Your air conditioner not only keeps you cool, but can also help improve your indoor air quality. It does so by keeping the humidity lower. As fall rolls around and you’re using your AC less and less, the humidity in your home can rise. Humidity causes more issues than just making you feel uncomfortable too – it also alters the quality of air in your home.
Your home’s humidity is a Goldilocks type condition – you have to get it just right. You don’t want too much humidity, but a lack of humidity is also an issue. The ideal 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 more than likely notice when your home’s humidity is too high is that your comfort will be inhibited. The effects of high humidity are actually a greater deal than just being uncomfortable as there’s a chance that they could be affecting your health. Mold, mildew and dust mites all flourish in high humidity, and for allergy and asthma sufferers this can lead to more frequent attacks.
Not Enough Humidity
As the weather gets cooler, the air gets drier. Low humidity can also be hard on your health. The lack of moisture in the air causes the mucus membranes in your nasal and sinus cavities to dry out, and these are what filter out debris and bacteria. When they become dry they may also increase the chance that you get sick.
Too much or too little humidity can also wreak havoc on your home. Dry air pulls moisture from items in your home and causes cracking. However, if the humidity is too high, your furniture could swell and warp.
Lennox has a variety of whole-home humidity control products. Our products will not only keep your home cozy, they can offer you a healthier home environment. Our pros will work with you to take care of any of your home comfort needs and make your home feel just right. Give us a call at 951-299-9853 and get the comfort you have always wanted.