2012年8月19日 星期日

What You Need to Know About Using a Humidifier


There is a reason why humidifiers are most popular in regions that experience cold climates. Cold air is known to hold less moisture than warm air. Excessive dryness has long been known to cause an assortment of problems. But using a humidifier properly is important to avoid problems associated with over humidification.

Extremely low humidity is known to cause problems around the house. Wood products can be damaged when there is too little moisture. This threatens items like furniture, wood picture frames and cabinets. But even more important is the health risk posed by low humidity. The dry air can cause chapped, itchy or irritated skin as well as respiratory problems.

On the flip side, extremely high relative humidity can cause problems of its own. Excessive moisture in the air promotes mold growth, dust mites, and mildew. All of these are potentially dangerous to the health of anyone residing in the house. The point of a humidifier is to maintain optimal levels and not to over humidify a room.

The recommended humidity level is 30% to 50%. Most doctors recommend a humidifier for patients with respiratory difficulties as a result of suboptimal humidity conditions. To be effective, a humidifier has to be appropriately sized for the space it is to be used in.

While a humidifier is used to combat extreme dryness, some additional features such as a humidity meter. A unit with a humidity meter allows the user to set a target humidity level. When the relative humidity reaches the target the unit has an auto shut off function which can help prevent over humidification.




There is a little maintenance required for the humidifier to continue to work properly. The replacement humidifier filter must be change in a timely manner and it is a good idea to perform routine cleaning keep the unit performing its best. This includes changing the furnace humidifier filter.





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