Will a whole house humidifier help with heating costs and/or reduce dust in the winter?

Question

We heat/cool approximately 4500 square feet. We currently do not have a whole house humidifier and don't use room models either. We keep the house at 67-68 in the winter, but the house still feels cool. Is it because there is a lack of moisture? Also, dust seems to be a constant problem year round....we keep the filter clean.

Answer 1

Yes, About 55% humidity is ideal. All these answers above that say other wise is wrong. You need more humidity in the winter and less in the summer. Most heating and cooling system are designed under the condition that 75 degrees and 55% relative humidity is the ideal comfort level for the human body. If you have dry air burning nose in the mornings when you wake lost of dust and static electricity when you rub your feet across your carpet then that's defiantly a lack of humidity. A humidifier allows you to feel warmer with less heat. because water gets hotter than air so the more grains of moister per cubic feet of air the warmer you feel.

Answer 2

I do not think that the humidifier will do what you are looking for. For the dust you probably need an ion filter, the humidifier probably will not do as much as you are looking for. As for the heat, I do no think it will help that much. Plus the costs of running a humidifier of this magnitude, plust the increased power and water costs, you would be hard pressed to recoup the costs of just turning up the heat. A whole house humidifier would be a complicated system requiring a constant power and water supply, In addition this water needs to be filtered, which would be a maintenance issue. Plus you add the possibilities of mold and micro organisms, which could be a bigger health and respitory issue than dust. All in all I would get a good filter and turn the heat up, saving a lot of money overall and probably getting closer to the results you want.

Answer 3

A humidifier will only add moisture to the house, it does not filter the air. In the summer running the air conditioner you are actually trying to remove moisture from the air, so running the humidifier then is actually working against what your doing with the A/C.

If dust is a big problem and you've already tried using better quality filters (like a filtrete purple packaged one) you might talk to your local HVAC professional about installing an electrostatic collector on your system. Be prepared to spend some bucks for one.

Answer 4

Air that is more humid feels warmer. Will it reduce heating costs...probably not...but you will feel more comfortable. Will it reduce dust...probably not, but the benefits to your health far out weigh the cost of the humidifier.

Benefits of using a humidifier include:
- sooths itchy skin
- keeps membranes in your nose moist so you can help fight germs
- makes it easier for you to breath
- keeps the wood in your home hydrated so it doesn't crack
- keeps plants from drying out as quickly
- reduces static electricity

Answer 5

as properly making particular your place is as properly insulated as a threat, verify this is dry. Use a dehumidifier to dry the room and this is going to be around 5 stages warmer and warmth up extra effectively. Use an open coal or timber fire in case you have one as they bypass and dry the air very effectively. For transportable warmers, radiant panel warmers artwork at an exceedingly low wattage so are low fee to circulate away on consistently. Calor gas warmers must be prevented the place a threat as they produce somewhat some moisture. changing eating behavior to wholemeal extremely than white bread and pasta, circumvent too lots salt and verify you drink lots of water. additionally eating smaller yet extra regular nutrients shrink the glucose fluctuations and keeps physique temperature extra consistent. eating six smaller nutrients or snacks daily extremely than 3 large nutrients might make a distinction. the optimum technique of self heating is shivering, the physique will enhance it is warmth output x5 however the performance of this is misplaced with age or weakened state of well-being so take clever workout to extend well-being stages, regardless of your state of well-being. Use many layers of light outfits to seize air between them extremely than one heavy layer. The physique adapts properly to chillier temperatures and starts off to acclimatise to it. the hotter the room, the hotter we want it to be yet whilst the heating is grew to become down somewhat, the physique might get used to the decrease temperature and be mushy in it after a week. Turning up the often happening heating isn't continuously the answer.

Answer 6

Humidity usually makes a house feel damp and cold.
You might try a HEPA filtering system to help with the dust.

Answer 7

If you want to reduce heating costs then you need to winterize your house. Make sure all your weatherstripping is still good. Look for cracks around doors and windows. Make sure your caulking is still good. Weatherproof your windows. It will help alot. Even a little crack can increase cost alot.

Answer 8

THE DRYER YOU ARE, THE COOLER YOU FEEL, WARM & WET MAY STOP DUST, BUT SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER IN HOUSTON! I KNOW 32 & 97% HUMIDITY FEELS WORST THAN SINGLE DIGITS IN KANSAS!

Answer 9

no