peanutthecacti t1_j1cjl7j wrote on December 23, 2022 at 7:55 AM

Reply to comment by perpetualwalnut in Old house, walls are cold by AliveConversation387

Most wisdom is to have a dehumidifier, not a humidifier, to feel warmer in the cold. Reducing humidity also helps reduce mould. I've certainly found it to feel warmer since getting one, plus they inherently put out a little heat in the process of working.

mynaneisjustguy t1_j1crcym wrote on December 23, 2022 at 9:39 AM

Yes, DEhumidify, don’t make it more humid.

perpetualwalnut t1_j1e03w2 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 4:40 PM

Not if the humidity is below 20%

When you heat the air you aren't drying the air, but rather increasing the amount of moisture the air can hold. By increasing the moisture content after heating the air you decrease the rate of evaporation of moisture off your skin and thus making it feel warmer.