Your air conditioner not only keeps you cool but can also help better your indoor air quality. It can do so by keeping the humidity reduced. As fall rolls around and you’re using your AC less and less, the humidity in your home can rise. Humidity causes more concerns than just making you feel uncomfortable too – it also impacts the quality of air in your home.
Your home’s humidity is a Goldilocks-type situation – you have to get it just right. You don’t want too much humidity, but a lack of humidity is also an issue. The best humidity level for your comfort and health is around 30-50%.
Too Much Humidity
When your air conditioner isn’t running as often during those in-between seasons is when you could notice a humidity problem in your home. The first thing you’ll likely notice when your home’s humidity is too high is that you’ll be uncomfortable. The effects of high humidity are a bigger deal than just being uncomfortable as there’s a chance that they could be affecting your health. Mold, mildew, and dust mites all thrive in high humidity, and for allergy and asthma sufferers this can lead to an increase in attacks.
Not Enough Humidity
As the weather gets cooler, the air gets drier. Low humidity can also be tough on your health. The lack of moisture in the air causes the mucus membranes in your nasal and sinus cavities to get dry, and these are what filter out debris and bacteria. When they become dry, they may also boost the chance that you get sick.
Too much or too little humidity can also cause problems in your home. Dry air pulls moisture from items in your home and causes cracking. However, if the humidity is too high, your furniture may swell and warp.
Lennox has a host of whole-home humidity control products. Our products will not only keep your home comfortable, but they can also provide you with a healthier home environment. Our experts will work with you to address any of your home comfort needs and make your home feel fantastic. Give us a ring at (832) 957-9332 and get the comfort you deserve.
