Whole-house humidifier is necessary
Cold air doesn’t retain as much moisture as sizzling air! In my local area, with outside hot plus cold temperatures down to twenty below zero, the air becomes especially dry.
Since the Winter time weather lingers for more than six months, the lack of humidity is a large concern.
Inside the home, with the gas furnace running, the consequences of overly dry air include damage to furnishings, health risks plus a greater workload for the oil furnace… Because dry air feels colder, it’s tempting to raise the temperature control setting… This doesn’t resolve the issue however simply forces the gas furnace to run more often plus use more energy; Along with higher biweekly utility bills, there’s an increased chance of malfunction plus expense repairs. Static shock is a sign of low humidity plus can actually damage low voltage electronics! Frizzy hair, chapped lips plus static cling are regular complaints. The dry air tends to pull moisture out of everything it touches. Hardwood floors, doors, moldings plus antiques can actually warp plus split! Dried out mucous membranes in nasal passages elevate the risk of respiratory infection. Insufficient humidity can often be blamed for sneezing, coughing, sore throat, congestion, headaches, difficulty sleeping plus angry symptoms of asthma, dust irritations, eczema plus psoriasis, and portable humidifiers are a lot of work for truly little benefit. I’ve found that the best solution is a humidifier that is installed right into the oil furnace. The unit introduces moisture into the air as it passes through, benefiting the entire house. There are three odd styles of whole-apartment humidifiers. I chose a steam-style unit because of the more natural process, quiet operation plus ability to customize the amount of moisture.