When the temperatures drop outside, staying cozy indoors often means turning on your heating system. Unfortunately, winter’s cold air combined with the warmth of your heating system can sap moisture from the air, creating uncomfortable dryness throughout your home.
The good news? With the right strategies, including humidifiers and HVAC adjustments, you can prevent dry air from taking over this winter.
Here’s everything you need to know, brought to you by Trademasters Heating & Cooling.
How Does Winter Dry Air Affect Your Home and Health?
Why would you need to prevent dry air in winter? When the air is too dry inside your living space, it can create problems for your home and health, which may drastically impact your comfort.
Excessively dry air can:
- Increase the risk of upper respiratory infections and sore throat
- Exacerbate sinus congestion
- Create static electricity inside your home
- Cause a dry cough due to a drier-than-normal respiratory system
- Dry out lips, eyes, and skin
What Are the Best Ways to Add Humidity to My Home?
The good news about dry air is that you can prevent it by:
- Installing a humidifier to add moisture to your home’s air.
- Boiling water on the stove without a lid and letting the water vapor fill the dry room.
- Using indoor plants to increase humidity levels through their natural release of water vapor.
You could also invest in air sealing services to keep conditioned air from escaping your living spaces.
Can Your HVAC System Help Prevent Dry Air?
Your HVAC system can contribute to indoor dryness, but it can also be part of the solution.
- By controlling how much outside air mixes with your heated indoor air, you can reduce dryness.
- Setting your thermostat to around 67°F before bedtime can minimize the amount of moisture your system removes from the air.
- Whole-home humidifiers integrate with your HVAC system to provide consistent moisture throughout your home.
Why Consider Installing a Whole-Home Humidifier for Winter?
The best way to use your HVAC to combat dry air is to use a humidifier. Certain models can attach to HVAC systems to deliver moisture throughout the building. A portable humidifier would be an option if only one room needed extra moisture.
If you do decide to invest in a whole-house humidifier, you must maintain it regularly along with your HVAC system. Tune-ups keep the system clean, stop airflow restrictions, and prevent damage.
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality With Trademasters Heating & Cooling
Give Trademasters a call when you’re ready to prevent dry air in winter. We’re one of the top-rated HVAC companies serving Craven, Onslow, and Carteret Counties in North Carolina, including offering unbeatable indoor air quality services and products. Our certified technicians handle everything from indoor air purification to whole-house humidification for your convenience.
Don’t settle for dry, uncomfortable indoor air this winter — call (252) 503-2760 for an appointment with Trademasters Heating & Cooling!
