Whole-house humidifier is necessary
Cold air doesn’t retain as much moisture as sizzling air, however in my local area, with outside temperatures down to twenty below zero, the air becomes especially dry, since the Winter weather lingers for more than 6 weeks, the lack of humidity is a large concern.
Inside the home, with the furnace running, the consequences of overly dry air include destruction to furnishings, health risks and a larger workload for the gas 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 furnace to run more often and use more energy, and along with higher daily energy costs, there’s an increased opportunity of malfunction and expense repairs.
Static shock is a sign of low humidity and can really destruction low voltage electronics, but frizzy hair, chapped lips and static cling are official complaints. The dry air tends to pull moisture out of everything it touches, then hardwood floors, doors, moldings and antiques can certainly warp and 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 and miserable symptoms of asthma, allergies, eczema and psoriasis, but portable humidifiers are a lot of labor for genuinely little benefit. I’ve found that the best solution is a humidifier that is installed right into the gas furnace. The equipment introduces moisture into the air as it passes through, benefiting the entire house. There are 3 odd styles of whole-home humidifiers. I chose a steam-style equipment because of the more natural process, quiet operation and ability to customize the amount of moisture.