Everyone worries about the indoor air quality of their home in the winter, which can be not only dry but also cause discomfort for the residents. Dry air can result in significant health consequences. The best resort for avoiding such extreme circumstances is the use of a humidifier. Striking a balance between HVAC and humidifiers is of considerable help in enhancing the indoor air quality. The improved quality of air is results in a pleasant environment in the house. Nonetheless, the humidity of the air inside the home should be optimum and must not create conditions for the growth of molds inside.
What is Relative Humidity?
Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air; inside a given place. The temperature is an essential determinant in altering the relative humidity levels. In winters, the air cools down and retains less water; similarly, in summers, the atmosphere is warm and can hold a considerable amount of water. The temperature inside any given place, too, varies with changes in the outdoor temperature.
What are Humidifiers?
A humidifier is a device, which is responsible for increasing the humidity or moisture of the air in a room.
What is HVAC?
The HVAC, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning is a technology for improving environmental comfort indoors, mostly temperature.
HVAC & Humidifiers: Settings
The humidifier, used in homes, is usually attached to the furnaces or the HVAC system. The value set on the humidifier is based on the levels of the relative humidity. The comfortable level of relative humidity lies between 30 to 50 percent. If the humidifier is set anywhere between these values, the indoor atmosphere and quality of air become cozy for the resident.
However, readjustment is required during the winter when the temperature drops significantly. A humidity level of around 50 percent may cause condensation on the windowsills. A humidifier should be set at 25 percent when the temperature is somewhere between 0 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Similarly, an increase in temperature somewhere around 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit will require the humidity level to be set around 20 percent.
Health conditions improve significantly, and there are lesser instances of illness once humidifiers are installed at any given place especially for persons suffering from pulmonary problems.
For more information on HVAC and humidifiers, contact Good Deals Heating and Cooling at 215-947-1166.
