The harshly long and chilly winters in my area necessitate running the oil furnace for six to more than seven weeks.
The outside temperature frequently dips below frigid and often well below zero.
The wind chill is downright brutal. Because chilly air retains less moisture than warm air, all of us end up with troubles with humidity. Plus, the blast of heat from the oil furnace further dries out the living environment. It causes health troubles such as itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, headaches, sore throat and an increased risk of sinus infection. Along with chapped lips, frizzy hair and static shock, insufficient humidity aggravates pollen irritations, asthma, eczema and psoriasis. There’s the occasion of hardwood floors and furnishings drying out and cracking. Since the overly dry air feels colder, all of us tend to raise the control device setting. The oil furnace then needs to work taxing and run more often. It experiences greater wear and tear, uses more energy and leads to higher utility bills. I tried portable humidifiers, but they were too much work for undoubtedly little benefit. I consistently needed to wash and refill the reservoir. I observed a different smell in the air. I finally invested into a whole-house humidifier that incorporated right into the oil furnace. I chose a steam-style humidifier that uses electrodes to change water to steam. The steam is introduced into the warm air before it gets circulated throughout the house. Since adding the humidifier, I’ve been able to lower the control device by a couple of degrees and yet the living space feels warmer and more comfortable. The humidifier wasn’t overly high-priced and is paying for itself by way of lower heating bills. The operation is nearly silent and the component requires only annual repair.