Humidifier Information

In the summer, a lot of the energy consumed by your air conditioner is used to de-humidify the air.
In most geographical locations in the U.S. and Canada there is an abundance of moisture in the air.
The process of heating your home in the winter time, especially for heat pumps, dries the air out in your home.
It then becomes necessary to humidify the air (unless you choose to ignore it) to keep a comfortable
level of moisture in the air. Ideally, you want the humidity level in your home to be around 30 to 35
percent. In the summer this is not a problem. In the winter it is a problem. This level of humidity
will also help you feel more comfortable. If the humidity level in your home is high in the summer
you will not feel cool. If the humidity level is low in the winter you will not feel warm. A properly
designed and installed system will keep the proper levels of humidity in your home.

Dust, Dust Mites, Pollen, Viruses, Bacteria, and Humidity

Aside from the comfort factors of having the proper humidity levels in our homes, there is another aspect of
having proper levels of humidity in the home. Humidity affects what is in our air also and this is why a humidifier
is an integral part of a system that maintains optimum indoor air quality standards. Too much humidity promotes the
growth of molds and mildews. Low humidity levels promotes bacteria, viruses, and other organic and
non-organic things that can be hazardous to our health. Below is a chart that will help you see that keeping the proper
humidity levels in your home will also keep out things that can affect our health and our home.