What exactly is humidity? What does it have to do with moisture? Why does it feel like some days are hotter than normal, and others are colder? Did you know that controlling humidity in your home is one of the most important ways to keep your and your family’s living space healthy and comfortable? If you are interested in this, then read on!
When water evaporates, it rises and diffuses into the surrounding air as gaseous water vapor, which is moisture. In general, the more water evaporates in a place, the more water vapor rises into the air and the higher the humidity in that area. In addition, hot places are more humid than cool places because higher temperatures cause water to evaporate more quickly.
Humidity varies with the season. Summer is usually wetter than winter, and winter is drier. Because of this, your skin may feel dry in the winter and even generate sparks of static electricity when you touch other objects or people. However, this condition is not the case in the summer.
To solve the problem of dryness in winter, some people buy a humidifier.
The increased humidity is very friendly to your skin. We recommend limiting the increased humidity to 28%, or the room will become too humid. In addition, the room should be kept at a low temperature to prevent moisture condensation on the Windows.
In the summer, people consider buying a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture from the air. We recommend keeping the indoor humidity below 50%, and between 30% and 45% is an ideal range. In addition, the right amount of humidity will reduce your heating bill and also improve your comfort.
Do you have a general idea of humidity now? Do you know how to control the humidity in your home? If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Thanks for the tip about how using a humidifier can also help during drier months. I’d like to know more about humidity control services because I plan to start collecting wine. I have to make sure that my basement would be a safe enough place to store those.