Water Fountains as Humidifiers
How your fountain can keep the air in your home humidified
Indoor water fountains can be a great benefit to your home year round - but they are particularly helpful in the winter months. Not only do they provide a stunning focal point and the calming effects of flowing water sound, but water fountains also humidify the air in any interior space.
During the winter, the heating elements you use to keep your home warm and comfortable can have unpleasant side effects. Your hair, skin, and eyes may seem noticably drier than usual. Your plants can also start to look limp and listless. Some homes even suffer from cracks in drywall, wood floors and trim due to an exessive imbalance in humidity. These effects can cause you to feel fatigued and have less energy, and the drying of your nose and throat can make you more susceptible to colds. To better understand how this happens, see the article
How Humidity Dries Out Your House by USA Today.
A water fountain, unlike a humidifier, will not add so much moisture to your house as to cause condensation on the walls which can lead to mildew. An indoor
wall,
floor, or
tabletop fountain provides an extra source of water in your home from which the air can pull water molecules, which in turn reduces the strain on your body, houseplants and other items in your household. In addition, water fountains do not have the unpleasant noise that humidifiers do - instead, you get the relaxing sound of running water. You could place a large water feature such as a wall or floor fountain in the main room of your home, and tabletop fountains in the bedrooms.
Don’t forget about your outdoor fountains in the winter – they need extra care and protection. For tips on winterizing your garden fountains, see
Winterizing Outdoor Fountains.
