Humidity Solutions

Did you know the humidity levels in your home have a direct correlation to how comfortable your home feels?

During heating season, the more humidity in the air, the warmer it feels. Similarly, the lower your humidity levels during cooling season, the cooler it feels. Adjusting the humidity levels appropriately allows for you to save on heating and cooling utilities.

Risks of Low Humidity

• Nose bleeds, chest congestions and coughing resulting from the mucus membrane drying out
• Dry itchy skin, eczema, rashes
• Irritated dry itchy eyes
• Static electricity
• Cracks in wood floors, trim and furniture
• Feeling excessively thirsty or dry mouth
• Risks for Allergies and Asthma

Risks of too much Humidity

• Discomfort of feeling sticky or muggy
• Swelling of wooden floors and trim
• Damage to walls and furniture
• Condensation on windows
• Increased risk of mold growth
• Musty smell in home
• Increase in dust mites, bacteria and fungi
• Increase in allergens and asthma risks
• Decrease in sleep quality
• Increases reaction times for chemical and atmospheric reactions

Ideal Humidity Levels

• Experts recommend humidity levels between 30-60%
• During heating season, the humidity level should be set below the point of condensation appearing on windows (typically between 30-40%)
• The range of 30-60% is a sweet spot for minimizing allergens, dust mites, asthma risks, and is too dry for mold and fungi to grow
• Increased comfort with less demand on HVAC systems

Humidifier options

Dehumidifier