If you live in Mississippi, this problem probably has never come up in conversation, but if you live in Michigan, I'm sure it's been brought up with your cigar buddies many times. Winter brings a much dryer air to those of us in the north east and mid west. Dry air combined with electric heat creates a challenge to any humidifier. Since we live up here in Northeast PA, our personal humidors need a boost during winter months. What I do is use Cigar Swami to give my humidity an extra boost during cold temperatures. However, your humidor situation may require more or less. By purchasing a high quality digital hygrometer, you will be able to, in real time, quantify if you need more or less humidity, and take appropriate action by purchasing additional humidification elements.