In the winter, you want the indoor air quality to be the best possible. Part of having the air in the best condition would include having proper humidity levels. During the cold winter months, your throat can become dry and scratchy. Having some humidity in your home can help keep your skin from being irritated as well. You may notice that the windows are getting iced over, which can be caused from a lack of humidity. If you are not sure what the proper amount of humidity should be for your home, make sure to contact us, and we can inspect your home.
What Causes High Humidity
For some homes, moisture generated by normal day-to-day activities can lead to high humidity levels in the house. Showers, cooking, and dishwashers naturally add moisture to the air. You may start to notice issues that have mold or mildew with them.
Issues with less Humidity in the Home
In the winter, we can also have too little moisture in the house. Since the cold winter air is so dry, it affects the indoor relative humidity when it enters our homes.
Investing in a Humidifier
If you notice that the air in your home is dry and lacks humidity, you may want to invest in a humidifier. This can help produce humidity back into your home again so the air is better quality. You may also notice that you can breath easier as well. If you are not sure how much humidity should be in your home, make sure to contact us. One tip is if frost or condensation forms on your windows, the humidity is too high and you should turn it down. If hardwood floors start to separate, the humidity is too dry and you should turn it up. If there is too much humidity in the home, you may have to resort to additional measures to reduce the moisture in the air, such as running your bathroom exhaust fan during baths and showers, and for several minutes or longer after bathing or showering to remove moisture from the room. You can also use stand-alone, cool mist humidifiers or whole house humidifiers. Clean cool mist humidifiers regularly and do not allow water to stand in the bottom of them. Proper humidity levels in a home are not always a one-time fix. Just as the outdoor temps vary greatly from week to week, so may the humidity levels in your home. You can also contact us and we can recommend a humidifier that would be right for your home. This can provide you with a comfortable and pleasant home.
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