Here in Alabama, we have more than our fair share of outdoor dry indoor air humidity – often to the point of distraction. We moan, we complain, and we head for air conditioned shelter.
Then comes winter. You turn on the furnace and suddenly the air turns dry. So dry, at times, that you get static electric shock, headaches, bloody noses, and other symptoms of low humidity. And suddenly you think: “I can’t win for trying.”
Well, how about if we look at things differently, as in, how to add moisture to your living spaces during the winter for greater all-around comfort.
Here are several proven effective techniques:
- Spray the leaves when watering your houseplants.
- From time to time, spray a fine mist of water into the air.
- Allow some of your clothes to dry on portable racks, over the backs of chairs, etc.
- Open the dishwasher to dry your dishes.
- Let the bathroom steam up during your shower and then keep the door open after you towel off.
- Place bowls of water near or on tops of floor heating vents. The warm air will heat the water and cause the vapors to spread throughout the area.
- Drink tea instead of coffee but heat the water in a teapot. The steam will add a nice blast of moist air.
- Let your dishes air dry. You’ll cut down on your electricity costs and gain humidity at the same time.
If it’s a more global solution you’re after, Eagle Service Company has just the thing: a whole-house humidifier. We install them to work in tandem with your furnace to heat your home at just the right level of relative humidity – experts agree that number resides between 30% and 50%. Plus, you can change humidity levels anytime you like.
For more information or a free in-home proposal, contact Eagle Service Company today.
