Throughout the year, you will need to adjust your humidity levels
Having too much or too little indoor humidity can cause health problems and big repair bills. Find out how to keep your home at the right humidity level. Why do humans feel uncomfortable in humid climates? Your skin uses the air around it to expel moisture. If the humidity level is near 100%, the air cannot absorb sweat from your body. Your body cools itself with sweat. Sweating helps your body maintain its own ideal temperature (98.6). However, if you can’t get rid of the extra moisture and cool off, it stays on your skin. Now that we’ve talked about comfort levels, you probably know what comes next. You and your family will determine the ideal humidity level for your home. Most of it depends on the time of year, what kind of clothes you’re wearing, and where your family is naturally comfortable. A relative humidity of 40%-60% is ideal for your home. Mold growth and spread is discouraged by keeping levels below 50%. Again, adjust this to your comfort. The relative humidity in your home should also scale with the absolute humidity outside. Temperatures and seasons affect absolute humidity levels, as you probably know. During the summer, the air contains more moisture, and during the winter, it contains less. Throughout the year, you will need to adjust your humidity levels. In the winter, installing a humidifier will be extremely beneficial if you don’t already have one. During the summer, the air will naturally be humid, so you can store the humidifier away for winter. Your family will be more comfortable if you keep your home at the right humidity level.