{"id":60059,"date":"2019-06-07T16:37:43","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T16:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aphw.com\/?p=60059"},"modified":"2019-06-07T16:38:47","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T16:38:47","slug":"getting-zapped-in-winter-maintain-your-humidifier-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aphw.house\/windermere\/getting-zapped-in-winter-maintain-your-humidifier-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Zapped in Winter? Maintain Your Humidifier Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/aphw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Living-with-Static-1024x380.jpg\" alt=\"Humidifier Maintenance\" \/>Every winter in the Midwest, I\u2019m utterly shocked\u2014by static electricity. While this clues me in to go look at my furnace humidifier, you can avoid these sparking revelations with a little upkeep before, during, and after heating season\u2014especially in the Spring. Your semi-glowing pets will thank you.<\/p>\n<p>Your furnace-mounted humidifier maintains your home\u2019s humidity at a comfortable level. There are two common styles of humidifier: Reservoir and Flow-through.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>reservoir style<\/strong> has a tank with standing water. A sponge-like pad moves through it and circles up into the furnace heat. While this is a less expensive option, bacteria can build up in the water and it will require more frequent cleanings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>flow-through<\/strong> humidifier has a constant drip of water to supply the humidity in the air. This more expensive option prevents the bacteria build-up and requires less maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As with any appliance, normal use will cause wear and tear over time. Cleaning and maintaining your humidifier are the best ways to ensure it will last and be effective for as long as possible. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/mrhardware.com\/articles-and-videos\/prepare-your-humidifier\/\">these tips<\/a>* to help you get the most out of yours!<\/p>\n<p>Have tips of your own? Comment on the story on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aphwinc\">Facebook<\/a> page!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>*America\u2019s Preferred Home Warranty is not affiliated with and has not collaborated with Mr. Hardware in any capacity. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every winter in the Midwest, I\u2019m utterly shocked\u2014by static electricity. While this clues me in to go look at my furnace humidifier, you can avoid these sparking revelations with a little upkeep before, during, and after heating season\u2014especially in the Spring. Your semi-glowing pets will thank you. 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