During the winter months you may find yourself experiencing dry eyes, a scratchy throat, and other symptoms that can be caused due to low humidity levels. Humidity plays a huge role in comfort, and when levels are too high or too low you will likely feel the effects of that offset. Low humidity levels may cause certain issues during the winter season, luckily there are solutions.

Humidifier
Adding a humidifier into your home is the most common solution people opt for. Living in the Greater Toronto Area, weather changes are part of our natural ecosystem. Humidity levels will constantly be changing, and a humidifier can assure that the levels in your home are optimal. When it comes to a humidifier you have options. You can simply purchase a portable option at the store, however this is is commonly used for small spaces such as a bedroom, and require daily water changes. A whole house humidifier is recommended by HVAC experts in the Greater Toronto Area and will provide comfortable humidity levels throughout your entire home.

Houseplants
Houseplants are an excellent natural option for increasing your home’s humidity levels, and they do so by a process called evapotranspiration. Water transports from the roots of the plant into the stem then up to the leaves where it evaporates into the air causing an increase in humidity levels. Here are some options to consider implementing into your home:

1. Jade Plant
   
2. Peace Lilly
   
3. Boston Fern
   
4. Chinese Evergreens
   
5. Palms
   

Consequences of Low Humidity Levels During The Winter
Low humidity levels can cause an array of physical health issues, which include but are not limited to:

1. Dry Eyes
   
2. Dry Skin
   
3. Flaking Skin
   
4. Dry Sinuses
   

Aside from your personal health, low humidity levels also negatively impact the health of your home such as:

1. Peeling Wallpaper
   
2. Cracked Hardwood Flooring
   
3. Shrinking Wood
   
4. Paint Chips or Peels
   

Increase your home’s humidity levels this winter to increase your comfort levels. At Maple Air Heating and Cooling, serving the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a variety of options when it comes to humidifiers. Contact us today to speak to a specialist regarding the best humidifier for your home!