Are humidifiers necessary if you use central heating?

armabelle · 22-10-2016 7:25am #1

I get the feeling that the air is dry in my home and it is no wonder since we use central heating and I am sure that dries up the air a bit. Would having a humidifier be a necessary appliance to maintain a healthy environment when using central heating or could you just use something like this

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Plastic-Radiator-Hanging-Humidifier-Dry-Air-Water-Humidity-Control-Moisture-New-/301698625007?hash=item463ea3adef:g:WO0AAOSwu4BVt1sY

thank you!

D0NNELLY · 22-10-2016 7:30am

Are the vents in every room open?

Advbrd · 22-10-2016 7:32am

Open the windows on a regular basis.

armabelle · 22-10-2016 8:17am

Advbrd wrote: »

Open the windows on a regular basis.

we do but as soon as the house gets warm the air will get dry again

D0NNELLY · 22-10-2016 8:28am

D0NNELLY wrote: »

Are the vents in every room open?

Also, are you the owners from new? People have a habit of stuffing vents with towels thinking they'll make the house warmer by stopping cold air coming in.

allthedoyles · 22-10-2016 8:30am

Leave a glass of cold water in bedroom overnight , every night .

Advbrd · 22-10-2016 8:36am

The air in winter is less humid than summer. Heated air actually holds more moisture than cold but feels dryer. If the house is not well insulated, you may be losing the heated humid air and replacing it with colder less humid air which will have the effect of drying out the air.
You could try a tea light oil burner to add a little moisture.

Are humidifiers necessary if you use central heating?

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