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The air people breathe needs to have moisture in it, at a level of at least 25% relative humidity. If the air in your home falls below this target and becomes overly dry, it can affect your health and the health of your whole family. Dry air can increase colds and respiratory infections, aggravate asthma and bronchitis, and lead to sinusitis, nosebleeds, dry eyes, cracked lips, dry nose, and dry skin. The health of your house can be affected too, causing cracked paint, furniture damage, high levels of static electricity and increased volumes of dust in the air. It can even make your home feel cooler, so you may need a higher thermostat setting to feel comfortable.
There are a few factors that can contribute to the air in your home being too dry:
- The type of heating used
- Ventilation
- Overuse of air conditioning
Let us help you. Have a HomeAdvice™ indoor air quality test done today in your home – it’s simple, easy, and is typically offered at an affordable or with some providers nocost to you, the homeowner.
Find an IAQ expert in your area. They will be able to determine if the humidity levels in your home are within the recommended range.
Interested in what people in your area have experienced with AirAdvice? Learn more about people who have had an air quality test and how the results led to improvements in the environment in their homes.AirAdvice indoor air quality tip:
- In winter, use humidifiers to raise relative humidity. One of the major causes of respiratory infection is lack of humidity during cold weather.