Humidity refers to the concentration of water vapor in the air. It’s present at all times, but during the winter humidity levels can drop so low that the resulting air feels dry. Dry air is not only uncomfortable, it can also have health ramifications. Fortunately, low humidity in the home can be remedied with the use of indoor humidifiers.
How can you know when your home’s indoor humidity levels are just right? Here’s what the expert HVAC and roofing contractors at Hader Solutions have to say:
Ideal Indoor Humidity Levels
The ideal indoor humidity level for your home will depend on personal preference, clothing and physical activity levels. Generally, however, indoor humidity levels of 45% to 55% are recommended. At these levels, you won’t have to worry about dry, itchy skin, susceptibility to colds and infection, mold growth, muggy conditions, sleep discomfort or moisture damage to wood furniture and floors.
Achieving ideal indoor humidity levels during winter will also make your home feel warmer, easing heating requirements so that you can enjoy energy savings during the colder months.
How to Achieve Ideal Indoor Humidity Levels
The easiest way to increase indoor humidity levels is by using a humidifier, according to HVAC and roofing companies. Whether you use standalone units designed for use in individual rooms or turn to a whole-home humidifier is up to you. Whichever one you choose, take advantage of programmable devices to automate humidifier use and track humidity levels. You can set them to run in short, intermittent bursts instead of long periods for further energy savings.
In addition, carrying out household tasks that generate a lot of moisture like cooking on a stovetop, air-drying laundry and keeping house plants are all ways to add humidity to your indoor air naturally..
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