The Importance of Balancing the Humidity Levels in Your House

At this time of year, the temperatures tend to vary. While it’s great to stay warm inside, the temperature alone is not enough. Humidity levels, whether too high or too low, can affect your overall comfort in a number of ways.

The consequences of high humidity in your home

High humidity in your home creates an optimal breeding ground for mold in your home. On top of its unpleasant odour and look, mold can also lead to respiratory problems. The dryness in the air caused by high humidity in your home can also make you and your family more susceptible to illnesses such as the common cold or the flu. Bugs and rodents may overstay their welcome when there’s high humidity in your home. When it comes to your HVAC system, high humidity requires it to work much harder than it needs to. Especially if it’s an older system.

The consequences of low humidity in your home

Low humidity in your home can be equally as uncomfortable. You may experience dry skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Low humidity in your home also means that dust is more likely to stay on surfaces. Your furnace filter may be doing the best job it can to trap those dust particles in the air. However, when the humidity levels are too low, then your home will still seem dusty. On top of that, it may seem colder in your home and you’ll end up turning the thermostat to a higher setting. It’s not the most cost efficient choice since your energy bills will be alarmingly higher.

The key to all of this is balance. A whole home humidifier will ensure the humidity levels stay where they need to be. You and your family will have the comfort and quality of life deserve!  Contact your Walker ClimateCare today to learn more about our whole home humidifiers in Cornwall. Our team of licensed technicians will be happy to answer all of your questions!

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