Living in the northeastern part of the country presents some challenges. My friend and I not only experience serious winter cold, but the sub zero conditions persist for months at a time. I expect to start up the furnace sometime in September as well as operate it non stop until at least the end of March. It’s not surprising to face temperatures in the forties or thirties well into May. Along with the expense of the furnace are the issues friendd with unsufficient humidity. Cold air doesn’t retain as much moisture as warm air. The dry air pulls moisture out of everything it comes into contact with. Frizzy hair, chapped lips as well as static shock are usual warning signs of a lack of proper moisture. The overly dry air can cause cracks in hardwood floors, moldings, doors, frames as well as furnishings. It aggravates issues with asthma, pollen irritations as well as respiratory infections as well as increases recovery times from illnesses. Congestion, itchy eyeah, sore throats, headaches as well as insomnia can be blamed on insufficient moisture. For anyone who suffers from psoriasis as well as eczema, the dry air is a sizable problem. Because dry air feels cooler than hydrated air, it encourages higher control unit settings. Adding to the workload of the furnace worsens consequences of dry air while also adjusting running cots as well as the risk of requiring repairs. It is worth it to invest into the installation of a whole-apartment humidifier. Portable humidifiers are too much work with really little reward. Whole-apartment humidifiers are incorporated right into the heater, where the component introduces moisture in the air as it passes through.