The coldest winter is one of the quirks of Canada. Every Canadian must have experienced dry, itchy, patchy skin during the winters, at least once. During the winters, the air inside the house gets colder, which makes the furnace work all the time, the the state of the air remains the same. You will run out of moisturizers more often. You can overcome this issue with a simple whole-house humidifier installation.
The air inside the house is completely devoid of moisture during winter, and if you don’t fix it, it will eventually lead to an increase the dryness, making it difficult to breathe. If you are not sure about introducing a new humidifier to your house, check out these signs to understand the necessity of one.
1. Itchy, dry, cracked skin during the winter
Winters are famous for dry, itchy skin. But no matter how much lotion you use, your skin remains the same- your lips remain cracked, your face and body feel tight, constant flaky skin. All of these indicate, there is something wrong with the air around you.
Dry air is the common thing during the winter season; it pulls out the moisture from your skin, leaving your skin patchy and irritated, and a body lotion can’t cover it. This is a clear sign saying the air needs more humidity.
2. Static Is Zapping You All Around You
Getting shocked whenever you open the door, touch a switch, or when combing your hair is a common occurrence during the winter.
The indoor dry air indicates the inadequacy of moisture, which is the common cause of static energy buildup. This can be completely avoided by adding a high-performing humidifier to your home.
3. Dry, Congested throat in the morning
For no apparent reason, you woke up with a sore, dry throat, difficulty in breathy, and a blocked nose; all of these can be due to the dry air inside your bedroom. Your sinusitis is triggered by dry air, making it hard to breathe.
If you are having difficulty breathing during winter, it’s undoubtedly the dry air. People with respiratory conditions will have a hard time breathing; winter makes it worse due to low humidity. A humidifier provides optimum moisture to the air.
4. Recurring nosebleeds
Inside your nose, there is a wet layer, which dries down during winter because of the dry air. The risk of nosebleeds is increased due to the dried and cracked nose.
The winter season is the main factor for bloody noses, which is why implementing a new humidifier or repairing humidifier(existing one) is a great idea.
5. Floor, Furniture, Doors-Wooden structures crack up
The wooden materials inside your house are affected by the dry air in winter, making them crack, which leads to a shorter lifespan for your wooden items.
Sensitive materials like wood will be affected by the air, and adding a humidifier will completely prevent your home from any damage.
6. Your House Feels Colder Than It Should
Dry air inside the house makes your house chilly, even if you set your thermostat to a comfortable 23°C. Dry air won’t hold up heat well, due to the absence of moisture. This leads to an unnecessary increase in heat to maintain warmth.
A humidifier locks up the warmth so that you don’t have to adjust your thermostat more often.
7. You’re Just Not Sleeping Well
Winter is one of the uncomfortable times to sleep; you always wake up with a sore throat, bloody nose, dry skin, dry mouth, etc.
The low humidity inside your house is the main cause of this. If you encounter any of the above conditions as a stuffy nose, coughing, etc, it’s high time for you to install a brand new humidifier.
This will make sure you get the best sleep and wake you up as normal as usual.
So what should you do about it?
A portable humidifier won’t be enough for a house with plenty of rooms. You can choose this option if you are living in a tiny, compact space. Go for a whole-house humidifier system without a doubt, if you want comfort all around the house.. This will work alongside the furnace in your house to maintain the desired humidity.
A portable humidifier is not enough for a whole family; rather than buying separate portable humidifiers, install a new humidifier.
At Infinity HVAC LTD, we have been installing, repairing, and maintaining high-performing humidifiers for homeowners across Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo, Guelph, and nearby. We’ll help you choose the right system and install it so that it works efficiently, quietly, and without hassle.
Conclusion
No longer put up with dry, itchy skin, bloody nose, stuffy nose, cracked wooden floor, or an uncomfortable sleep.
Install a humidifier today, and keep yourself and your home healthy.
Call Infinity HVAC LTD today to book an appointment for your humidifier needs, no matter it’s a new installation, repair, or maintenance, we are just a call away.
