Freezing temperatures in the Lorain area can cause your heating system to run a lot more often than normal. This can have a significant impact on the humidity levels in your home, causing the air to be too dry. Having too much dry air in your Lorain home can make you uncomfortable and even lead to damage to your house or belongings. Find out how you can comfortably balance heat and humidity in your home this winter.
High vs. Low Levels
The key to maintaining a comfortable home interior is making sure you have enough moisture in the air without having too much. Not enough moisture ends up drying out your skin, which can lead to cracking. Wood floors and other materials in your home, such as leather, can also end up cracking when there isn’t enough moisture in the air. However, when you have an excess amount of moisture, your home can become unhealthy. Mold and mildew thrive in this type of environment, which increases your risk of having health problems, such as respiratory issues. They can also cause damage to your home interior and your belongings.
Heating Systems and Humidifiers
Making sure that your heating system is running as efficiently as possible with routine maintenance and cleaning can help you improve the humidity levels in your home. When your HVAC system is in good condition, it doesn’t have to run as long or as often to heat your home. This can prevent your home from becoming too dry. You can also boost humidity levels during winter by using a portable humidifier for certain areas or by investing in a whole-house humidifier, which helps keep all parts of your home humid enough. Humidifiers make it easier to maintain healthy levels of moisture in your home during the winter months.
If you need help with your heating system this season, please contact Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We offer dependable HVAC services for homeowners in the Lorain area.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about heat and humidity and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.
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