Ways to raise humidity in your home
These are typically a much cheaper option, but they aren’t the most efficient, and can only treat one room at a time.
When it comes to the air quality in your home, one aspect that typically goes overlooked is the humidity inside your home. If the air in your home is too dry, it can wreak havoc on your skin, drying it out in the winter, leading to cracked, itchy, irritated skin. This is especially problematic for people with eczema and sensitive skin. Also, if the air in your home is too dry, this can also cause problems for certain materials in your home, especially woodwork and wooden furniture. When wood becomes too dry in the winter, it can shrink and crack, potentially leading to hundreds of dollars worth of damages and repair. The solution to this is to raise the humidity in your home. There are two main types of humidifiers available to homeowners. The first being a standalone unit that can be plugged into any room, and will work to humidify just that room. These are typically a much cheaper option, but they aren’t the most efficient, and can only treat one room at a time. The second type of humidifier is one that can be installed in-line with your existing HVAC system, and will work to treat the entire house. These are the most efficient type of humidifier, and they will humidify your entire home. The installation for my humidifier was quick and non-invasive, and I noticed the difference immediately, as I am someone who suffers from dry skin in the winter. Talk to your HVAC provider today to see what the best type of humidifier is right for you, and how you can protect your home and your skin by humidifying the air within your home.