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:

How to Humidify Your Home

  • 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 humidifyPC 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.