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Why
Use a Humidifier?
Understanding relative humidity is essential for the safety of your
home. A home humidifier is a great appliance for comfortable living,
but you need to know how to safely operate it. Dry air can damage
your body and household items, moist air is also a problem.
In climates where moist air is a problem, dehumidifiers have been
introduced.
What
relative humidity level should you use? The rule of thumb
is 30-50%. Use the digital monitor to monitor your humidity level.
When the air is too dry:
During winter, when the heat is on, the relative humidity
in your house can become very low. This is because heated air can
hold much more moisture than cold air. So, as the air in your
home heats up, it becomes "thirsty" and begins sucking
moisture out of surrounding surfaces: plants, walls, furniture,
books, paintings, human bodies, everything! Whenever we
heat air we dry out the air to uncomfortable and damaging levels.
By keeping the humidity above
30%, you can normally turn down your thermostat a few notches.
With a home humidifier to keep your humidity up, your heated air
will feel warmer, creating a safer, more efficient environment.
Generally, any tricks and tips that apply to keeping
heat in, will most likely improve the performance of a humidifier.
The performance of your humidifier can be improved by:
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Sealing
doors and windows, and fireplaces that are not in use benefits
your humidity and humidifier.
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Use
tape or special window and door sealers will also make your
home humidifier more efficient.
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Do
not keep your humidifier in a confined space, get the most out
of your humidifier by making sure it is not being restricted
by it's surroundings.
Note:
Do not use your humidifier to humidify over 50%, please reduce the
setting if moisture forms on windows, walls etc, or if there is
dampness around the area of the humidifier. Recommended humidity
levels are between 30-50%, this will vary on your personal comfort
and the type of home humidifier you own. |
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