It’s not there aren’t enough things already to dislike about winter.  PC Plumbing Wayland  Shorter days, knock-out cold, paralyzing snow storms, cabin fever…you get the idea.

But come the indoor season, there’s another issue facing home owners throughout the Boston area:  dry indoor air.  That’s what heat does, especially if you have a furnace (forced air heating system).  It robs the air humidity and, as a result, causes all kinds of problems:

• Itchy skin
• Dry hair
• Nose bleeds
• Static electrical shock
• More colds and viruses
• Dry eyes
• And more

The good news is there’s no shortage of ways to increase indoor humidity levels.  Here are just a few proven-effective methods:

• Water your houseplants often and spray their leaves
• From time to time, spray a fine mist of water into the air
• Allow some of your clothes to dry on portable clothes racks, over the backs of chairs, etc.
• Instead of letting the dishwasher dry your dishes, open the door so they can dry naturally
• Let the bathroom steam up during your shower instead of using the fan and then keep the door open after you towel off
• Place bowls of water near radiators or baseboard registers…the heat will mix with the water to moisten the air
• Leave a large pot of water simmering on your stove…just keep an eye on it

For the ultimate in comfort, we recommend a whole-house humidify.  PC Plumbing Heating, AC & Remodeling can install one to work in combination with your heating system to deliver just the right amount of relative humidity – an amount you can control up or down. You’ll feel better and save money on your home heating costs, too.

For more information or a free new system proposal, contact us today.