01/04/2021
Did you know that your home's indoor relative humidity should be a certain percentage during the winter?
Here are four beneficial tips from the Energy Vanguard on the best percentages:
➡️" You want to keep the indoor relative humidity low enough to prevent visible and invisible moisture problems and high enough to prevent excess static electricity or dry skin"
➡️"On the low end, you probably don't want to go lower than 30-35% relative humidity (RH). That's a little dry but not too bad. Again, the colder the climate, the lower you'll probably want that number. In a moderate climate, you might want to aim for a low end of 40%."
➡️"On the high end, if you go to 45% RH in a cold climate, you're pushing it unless you have a really good building enclosure. In warmer climates, you can go higher, and you will as the weather changes, but 50% RH is a good target."
➡️"Now, having said that, if you have a really energy efficient house, with a great building enclosure in a cold climate, you can go higher. Say 40%. Perhaps even higher.
To learn more about the relative humidity in your home, Quality Services would gladly assist you. We offer a FREE indoor air quality assessment with every service call. Give us a call today to inquire about our services.
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Energy Vanguard article resource: https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/what-is-the-best-indoor-relative-humidity-in-winter