We all know the frustration of the annoying small shock you can get upon touching a light switch or metal doorknob due to static electricity. However, static electricity can do more than cause slight annoyances. Indeed, it can cause permanent damage to electronics, such as your tablet, laptop, or smart TV, and your appliances such as your microwave. However, there are ways to reduce static electricity in the air by adding a little extra humidity in home air.
If you are interested in getting information about controlling the humidity and static better in your St. Louis home or have any other heating & air conditioning concerns, give Galmiche & Sons a call today at 314-993-1110!
Static Electricity and Humidity
We tend to see an increase in static during the winter because winter air tends to be drier, this is especially noticed in the house mostly in thanks to the way we seal our houses up to keep heat inside and with our HVAC systems adding to the dryness of the air. It is also simply due to the natural fact that cold air retains less moisture. However, with a little humidity, static is less present because the small water molecules in the air act as a buffer between the static charges.
Fortunately, it is relatively easy to control your home humidity with the right equipment, and therefore lower the risk static electricity poses to your electronics and appliances.
Controlling Humidity and Static in Your Home
There are many ways to control static with humidity by way of making a few small changes around the house. Some of the ways to control static and improve home humidity are:
- Install a Home Humidifier – Call Galmiche & Sons to discuss installing a humidifier system for your whole house. These systems work in cooperation with your HVAC system, making it very simple to control your home humidity levels with the touch of a button.
- Wear Clothing that Does Not Conduct Static – Wear clothing made of materials that conduct less static charge. For example, consider cottons and other natural fibers, and shoes with rubber bottoms or leather soles.
- Add Potted Plants to Your Décor – Adding potted plants around your home can spruce up your living area while helping prevent static and add humidity as the water from the plants evaporates into the air.
- Use Diluted Fabric Softener – Spray diluted fabric softener, or other anti-static products, on your clothing to reduce the static. You can also consider spraying certain pieces of furniture and carpets to raise the humidity and stop static from having such effective charge.
In addition to the above tips, there are many small ways you can control static with humidity in your home. In the St. Louis area, Galmiche & Sons can help!
Learn More About Humidity and Static in Your Home
To learn more about humidity and static in your home, get information about having a humidifier system installed, or get help with any other heating & air conditioning problem or questions you may have, give Galmiche & Sons a call today at 314-993-1110. As a locally owned company, we have been proudly serving St. Louis and its HVAC needs since 1950.
