling systems

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