Having the right humidity levels in your home is crucial for balancing comfort and healthy indoor air quality. Although your preferences may vary, the Mayo Clinic recommends 30-50% for indoor humidity. You can easily keep track of your home’s humidity by installing a Lennox® smart thermostat and a whole-house humidifier or whole-house dehumidifier as needed.
What's the Proper Amount of Indoor Humidity?
Having the right humidity levels in your home is crucial for balancing comfort and healthy indoor air quality. Although your preferences may vary, the Mayo Clinic recommends 30-50% for indoor humidity. You can easily keep track of your home’s humidity by installing a Lennox® smart thermostat and a whole-house humidifier or whole-house dehumidifier as needed.
If your home has too little humidity, you might experience:
- Nosebleeds
- Itchy, dry skin
- Chapped or cracking lips
- Scratchy throat
- Increased allergy or asthma symptoms
- More frequent illnesses, like colds or the flu
- Static electricity
- Damage to wood flooring, furniture and cabinets
- Dry air that feels colder than it really is
If your home has too much humidity, you might be dealing with:
- Mold, especially in bathrooms
- Condensation on windows, walls and the ceiling
- Musty odors
- Clammy air that feels warmer than it really is
If you’re concerned your home’s humidity levels are imbalanced, call our AC Mechanical professionals at 307-778-0515. As your local Lennox Premier Dealer™, we’re committed to your total comfort and complete satisfaction.
