Energy Savings HUMIDIFIERS

A humidifier puts moisture back into the air and increases the comfort in our centrally heated houses. Very low humidity irritates nasal tissue, and dries out both skin and furniture. A reasonable level of humidity can overcome these problems, and help to conserve energy by cutting down on evaporation from your skin. High rates of evaporation make you feel cool.

• Add a reasonable level of humidity. Use either a furnace-fitted or room humidifier.

• Don't add too much water. Remember that it takes heat to evaporate water, so don't overdo it. Also excess humidity will only bring on window condensation. Some humidifiers have a control that shuts off the unit as soon as the proper level of humidity is reached.

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August 20, 2008