Combatting "Dry-home Syndrome"

One of the most effective methods of dealing with the "dry-home syndrome" is use of a whole-house humidifier.

While your home's heating system is designed to keep you warm during the cold winter months, it can cause your home to become too dry. Symptoms you experience as a result can range from a dry nose and throat to colds. One of the most effective methods of dealing with "dry-home syndrome" is use of a whole-house humidifier. A central humidifier supplies humidity to a home through the ductwork in a forced-air heating system. Whenever the furnace blower kicks on, the low-voltage electrical circuit that operates the humidifier does so as well. The humidifier operates when a room-mounted moisture-sensing device called a humidistat detects the air in the home is too dry. Homes with no duct work or those heated with hot water or electricity cannot use a central humidifier. In these cases, small localized units are the answer. And that's the On The House tip for today.

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