Indoor air quality can be affected by humidity and lack of humidity. Too little or too much moisture can affect your personal belongings in your home and even the home’s structure.
High humidity indoors can trigger mildew and mold growth. Look out for this in your kitchen, closets, bathroom, attic, basement, and other areas that don’t get a lot of airflow.
Mold can grow in hidden spaces, like attic crevices. Take note of musty odors as a sign of inferior indoor air quality.
If the humidity in your home is high, condensation will form on many surfaces. These include exterior and interior wall surfaces and windowpanes. If the humidity remains high, the house will likely have mildew and mold, rotting wood and peeling paint.
Humidity triggers allergies, including dry throats and nasal passages. It may also trigger a dust mite problem.
Lack of humidity robs your skin of moisture. Your skin will feel dry and irritated.
Solutions for improving your home’s indoor air quality include:
Whether your indoor air is too dry or too damp, you don’t have to settle for an unpleasant home environment. For more advice about improving your indoor air quality, contact our team of experts at Brummitt Heating and Cooling.