Warm Up North-Facing Rooms with 'Damp Chill' Before Bed With a Dehumidifier, HVAC Pros Reveal

A traditional country bedroom, with built-in closets along one wall, and a bed opposite. On the far wall, a wooden dressing table is against a framed window. .

North-facing rooms can feel perpetually chilly, especially during damp winter months. Even with the heat on, moisture in the air makes these spaces feel colder and clammy, leaving you reaching for extra blankets just to stay cozy.

Experts say the quickest way to solve this problem is surprisingly simple: A dehumidifier. By removing excess moisture from the air, they work to make your heating system more efficient without having to turn it up.