Maintaining an adequate level of humidification in your home is an important factor in how your living spaces feel and how you and your family feel living in them. A relative humidity level between 35 and 50 percent will help keep your indoor environment comfortable and at a temperature consistent with the season.If the humidity level in your home falls below this level, you’ll begin to feel some of the unpleasant symptoms of dry air. These include itchy skin, dry sinuses, nosebleeds, irritated throats and aggravation of respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies. Dry air can also cause damage to your home, warping floors, paneling and furniture.The Honeywell TrueSTEAM humidification system is a reliable solution to dry air problems in your home. A TrueSTEAM humidifier provides an effective alternative to larger whole-house humidifiers. Its small size makes it especially appropriate for areas where space is at a premium.The TrueSTEAM humidification system produces steam that increases your home’s humidity level. It uses up to 70 percent less water than other humidification systems yet is more effective than a whole-house model.The unit produces steam independent of HVAC equipment operation, which means that humidification will be available without having to rely on a boost from the furnace.TrueSTEAM humidification does not rely on moistened pads or similar techniques to produce steam. These pads can attract and hold bacteria that grow within the pad and then end up in your home’s indoor air. Instead, the TrueSTEAM uses an independent water tank as its moisture source. If the unit is inactive for 48 hours, it automatically empties the tank to prevent water stagnation or the growth of microorganisms in the water supply.With air moistened by the TrueSTEAM humidifier, you will also likely save money on your heating bills. Since adequately moisturized air feels warmer, you’ll be able to run your heating system at lower levels.Contact Air Assurance today for more information on TrueSTEAM humidification systems and how they can improve your indoor comfort. We've been serving the Tulsa and Broken Arrow areas for more than 30 years.Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). Image courtesy of Shutterstock