It’s Not the Heat, It’s the…

All together now: “Humidity!” Okay, we’ve heard this so long we’re sick of it. Kind of in the same category as, “Cold enough for you?”

But there is an essential truth to the well-worn phrase, because humidity is the element that makes you feel hotter or colder.

That’s right. You and I have a personal humidity and once we get too much or too little in our envi­ronment, we not only “feel” it, but it can actually make us sick.

Too Much or Not Enough?

Too much humidity can make wet stains appear on walls and you may notice a musty odor. Skin feels sweaty, clammy or sticky and this is the optimal environment for mold, fungal and bacterial growth. That can mean frequent respiratory issues for your family, especially for mem­bers with asthma or allergies.

On the other hand, air that is too dry can cause cracks in the ceiling and walls, and shrink framing around windows and doors. Not only does your home become less energy efficient, but breathing dry air can cause nasal and throat irrita­tion. Skin dries out faster becoming itchy and flaky, lips chap and nose­bleeds can occur.

When running the furnace, the humidity in your home may be as low as 10% during the Winter. Since the ideal relative humidity is between 30% – 60%, what can you do to balance the moisture in your home’s air?

Seen Any Cool Hygrometers Lately?

First, take the time to pick up a hygrometer. These inexpensive devices measure the humidity in your home. Depending on where your home falls in the moisture spectrum, both humidifiers and dehumidifiers are available.

If you’re not sure what is the best choice for your home, a profes­sional (like us) can assess your home and your options.

The options are all over the place. You can get equipment for just one room… or your whole house. Once we determine your real needs, we can pick the right equipment.

This is easily done in a free sur­vey during your seasonal service. (We can answer a few questions over the phone too.)

Having the right humidity in your home can really add to your comfort, save you on energy and possi­bly even save you and your family an illness or two.  You can also check out a video on our website that explains even more on how humidity affects your comfort.


Let us know how we can help you control the humidity in your home.

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