During winter, house owners mitigate cold by lighting fireplaces or turning on HVAC systems.
- One of the most common HVAC systems used in winter to heat homes is the furnace.
There are different types of furnaces, including natural gas, electric, and oil furnaces. Ordinarily, the air is made up of many components, including moisture. At any given point, there is a specific amount of moisture content that makes it easy for you to breathe. Essentially, when you run your heater, it produces warm air into your indoor space. This warm air absorbs your indoor air moisture content. The hot air produced by the heater also absorbs water from your skin, making your skin feel drier and dehydrated. The overall effect of hot air produced by the heater on your body exposes you to diseases. You are likely to feel irritated as you breathe in the dry air. Your lips will also fill drier than usual. Your eyes will also be irritated by the dry air. In an effort to relieve itself from the irritation, the eye might tear. To fix this dryness in your air, most homeowners install a humidifier to add moisture to the indoor air. The ideal humidifier to maintain the right indoor moisture is the whole-house humidifier. This HVAC equipment is linked to your home’s HVAC system. It adds moisture to your whole house. This is also the reason why humidifiers are used more in the heating season than cooling. However, before installing a humidifier in your house, you should consult an HVAC technician for advice on the best humidifier to install in your home.