[NLVgal]

Try using a portable swamp cooler in your bedroom. Saves money on the electric bills in summer and provides some humidity.

[vistas]

Originally Posted by BWNLV

don't shower every day

Why? Because it dries your skin?

[well12]

Originally Posted by tiger08

Do like I did, install a whole house humidifier and be done with it. Seems like every home back east has them but out here where it's so darned dry, no one installs them.

How does that work together with AC? AC dries air out. Does still humidifier help?

[MollieW]

First, you can shower every day but avoid really hot water as it makes the condition worse. The best thing I have found for my skin during these months (an inexpensive too) is Avon "Moisture Therapy" (in the tube). Even my hubby keeps a tube of it nearby. And no, I don't sell Avon but you can order it online.

[ElleTea]

Originally Posted by MSchu

I am in the same boat... I used to never have issues with the skin on my feet... now they are all cracked and bleeding at times.

it might have more to do with the water than the humidity.

Put lotion on your feet and then cotton socks. I swear by Eucerin Calming Creme.

[tiger08]

Originally Posted by well12

How does that work together with AC? AC dries air out. Does still humidifier help?

It only runs in heat mode. You would be surprised that when running the a/c, the humidity doesnt get that low. When we run our a/c, the humidity never drops below 35% but it feels dry. 35% in the winter is about what I keep the humidifier set for, anything less and the static shock and dry skin moves in.

[well12]

Originally Posted by tiger08

It only runs in heat mode. You would be surprised that when running the a/c, the humidity doesnt get that low. When we run our a/c, the humidity never drops below 35% but it feels dry. 35% in the winter is about what I keep the humidifier set for, anything less and the static shock and dry skin moves in.

In San Fernando Valley, California, it's hot and dry from May till November, you cannot survive without AC. Need to increase humidity in the house as it feels extremely dry.

Did you measure humidity with an independent device? If it still feels dry, maybe humidifier only shows humidity level it suppose to make but not the real one in the house?

[tiger08]

Originally Posted by well12

In San Fernando Valley, California, it's hot and dry from May till November, you cannot survive without AC. Need to increase humidity in the house as it feels extremely dry.

Did you measure humidity with an independent device? If it still feels dry, maybe humidifier only shows humidity level it suppose to make but not the real one in the house?

We have a Honeywell vision pro thermostat that shows humidity level and also controls the humidifier in the winter.

I guess I should rephrase my comment about the summer humidity level. When I say 35% feels dry, I dont mean that in an uncomfortable way, its perfect for us.

Because most houses tend to get oversized a/c that cycles too frequently, I've seen some houses register in the high 40% range and up during the humid monsoon season and that can start to make you feel a little sticky.

I remember years ago, we all used to use swamp coolers in the San Fernando valley but as time went on, most were replaced with air conditioners.