Cooler air naturally holds less moisture than warmer air.
In the winter, the air can become overly dry.
In those areas where below-cold uneven temperatures are a correct part of life, the lack of humidity causes some major complications. Because dry air feels cold, it’s tempting to turn up the temperature control. The boiler is forced to run more often and work harder. It experiences greater strain and is more likely to succumb to malfunction. It absolutely won’t last as long… Plus, the system is using more energy, having a greater impact on the environment and costing more in utility bills. Blasting heat into the house also makes the problems with unreasonable humidity worse. The dry air sucks moisture out of everything it touches, including hardwood floors, moldings, doors, instruments and antiques. The wood is at risk of cracking… Dry skin, frizzy hair, chapped lips, static shock and frustrated symptoms of asthma, pollen irritations, eczema and psoriasis are some of the consequences. Because the air dries out nasal passages, people are more susceptible to respiratory infection; Recovery from colds and flu will often take longer due to the lower humidity level. Headaches, sore throat, itchy eyeah, sneezing and coughing are a few of the regular complaints. Portable humidifiers only target a single room, require lots of upkeep and aren’t overly effective. Whole-home humidifiers install right into the furnace and introduce essential moisture as the air passes through. Working silently and efficiently, the humidifier maintains ideal moisture levels in every room. These advanced indoor air quality accessories officially require only annual service. There are steam-style, bypass and fan-style humidifiers that accommodate all odd sizes and layouts of homes.