Have any idea what the humidity level is inside your home? If you’re
thinking “it doesn’t really matter” you may want to
think again. Humidity is more important than you thought and it can lead
to some serious problems if it’s not at appropriate levels. Let’s
take a look at a few signs that could indicate there’s not enough
humidity in your home this winter:
What is Humidity?
For starters, let’s quickly define humidity. It’s determined
by the amount of water vapor in the air and it directly contributes to
a number of health concerns. And aside from your health, too much or too
little water vapor in the air can be detrimental to your furniture, decor
and even your home’s structure.
Indicators of Low Humidity:
You or your family members are chronically feeling ill. Low humidity can
cause mucus membranes to dry out or inflame and if the membrane lining
isn’t working properly, you’re more vulnerable to catching
a cold, the flu or other infections.Dry skin: cold winter weather tends to bring dry air along with it and
dry air can severely dry out your skin. If you notice that your skin looks
ashy, flaky or becomes irritated chances are humidity levels are too low
inside your home.Dry, irritated eyes. Find yourself blinking all the time because your eyes
feel like they are drying out? Low humidity can cause tears stored in
your tear ducts to evaporate which can interrupt the moisture balance
in your eyes.Wood floors are warping. Notice gaps, cracks or spaces in your wood floors?
If the air inside your home is too dry, it can cause the planks to shrink
or shift which can lead to excess damage.
Take control of the humidity levels in your home in Twin Cities – St. Paul
with a professional humidity control solution from the experts at Hero
Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. With 100+ years experience behind us,
it’s no surprise we’re the experts of choice in thousands of other homes.
