The problem with forced-air heating is that as it gives (heat), it also takes away (humidity).
By Suzanne Kantra Kirschner & Michael Moyer Posted 01.15.2002 at 2:10 pm 0 Comments

home0202humid_A.gif Add moisture back at the source.

The problem with forced-air heating is that as it gives (heat), it also takes away (humidity). The result: chapped lips, parched furniture, and lots of static electricity. So why not add moisture back at the source? The Humidifier Register replaces your floor-vent cover; fill it with water periodically and it sends moist warm air into the room when the furnace kicks in. Price: $15.

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