While they're often helpful, space heaters can greatly affect the humidity of a room. Unfortunately, space heaters produce a lot of dry air, which can have a serious effect on your health and well-being.
Does the heater make the air dry?
Atmospheric combustion furnaces get combustion air from inside the house. ... If you have a sealed combustion furnace, dry air is brought in from the outside, which lowers your humidity. So yes, when the furnace is on, the air gets drier, but only because of incoming outdoor air, not because of the heating process itself.
How do I stop my heater from drying the air?
Rehydrate
- Use a humidifier. Running a humidifier in your home will add moisture to dry, heated air. ...
- Seal your home. Prevent the cold, dry air outside from paying you an unwelcome visit. ...
- Hydrate often. Keep your skin and mouth moist by drinking water throughout the day. ...
- Shorten your showers. ...
- Moisturize.
