Because of the especially long as well as cold winters in my local spot, the gas furnace runs for approximately 8 months of the year.
With temperatures often below zero, the furnace carries a heavy burden.
It’s necessary to keep the apartment sealed up tight. To avoid energy waste as well as minimize utility bills, I’ve installed thermal-pane, Energy Star rated windows. I’ve carefully caulked around the panes as well as weatherstripped the exterior doors. I’ve added a thick layer of insulation in the attic, walls as well as ceilings; My efforts work to prevent the heated air from escaping outdoors as well as the cold air from coming inside. However, I’ve also limited natural ventilation. In the winter, the air is naturally quite dry. With the gas furnace pumping out tepid air just about non stop, the low moisture level inside the home becomes problematic. Walking across the rug as well as getting a shock is a sign of insufficient moisture in the air; Frizzy hair, chapped lips as well as dry skin are also consequences. There are troubles with hardwood floors, moldings, doors, furnishings as well as songsal instruments cracking. The air can dry out nasal passages as well as aggravate symptoms of allergies, asthma, psoriasis as well as eczema. There is an increased risk of respiratory infection as well as it can take longer to recover from illness. Headaches, sore throat, congestion, coughing, sneezing as well as difficulty sleeping are all signs of low moisture, but plus, dry air feels colder than officially moisturized air, leading to higher control unit settings. The solution is a whole-apartment humidifier. I chose a steam-style humidifier that uses electrodes to turn water into steam. The steam is introduced into the air as it passes through the gas furnace. The moisture is circulated throughout the home to improve air quality, every room is far more comfortable.