Poor air quality can lead to poor health.
Pollutants in your home’s air can cause dizziness, headaches, nasal congestion and fatigue, and they can aggravate allergies and asthma.
Plus, it can affect how you feel.
Humidity inside your home has the same impact on your comfort as humidity outside. Too much moisture can make you feel sluggish, weak and even sick. Too little can leave you feeling cold and achy.
The flow of air is also a factor. If it isn’t moving freely from room to room, your home can feel stuffy or stale. This also causes unpleasant odors to linger.
HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF UNCOMFORTABLE AIR
Pollutants in your home’s air can cause dizziness, headaches, nasal congestion and fatigue, and they can aggravate allergies and asthma.
Plus, it can affect how you feel.
Humidity inside your home has the same impact on your comfort as humidity outside. Too much moisture can make you feel sluggish, weak and even sick. Too little can leave you feeling cold and achy.
The flow of air is also a factor. If it isn’t moving freely from room to room, your home can feel stuffy or stale. This also causes unpleasant odors to linger.
HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF UNCOMFORTABLE AIR
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THE PROBLEM
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WHY IT’S A PROBLEM
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THE SOLUTION
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High Humidity
(Relative humidity levels above 50%*) |
High levels of humidity can make your
home feel warmer than the actual
temperature and create a breeding
ground for mold, mildew, dust mites
and bacteria.
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Dehumidification – Dehumidifier systems
remove moisture from sticky indoor air,
making you feel more comfortable—
without having to turn down your air
conditioner thermostat and over-cool
your home. |
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Low Humidity
(Relative humidity levels below 35%*) |
Dry air can cause skin irritation and
respiratory** problems, not to mention
annoying static shocks.
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Humidification – Humidifiers add
moisture to the air, making it easier to
breathe—in every room of your home.
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Stale or Stagnant Air
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Poor ventilation can make rooms feel
stuffy. This is a common problem in
newer homes, which are tightly sealed
to conserve energy. This also means
contaminants have no way to escape.
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Ventilation – Ventilation systems
replace stale indoor air with fresh air
from outside.
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*National studies indicate that, for optimal comfort and health, your home’s relative humidity levels should range between 35 and 50 percent.
**Exposure to excessively dry air (relative humidity of less than 20%) can cause respiratory irritation. Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
