Controlling the Humidity Levels In Your Home

humidity on windowWhen you step outside your home during the summer, you will instantly feel the effects of humidity. Not sure what I’m talking about? Haven’t you feel the sticky skin coupled with a sweaty brow? That’s because of the air that is filled with moisture. How about high humidity levels inside your home? The feeling is actually much worse. The sticky skin is combined with all sorts of itching, coughing, sneezing, and others.

Yes, humidity will make you sneeze. The term “humidity” refers to the amount of water vapor is that concentrated on the air. You may be asking why such a condition makes you feel itchy and sneezing all the time. The answer lies in the allergic reactions to the organisms that thrive in humid air.

If you’re also not aware, having high humidity levels in your home means you are promoting the growth and spread of mold as well as the dust mite population. Both of them are very common indoor allergens that will certainly set off and aggravate allergic sensitivity. In fact, they can lead to triggering rhinitis and asthma in the process.

Because of this fact, HVAC experts and medical professionals all agree that keeping the humidity inside the living space at fifty percent or lower will significantly provide some relief in the process. Yes, controlling humidity levels corresponds to lesser likelihood of mold and dust mite growth.

But then again, proper ventilation and balance in the air are still important. What this means is that you shouldn’t dry out your living space. When you let the air become too dry, you will not only experience difficulty in breathing, you may well experience things like skin irritation and the occurrence of static electricity. All of them happen with indoor humidity being too low.

A wet house on the other hand is not ideal as well. Airborne water is actually very risky to your home and your health. Very high levels of humidity will lead to or cause rotting. Likewise, it leads to the building an environment that is very ideal for bugs, insects, and pests. The high condensation gives the bugs and pests the water they are in need of.

So if you find out that your home is too dry or too moist, the first and most sensible response is to verify it. Don’t just trust your instincts or what you feel. You have to know what exactly is happening with the water vapor at home.

 

Supposed you have high indoor humidity levels, HVAC experts recommend the use of dehumidifiers, proper ventilation, air conditioning, and others. For one, you can vent the areas that build the moisture, especially the bathroom or shower. There are also contractors who can install humidifiers and other equipment that operate and work well with the air conditioner for better indoor air quality.