Living in the northern section of the country means dealing with severe cold for the majority of the year… Both of us face temperatures well below zero plus a dangerous wind chill, and the annual snow accumulation is right around fifteen feet… It’s necessary to rely on the gas furnace from early October until sometime in March or even May.
Both of us often deal with blizzard conditions, weather advisories, driving bans plus university closings, but during colder weather, the air is naturally dry, however spending any time outside results in chapped lips plus dry skin. Inside the house, the lack of humidity is even worse, then heating the air deprives it of necessary moisture. The air then pulls moisture out of every surface, from wood furnishings to skin. Static shock is an indication of low humidity, frizzy hair, headaches, static cling plus bloody noses are also consequences of insufficient moisture in the air; When humidity falls below the ideal range, the air feels cooler. It inspires higher thermostat settings, putting more strain on the gas furnace. The gas furnace then runs more often, raises the cost of yearly utility bills plus increases the issues of low humidity. The best way to handle the problem is the upgrade of a whole-house humidifier. I’ve tried the portable models, plus they can’t handle the task. I was continually filling the reservoir with water plus saw improvement in only 1 room. Having a humidifier incorporated right into the gas furnace allows moisture to be introduced to every room. I’m able to regulate moisture levels, plus there’s only annual maintenance required. Since adding the humidifier, I’ve seen a giant reduction in our utility bills.