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Humidity Levels in Your House

Humidity

Humidity Levels in Your House

Have you ever worried your home may be too humid? A typical home in Florida should have a humidity level somewhere between 25 to 50 percent. If your home’s humidity level it too high or too low, your family, yourself, your wallet, and your home may be at risk for some unpleasant and damaging consequences.

 

High humidity levels can affect your overall health. Pollutants such as mold, bacteria, and fungi can cause symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, coughing, throat irritation, and watery eyes. These pollutants can also be toxic and can cause more severe responses such as asthma attacks and allergic reactions. Not only is high humidity in your house an issue, but if your humidity levels are too low, it can lead to problems like nosebleeds, skin irritations, and breathing difficulties.

As far as your wallet and home go, inappropriate humidity levels can cause your home to feel hotter than it actually is. Naturally, you will be bumping that thermostat lower and lower, which will increase your utility bill. Excessive moisture can cause damage to the structure of your house. It can damage drywall and wood fixtures in your home causing them to rot, mold, or warp overtime.

If you’re unsure about your home’s humidity levels, you can purchase a hygrometer. This is an instrument that allows you to measure your home’s humidity levels. If the hygrometer tells you that the humidity level in your house is not in the ideal range, a humidifier or a dehumidifier will be the starting solution to this issue.

Humidifiers are used when the humidity levels are too low in your house. They come in both portable units that can be moved from room to room or you can purchase a humidistat (or hydrostat). A humidistat will monitor your home’s levels and if it drops too low, the humidistat will help restore and sustain the desired humidity level.  Dehumidifiers are used to help with humidity levels that are too high. Dehumidistats are devices that detect the moisture level of air in your home. They will be set to an optimal humidity range and when the humidity rises above that range, the dehumidistat will automatically turn on and get the levels back to the normal range.

 

If you are having issues with your humidity levels in your home, give Benson’s Heating & Air Conditioning a call today! We will come out to evaluate the problem and recommend the best way to fix it!

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Joe Schuetz
Joe Schuetz
15:47 16 Mar 24
Our service was performed by Emonte Olds. He was friendly and efficient, accomplishing his mission in a prompt and effective manner. Would be happy to see him next time. Excellent experience.
Alexander McMillan Jr
Alexander McMillan Jr
14:19 15 Mar 24
I have been doing business with Benson's for 7 years and nothing has changed from day one. Outstanding service!!!!During each aspect of our relationship, starting with purchasing, then installing, and finally servicing the unit on a semi-annual basis, they have been nothing less than the best that I could dream of. Not one issue that I can complain about..not one.My service rep during the last three years has been Nick Sutton. Nick is an outstanding young man who portrays all the characteristics that Benson's has shown me throughout the time we have done business. Courteous, patient, efficient, punctual, great communication and a tremendous knowledge of his craft. Thanks to Benson for his outstanding standard of service and to Nick who has continued to fulfill that standard in every way!!
kleinmtb
kleinmtb
18:50 22 Feb 24
Lee and the Benson team take great care of my business. They are professional and courteous. They work quietly and efficiently with no interruption to my business. I highly recommend Benson's. -Kevin
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