No matter where you live, whether you’re on the east coast, west coast, north or south, humidity plays a large role in the comfort of our home. Humidity also affects how our heating and cooling systems work. So it’s important to monitor humidity levels in your home so that you can achieve the ideal settings for your personal comfort needs. While everyone has their preference when it comes to the climate in their home, there is a sweet spot that most people will find to be the ideal humidity level.

The ideal humidity in your home should be around 30%-50% with the sweet spot being at 40% humidity. This will vary depending on the outside temperature and the time of year.

Now that we’ve discussed the ideal humidity level in your home, it’s important to know why that matters and what can happen if you have too little or too much moisture.

What is Relative Humidity?

Relative humidity (RH) is the concentration of water vapor that is present in the air. As humans are very receptive to humidity, we rely on the air to remove moisture from our skin. When the air is saturated with water vapor, sweat and moisture do not evaporate, thus causing the air to feel hotter than it is.

Likewise, when the relative humidity is low, the air will feel cooler because sweat and moisture evaporate easier.

All of this has a big impact on your indoor air quality and the comfort in your home.

Too Much Humidity

As a resident of Atlantic County, you know just how humid summers can get near the Jersey shore. Extreme humidity can make things unbearable so it’s important to get humidity levels under control in your home.

Too much humidity in your home can cause:

  • Damage to drywall, wood
  • The spread of mildew or mold
  • Mugginess
  • Asthma trigger

Too Little Humidity

Likewise, not enough humidity in your home can have negative effects on indoor air quality, including:

  • Dry or irritated eyes
  • Dry nose or frequent nosebleeds
  • Itchy skin, chapped lips
  • Increase in likelihood of cold or flu
  • Damage to woods, flooring, trim
  • Asthma trigger

Indoor Air Quality Experts in South Jersey

When it comes to your indoor air quality, trust the experts at One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning. We care about your home’s comfort and we’re just a call away. Whether you need a whole-house humidifier or a dehumidifying system, we've got your back. Contact us today to schedule a service.