Everything You Need to Know About Humidity and the Effects It Can Have on Your Home and Family

A hidden danger lurks in many homes that most homeowners are unaware of- indoor air quality concerns. Indoor air quality, or IAQ, refers to the health and safety value assigned to the air within the home. Poor quality means dust, pollen, dirt, chemicals, or mold contaminating the air. Good quality means the air is clean and safe to breathe in and be exposed to every day. Home air quality is important because daily exposure to pollutants and other harmful things can lead to major health issues for homeowners and their families. 

Many components impact IAQ within a home; one of the most overlooked is humidity. It is time to dispel some confusion about humidity and its impact on the home and show how home humidifiers and dehumidifiers can help maintain this delicate and vital balance! 

What Is Humidity, and Why Does Humidity Matter for Indoor Air Quality?

Humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the home’s air supply. Just as someone can walk outside and feel dry air that leaves their lips and nose dry and their throat parched, the same effect can occur indoors. This is especially common in the winter months when excessive use of heaters removes almost all moisture from the air. 

Conversely, someone can walk outside in the summer and feel the air is almost heavy or sticky with moisture that leaves them almost feeling wet and sticky. While not to that extreme, there can be an overabundance of moisture in the home during the warm rainy seasons. The moisture level in the home will affect IAQ and can impact things like the growth of mold and mildew or lead to issues for family members, such as headaches or nosebleeds. Humidity levels matter, and most homeowners are unaware of how to monitor and control the humidity levels in their homes.

Why Homeowners Might Need to Consider Using Humidifiers 

One handy device homeowners should have on hand, especially in Northern climates where heaters are widespread for months at a time, is the humidifier. There are humidifiers homeowners can set up in a single room to add back some of the lost moisture and keep the air from being too dry. There are also whole home humidifiers that can do the same for the entire house quickly and easily. If family members are experiencing dry skin, nosebleeds, sore throats, and other symptoms, then a home humidifier might be needed to keep IAQ at a comfortable level by keeping humidity levels from dropping too low.

Why Homeowners Might Need to Consider Using Dehumidifiers 

Another device that does the exact opposite is the dehumidifier. As the name implies, this device removes excess moisture from the home to keep levels safe and manageable. These are common in areas with hot and wet summer months where excessive moisture outside finds its way into the home and causes issues with mold. 

Single-room dehumidifiers and whole-home dehumidifiers can maintain humidity levels around the recommended 30-50% level. If homeowners notice mold and mildew growth or have family members experiencing flare-ups with allergy and asthma symptoms, humidity levels might make them sick. 

About Bedell Home Services

At Bedell Home Services of Carmel, IN, homeowners can find all the indoor air quality services they seek. From inspections to cleaning and maintenance to full system overhauls, they do it all and more! With a professional team of friendly and knowledgeable staff and a commitment to quality and excellence that goes above and beyond for every client, it is easy to see why more and more homeowners trust Bedell Home Services. Call them to check the home’s humidity levels and air quality today!

Contact Information:

Bedell Home Services

431 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
United States

Girish Iyer
(317) 891-2700
https://www.bedellhomeservices.com/