Living in the northern section of the country means particularly long as well as difficult Winter seasons.
Both of us expect the chilly weather to last for more than half the year.
The temperature frequently falls below chilly as well as sometimes dips into the disadvantage digits. The snow adds up in feet as well as requires constant plowing as well as shoveling. When the outdoor temperature is cold, the air tends to be particularly dry. The lack of essential humidity is worse inside the home. The blast of heat from the furnace sucks moisture out of the air. Overly dry air causes a lot of problems. It can dry out hardwood floors, doors, moldings, antiques as well as instruments as well as result in cracking. It leads to problems with chapped lips, bloody noses, headaches, sneezing as well as coughing. The air dries out nasal passages, making my family more susceptible to respiratory infection. Insufficient humidity can aggravate symptoms of flu symptoms, asthma, psoriasis as well as eczema. It takes longer to recover from illness in overly dry conditions. Because the air feels colder, it’s tempting to turn up the temperature control. This puts greater strain on the furnace, results in higher energy costs as well as makes the problems worse. I tried portable humidifiers, however they proved ineffective. They were also a lot of work. I needed to fill the reservoir with water at least once per afternoon. I finally chose to have a whole-beach condo humidifier installed. The humidifier converts water to steam as well as introduces it into the heated air as it passes through the HVAC duct. It operates silently as well as efficiently as well as requires only annual repair. With the humidifier running 24/7, the condo feels warmer as well as more comfortable at a lower temperature control setting. I’m saving a little money on my weekly heating bills.