What’s There To Know About Humidification
Humidity
is an often-overlooked part of indoor air quality. The recommended amount of
relative humidity in your home is between 40 - 60%. The average humidity in the
Sahara Desert is 25%. The average humidity in Death Valley is 23%. And the
average humidity in a heated home without a humidifier is 15%.
The Hazards of Low Humidity
In
general, everyone feels miserable when they're living with dry air. The
following is a list of problems that occur when the humidity drops below 20%:
v Static
electricity zaps anyone that touches a metal object.
v It's
more difficult to sleep at night.
v Wood
shrinks, causing furniture to crack and break.
v The
piano slips out of tune.
v Heat
cost rises because the body feels colder in dry air.
v Carpets
deteriorate faster.
v Throats
feel dry and parched.
v Nose
bleeds are more common.
v Bacteria
and viruses multiply much more rapidly.
v Allergic
and asthma symptoms are more pronounced.
All
of these problems can be solved with the use of a humidifier that can keep the
humidity between 40 - 60%. They are commonly installed with
your furnace systems and function with your heating and cooling devices. They
mainly make use of water to provide additional moisture to your house.
Most prefer to buy furnace humidifiers because
they are more energy efficient. If you have purchased one, you will be able to
save more energy and money by turning down the thermostat. It is also advisable
to buy one that has a humidistat in order for you to have control over the
moisture levels in your home. Once your humidity level is set to a level that
you desire, it automatically turns off, thereby saving you from more energy
expenses.
Carbon Valley Heating & Air can provide you with cost-efficient, high quality
solutions for your home. Visit www.CarbonValleyHeatingandAir.com or call 303-833-4466.
