Hi Patrick

I found that a humidifier was absolutely essential and still use one to this day. I started with the Cool Mist units, graduated to the warm mist ones (worked MUCH better) and finally had one installed in my central AC/Heating system. No need for it during the summer but it gets really dry in the winter when it is not operating. The other benefits, no more static electricity and shocking myself every-time I walk across the carpet, and I can keep the thermostat set at a cooler temperature and still be very comfortable.

Kevin