With several months of rapidly decreasing temperatures in the thirties or below, I run the gas furnace for more than 50% of the year.
My local area often experiences sub zero conditions, blizzards plus excessive amounts of snow.
The cold weather is synonymous with dry air. Inside the house, with the gas furnace blasting at maximum capacity 24/7, the lack of humidity becomes a immense concern. Overly dry air can cause wood floors, furnishings, moldings plus doors to crack. It creates concerns with static shock that can damage low voltage electronics. Frizzy hair, chapped lips plus bloody noses are consequences of insufficient humidity. The dry air can be blamed for headaches, sneezing, coughing, flu-like symptoms plus difficulty sleeping. It aggravates pollen irritations, psoriasis, eczema plus asthma. It dries out nasal passages making renters more susceptible to infection plus changing reclaimy times. Plus, dry air feels colder than correctly moisturized air, leading to higher temperature control settings plus greater expense. I’ve added a whole-beach condo humidifier. I chose a steam-style humidifier that is capable of handling the demands of a larger home. It converts water into steam plus introduces it into the heated air as it passes through. I can adjust the amount of humidity to my preference. Having the humidifier operating has significantly improved the comfort, efficiency plus health of the living space. The device runs quietly plus requires only annual service. It was most genuinely a worthwhile investment. Partnering the dehumidifier with the gas furnace has reduced wear plus tear on the gas furnace. I expect it will last longer plus experience fewer repairs.