As we welcome the warmth of early spring, so come the higher levels of humidity too. To ensure your family remains healthy and comfortable throughout this transition period, Milford Heating & Cooling is here to provide you with everything you need to know about humidity control in preparation for a stress-free early spring season. From what causes it to how best to combat it, keep reading as we delve into all things concerning humidity, indoor air quality, and whole-home dehumidifiers.
WHY ARE HIGH HUMIDITY LEVELS A PROBLEM?
A relevant question indeed! Increased humidity levels can become a major issue when the air quality in your house is negatively influenced by an abundance of moisture. Overly humid conditions have serious implications for your well-being, home, and belongings alike.
How Can a Whole-home Dehumidifier Improve Your Residence and Quality of Life?
Health Benefits:
Your family’s well-being is our top priority, so let’s take a closer look at what happens when humidity levels in your home become imbalanced. As we have already explored, the consequences of this may be harmful to your health and should not be overlooked.
Humidity not only creates an uncomfortable living environment, but also provides the ideal conditions for mold, mildew, and fungi to spread. Most people know that this is a problem they need to avoid at all costs; however, you may be under the impression that if there was any mold growing in your house, then surely you would notice. Wrong! Mold can grow discreetly hidden away from sight, so signs of its presence may go unnoticed until spores have extensively penetrated throughout your dwelling. For instance, mold growth can often go unnoticed between walls and ceilings until it starts to appear on the wall or ceiling surface. Maintaining your home’s humidity levels will not only improve the air quality but keep you and your family healthy as well.
If someone in your household has respiratory-related conditions like asthma or allergies, a whole-home dehumidifier may offer relief from their symptoms. Therefore, controlling humidity levels is essential for improving indoor air quality (IAQ) in any home environment and protecting its occupants against health issues caused by airborne pollutants.
House Benefits:
If your home has high levels of humidity, it can cause serious damage to wood trim, doors, ceiling tiles, and more due to moisture expansion. To save you from costly repairs down the line, consider a whole-home dehumidifier that works with your HVAC system for optimal balance in the air quality of your household. Investing now will ultimately pay dividends as you protect yourself and keep those surfaces looking great!
Household Benefits:
Do you have any treasured antiques, collector’s items, books, artwork, or other personal possessions in your abode that deserve better than to be ravaged by mold and humidity? We suspect the answer is yes. It stands to reason that most homeowners wish to protect their belongings from ruinous damage. With soaring humidity levels, not only will the integrity of your house’s structure be compromised, but so will the items inside it. Don’t let this happen to you! Keep indoor air quality in check with a whole-home dehumidifier and protect all aspects of your home from excessive moisture.
Are You Concerned That the Humidity in Your Home Is Too High?
Look out for these telltale signs to determine if this may be the case:
- Watch out for any musty, unpleasant scents that you’ve been unable to locate the source of.
- Inspect the area for any signs of mildew or mold development.
- Maintain a watchful eye for areas that are persistently moist, with water or vapor stains.
- Keep an eye out for condensation on windows and doors.
- Watch for warping or damage on wood furniture, wood trim, doors, walls, and ceilings.
HOW DOES A WHOLE-HOME DEHUMIDIFIER FUNCTION?
Dehumidifiers remove excess humidity from the atmosphere—but how do they work? Warm air contains more moisture, so a dehumidifier draws it in using an internal fan. The air then passes over internal coils that extract the moisture and cool down the newly incoming air. Once the moisture is extracted, it’s converted into condensation and held in the water reservoir. The dry air then flows back into your home to be circulated again. Another plus is that a dehumidifier is an excellent tool to decrease the water content in the air, and it also eases the additional strain on your HVAC system by enabling optimal performance. This creates a twofold benefit — you get better air quality and improved HVAC efficiency!
Are you still not completely convinced yet? We understand! Take a few moments to call one of our friendly customer service representatives, and they would be more than glad to tell you all about the impressive options we offer. We’d jump at the chance to partner up with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s talk! So, give LRF Maintenance, Heating & Cooling a chance and call us at (513) 655-5112, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here!
