During the winter, many people experience dry skin, eye irritation, and sinus issues due to dry air. You can’t do much to combat the air quality outdoors, but you can adopt a few strategies to ease these symptoms inside your home. In addition to keeping up with furnace repairs to ensure that your heating system runs cleanly and efficiently, follow these tips to combat the effects of dry winter air.

How to Deal With Dry Indoor Air in Winter

1. Seal Drafts

The more cold air gets into your home, the dryer your indoor air will be. Inspect doors, windows, and exterior walls for the presence of drafts. Seal any small gaps with caulk, and add draft guards or weather stripping around doors so less air seeps through.

2. Run a Humidifier

Humidifiers are small appliances that add moisture to the air. You can purchase single-room humidifiers or mobile devices that you can carry from room to room and even bring with you to your office. If your home’s air is especially dry, inquire about having a furnace repair team install a whole-home humidifier to work in tandem with your HVAC system.

3. Drink More Water

When the cold air and dry heat is sucking the moisture from your skin, drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water throughout the day will lessen the impact of dry air on your skin, hair, and eyes and help you stay healthy and comfortable. Consult a health care provider if you have questions about any eye and skin irritations that you experience in winter because of dry air.

A contractor who provides furnace repairs will have suggestions for improving indoor air quality. Floodwood Gas & Electric serves customers throughout St. Louis County, MN, offering a wide array of HVAC services, including furnace repairs, air conditioning repairs, heating oil refills, and propane delivery. In business for more than 50 years, they’re known for excellence in customer service and are available 24/7 for emergencies. Visit the company’s website to learn more about their services. To request assistance, call (218) 476-2249.