The seriously long as well as cold winters in my section necessitate running the gas furnace for six to more than seven months.
- The outside temperature frequently dips below chilly as well as often well below zero.
The wind chill is downright brutal, but because cold air retains less moisture than sizzling air, every one of us end up with problems with humidity. Plus, the blast of heat from the gas furnace further dries out the living environment. It causes health concerns such as itchy eyup, sneezing, coughing, headaches, sore throat as well as an increased risk of sinus infection. Along with chapped lips, frizzy hair as well as static shock, insufficient humidity aggravates dust irritations, asthma, eczema as well as psoriasis. There’s the opening of hardwood floors as well as furnishings drying out as well as cracking. Since the overly dry air feels colder, every one of us tend to raise the control unit setting. The gas furnace then needs to work hard as well as run more often. It experiences greater wear as well as tear, uses more energy as well as leads to higher energy costs. I tried portable humidifiers, however they were too much work for entirely little benefit. I typically needed to clean as well as refill the reservoir. I noticed a odd odor in the air. I finally invested into a whole-house humidifier that incorporated right into the gas furnace. I chose a steam-style humidifier that uses electrodes to change water to steam. The steam is introduced into the sizzling air before it gets circulated throughout the house. Since adding the humidifier, I’ve been able to lower the control unit by a couple of degrees as well as yet the living space feels warmer as well as more comfortable. The humidifier wasn’t overly costly as well as is paying for itself by way of lower heating bills. The operation is nearly silent as well as the machine requires only annual repair.