Winter Warmth: How to Avoid Dry Air Discomfort
Comfort Zone • November 4, 2024

November 4, 2024

As the last leaves fall and temperatures drop, we find ourselves turning on the heaters. While the warmth is comforting, it comes with a downside: dry air. This can lead to various issues like dry skin, irritated sinuses, and scratchy throats. Beyond health problems, dry air also causes static electricity, more dust, damage to wood and leather, and unhappy house plants. Here’s how to combat the dry air while enjoying your cozy home.

1. Use a Humidifier: Running a humidifier in your home can add moisture and help maintain optimal humidity levels, typically between 30-50%. 

2. Perform  Regular Maintenance  on your Heating System: Clean filters and check for any issues that might affect humidity levels.

3. Seal Air Leaks: Don’t let the dry air from outside sneak into your home, insulate your home and seal any air leaks around doors, windows, and other openings.

4. Use Indoor Plants: Some indoor plants such as spider plants, peace lilies, and ferns can naturally add moisture to the air through a process called transpiration.

5. Take Shorter, Cooler Showers: Hot showers can increase humidity temporarily, but shorter, cooler showers can help maintain a balanced indoor humidity level.

6. Place Bowls of Water Around: Placing bowls of water near heat sources can help increase humidity as the water evaporates.

While these tips can help keep dry air at bay to provide a cozy haven, when living in a state like Georgia, with extremely high humidity in the summer and low humidity in the winter, homeowners should consider installing a   whole-house humidifier  for year-round comfort. The humidifier integrates with your existing heating and air system to provide your home with the optimal level of moisture for comfort and health. There are different types of humidifiers, and the HVAC pros at Comfort Zone Heating Cooling Plumbing can help you make an informed decision about the best one for your home.

At  Comfort Zone Heating Cooling Plumbing  , We Want to be Your Humidity Hero! We strive to enrich our community with an unmatched focus on customer happiness. That means always—and respectfully— providing responsive service, quality work, fair pricing, and honest guidance.

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