What Should Normal Indoor Humidity Be?

Cooler temperatures are infamous for creating dry air inside your home. Because humidity levels in the U.S. are usually decreased in the fall and winter, drier air may cause in dry skin, irritated eyes and a raspy throat. 

When you’re running your furnace, it’s important to keep your house’s humidity under control for optimal comfort. Let’s discuss what the correct indoor humidity should be in the U.S. and how you can reach it. 

The Mayo Clinic recommends setting your home’s humidity. During this appointment, our Experts will check humidity levels, visually check your current heating and cooling equipment and offer options. 

These solutions can involve a whole-home humidifier. This system works with your furnace to provide even humidity throughout your whole home. It’s superior to a portable humidifier, which can only humidify a single area at a time. And these humidifiers can result in a mess, slopping water as you transfer them from room to room. 

4 Flags That Your House’s Indoor Humidity is Off 

When the humidity in your home is off, it can create a couple of issues. Here are several signs that your house’s humidity is off. 

  1. You aren’t sleeping very well. The National Sleep Foundation says excessively dry air can make you more likely to get sick, since your nasal passages get dried out. And being sick means you often won’t sleep very well. The dry air can also lead your throat to feel inflamed and make it more difficult for you to slumber. It might also make snoring worse. 
  1. You’re constantly getting shocked. Dry air causes increased static electricity. You can keep the zaps under control by keeping your home’s humidity in check. 
  1. Your wood cabinets, flooring or furniture is fracturing or seems damaged. Air that’s too dry can blemish wooden items, because it removes moisture. Installing a whole-home humidifier can keep your belongings and residence looking good. 
  1. Your skin feels dry and irritated. If you’re needing a lot of lotion but your skin still appears itchy when you’re indoors, humidity levels could be at fault. Low humidity can also make your lips feel dry and contribute to coughing. 

How to Cure Problems Caused by Your House’s Dry Air 

As we discussed previously, installing a humidifier at 866-397-3787 to set up your free home comfort assessment now. 

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