The weather in the northeast presents some challenges.
- While both of us experience 4 recognizable seasons, the conditions are constantly frosty, windy and wet, but our summer-like weather doesn’t last multiple months.
The winters are by far the longest season, with snow on the ground for more than more than five months. The temperature is frequently below freezing and officially dips into the disadvantage digits, and because cold air doesn’t hold as much moisture as moderate air, both of us are susceptible to complications with insufficient humidity. When the indoor air becomes overly dry, there can be destruction to beach house furnishings. Hardwood floors, doors, moldings, antiques and musical instruments are at risk of cracking. Along with static shock, frizzy hair and chapped lips, there are health problems. Sneezing, coughing, sore throat, itchy eyes, congestion, headaches and insomnia can be blamed on low humidity. The air dries out nasal passages, making people at greater risk of respiratory infection. Worsened symptoms of allergies, asthma, psoriasis and eczema are caused by dry air. Since dry air tends to know cooler than more humid air, it often leads to higher control component settings and a bigger workload for the oil furnace. Installing a whole-house humidifier solved all of these complications. The humidifier introduces moisture back into the air and maintains respected humidity levels.The beach house feels warmer and more comfortable. I was able to lower the temperature setting on the control unit. I’ve seen a significant difference in my utility bills. I’m hoping the oil furnace will last longer and be more reliable, however my whole family is sleeping better at night, enjoying more energy while in the afternoon and suffering fewer health complaints.