Clean around
your HVAC
With the heater on, be sure to
clear the area around your HVAC unit
to make sure there is nothing blocking
the ow of air. Next, remember to swap
out that lter for maximum
effectiveness and change your lter
every 90 days.
Turn on the
humidifier
Increasing the humidity
in your home during the cooler months
adds moisture to your air and living
space. This raises the "heat index,"
making 68 degrees feel more like 76
degrees. If your house has low humidity,
you may notice chapped lips, dry skin or
a dry, sore throat. Be sure to maintain a
relative humidity in the home between
20 and 40 percent. As the temperature
outside drops, lower this percentage so
condensation does not form on the
windows.