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You don’t need to have respiratory issues to suffer when your home doesn’t have enough moisture. Dry air can harm your skin, nose, and eyes. What can you do to keep your family more comfortable and healthier when the heat is on? Here, the heating contractors from Donovan & Jorgenson in New Berlin, WI, share a few signs you should use a humidifier in your home.

Heating Contractor Explains Why You Should Install a Humidifier

1. Bloody Noses

Many people experience bloody noses only during the winter and early spring. However, it’s not the cold that’s causing this unpleasant condition. Instead, the nasal passages can dry up in the heated environment of your home and workplace, resulting in frequent bloody noses. Talk to your heating contractor about the best setting for your HVAC to run efficiently and heat your home without pouring out too much warmth. 

2. Respiratory Issues

heating contractors new berlin wiAre you experiencing intensified allergies or asthma issues indoors? The intense heat that comes from HVAC systems can reduce the amount of protective saliva your body naturally produces and worsen these chronic issues.

3. Dry Skin

Cold air is harsh on the skin. Don’t just slather on the lotion all day and hope you will feel better soon. Try a two-prong approach by drinking a lot of water and using a humidifier to add moisture to the air. This will soothe your skin and prevent the cracking, flaking, and itchiness that often comes with dry air.

Many people use small, portable humidifiers to add moisture to the air in rooms they spend the most time in. Talk with a heating contractor about whether adding a central humidifier to your HVAC system would be a better option. Visit Donovan & Jorgenson online for information on their air quality systems. With three locations in Greater Milwaukee, they offer residential and commercial heating and cooling replacement and emergency repair services to keep your building comfortable no matter the season.

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