
How to Humidify Your Home
By: Monika
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.