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The real question is do you have a good humidifier? You can't get the old air driven through a cold water mesh, wrapped over a cylinder, that rotates through a reservoir, anymore. Just those crappy steam ones.
Well maybe you can still get the old style but not at anything named *mart. But, the steam ones don't cut it. No reservior really and inefficient with crappy thermostats. This one I picked up holds 6 gallons which will do 1000 sq feet for 3 days going fairly heavily.
But they really help living in climates around zero. You can lower the thermostat a good degree to degree and a half with minimum electricity usage.
Mine is a McGraw Edison built in the 50's and going strong. Worth it to invest $100 to $200 to get a decent cold water air driven one. Will pay for itself in heating bills saved in no time. Not too mention it's great for the skin of course and better sleeping.
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