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moisture in the air

How Can I Fix Winter Dryness in My Home?

Tired of everything you touch zapping you? During winter, the air in your home can feel especially dry, and sometimes it can lead to static electricity, itchy skin, and chapped lips.  It’s just uncomfortable. We offer some tips to help add humidity for home comfort.

Why Does My House Feel So Dry?

The ability of air to hold water depends on the temperature of that air. Warm air holds more moisture.

Temperature: 68 degrees = 1 kilogram of air can hold 15 g of water

Temperature: 32 degrees = 1 kilogram of air can hold 5g of water

When you heat the air inside, you increase the air’s ability to hold moisture but not the actual moisture your house contains. This is what makes winter air in the home feel so dry. Continue reading